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Nominations for USSF VP are Closed

By Sean McCaffery, January 7, 2020

It is now a 2 horse race, interim VP Cindy Cone & John Motta of the US Soccer Board of Directors Adult Council Rep. are the sole candidates. At the AGM in Nashville TN Feb. 15, during the National Council Meeting the election will occur. The victor will serve the full 4 year term of the office.

The process began Sept of 2019. with the deadline for candidates to deliver the requirements being Tues. Dec. 17. Get more details on the AGM whether it be to register of attend see ussocceragm.com. All rules relative to the election process are also on the USSF website.

Fire Finalize Preseason Schedule

By Sean McCaffery, January 6, 2020

Players are due to report for the 23rd season of one of the original MLS clubs as they fire it up for the season. Jan. 20-24 will have them heating it up locally at CIBC Fire Pitch Field, the 26th they are they off to Tampa for a 12 day training camp complete with a pair of games.

First foe for the Fire will be the Union on Feb. 1 from Joe Dimaggio Sports Complex , Clearwater FL. Feb 6 they take on a team TBD at the Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay.

Deila is Da Man for NYCFC

By Sean McCaffery, January 6, 2020

The last hopes to be the best as NYCFC has named the final HC for all of MLS 2020 as ex Valerenga of Norway's highest level of soccer has signed on with a three year deal. As a coach he has found great successes, coaching in the UEFA Champions League qualifieres and UEFA Europa League alike. As a player, Ronny was a defender and had headed Stromsgodset in his native land from 2008-'14, during which time they took their first championship in 43 years in 2013. Then he was back to Scotland for world renowned Celtic from 2014-'16 with a 2 Scottish Premiership rings in a row.

A First Year Player for First Year Coach Masur Feted at NYC Soccer Gala

By Sean McCaffery, January 4, 2020

Still almost 30 years later he still leads this program in goals with his 50 and is #2 in assists with 30, Huey Fuergeson, who we knew in his freshman year that this Jamaican player would be special, he turned out to be extra special. Taking 3 Big East titles in his time at SJU, his freshman year we lost in the final, during this time he lead the team in scoring each and every of those 3 years, hitting a career high with 17 goals in his 2nd season.

Hyde Has a New Job

By Sean McCaffery, January 4, 2020

Aron Hyde has been called into help with the saves for the USMNT and he brings with him his 14 years of experience both in the US and at the international level as GK coach. He was last with Atl. Utd., now the full time coach he had been with the team for recent wins facing Canada & Cuba during Concacaf Nations League play.

NCFC Shore Up the Backstop Position

By Sean McCaffery, January 4, 2020

NCFC has been abuzz with activity of late, coaching staff complete and adding players at what seams on the daily. From the highest of levels in the USL Championship for these 2 most recent seasons, Alex Tambakis is back in the fold. 

The Greek Goalie has since linking up with NCFC 2 years ago gotten 15 shutouts, 3rd in team lore with 8 last year and a 75.21save %, placing him in the top 10 of the league.

The USSF Statement on the Jan. Camp for USMNT in Full

By Sean McCaffery, January 4, 2020

Due to the developing situation in the region, U.S. Soccer has decided to postpone traveling to Qatar for the Men's National Team's scheduled January training camp. In the meantime, we are working on alternative arrangements in preperation for the match agains Costa Rica on Februrary 1 at Dignity Sports Park in Carson, Calif. We are working with the Qatar Football Association to find an opportunity in the near future for our team to experience Qatar's world-class facilities and hospitality.

The MAC Hermann Trophy is Handed out

By Sean McCaffery, January 4, 2020

The top players in NCAA soccer have been named, one is a repeat, the first in the women's game since Morgan Brian with her pair in 2013 & '14. We had hoped for Dylan Nealis to win it, yes he is a local out of Massapequa and his team, Georgetown won the title, his opponent who had a goal in the final, Jr. Joe Bell of Clemson were both runners up to Clemson Jr. Robbie Robinson, coached by Mike Noonan a former player for my Louisville Thunder. He is the first Tiger to take the trophy since St. John's transfer Wojtek Krakowiak in 1998 and 3rd overall.

Sky Blue Fantasy Camp

By Sean McCaffery, January 4, 2020

Jan. 18 will be the date with destiny for those over 21 years of age and wish to attend the inital camp in Brooklyn. The venue for this event is SoFive Brookly, 2015 Pitkin Av, Broklyn NY 11207 from 9:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m. Featured will be training by select Sky Blue players, a 5v5 series of games and half an hour of interacting with the team players. At just $95 it is a great value, a group of 5 pay $425, a savings of $10 per person.

The coaches will be #8 Erica Skorski defender, #73 defender Madison Tiernan & Nicole Baxter.

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