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National College Staffs of the Year as voted by USC

By Sean McCaffery, December 20, 2019

The year is over, titles have been won and lost, now the USC makes known their picks for best staffs. All but one took a national title, the other make it to the semis, no shame there. Each will be honored by the USC at their National Convention in Baltimore. Listed by division, school and head coach.

NCAA I Men - Georgetown U. -  Brian Wiese

NCAA II Men- U. of Charleston - Dan Stratford

NCAAIII Men - Tufts U. - Josh Shapiro

NAIA Men - Central Methodist U. -  Alex Nicols

NCCAA Men - Mid-American U. -  Mitchell Sowerby

NYCFC have the dates for the CCL but not their Location

By Sean McCaffery, December 20, 2019

It is now known when NYCFC will have their matches facing Costa Rica's AD San Carlos in the 2020 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Round of 16 games. An exciting time for both teams as they make their debuts in this hotly contested series of games. By virtue of taking the top spot in the Eastern COnference of MLS for the 2019 season, NYCFC punched their ticket, the Ticos did so by way of taking the Costa Rica Primera Division Clausura top spot for the first time in team history.

NCFC Signs one of Their own, now with MLS Experience

By Sean McCaffery, December 20, 2019

Conor Donovan, one of the more successful products of the NCFC Youth Academy is now back home in the triangle as central defender, Conor Donovan is back with his local side. The native of Fuquay-Varina at just 23 has already seen time with both Orlando CIty & the Houston Dynamo of MLS and with USL Championship teams Pittsburgh Riverhounds, OCSCB & Rio Grande Valley FC, now he will bring lessons learned there back home.

Youth & HS Coaches of the Year from United Soccer Coaches

By Sean McCaffery, December 20, 2019

The largest group of soccer coaches in the world, will honor those listed below at their annual convention next month in Baltimore. 

2019 HS Boy's

Large school: David Greene, Walt Whitman, MD

Small school: Ronald Overcast, Worland HS, WY.

Private/Parochial HS: James See, Academy of Holy Angels, MN

2019 HS Girl's

Large HS: Brigid Meadow Vestavia Hills HS, AL

Small school: Eugene Jefferson Clinton HS, OK

Private/parochial HS: Theresa Hirschauer Cincinnati Country Day School, OH

2019 HS National Asst. Coach

Sky Blue Season Ticket Information

By Sean McCaffery, December 20, 2019

This morning at 10 a.m, season tickets in their new home of Red Bull Arena become available. At this time, seats may only be ordered by section as they will be assigned at a later date, join other like minded fans on Feb. 8 & 9 at RBA of the 2020 Select-Your-Seat Event. Season TIcket Holders who renew by Jan. 31 will receive priority. Hpping to see many of you there, when you see us say hi!

Whitecaps Ink Big Time Canadian NT Player via Puebla of Liga MX

By Sean McCaffery, December 19, 2019

Yet another team in MLS has set a record this off season in transfer fees paid out as the 'Caps now have invested in Lucas Cavallini with a DP  deal for the next 2 years and 2023 as as option season. Nicknamed El Tanque below are the numbers that show why.

-84 goals in 223 games overall.

-11 goals in 17 games with the full CNT, netting V big rivals Mexico and USA.

-29 goals and 8 assists total with Club Puebla of Liga MX.

-44 goals, 11 assists over 125 games in the Uruguayan Primera Division.

RBNY Holiday Pack

By Sean McCaffery, December 19, 2019

The holiday pack for for the Red Bulls does well for all involved and those not. When you purchase yours, you get a Red Bulls mug, a RBNYII scarf, your ticket for both team's home openers as well as the Hudson River Derby. Possibly the best feature however is for those not involved, not until you make your purchase of course, one seat to the Red Bull home opener will be donated to the "Tickets for Kids Charities". Please feel free to contact Jarrett Shack for any and all of your ticket needs.

USSF Names 2019 Young US Player of the Year and Player with a Disability

By Sean McCaffery, December 19, 2019

Sergino Dest, Brianna Pinto & Nick Mayhugh have been tabbed to receive this high honors. Dest has just become cap tied to the USMNT as Brianna was in the senior USWNT camp as Vlatko wanted to  see those not currently involved with the senior team especially as those involved had a long season and World Cup, needing the rest. 

NYRB South Ward Will no Longer Stand for Seating

By Sean McCaffery, December 18, 2019

Look, it is not as if they actually used the seats anyway, so beginning this coming season, it will be a Safe-standing Supporters section. This is all part and parcel of a long term program in updating RBA, more details on other upgrades to better enhance the experience at RBNY home games will be announced once finalized. Following the lead of LAFC & LA Galaxy, using the same firm, Trex as did LAFC who designed and built the area in Banc of California Stadium, sections 133, 101, & 102 will now have what is known as a safe standing with rail seating system.

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