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Buh Bye, Batond Barath back to Budapest, Sporting KC

By Sean McCaffery, July 11, 2020

Who knew the inner machinations going on with SKC as we had a video call with Peter Vermes just yesterday, one player positive for Covid-19, another returning to the only other pro team he has known, Honved. The club made it know today that they had agreed to the transfer, as usual no terms were revealed.

The 28 year old defender had joined Sporting KC last year. getting 2 dozen games, including  a trio in Concacaf play.

City Football Goup has a new team and Coach

By Sean McCaffery, July 10, 2020

From the Academy ranks at NYCFC to the Belgian First Division B, their 2nd  for Liam Manning. The Academy Dir. remains within CIty Football, he joined NYCFC in April of 2019 as DIr. of Coaching, then in late 2019 promoted to Academy Director. In both positions he lorded over the group that would take 2 U-19 titles in a row in the USSDA and had some of his staff brought up to the first team.

The 'Caps are back with MIB & Sleeve Sponsors

By Sean McCaffery, July 10, 2020

GE Appliances Canada & Canadian Tire will be on the jerseys just for these games, a first for the team, ever. GE has the left with the TIres will be featured on the right arms, this is for both shirts to be utilized during these games.

Axel Schuster CEO & Sporting Dir. informed " GE Appliances Canada and Canadian TIre have been tremendous partners and supporters of the club. We look forward to extending our relationships with this first of its kind initative for our club."

Five months ago, GE came on as their official home appliance partner.

RBNY take on ATL UTD

By Sean McCaffery, July 10, 2020

Group E starts up with a keynote matchup of the MIB, Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls, although NY has the upper hand thus far at 5-1-2, when it counted they did not deliver, losing in the playoffs to the team that went to take the MLS crown. Such a game, like the past 6 meetings must be before a national audience at 8 p.m. ET Sat. eve on FOX, following in their group at 10:30 on FS1 are Columbus & Cincinnati, all from the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. These 2 Eastern Conference powerhouses have not met in just over year, a 3-3 tie in the ATL July 7, 2019. 

Sporting KC has a COVID Case

By Sean McCaffery, July 10, 2020

Scant hours after a media Zoom session with HC Peter Vermes where he stated his players do trainging , eat, lift etc., then are back to their rooms, to reduce exposure, being more careful with the pair of teams left out of the MIB games, one of his own has had his 2nd positive test, such a shame. These results are on the heels of the two straight days after arrival in Orlando and the 5 total days of testing since they got there. Thankfully the rest of those with the team are negative. All of them will now be tested every day for 2 weeks, their game with MInnesota at 7 p.m.

In Vancouver, you may Watch it Live

By Sean McCaffery, July 8, 2020

I am not quite sure who sends more to us Vancouver or Chicago, but they keep at it. As MLSis Back those in the lower mainland now have the chance to see games at their local pub partners of the 'Caps. All such partners will be following social distancing  and health rules, be sure to call ahead to be sure of them having space. 

FCC Programming for MLS is Back Games

By Sean McCaffery, July 8, 2020

This newer MLS team has set it offerings over radio and matchday shows around their group games. Tom Gelehrter and Kevin McCloskey are to host 2 rradio showns on the teams radio partner, WDJO @ 99.5 FM, 107.9 FM & 1480 AM. There will be an hour long Tourney Preview Show today from 6-7 p.m and a follow up show on July 15, each will have HC Jaap Stam and more special guests. Following the broadcasts, they may be found at fccincinnati.com/MLS isBackShows.

FCC Kicks off WFH Uniforms

By Sean McCaffery, July 7, 2020

In advance of this tournament they trot out their third kit. Tomorrow night it all starts and now the aptly named Watch Fom Home uniforms may be scored. Of late this time of year and its nights would be spent watching the Orange & Blue at their Nippert Stadium, not this time, but one still may have the authentic game day gear of their team. There are a trio of packages all to be had at ForCincyForClub.com or in store with curbside delivery. Included are a bottle opener and koozie, $10 Dunkin gift card, a Mercy Health rally towel, FCC stress ball & an FCC car magnet at $125.

Chicago Fire & Nasville SC Postponed

By Sean McCaffery, July 7, 2020

One team is out one game is pushed back, the July 8 game with the Fire and Nashville will not be played at the original time. More information will be released in the near future. 

A full 5 players from Nashville tested positive for the COVID-19 virus since arrival in Orlando. A pair knew over the weekend and the last trio knew last night. Another 4 teammates tested inconclusive and will be tested again. MLS will keep up on their decision for them to play in this once those 4 are known.

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