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NCFC Scores a Big Time Coach of National Proportions

By Sean McCaffery, December 17, 2018

The most recent interm HC of the USMNT has landed with NCFC, I am surprised that he was still available for hire at this time.  The signing is seen as the start of a new era by the team as they enter this next step in their evolution. He will of course head the pro team while keeping a keen eye on their youth-to-pro pipeline and player development with Academy Director, John Bradford retaining that position while serving as the assistant coach. Nic Platter is now advanced to Asst. GM as he continues on as GK coach, more staff announcements are forthcoming.

Kicking & Screening Film Festival adds a Film Club

By Sean McCaffery, December 16, 2018

This great Soccer Film Festival has gotten bigger and bigger each year and has now expanded again. After a decade, it was always seen as a community project, now it is, welcome to the K & S Film Club. The goal is to bring together Soccer FIlm fans, by way of connecting members, in an innovative fashion to get additional soccer films to a broader audience. K & S FC will be sharing more details on what they are in fact up to, such things as meet ups, gear and setting up film and cultural events.

NCFC Kicks off 2019 Facing 2018 USL Cup Champs, Louisville City

By Sean McCaffery, December 16, 2018

An early season test in facing the best of 2018, Sat. Mar. 9 against two time defending titleholders, time tba. A big opening day, biggest ever for the USL as 17 games are on tap more than any other year. All 3 dozen clubs now know of when and where they begin their quest for the Cup and 4 expansion clubs will host openers. Locally NYRB II host Swope Park Rangers, a reply of the 2016 title match.

United Soccer Coaches Coaching Staff of the Year

By Sean McCaffery, December 15, 2018

Here we have the winners from NCAA, NAIA, NCCAA, & JUCO soccer programs, 11 of the 14 were the natiohnal or divisional winners in 20018 & 2 more getting to the national semis.

2018 National Staffs of the Year:

NCAA DI men: St Mary's, CA

NCAA DI women: Georgetown

NCAA DII men: Barry U.

NCAA DII women: University of Bridgeport

NCAA DIII men: Tufts U.

NCAA DIII women: Washington U., MO

NAIA men: Central Methodist U.

NAIA women: EIll Carey U.

NCCAA men:Southwestern Christian U.

Whitcaps & Sporting KC Make a Deal

By Sean McCaffery, December 15, 2018

The ever valuable first pick of SKC has been secured by the "Caps as well as their 2nd pick of 2020 when they sent over Erik Hurtado. "Caps HC Marc Dos Santos stated, "We are thankful to Erik for his contributions on and off the pitch over his 6 seasons in Vancouver." Erik now 28, with 17 goals over 13 assists over 123 appearances for 6 years was the 5th pick overall in 2013, spending the second half of 2015 in Norway with Mjendalen IF. 

The honoree receiving the Jerry Yeagley is William Smith

By Sean McCaffery, December 13, 2018

Jerry Yeagley had been a top college coach at Indiana University for many deccades, now his son is in that position, the winner is gettting a massive accolade. I first met Coach Yeagley in the 80' and have come to know him more recently, the description of the award does not even scratch the surface of the man whose moniker it bears. The Jerry Yeagley Award for Exceptional Personal Service, presented annually to a former collegiate soccer student-athlete who has demonstrated extraordinary accomplishments beyond soccer itself.

United Soccer Coaches announce Youth & High School Coaches of the Year

By Sean McCaffery, December 13, 2018

No locals were selected here but this is their list.

High School/Youth Boys:
Large school: Jim Konrad Naperville N HS, IL

Small school: Bradley Spell, Clinton HS, NC

Private/Parochial School:Scott Snell The Westminster Schools, GA

Youth Boys: Stuart Brown TN SC, TN

High School/Youth Girls:

Large school:Stephen Popp, Beavercreek HS, OH

Small school: Vic Johnson Union Academy, NC

Private/Parochial school: Stephen Fennah Jesuit HS, OR

Youth gilrs: Nadir Moumen, McClean Youth Soccer, VA

Fire Select a Pair in MLS Waiver Draft

By Sean McCaffery, December 13, 2018

Two internationals were selected in Cristian Martinez & Marco Urena, Matrinez was choice # 4 while Urena was # 26, both will be offered formal contracts. The 21 year old Cristian spent the last 3 seasons with the Crew, getting 27 games with his MLS high in games @14, 11 starts & 2 assists. For his country, Martinez now has 7 caps debuting in their 1-0 win over El Salvador. For his part, Urena spent last season with LAFC, with a goal and 5 assists over 18 games. 2017 saw him more active with the 'Quakes, 25 games, good for 5 goals and 3 assists.

Vancouver Whitecaps in the News yet Again

By Sean McCaffery, December 11, 2018

Yet again making news, Vancouver has inked  Andy Rose from Scottish Premiership Motherwell FC by getting his MLS rights from the Sounders for $50,000 in GAM and has a 2 year deal with a 1 year team option. 'Caps HC Marc do Santos stated on Rose, "Andy is a great guy who is going to show up every day." Following 3 years in the UK, the 26 year old returns to the MLS in Scotland, he had 2 goals over 53 games. In 1.5 years in the EFL, and Coventry City, he had 5 goals over 40 games and led them to the Trophy in 2017.

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