SKC picked up the money as they traded an internainal spot off and now have filled all 7 such positions. Starting his 10th year as head coach Peter Vermes assisted by our friend Zorin Savic is often mentioned as the USMNT Head Coach will open 2018 with NYCFC at Childrens Mercy Park March 4.
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February 17, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
Big news, big deal big bucks, big player, he remains United but now with DC rather than Atlanta as Yamil Asad moves north. The 23 year old Argentine midfielder has a new deal that may pay Atl for 2 years, with 7 goals and 13 assists for the first year team, including the first, against NYRB. In leading Atl with 58 chances just edging the MLS MVP by 1, Yamil also lead the team with 1,114 passes in the offensive half, 4th on the team with completed passses 1,123, Yamil was also 4th in successful dribbles totalling 30.
read February 17, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
Here they grow again, not content with just the new Audi Filed to open this summer as one of the most green facilities in the nation, DC United are seeking more new space. On the grounds of the pre existing Phillip A Bolen Memorial Park in Leesburg, DC seeks to create a training facility, team offices, youth development program and a 2nd division team all at the western part of the park. The local goverment would provide roughly $15 million in financing for fields, training facility and a 5,000 seat stadium.
read February 14, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
Washington Spirit with HC Jim Gabarra who had previously played in NY has 4 of his players on the UWMNT roster, it was asked of Ellis how that is working out. Her reply was that to have players with a past together is great and her relationship with Jim is strong they are in touch often amd having Smith, Lavelle, Sullivam & Pugh together and at times on he field together leads to better combinations. She and Gabarra play the same system of 4-3-3 making it far easier.
read February 14, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
Feb 19 will see the USWNT off to Orlando for camp in advance of the Cup to open March 1. Locally the games wil be played March 4 beginning at noon as France faces USA followed by Germany v England.
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