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US U-15 BNT Coach, Clint Peay Joins the Coaching Staff at NCFC

By Sean McCaffery, February 12, 2019

Former HC of the USMNT, Dave Sarachan has added another form the NT program in Peay and Dave stated, " It's great to have Clint here, I've known him for many years and he's certainly built up quite a bit of experience working at a variety of different levels." As a player his resume is stellar, Olympics, 4x NCAA champ, 3x MLS Cup winner & a Lamar Hunt US Open Cup trophy to his credit. Peay added, "Obviously I'm very excited. This is a great club. There's a good mix of veterans and young guys.

USWNT Calls in 5 NC COurage Players for SheBelieves Cup

By Sean McCaffery, February 12, 2019

One player per point on the star of the logo for the Courage is what has just happened on the newly released roster for the USWNT. From Long Island of course Crystal Dunn, Abby Dahlkemper, Jessica McDonald, Sam Mewis McCall Zerboni all rostered with Merritt Mathias who we met at a clinic on LI this winter will be a non rostered player in camp.

The 23 for the 2019 She Believes Cup are Set

By Sean McCaffery, February 12, 2019

This tourney which features only those going to the World Cup and just top 10 teams with the #1 USA, #4 England, #8 Japan & #10 Brazil kicks off Feb. 27 with the US facing Japan in Chester PA, the home of the Union in the second game as the first is at 4 when England & Brazil clash. Brazil, France & the USA comprise 3 of only 7 teams to have been in the last 7 World Cup Tourneys. Those with local ties include from RVC, Crystal Dunn, Kelley O'Hara former Sky Blue Star & Carli Lloyd of NJ & Sky Blue who had 2 soccer clinics this weekend in Syosset.

Whitecaps get a Young DP from Uruguay

By Sean McCaffery, February 12, 2019

Joaquin Ardaiz is now in the fold at Vancouver as the 20 year old striker has been aquired on a one year loan with an option to purchase out of Swiss Super League team FC Chiasso, he will of course take up an international spot. He is already experienced in the higher levels of soccer in his native country, Belgium & Italy. 'Caps HC, Marc Dos Santos had this to say of the youngster, " Joaquin is a young striker with a very high cieling. He's at the early stages of his career.

NYCFC gets their Draftee, Luis Barraza

By Sean McCaffery, February 4, 2019

The first round pick for NYCFC, GK Barraza is now signed after his being the 12th selection overall. Luis stated, "It's a dream come true. I'm honored and proud to wear the NYCFC badge. It's one of the happiest moments in my life." The team clearly wanted him, they traded up from 19 to 12 and sent $75,000 of GAM to the Galaxy to make the selection. Sporting Directior Claudio Reyna stated," Luis is a very good goalkeeper with a bright future.

NCFC Cage a Kiwi Kicker

By Sean McCaffery, February 4, 2019

His bio reads he is 6' 2" and 161 pounds, I am 6' 170 so he and the team must hope a strong wind does not hit Wake Med Park and take away Sam Brotherton. He is described as a big signing, that might be a tall order for a 160 pounder but enough on that. He has some top teams on his resume including Sunderland where he was a center back, the same role Dave Sarachan expeccts him to fill now. A veteran of the New Zeland national team he already has 15 games to his credit including World Cup qualifiers.

De Jong has Capped his Time with the 'Caps

By Sean McCaffery, February 4, 2019

The Whitecaps and Canadian international Marcel De Jong have mutually agreed to part ways, having appeared in 46 games overall for the team. 'Cap HC Marc Dos Santos had this to say, "We are thankful to Marcel for his contributions." In his 2 plus years with the team he had 6 assists. He has been with teams in a few nations including the academy for Holland powerhouse PSV Eindhoven, in Germany with Augsburg, Ottowa of the NASL in Canada and MLS side Sporting KC.

United Soccer Coaches Team with Target

By Sean McCaffery, February 4, 2019

Target who have partnered with MLS clubs on mini pitches, have now pitched in with USC and their efforts by way of $90,000 worth of grants for coaching education in the deployment as they put it, of Urban Soccer Initatives's nationwide This is being do with the KIDS in the GAME & Target Corps. Youth Soccer Grant Initiative. Starting by the end of March, these Urban Soccer Diplomas and others of its' ilk wil be done in various cities.

NYCFC Steak their Future to a Romanian

By Sean McCaffery, February 4, 2019

Now with their 3rd DP, Alexandru Mitrita has arrived on a permanent transfer away from Universitatea Craiova in the Romanian Liga I all that remains is the paperwork. He is one of the more versitile players, adept at attacking mid, wing or forward, this multi year contract has him already in Abu Dhabi and the rest of NYCFC for preseason. Mitrita informed, " I'm very happy to be a part of this team. I know this is a good group. The team has a very good coach .

Tunisian International Khmiri joins Vancouver

By Sean McCaffery, February 4, 2019

This is a big addition as Jasser stands 6'4" and this center back will shore up the defense as the team adds yet another young talent, he follows Hwang In-beom while the team continues to ready itself for kickoff, Mar. 2 at home. Interestingly this is the first player from Tunisia in MLS. HC Marc Dos Santos had this to say of the new player, "He's 6'4", he has very good speed, and he's comfortable with the ball . He can become an important player for this team." This is a 3 year deal, the club holds the option for the last of the years.

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