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Zoom with MLS Commish, Don Garber

By Sean McCaffery, June 10, 2020

MLS is back and in a big way, a massive tourney, multiple games a day from Disney. Teams may arrive as early as June 24 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, as games begin July 8, they and staff will occupy the full of 2 hotels, making it far easier for them to control who they come into contact with. Garber gave big praise to DIsney for their trust that this is able to be carried out at their ESPN facility, all 54 games with 3 games minimun during the first round, ala World Cup style, it then goes to knockout stages on Aug.

MLSPA ok's CBA

By Sean McCaffery, June 5, 2020

A new deal has been reached with the players and the league on Wed. and this will keep 2020 moving in whatever direction it will now go in. The accord will cover through 2025, including the torurney in Orlando to restart this season. All this was confirmed in a video conference by the MLS comissioner, Don Garber. I the near future full terms and conditions are expectedd to be released, including the information on the coming tourney.

NYRB add Toms River FC to the Herd

By Sean McCaffery, June 3, 2020

The pro team wil now handle all levels ot their youth soccer program. From Ocean County NJ, this long time club will now have an even more special soccer experience in the offing. Their goal has been to give all those involved a soccer home to grow their ability and understanding of the game along with respect as they enjoy the beautiful game in a safe, fun and challenging surrounding. This FC has a far reaching cirriculum for all and even a travel aspect to partake in local high level leagues and tournies. The foundation of this comes from their pre-travel, rec and clinic systems.

Chicago Fire Start Training

By Sean McCaffery, May 29, 2020

Finally, Chicago is able to train, like the other MLS teams who have been at it for weeks now, they kick off their voluntary training at SeatGeek Stadium as Phase 1 continues, they have been off since March 12. They are subject of course to all local regulations and the MLS ones, so onto the field in 1/4's, no sharing gear etc.

Please see the Facebook of #SoccerChicagoMagazine for more photos and video

Robert Beric, courtesy Chicago Fire.

#SoccerFilmFriday Selection

By Sean McCaffery, May 29, 2020

The Kicking & Screening Soccer FIlm Festival has made their latest selection for this evening and it is, After the Cup:Sons of Sakhnin United, by Roger Bennett from Men in Blazers. This fine film descirbes Israeli soccer team B'nei Sakhnin and how their taking the Israeli Cup one year brought so many together.

This moved Shimon Peres then Israel president to state "Sakhnin changed the relationship between Jews and Arabs in Israel."

Week 5 of MLS Idle

By Sean McCaffery, May 25, 2020

The tables are now turned as the judges are judged by guest judges, Stu Holden, Alejandro Bedoya & Lynn Williams. Joining Charlie Davies and Susannah Collins the typical ones to pass judgment are Jillian Sakovits of Atlanta United & eMLS star Stephen Keel, all showing off their talents.

See the video on the Facebook of #SoccerLongIslandMagazine.

New York Red Bulls Return to Train Today

By Sean McCaffery, May 25, 2020

Like all other teams, these sessions are voluntary and individual at their training center. NJ Executive Order 148 is what allows the team back as it does all pro athletes to do their occupation once again, including person-to-person contact.  The previous safety measures we have detailed are to be followed as well as whatever the Gov't/municipality may mandate. NJ was similar to NY hit hard by this and thusly are almost 3 weeks behind the MLS is getting back to business.

NYCFC is Back at it Today

By Sean McCaffery, May 25, 2020

While adhering to the law of the land & the league, the NY MLS team is to begin voluntary individiual workouts, many other teams across the nation already have. In the wake of Gov. Coumo announcing that the pro teams based in NYS may begin, NY lagged behind other states by almost 3 weeks in this. We have aleady mentioned the rules for the league, which along with the states are to be followed.

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