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NC Courage face the Pride of Orlando Tomorrow

By Sean McCaffery, April 16, 2019

Defending NWSL and ICC titleholders, NC Courage face star laden Orlando at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Park, 7 p.m. In their opener, 2 USWNT teammates, one from Long Island, Crystal Dunn had the lone goal with the assist off a throw in by Jessica McDonald, the first goal and assist for each on the year of course with many to follow. Dunn held the ball for a few touches then hit a low blistering shot into the lower 90.  For their parts last year, Jess had 8 assists in 2018 as Crystal had the same goal total. Leah Pruitt started her NWSL career as the #5 NWSL pick came on in the 70'. 

Downtown Raliegh Alliance Partner with Relevent Sports Group Apr. 25

By Sean McCaffery, April 10, 2019

This event will see Downtown Raleigh transformed into "the Epicenter of Womens Soccer", as it hosts the Local Launch of the Women's International Champions Cup and Celebration of the NC Courage. The DRA & RSG, owner/operator of the Women's ICC will together with the NC Courage hold the event at Union Station Plaza, Apr. 25, 5:50p.m.- 7:30p.m. This will be the official Launch of the Women's ICC & double as a celebration of the defending NWSL & ICC champs, NC Courage. A tremendous send off for those from the Courage heading out to compete in the FIFA World Cup.

USL Team f the Week

By Sean McCaffery, April 10, 2019

GK: Alex Tambakis NCFC

Def:Sam Fink St. Louis FC, Ben Ofeimu Bethlehelm Steel & Leland Archer Charleston Battery.

Mid: Leo fernandess Tampa Bay Rowdies, Darwin Jones Orance County SC, Kai Koreniuk LA Galaxy II & Jamie Villarreal Sacromento Republic FC.

Fwd: Daniel Rios Nashville SC, Sebastian Guenzatti Tampa Bay Rowdies & Douglas Martinez Real Monarchs SLC.

Of course most are familiar with Guenzatti & Fernandes from their time with NY and Seba being from Queens, as Leo hails from Long Island, having had a stellar career at Stony Brook.

NYCFC Reschedule

By Sean McCaffery, April 10, 2019

The MLS matchup with NYCFC & San Jose on Sept. 14 has been rescheduled at Yankee Stadium to 12:30, tickets with the original time will remain valid. The game will of course still be carrried by YES & WNYE.

NC Courage Name Their Roster

By Sean McCaffery, April 9, 2019

The defending NWSL and ICC champions have their side selected and there are a number of familar faces for those who follow us in the various medias. They open the season at home on April 13 facing the Red Stars and it seems Paul Riley again has a stacked side. 20 of the 22 senior spots are returning players, an amazing percentage and bodes well for the team especially early season as other teams are still building familiarity with their players. The pair of newbies being Canadian National Team 'keeper, Stephanie Labbe and defender Ally Haran.

USA 6-0 Belgium

By Sean McCaffery, April 8, 2019

A mismatch from the word go as Carli Lloyd braced the team with 2 before the game was 20 minutes old. It was a game to play homage to the past, as the 99'ers and other former players were present and the future, as young players who have been inspired by curent players walked them out as the players wore jerseys with the names of those they have inspired and after the national anthems the young ones donned those jerseys.

NY Cosmos Add 5 to The Roster

By Sean McCaffery, April 1, 2019

With the opening game of the NPSL regualr season now less than 4 weeks away they have shored up their team at all levels, some players are returning, most have Long Island ties.

Paul Blanchette the Cali 'keeper is here by way of Finaland and his last team, PEPO Lappeenranta with 18 league games to his credit. HC Carlos Mendes, a Long Islander himself had this to say of the netminder, "We are very happy to sign Paul. He is a talented and focused individual."

Whitecaps 0-0 Sounders

By Sean McCaffery, April 1, 2019

This game of historic proportions was tied in Cascadia as a late PK whistle was overturned, VAR 4 MVP. Seattle defender Kim Keehee was called for the PK as he took down countrymate and international teammate Inbeom Hwang as he went for a rebound, this gave the 'Caps their first points of the year and spoiled the perfect record for Seattle. Ali Adnan in his frist MLS minutes showed his high level from the go. The Iraqi international playing left back had a large role in keeping USMNT forward Jordan Morris & VIctor Rodriguez off the sheet all day.

Chicago Fire Update

By Sean McCaffery, April 1, 2019

Coming off the home win facing the Supporters Shield winners of last year, in NYRB, they are now off to TFC in BMO Sat. the 6th for their 2nd road trip of this young 2019 season. This game kicks off at 2p.m CT and will be live on ESPN + and locally on Univision Radio, 93.5 Latino Mix. For this 30th meet with the northerners they are 1-2-1 with 4 points as they shut out NYRB for their first blank sheet of the year on the 30th.

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