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USMNT Roster set for Olympic Qualifiers

By Sean McCaffery, March 11, 2021

HC Jason Kreis has named his 20 to go through this process, the USA team has not come out on the winning side of in some time now. What began as 28, is now finalized and will compete in Guadalajara Mexico from March 18-30, camp began on the first.

Kreis stated "We know that qualifying will be a challenge, but it's a challenge that we're ready for. We'll need all 20 players on this roster to contribute. Our players are hungry for the opportunity to compete. We're excited to get started with the tournament."

NYCFC Early Games

By Sean McCaffery, March 11, 2021

The MLS team out of NYS, will open their season on the road, but not at the home of their opponent as they take on DC United in Chester, home of the Union.  This season opening match for NYCFC will be on April 17 at 8 p.m. ET. NYCFC will have their Home Opener with FCC April 24 at 1 p.m. ET. Each of these games will be shown on the YES Network and YES App, with pre-game half an hour in advance of kick-off.  

NWSL Challenge Cup Schedule

By Sean McCaffery, March 11, 2021

This series of games from last year, the first pro sporting event to come back during the time of Corona. The Challenge Cup is sponsored by Secret Deodorant will kickoff April 9 with a replay of the title game of last year, shown on CBS Sports Network. The next games will be the first game of the KC franchise relocated from Utah as it had left KC scant years before, they go up against the Thorns at Providence Park at 10:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+.

Red Bull Home Opener

By Sean McCaffery, March 11, 2021

In just under 5 weeks, NYRB will take on Sporting Kansas City at home, April 17 a 1 p.m. ET match up. They only come out here every other year, so it will be a good test for both teams. The latest statement out of the NJ Government as we shared here is that up to 15% capacity may be in attendance, 7,000 or so fans. We do hope the Covid numbers keep dropping as those at the game may rise. As elsewhere, there is a  massive pent up demand for live sports by the many fans, players, game day staff who have been missing work days.

Jennings make the Jump

By Sean McCaffery, March 10, 2021

Indy Eleven forward Cal Jennings has hit the top tier or US soccer coming out of the USL Championship. Not a bad deal as all LAFC gave up was their Natural 2022 MLS SuperDraft choice to FC Dallas to gain his college protected rights. More compensation will be due should the player hit particular thresholds.

DC Bag Bollivar

By Sean McCaffery, March 10, 2021

Deportivo La Guaira have  lent out forward Jovanny with an option to buy for DC. He had his first minutes as a pro with the club at just 17, now 19, he has 28 games and 4 goals, not bad numbers for the youth international.

RBNY get ex-Celtic from ATL UTD

By Sean McCaffery, March 10, 2021

One would think if a player was coming out of Celtic, where NYCFC HC Rony Delia had been, he may have had the inside track. This former Hoosier, Andrew Gutman went from IU after 4 years, a Herman Trophy on the strength of 11g with 9 assists over 23 games on the year and the semis of the NCAA's. His totals in Bloomington are 20g 17a over 90 matches. This output lead to a 3 year deal with Celtic FC on Jan. 1 of 2019.

Preseason of NYCFC

By Sean McCaffery, March 10, 2021

As written the other day, the NYC team out of NYC, NYCFC are already in Orlando for the beginnings of their camp for a trio of weeks. They now embark on year 2 under HC Delia, coming off a disappointing 5th in the Conference during a Covid affected 2021. See video of coach on the Facebook of #SoccerLongIslandMagazine. 

Preseason events:

-March 13 match with the Fire

-March 18 Facing Orlando

-March 18 off to St. Petersberg

-March 24 game with TBD

-March 27 v Nashville SC

-March 27-Back to NY

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