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NYRB grab a quartet in day one of the MLS SuperDraft

By Sean McCaffery, January 10, 2020

It did cost them six figures, but they did get their man, Patrick Seagrist of Marquette, just to get the defender, they invested $100,000, well over the minimum salary in the league as they sent that much in GAM to the Fire to move up in the draft for #10. Just 5 picks later they went with Louisville forward, Cherif Dieye for their first round action. Just half done as in the 2nd round they selected UC-Davis backstop Walllis Lapsley with the #10 choice again, closing out day 1 with Deri Corge of Wright State at #41.

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Fire get 100K in GAM in a trade

By Sean McCaffery, January 10, 2020

$100,000 came in as the #10 pick in the MLS SuperDraft went to RBNY, then, this WIndy CIty side selected University of the Pacific player Jonathan Jimenez with the 26th pick of the first round, he is a defender & midfielder. While at the Univ., he started all 21 games he saw time in over the last pair of seasons, getting 8 goals with 5 assists. The first hat trick in the modern era for the TIgers, 2018 was secured by him in three minutes facing Uni. of Portland then #11, in a 3-2 come from behind win.

NYCFC add an asst., hiring from within but not the usa

By Sean McCaffery, January 9, 2020

Nick Cushing, a familiar name to soccer fans has been tabbed as an asst. to new NYCFC HC Ronny Deila's staff. A half dozen years after joining Man CIty Women Foot Ball Club as HC, set up in a great position to establish him has a top skipper in that side of the game. Still at just 35, he took many a trophy in his term with City, not limited to the 2016 WSL & FA WSL Manager of the Year, he also brought home the FA WSL Cup in 2014, the FA Women's Cup & FA WSL Cup in 2016-'17 & 2018-'19.  He also brought them to the UEFA Women's Champions League semi.

New Year, New HC @ USMNT U-20's, they crossed to Hudson

By Sean McCaffery, January 9, 2020

The newly appoointed HC is Anthony Hudson, he had been the top man already at just 32 of the New Zeland & Bahrain MNT's, lastly with the Colorado Rapids of MLS. His coaching career already spans a dozen years, while heading the Kiwis, he was the youngest HC in the history of the FIFA Confederations Cup getting the All Whites to the 2016 OFC Nations Cup. The holder of a UEFA Pro Lic. he seems to be a tremendous addition to the coaching staff at the USSF.

Parks is Parked in NYCFC

By Sean McCaffery, January 9, 2020

We first saw him play in the ICC a few years ago, now Fisco Texas product, Keaton Parks will be with NYCFC for the near future. This permanent transfer from a very important club in Portugal, SL Benfica runs against the typical thoughts of MLS being a retirement league as he is just 22. Given his age, I have not a clue as to why he is not called into at least the U-23 USMNT camps on a more regular basis. Watching him play throughout last season, his breakthrough game was at my alma mata, St. John's in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup facing NCFC, leaves me scratching my head on this.

Whitecaps get their Mark

By Sean McCaffery, January 8, 2020

After an exhaustive multi national quest, the MLS team in Vancouver has secured their CEO, Mark Pannes, he will lord over all business sides of the team and answer straight to the owner.

Team co-owner & exec. chair, Jeff Mallett informed "Today we are very pleased to add a skilled and experienced new member to our executive leadership team. Together, Mark & Axel will lead the club to achive its goals on and off the pitch."

USC links with EDP

By Sean McCaffery, January 8, 2020

Elite Development Program features in this partnership to help college soccer and it's coaches. They put forth high level tournies and leagues for scouting purposes at all levels of the collegiate game, allowing for an improved recruitment and offer all players a 'Pathway to College'.  

Entrants hit the Century Mark for the 107th Edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup

By Sean McCaffery, January 8, 2020

Hitting triple figures establishes a new modern era record of pro teams as well with all  vying for the national title in soccer, with the newly formed 3rd division, 25 places are set for Open Div. Natiional Leagues. 3rd round oppomemts willl be determined by a geographicallly-based random draw as D I teams join in , all the fun begins Mar. 24.

2nd Bio Banding Event coming up for US Soccer

By Sean McCaffery, January 8, 2020

Due to the growth of the Performance Department in the Federation, this has come about to better support player development. At the forefront will be a quartet of Boy's and Girl's DA Clubs in Biologically-Banded games. These select clubs will put out a pair of teams set by Biologial Maturity. This is to accure Jan. 11-12 from the Silverlakes Sports Complex, Norco Ca.

Fire Hire Donachie as Director of Performance

By Sean McCaffery, January 8, 2020

The new look, new coach, new again home stadium Chicago Fire now have a new DIr. of Performance in Ben Donachie from AFC Bournemouth of the English Premier League where he had been for 8 years as the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach. During his time there he was in charge of the strength development and rehabilitation for both the first team and academy players. Over his years with Bournemouth, they were promoted twice over in three seasons, 2013 had them into the Football League Championship a return there for the first time since 1990.

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