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Vancouver Makes a Loan out to K League 1

By Sean McCaffery, November 21, 2019

MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps have put a player out to Suwon Samsung Bluewings of the K League 1 in loaning them defender Doneil Henry, at the same time, they will not exercise their option on def?wing Victor "PC" Giro. HC Marc Dos Santos stated "We are thankful for the contributions Donell & PC made on and off the pitch during their time in  Vancouver and we wish them all the best". Henry of Ontariao at just 26 now had been signed by way of the MLS Allocation Process in Dec. of 2017.

The Ex is Next

By Sean McCaffery, November 21, 2019

Ex USWNT HC Jill Ellis, tapped as next Women's Soccer Award of Excellence honoree for USC. During their annual convention on Sat. Jan. 18 Jill will be so honored by WAGS in Baltimore. Since it's inception in 1999, this Award has been given to whoever they determined attracted honor and distinction to women's soccer. Wags is a source of funds utilized to further the women's game via numerous chairable programs for women and girls in soccer. USC Pres. Jeff Farnsworth stated "Jill Ellis is a very deserving recipient of the Women's Award of Excellencce".

New Badge, Ex-Players for Fire

By Sean McCaffery, November 21, 2019

LIke all other MLS teams, they have not exercised their options on a number of players in Chitown. Elliott Collier, Nicolas Gaitan, Aleksander Kata, Christian Martinez, Armando Moreno , David Ousted & Richard Sanchez. They may take some solace in that they will not be wearing the new crest on their chest this coming season.

The Fire Get Issued a New Badge

By Sean McCaffery, November 21, 2019

This new design is different that is for sure, the new name, Chicago Fire Football Club or Chicago Fire FC not so much, but the rebrand has arrived for one of the original teams of MLS. As explained by new majority owner Joe Mansueto " I always loved the Chicago Fire name. The new badge including the fire crown represents that spirit." There is a message in this badge, the mirror effect is to show the flames opposite each other creating a crown, the Fire Crown, relating the tale of the Windy City and it's rebirth to triumph.

The Reign of Reyna has Ended at NYCFC as Captain America goes South

By Sean McCaffery, November 21, 2019

They best be paying him a boatload of money to start yet another team from scratch or perchance Claudio Reyna is a glutton for punishment. After a very disappointing post season, one and done in staggering fashion, the Sporting Director of the only pro soccer team in NYC has moved on to Austin FC. David Lee will move up the ladder in NYCFC from Technical to Sporting Director. The landscape of local soccer has changed so much in the last few days, this is another loss for local soccer. The first hire of the team in 2013, Reyna was fully at the helm in building it from scratch.

2020=New Look New York Red Bulls

By Sean McCaffery, November 21, 2019

Half a dozen players did not have their options picked up by the NYRB, their hear and soul of the last several seasons are gone. Luis Robles had his option declined, Bradley Wright-Philips is out of contract. Joing them or rather not joining them or the team again next year are 2nd generation player and Haitian National Team regular Derrick Etienne Jr, Jean-Christophe Koffi & GK Evan Louro. Already retired is of course St. John's Alum and fan fav, Connor Lade, newcomer who did very well Josh Sims is back to England following completion of his loan from Southampton.

Sporting Kansas City Makes their Moves

By Sean McCaffery, November 21, 2019

SKC announced the options they will not be picking up and there are some well known names, I am sure some will be taken by the expansion teams, possibly other MLS teams as well. Those who did not have their options exercised by the team, Seth Sinovic, Benny Feilhaber, Gedion Zelalem, Krisztian Nemeth, Nico Hasted & Rodney Wallace.

The team will conduct their training camp in AZ again, they start Jan. 19-21, returning there Feb. 8-22.

NCFC Retains Albadawi

By Sean McCaffery, November 21, 2019

The ink may not be dry as yet on the new deal for one of the best in club lore and their leader in assists. From Raleigh, one of the most successful players in team history, at just 28, he may have many more years of service to come with his 24 assists leading the team and he is near the top in a few other categories, he holds the 5th position in games with 141, ditto in minutes with 11,739 and is one higher in goals at 25, quite a balance with his assists.

NC Courage MVP O'Sullivan Re Ups

By Sean McCaffery, November 21, 2019

The Irish International midfielder is back on their books with a multi year pact, no further details were released. Englishman, HC Paul Riley iniformed "She is one of the first names on the team sheet every week. She has a genius soccer IQ that makes her a brillian reader and manipulator of the game.

USWNT Loses a Coach

By Sean McCaffery, November 20, 2019

Dawn Scott of England has stepped down from her position from the USWNT to take a like position with the Lionesses. She had been with the US for 9 years, in that almost decade of service, this top team has been revered for their fitness and abilities. She is returning to her previous postion held prior to joining the stafff of Pia, and remaining for 2 more coaches. USWNT GM, Kate Markgraf stated "Dawn is an incredibly hard worker who did a world class job helping prepare our players physically, helping them recover from injuries and helping them reach their highest levels on the field.

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