The new look, new coach, new again home stadium Chicago Fire now have a new DIr. of Performance in Ben Donachie from AFC Bournemouth of the English Premier League where he had been for 8 years as the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach. During his time there he was in charge of the strength development and rehabilitation for both the first team and academy players. Over his years with Bournemouth, they were promoted twice over in three seasons, 2013 had them into the Football League Championship a return there for the first time since 1990.
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January 7, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
Last year, they entered the annals of NYRB II, now midfielders Jared Stroud & Chris Lema, both New Jerseyites are on the first team.
Sporting Director Denis Hamlett informed "On behalf of everyone at the club I'd like to welcome Jared and Chris to the first team, Over the last several seasons we have established a strong pathway for talented players to move up and contribute at the MLS level. We are proud to have helped Jared and Chris take this next step in their career"
read January 7, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
It is now a 2 horse race, interim VP Cindy Cone & John Motta of the US Soccer Board of Directors Adult Council Rep. are the sole candidates. At the AGM in Nashville TN Feb. 15, during the National Council Meeting the election will occur. The victor will serve the full 4 year term of the office.
The process began Sept of 2019. with the deadline for candidates to deliver the requirements being Tues. Dec. 17. Get more details on the AGM whether it be to register of attend see ussocceragm.com. All rules relative to the election process are also on the USSF website.
read January 6, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
Players are due to report for the 23rd season of one of the original MLS clubs as they fire it up for the season. Jan. 20-24 will have them heating it up locally at CIBC Fire Pitch Field, the 26th they are they off to Tampa for a 12 day training camp complete with a pair of games.
First foe for the Fire will be the Union on Feb. 1 from Joe Dimaggio Sports Complex , Clearwater FL. Feb 6 they take on a team TBD at the Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay.
read January 6, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
She left the Utah Royals of NWSL a short time before the draft and now is at the helm of the U-20's.
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