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Natasha Patel is the NYRB Head of Performance Analysis

By Sean McCaffery, October 9, 2019

Just what I would want, start my job with the playoffs, raise performance with a big gap between games is not so bad though is it? This is what is ahead as she has left the same position with Southampon Football Club of the Premier League, a job she held since 2016. She has 9 years of service with the PL side as she began in 2011 with their academy, since 2016 she has been charged with having video analysis play a bigger role in keeping up with plays and coaches for reviewing purposes as they get ready for games.

The Fire are back to Soldier Field

By Sean McCaffery, October 9, 2019

What's  old is new again as the Chicago Fire are returning to Soldier FIeld for a 2nd time, they began play there in 1998-2001, returning for the 2003-'05 seasons and again now as they leave SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview to be in the city proper. This was announced yesterday after quite some time of it being a bit of an open secret, yesterday marked the 148th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire.  SeatGeek will remain as the training facility for the team and the youth programs. The presser at Soldier Field had present Owner and Chair. Joe Mansueto, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, MLS Commish.

The Fire is Out, Schweinsteiger is the Retired Type

By Sean McCaffery, October 8, 2019

Historic success in Europe, no such thing in the Windy City. With 23 major trophies on the continent over 18 years he was berefit of any in his time here. Included in his almost 2 dozen pieces of hardware are a World Cup and UEFA Champions League title, making him among the most decorated players in the history of the game. Fire owner and Chair. Joe Mansueto stated, "Basti has meant so much to our Club. It was an absolute pleasure to watch him play.

As Mentioned Earlier, Jozy Altidore is Out for the Nations League

By Sean McCaffery, October 8, 2019

Upon further review...Jozy is out of the games and the roster now sits at 25. This would rule him out for the game facing Canada at his home field, BMO in Toronto. He is no less than the 2nd player to be lost due to injury on Decision Day in MLS. Who if anyone will be the repalcement? Like the rest of us, he may now watch the game, Friday with Cuba from Audi field at 7 ET on FS1, UniMas & TUDN. I am pretty sure he will be present for the game on the 15th at 7:30 ET, but for the rest of us it will be on ESPN2, UniMas & TUDN. No word on it impacting his play in the MLS playoffs.

Fire end a losing season on a win streak, Burn Orlando 5-2 away

By Sean McCaffery, October 7, 2019

Chicago midfielder Frankwoski had a brace as Katai & Saponog hit once each, giving them a 5 game unbeaten streak and the largest of the few away wins on the year. Just 5 minutes in it looked like anything but a Fire romp as Michel found Akindele who sent one goalward, off the post and the FIre 'keeper, Kronholm. Gaining control of the game early with their 60%  possession for the first quater hour, Chicago had Katai & Sapong press and cause an own goal at 17'. More FIre pressure lead to another goal scoring opportunity as Akindele had a tremendous chance.

Outlaws ink a pair of ex Sidekicks

By Sean McCaffery, October 7, 2019

Their first MASL season has yet to kick off, yet the fans of their cross town rivals, the Dallas Sidekicks are kicking and screaming, they have lost yet another 2 players to the Mesquite Outlwas and Mr. Sidekick, Tatu the coach for Mesquite.They are both North Dallas natives, Anthony Powell & Shaun David could not be happier in their new home.

Quotes from the Chicago Fire after downing Orlando 5-2

By Sean McCaffery, October 7, 2019

HC Veljko Paunovic, ending on a high note, "I think we accomplished that goal. I think another importan thing is the fact that this team won on the road for the 2nd time this year. That shows that there is improvement. Unfortunately we feel like we ran out of time. In the last two months, we found our form and the team was playing properly. So, we are looking toward the future with a positive approach."

3 out of NCFC are called up for International Duty

By Sean McCaffery, October 7, 2019

NCFC has 2 going home for the 2nd time in as month months as Albadawi, Chester & Fortune are out for the FIFA window of Oct 7-15. Palestine, Malawi & TNT have summoned them respectively. Nazim has a game on the 15th with Saudi Arabia as it does double duty for both the 2022 World Cup & 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers. He is a native of Raliegh and eligible to play for Palestine, as he has  6 games and one goal and assist this far, his assist was just last month in a 2-0 home win facing Uzbekistan.

Zimmerman out, Robinson in for USMNT Nations League Roster

By Sean McCaffery, October 7, 2019

Walker, who suffered an injury with less than half an hour to go in his game for LAFC v the Rapids in steps Atlanta United player Miles Robinson, even later in his game with Toronto FC, Jozy Altidore was removed with an injury and that will be further evaluated today. On the 11th in DC the US takes on Cuba in their first game is this the first Concacaf Nations League go 'round, Oct. 15 has them in Toronto to face TFC.

Quotes out of NYCFC post Union Game

By Sean McCaffery, October 7, 2019

Thoughts on the day:

HC Torrent-My feeling right now is that we played very well in the first half.

Capt. Alex RIng-It feels good, I think we played a good game today. Philly is not an easy place to come and play, I think especially in the ffirst half we had a really good game.

Def Anton Tinnerholm-It's my first game for over 2 weeks now and it's was not 100%. So it's good to get back. I think I need it before the playoff game.

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