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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.

A Letter to their Fans, the Sky Blue Family

By Sean McCaffery, March 20, 2020

The team as the rest of us are handling issues never dreamed of. The are aware of the pleasure the beautiful games delivers to all involved, however with the advent of the Coronavirus, moves had to be made with the well being of all in and out of the game in mind.

The are glad their league, the best Women's League in the world, the NWSL have taken a forward thinking tact, following the lead of governmental, medical, league and legal experts. Their athletes are chomping at the bit to get back at it , but not until it is deemed appropiate by the powers that be.

Ban on MLS Training Extended

By Sean McCaffery, March 20, 2020

This was forwarded on behalf of Major League Soccer by the Chicago Fire. It was announced today that the training restiction has been reset for March 27, given that the earliest the league will begin games again is May 10, It will surely extend this restriction as well.

Players are expected to stay in their environs and of course keep up as all of us should with social distancing. Team faciliites are only to be entered for treatment.

MLS Pushed Back

By Sean McCaffery, March 20, 2020

This from the FIre, MLS season is suspended through May 10.  This is done in step with the advice provided to the MLS on Sunday out of the CDC for stopping 50 or more people gathering for the next 2 months. The league does fully intend on fulfiling their entire 2020 season. Many teams sent out these statement yesterday, thus far one today. The Red Bulls stated "We are in full support of Major League Soccer's decision to further postpone the season."

A Statement from RBNY GM Marc de Grandpre

By Sean McCaffery, March 17, 2020

This was addressed to our "New York Red Bulls Family". He hopes all are well in these difficult circumstances. The team keeps all and their families in their thoughts. Despite missing seeing all at RBA, the key is the safety of everyone. They always put a lot of effort into putting people first and thusly have been in close contact with players and staff during this crisis to assure health, safety and general welfare in order to better serve all in the time to come.

A Rundown on the ENYYSA Leagues

By Sean McCaffery, March 17, 2020

This time of year is when most of the leagues in the local region put it in gear, not this time, thank you Cronavirus. The Assoc. has advised all 9 of the leagues under it to put off matches until April, staying in line with the USSF and the best for the health and well fare of all.

Below see what most are up to:

FC Cincinnati Foundation lends help to the West End

By Sean McCaffery, March 16, 2020

This 2nd year MLS team is building their new home ground in this neighborhood which is of lesser means, now not only are they hiring locals to work for them but they als set their sights on fundraising. In light of the statewide order to shutter the schools, they are now taking in funds to help such families during this hard time at the hand of the Coronavirus. The money brought in will serve to assist the youth and their families to eat, fully 100% will go toward this end. The money is bound for Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, Hayes Porter & St.

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