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A Chit Chat with Edson Buddle

By Sean McCaffery, March 28, 2020

MLS & USMNT standout, Edson Buddle was kind enough to give us some of his time during this time of Coronavirus crisis yesterday, we had an assist from Jimmy Conrad, also a player in the MLS and the USMNT now seems he is everywhere on media as he provided us with one of the questions, thank you for that. It was a far ranging interview touching on things such as the value of mental & physical health, the import of fitness in everyday life, his Jamaican heritage, yes we went well off the rails on many an occasion.

Fire add Academy's Rodriguez

By Sean McCaffery, March 25, 2020

Allan at just 15 is now the 20th overall Homegrown player for the club overall. This midfielder is contracted through 2023, '24 is a club option.

Fire HC Raphael WIcky informed, "The signing of Allan proves the success of the Academy program under the leadership of Cedric Cattenoy & Brian Roberts. The Academy recognized the talent that Allan possesses and have been able to develop him to this point as he earns a Homegrown contract. We're excited to welcome Allan to the first time."

Fire get Backstop Brady

By Sean McCaffery, March 24, 2020

Chris, being the 19th Homegrown in team lore shows the Fire are on Fire moving their people up, especially the teenagers with his being 16. The contract is through 2023 and the Club option for 2014.

HC Raphael Wicky stated "We're excited about the quality that Chris brings at the goalkeeper position. He's shown at training this preseason that he is ready to take the next step with the first team and gain valuable experience as a professional as he continues to develop in a competitive environment"

Another Exec. Will, added to USSF

By Sean McCaffery, March 23, 2020

William WIlson and his nearly 3 decades of experience in numerous sports has a top position in the Federation. The new CEO & Secretary General takes over from the retired Dan Flynn following an exhaustive half year long search utilizing a pair fo search firms, in the end it was his own interest that lead to his hiring. He has 29 years at many levels in the industry from agency, league and team positions.

Street Soccer USA kicks off SSUSA TV

By Sean McCaffery, March 23, 2020

This tremendous program with whom we have done a number of things with in both NY & Philadelphia is branching out. This addition of theirs is quite timely now in this time of the Coronavirus crisis, as they put it, "Times like these we need our team, we need to stay together even while #SocialDistancing." Life is indeed harder sans sports, even more so with the current dearth of soccer, the world's game.

RE-See Top Games in USNT History

By Sean McCaffery, March 23, 2020

They have already begun the fun, we shared the great game with Coasta Rica, the Snow Clasico yesterday and of course we shared it on #SoccerLongIslandMagazine, next up is Wed. 8 p.m. ET the USWNT win over Brazil to take the 2018 Tournament of Champions on the last day of play, well worth re-watching. These games are being shown over the digital platforms of USSF, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube & ussoccer.com, and oh yes, one never knows it may wind up on our Facebook, #SoccerLongIslandMagazine.

More Concacaf Suspensions

By Sean McCaffery, March 21, 2020

As Concacaf keeps a close eye on the wide ranging effects of the Coronavirus, they have suspened a pair of their National Team tournies.

-2020 Concacaf Women's U-17 championships 4/18-5/3 in Mexico

-2020 Concacaf Futsal Championships 5/1-5/10 Guatemala.

MLS Classics

By Sean McCaffery, March 21, 2020

To keep the fire burning with their fans and I am sure to stave off their cabin fever, MLS has been playing what they have determined to be their Classics. Every Wed. on Twitter, a poll decides what games to air duing the weekend. The WInner gets the Friday night slot, #2 Saturday, while the 3rd will show on Sunday. Broadcast times at 8p.m. ET on their YouTube, Facebook, MLSsoccer.com & App.

The coming schedule:
Mar. 21, NY v LA, the NY debut of Becks from 8/18/07

Mar. 22, Revs V Dynamo, MLS Cup 2006 on Nov. 12, 2006

FC Cincinnati to show Classic Games

By Sean McCaffery, March 20, 2020

Not a bad idea for the team, let their fans get their soccer fix and make viewing the games very easy. WSTR Star64 will show the games, Saturday and Sunday, and oh yes they are the teams broadcast partner. As an added plus to the games, there will be the need for a 2nd screen as the team will at the same time be streaming special programming to allow a more in depth experience during the broadcast.

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