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Relevent of International Champions Cup Fame link with La Liga

By Sean McCaffery, August 16, 2018

Earlier today, the 15 year partnership was announced for this one of a kind partnership. Under this union, La Liga will bring a regular season game a year to the States, a first for being out of Europe.

This agreement marks an interesting juncture for this, the world's most popular sport this side of the pond in that it is in the wake of a highly successful 2018 FIFA World Cup and part of the ramp up in North America for the 2026 version.

NYRB go to Cascadia for the Whitecaps & Felipe

By Sean McCaffery, August 16, 2018

Saturday evening on MSG 7p.m. ET, see all the action. WIth a stellar 8-1-0 record facing Western Conference foes the overall record facing the 'Caps is just 1-1-2 in Vancouver they hope to bookend the record with 2's this weekend. NYRB have back to back away wins including 3 out of 4 as their 3 game road trip continues and they are looking for some more away cooking. MSG GO & NYRB Radio in English & Spanish start it all off at 6:30 with MSG and the Honda Countdown to Kickoff hosted by Matt Harmon then Ernesto Motta takes over for the Spanish broadcast.

Sporting KC Firms up the Defense with la Fima de Andreu Fontas of Spain

By Sean McCaffery, August 8, 2018

In inking the 28 year old central defender, SKC gets over a decade of pro experience. TAM money went to work in getting Fontas and he is tied up until 2022, after passing his physical and getting his Visa & Transfer Cert. he is a go with an international spot on the team. Peter Vermes stated, " Amdreu is an experienced defender who strengthens our roster." Coming from La Liga and 5 years with Celta Vigo, he started 100 of 105 games played and achived the semis of the Uefa Europa League in 2016-'17.

NYRB go on a 3 game Roadtrip

By Sean McCaffery, August 8, 2018

First up in the trio of away games are the Chicago Fire and former captain, Dax McCarty. It truly is a tale of two cities with the 2nd city as the Bulls charge in with a 14-6-2 record good for 44 points and the hosts are 6-16-5 and 23 points. The game will begin at 8:30 Saturday from Toyota Park, where the USWNT just took the TON title. 

Lynn Williams of NC Courage is NWSL Player of the Week

By Sean McCaffery, August 8, 2018

The 25 year old player was part of the team garnering the 2018 NWSL Shield Sunday night as having the best record in the league as they stuck the Thorns 2-1, with her getting a brace at WakeMed Soccer Park, tying her for the league lead with 10 goals. Her first tally game at 37' as she buried the cross from forward, Jessica McDonald, she doubled the lead late in the first half getting on a cross in the box from Merritt Mathias that was bouncing about, shooting the way to her 2nd 2 goal game of the season.

Real Madrid Defeats Roma Before Crowd Of 51,528 AT MetLife Stadium

By Sean McCaffery, August 8, 2018

Contributed by Steven Torres

Spanish side Real Madrid CF defeated Italian club AS Roma, 2:1, on Tuesday evening, during the annual exhibition club competition - International Champions Cup (ICC), before crowd of 51,528, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Spanish international midfielder Marco Asensio opened the scoring for 33-time La Liga Champion - Real Madrid in the second minute, off an assist from Welsh international forward Gareth Bale.

NYCFC and Whitecaps tie, NYPD, EMS & FDNY are Honored

By Sean McCaffery, August 5, 2018

The first responders were honored and hosted by the home team for the game that saw NYCFC without starting 'keeper Sean Johnson and suspeneded superstar, David VIlla give up one early and one late in the 2-2 tie. There were signs throughout the stadium and a halftime presentation. Sergio Villanueva was a member of the NYPD then switched to FDNY where he was lost on 9/11  after playing for both teams.

NYRB Look to First Match Up With LAFC and a First Win

By Sean McCaffery, August 2, 2018

An original franchise meets a newer one for the first time at RBA this weekend as LAFC makes the trip. Though far apart in history and distance, only 5 points seperate the 2 in a nationally televeised game kicking offf at 6p.m. ET on FS1, Fox Sports GO & NYRB Radio in English and Spanish on TuneIn. The Radio goes live at 5p.m. with the Honda Countdown to Kickoff featuring Matt Harmon & Steve Jolly as Ernesto Motta takes over the game in Spanish for the play by play @ 6.

USMNT Kickoff Series adds Colombia

By Sean McCaffery, August 2, 2018

Tampa will host the latest game in this series as the USMNT meet 16th ranked Colombia, if you cannot make it to Raymond James Stadium, watch it on FS1, UniMas and UDN starting at 7:30 ET. This addition now has the US facing 1/4 of the top 20 teams in the FIFA rankings joining fellow powerhouses, Brazil, England, Italy & Mexico, all but one was in this most recent FIFA World Cup. One more Oct. opponent is being cemented now. WIth this being a FIFA date, all player are up for being rostered.

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