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Kwik Kixx NYRB v TFC

By Sean McCaffery, November 3, 2020

-RBNY lost their first in 5 games, 5-2 @ NYCFC.

-Brian White hit for his 4th goal on the year, 3rd in the last 4 games with an assist in the Bronx.

-TFC halted a 2 game losing streak, 2-1 hosting Miami with Akinola & Pozuel each reaching 9 goals on the year.

-Their 2nd meeting of 2020. Caden Clark set a record as being the youngest in MLS to score in his first pair of games with his 77' shot tying the game at 1-1 away.

-RBNY all time are 12-2-2 v TFC, the only win for TFC being in 2016, a 2-0 result.

USC College Players of the Week

By Sean McCaffery, November 3, 2020

VA Tech frosh fwd Tori Powell as well as Clemson Sr. fwd Kimarni Smith were given the nod based on their past week of work.

Powell lead her Hokies to a duo of big victories by way of her 2 goals and pair of assists as they gained their ACC Tourney bid. Facing Wake Forest, she hit for her first 2 goals in a game, one being the GWG with an assist in the 4-3 victory. Facing BC, she had her next assist, good for her 3rd game in a row with one. They ran their record to 5-0 when she has a point, VA Tech now has 12 points over their last 7 games.

USC College Top 5 Rankings

By Sean McCaffery, November 3, 2020

The top of the chart this week has remained very close to the last with Pitt topping the men's side and UNC still atop the ladies.

The Panthers ran the table for the fall at 5-0 and are #1 for the 3rd week in a row, Wake Forest is #2 for the same duration and KY gained onto #3, UNC was #4 while Clemson closed out the top 5.

As for the Women, UNC, also perfect at 9-0, have been the best all year, FSU is #2 for the 7th week straight, as TCU gained 2 ranks to 3rd as West VA finally cracked the top 5 reaching 4th and Clemson matched the men as they feel to 5th. 

Berhaler Orders up 2 Dozen to Wales

By Sean McCaffery, November 3, 2020

Yes, the USMNT will play, no it will not have any MLS/USA based players, travel restrictions and playoffs, all players are pros, most in Europe, no it does not mean Jozy, Bradley etc. are now out of consideration. These are questions sure to come up. Is this roster the shape of things to come, I do hope so, young, proven already on the biggest of stages in club soccer, training day in day out with the same, top level players of Europe.

Kwik Kixx from NYRB on their 2-5 NYCFC loss

By Sean McCaffery, November 2, 2020

-Their 5 game unbeaten streak and 3 game away unbeaten streaks came to crashing halts.

-They had a pair of consecutive goals out of White & Casseres Jr. in the 18' & 38'.

-White struck from outside the area as Cassees Jr. struck from just inside it on a deflection from a NYCFC back.

-White hit for his 4th goal and recorded his first assist on the year, now he stands with 14 regular season goals overall. He now has a goal in 3 of the last 4 games.

Portland 1-0 Vancouver

By Sean McCaffery, November 2, 2020

A pair of decades long names in North American soccer went at it and the team coached by former NY Cosmos coach, Giovanni Saverese took the game on the 2nd stanza goal by Yimmi Chara, one of a few brothers not just in the league but on the same team. This win was big in terms of the playoffs. Now, come next Sunday, the 'Caps face a must win to even be in the running to get beyond the 'Quakes in the table. They will face the Galaxy wiithout Baldisimo, out due to yellow cards.

NYCFC Castellanos MLS Player of the Week

By Sean McCaffery, November 2, 2020

His shot lead to the win off a Jesus Medina goal facing Toronto in the 1-0 NYCFC victory just days before. What really put the 22 year old member of Argentinas U-23 team over the top was the hat trick that we were witness to in a Derby match no less. The trio of goals was his first such game in his pro career and also made him the youngest in the short history of the team to do so. Just for good measure he also assisted on the goal by Gary Mackay-Steven at 42'.

MLS with a Pair of Schedule Changes

By Sean McCaffery, November 1, 2020

The Corona Virus Crisis continues to hit MLS. As previously stated, the Sporting KC v Minnesota United game has been cancelled, also effect is the 'Quakes v LAFC also today. The game on the left coast at this time has been postponed as the league looks to replay it before Nov. 8, Decision Day. A trio of players from the visitors team have tested positive for the virus as other staff and players remain negative, thankfully.

Covid Strikes MLS, Again

By Sean McCaffery, November 1, 2020

A major affirmation that the bubbles employed first by the NWSL and later MLS & the NBA/WNBA has been that though few there have been cases of Covid since getting a bit back to normal. One of most recent games impacted has been the home finale for Sporting KC, they have been having limited fans in, but the game today is cancelled, NOT postponed, as it is so near to Decision Day, they do not think it is able to be re-set. This action was taken due to a pair from Minnesota testing positive.

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