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NYCFC Preseason Games in Orlando

By Sean McCaffery, January 17, 2019

This first full season under HC Torrent will see NYCFC again in Florida as they are there Feb. 12-21, facing Orlando Feb. 16 then Minnesota Feb. 20 in the first iteration of the Orlando CIty Invitational to be contested at the Orlando City Soccer Stadium in Orlando. Sporting Director Claudio Reyna informed "We're excited to return to Orlando for another preseason." Coach Torrnet added "This will be an opportunity to continue to  implement our style and tactical approach." They then go to Nashville FC Feb. 22 to play the USL side.

New Members added to the Techical Staff @ USMNT

By Sean McCaffery, January 17, 2019

As stated in a conference call, USMNT HC Gregg Berhalter has begun to fill in the voids on his staff. Just as his appointment has been subject of many questions due to the position his brother holds in the federation, these picks may very well do the same. Josh Wolff, a former member of the USMNT is now an asst. while Steve Tashjian is now the Head Performance Expert with Darcy Norman tapped as Movement & Conditioning Coach. Wolff & Tashjian had both filled the same roles for Gregg with the Crew.

Open Tryouts for NCFC Coming Up

By Sean McCaffery, January 17, 2019

A pair of tryouts have been set aside for this USL side to see who would like to kick it with them this season. Jan 28 @ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 and Tues. Jan. 29 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., again on Sat. Apr. 27 running 3-4:30 p.m, then Sun. Apr. 28 stating 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., both at WakeMed Soccer Park. If they do not have an available field there, it will be relocated to another field in the area. Both carry a $110 fee and include a ticket to see NCFC take on Hartford Sat. Apr. 27.

NCFC Hoping this Loan Pays Dividends

By Sean McCaffery, January 17, 2019

Cameroon National Team member, Duval Wapiwo has arrived from MFK Vyskov and is just awaiting paperwork to be official. HC Dave Sarachan had this to say, "We're happy to sign a player like Duval." At just 18, he is now the Third player there from this same Czech. team. Wapiwo had been with Apejes FC de Mfou of the top flite in Cameroon, he is great on both the offensive and defensive sides of his midfield position.

Garza Out of USMNT Camp with Injury

By Sean McCaffery, January 17, 2019

FC Cincy defender Garza has suffered a low grad Quad. strain and is headed back to Cincy for treatment. I have but 2 words for Gregg Berhalter, TIm Parker, although he is not expected to be replaced. Jan. 29 they take on Panama in AZ at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2, Uni Mas & UDN, then camp finishes with Costa Rica Feb. 2 in San Jose 3:30 p.n. ET on FOX, UniMas & UDN. Both teams played the US in the last qualifiers for the World Cup so there are some scores to settle here for the US.

USWNT Open 2019 in France

By Sean McCaffery, January 17, 2019

This is of course not news as they did their camp in Portugal in preperation for these games. First up in 2019, World Cup host, France Jan. 19 at 2:20 p.m. ET on FS1 & UDN, followed up by Spain Jan. 22 @ 2:30 p.m. ET. Locally they will meet up at Talen Energy Stadium, PA Feb. 27 with Japan at 7 p.m. ET and the last game is here at RBA May 26 facing Mexico @ noon.

Long Island Legend Re-Ups with NWSL Champs

By Sean McCaffery, January 16, 2019

Paul Riley is now tied to the North Carolina Courage for the next few years. This was a banner year as they achived 3 major things, the first Women's International Champions Cup, a 2nd in a row NWSL Shield and of coures the NWSL Title. Also tied down by the club is Bobby Hammond as VP of Operations and now also wears the hat of Asst. GM, club policy does not allow for more details or terms of these transactions. Pres.

Ja, USSF & VW of America are Gassed for Their New Deal

By Sean McCaffery, January 14, 2019

Volkswagen of America is now in a landmark intergrated partnership as announced today at the Detroit Auto Show, a big step with the largest auto maker in Europe. The four year deal will be very broad reaching as they assist USSF in growing soccer into becoming the preeminent sport in the US, by increased participation, creating world class players, coaches and referees while raising the level of fan engagement for the game. This union was put to gether by SUM and present at the show were Dan Flynn CEO & Secretary General of US Soccer together with VW Group America CEO Scott Keogh.

Austin da Luz is Back in the Fold with NCFC

By Sean McCaffery, January 4, 2019

The experienced midfielder with a great fan following has returned for 2019, his 9th with the team, quite the legacy he is building there. His 162 games rank right up there near the top, 12,422 minutes with 21 goals and 21 assists he is from NC and will be pivital for success this year. HC Dave Sarachan stated, " I was really pleased that Austin is going to be apart of my first year here and hopefully for many years to come".

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