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Whitecaps Tweet in 9 new languages

By Sean McCaffery, March 31, 2020

They announced this many new languages, how many did they have before? Having no idea there were that many languages, I find this even more interesting. Given they have players born in 14 different nations, this makes a world of sense, most are from Canada with 14, then no other nation has more than a pair of players. These additions are part and parcel of Join the Wave, which has brought in this multilingual and diverse program under the marketing campaign. This will feature ads throughout their market in many languages.

This from Chicago Fire, is Fire

By Sean McCaffery, March 31, 2020

I hope you already read on Don Garber, MLS Commish. touching on MLS Unites, now from the Chicago franchise is more detail on this program. The goal  of this is to link the soccer community during this never before seen time of concern, already players have thanked all first responders and medical practicioners, they are the front line, on National Doctors Day.

@The Soccer Don has his say

By Sean McCaffery, March 31, 2020

Long time MLS Commish has made another statement relative to the Conornavirus Crisis. 

His thoughts go out to the whole of the MLS family as they get through this most difficult time.

The league has a unique role for their followers and the effect of the lack of games had a big impact in their markets. The are constanly at work to deal with thing facing players, Clubs, employees & partners, devising reactions to get back at it ASAP and safely.

Kick off the Week Right

By Sean McCaffery, March 29, 2020

How great, 8 hours of USWNT action from 6p.m. ET tomorrow. All part of the ESPN celebration of Women's History Month, this quartet of memorable games will be shown on ESPN2. 

Please see the schedule below:

6 p.m US v Canada from July 19, 2009.

8 p.m. US v Mexico on Dec 8, 2004, a trio of greats had this as their last game, Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy & Joy Fawcett.

10 p.m. US v Brazil played on July 30. 2017.

12 a.m. US v Japan from March 11. 2020.

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.

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