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Murillo Belgium Bound from Red Bulls

By Sean McCaffery, December 7, 2019

From NJ to storied club Anderlecht of the first division in Belgium, the 23 year old Panamanian international Michael Amir Murillo has been transferred, no terms released. RBNY Sporting Director Denis Hamlett stated, "We thank Amir for his contributions to our club over the last 3 years. We wish him the best of luck in Europe. The allocation money we receive as funds from this transfer will be invested back into improving our roster this transfer window."  From his nation's San Francisco FC, he arrived here in 2017, Amir was fast a fixture in the roster.

NCFC Retain a QUartet

By Sean McCaffery, December 7, 2019

4 first time players are back among them, a co leading goal scorer in Robert Kristo, the others are backline players, Sam Brotherton, Alex Comisa, & Caleb Duvernay. This group accounted for a heady 6.856 minutes, a dozen goals and 4 assists and they went to the USL Championship playoffs with ex-USMNT HC Dave Sarachan who we were lucky enough to meet after their US Open Cup game at St. John's.

US Soccer Nominees for Young and Disability Play of the Year

By Sean McCaffery, November 27, 2019

The vote to fill these annual selections opens Nov. 27, closing on Dec. 6 at MIdnight. In the 2nd wek of Dec. the winner will be announced.

For the Men:
Sergino Dest: a great showing in the U-20 World Cup, great outings with Ajax lead to USMNT time.

Paxton Pomykal: his tremendous effort in Poland at the U-20 World  Cup and MLS play got him to Bayern Munich.

Chris Richards: Now of Bayern Munich also from the U-20 World Cup squad with a selection as on of the top 10 players to watch list.

Gianluca Busio: the most pro games ever for a player on the U-17's.

LD10 Tapped as HC & EVP of USL Team San Diego Loyal

By Sean McCaffery, November 27, 2019

THe top scorer for the USMNT and #2 in MLS play with the MVP award named after seems to have again called an end to his illustrious 19 years as a player. Landon stated "I am truly honored to be named the first manager in San Diego Loyal history. He has many women on his staff, including Syosset native Shannon Mac Millan, of the USWNT and an historic figure at the colligate and National Team levels. The assistant coach will be Carrie Taylor.

His #'s as a player:

- 19 years as a pro

Sporting Kansas City add a 'keeper in MLS re-Entry Draft

By Sean McCaffery, November 27, 2019

SKC has made it known that they selected the ex Chicago Fire GK , Richard Sanchez, the 25 year old has 9 years of pro experience under his belt already. Developed via the FC Dallas Academy, their products dot their first team roster, he has also played in the US and Mexico, the last 3 seasons with the Fire, over this time he had 90 saves over 27 games. At the international level, Richard was the starter, getting in all 7 games as Mexico took the 2011 U-17 World Cup title at home. He was again between the pipes as the starter in the 2013 U-20 World Cup as they got to the sweet 16.

2 Dozen Brought into ID Camp by Andonovski

By Sean McCaffery, November 27, 2019

Vlatko, the HC of the USWNT has named those to this camp from Dec. 9-14 in Bradenton to finish out the year for the World Cup title holders. In just his 2nd camp, he will not include anyone from the World Cup squad, they are enjoying a well deserved break, you may see Allie Long at her clinic on LI. He is conduting this camp to get a good luck at younger players out of colleges, overseas & those who did well in the NWSL. The end game here is to establish and evaluate players for the 2020 Olympics.

RBNY Hope they Picked an Apple in MLS Re-Entry Draft

By Sean McCaffery, November 26, 2019

Hoping they have as much luck as with #13, Mike Grella, NYRB used the 13th pick in this draft to select Kendall McIntosh, this Stage 1 choice made him a Red Bull. Stage 1 selections have their 2020 options picked up or have the 2020 offer match their 2019 pay, Stage 2 players are able to redo their deals. The 25 year old was with Timbers and T2. Out of Santa Rosa CA, he played first for Portland facing San Jose in a Lamar Hunt US Open Cup match June 6 , with a shutout in the 2-0 win. Over his 3 years there, he had 60 starts and 10 shutouts with T2 since '16.

Women's MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalists

By Sean McCaffery, November 26, 2019

The top award in soccer is the Hermann, 15 are still in the running from the women's game as the voting by NCAA D I women's coaches has been tabulated. World Wide Technology presents this award as it has been done since 1967, Catarina Macario of Stanford, again in the running and just a junior along with Andrew Gutman of Indiana, the most recent honorees. Fri. Dec. 6, with the Women's College Cup in San Jose CA, the 3 finalists will be revealed. This year, the banquet will be at the MAC in St. Louis Jan. 3. Below are the final 15 in school order.

Rutgers:           Amirah Ali

NYCFC Signs a Bronx Native from Within

By Sean McCaffery, November 26, 2019

Tayvon Brown who of late has created quite a buzz has now inked his first pro deal. Tayvon informed "I'm very excitied to sign with New York CIty FC. I'm a Bronx kid and this is my hometown team, so to start my professional career in New York City is a dream come true." There is now a quartet of Academy products on the first team, although one, Joe Scally of Lake Grove is signed elsewhere.

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