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Draw for Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League is 12/3 in Miami

By Sean McCaffery, November 23, 2018

The date and procedures for this draw, the 11th of its kind is now set with members of the 9 nations from the Concacaf Member Associations. Among those will be Sporting Kansas CIty, with their NJ HC, Peter Vermes who has been mentioned as a possible USMNT HC. SKC are still in the MLS Playoffs with the Giovanni Saverese lead Portland Timbers and are one of 5 MLS teams due to partake in this competition by way of taking the 2017 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Those interested may follow the action on Univision Deportes & Yahoo Sports here in the States, two of the Confederations partners.

NYRB Tyler Adams Up for US Soccer Male Player of the Year

By Sean McCaffery, November 22, 2018

A local product who came up through the NYRB system, Tyler is now getting both national and international acclaim. The selection process has begun by way of voting and will continue until Dec. 3 @ 11:59 p.m. ET. At 19 he would be the 2nd youngest honoree as Christain Pulisic was awarded it at 18 in 2017. A year now since his first selection to the USMNT, as Adams had his first goal on Sept. 11 after interviewing with us just days before facing Mexico in a 2-0 victory. As for NYRB, Tyler  made 27 appearances and a personal record 7 assists in his spot as a holding mid.

2018 closes out with the World Cup for the U-17 USWNT in the World Cup

By Sean McCaffery, November 22, 2018

A win over Cameroon was the highlight of this trip to Uruguay for the young ladies in red White & Blue as the same fate met them last night as it did in facing a strong Korean side, a loss. Although the Germans were spotted a goal early at 4', on a dfk, the reply to this was very strong.  If not for some great work by the German 'keeper and disappointing finishing on behalf of the US they would have taken a first half lead by a few.

USMNT U-20's Get an early Thanksgiving v El Tri & the Concacaf Title

By Sean McCaffery, November 22, 2018

Again Tab Ramos has brought home the hardware by way of yet another shutout against a stronger opponent than the day before with one more goal. A very tight game, similar to the one facing Honduras but facing a better team with worse blood in the Mexican team, the USA did well in holding the lead, bouyed big time by the stellar play of GK, Brady Scott who stood on his head and it was rewarded with the Golden Glove award.

US Soccer Player of the Year Nominees are out

By Sean McCaffery, November 20, 2018

It was well done by US Soccer to list the female nominees first as they had an undefeated year and far more successes over the 2018 season. 

So as it should be, ladies first, the nominees all from the USWNT are Julie Ertz, Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan, Alex Morgan & Megan Rapione. Despite the girlfriend of Megan being from Syosset and a very accomplished youth player in her day, I am going with Alex Morgan. A synopsis of each nominee and their year.

United Soccer Coaches to Honor a Trio, Polson, Coan,& Dikranian

By Sean McCaffery, November 19, 2018

Those to receive the 2018 Long-Term Service awards for youth, high school and college soccer from the United Soccer Coaches are now known, these are given each year to members who have shown a career of giving at their respective levels of the game while continuing a high level of service to the association.  Jan. 11 @ their annual convention, the awards are being bestowed upon these three.

Kyle Sheldon installed as new Senior VP, Marketing at Chicago Fire

By Sean McCaffery, November 19, 2018

Having previously worked with the Seattle Sounders and DC United, Kyle brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his new position in the windy city, reporting to COO, John Urban as he presides over the whole of the club's marketing, advertising, creative services & brand identity. Uban informed, "Kyle is an important hire for our club.

11th Heaven for the Founding Teams of New League with NPSL

By Sean McCaffery, November 18, 2018

These teams including one headed by Michael Collin out of Hicksville, California United Strikers have this league spanning the nation for this new league. The teams will go after the inagural NPSL Founders Cup from Aug.-Nov., 2019 that will then segway into the full on schedule for them in Spring-Fall 2020.  As these are to be truly professional teams each one wil be acquiring full time staff with pro players, coaches, and dedication to their markets. NPSL Chairman Joe Batone stated, "We are very excited to bring  a new brand of comunity-based soccer to the U.S. market.

Fire Are up for the Challange in Carolina for the Cup

By Sean McCaffery, November 18, 2018

This week the Chicago FIre made it known that they will partake for a 2nd time of the event in Carolina during Feb. Incorporated in their preseason schedule, the 3 games USL host Charelston Battery, FC Cincy as they gear up for their first game in the top tier here  and another MLS tbd.  This 15th edition being held at the MUSC Stadium in Charleston will be a round robin style tourney with twin bills on Feb. 16, 20 & 23. They previously took the title in 2013 overcoming the Battery, Dynamo & Whitecaps. The Fire open with the unknown team on Feb. 16 @ 4p.m. CT, Feb.

Still a shutout, but a 5 goal swing as Haiti wins on the strength of Etienne

By Sean McCaffery, November 18, 2018

From last year and a 3-0 loss to this year, a 2-0 win, mostly played with 10 men, but a lead, Haiti made quite the turn around facing Nicaragua. It was foul filled, with cards given later in the game and saw this tiny caribbean nation dominate a game start to finish. The boisterous crowd in Managua did little to deter the visitors or engergize the home team.  It was not replayed much but the Haitian player who was sent off seemed to strike his adversary in the throat and then he himself fell?  The stricken player stayed on.

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