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Presser for new USMNT HC, Gregg Berhalter

By Sean McCaffery, December 2, 2018

Tue. Dec. 4 @ nooon in The Glasshouses NYC, watch it live on ussoccer.com, following this there is a fan event that starts at 5:30. Bringing over a quarter century of experience and 2 World Cups to bear as he takes on this bear of of a job, Gregg seems to be well poised. Having coached in  a quartet of other nations, England, Sweden, Germany & Holland and of course here in the states, this big stage should not be offputting. He is now the first ever US World Cup veteran to take the keys to the team as he was ratified on Dec. 1. Present at this event will be Carlos Corderio Pres.

United Soccer Coaches names DIII All-Americans

By Sean McCaffery, November 30, 2018

Just prior to the DIII Soccer Championships in Greensboro NC these names were released, it is literally dotted with local players  out of the 49 each men & woomen so honored. A total of six are  3X winners, Trent Vegter of Calvin Colllege, U. of Chicago had a pair, Max Lopez & Jenna McKinney, Austin Michaelis of Trinity U TX,  Maggie Crist of Washington U, MO and Swarthmore's Marin McCoy. All are to be acknowledged at the USC convention.

US & Portugal U-18/19 Tie in Florida

By Sean McCaffery, November 29, 2018

Its was a great match over the full of 90 minutes, both teams gettting their chances but Portugal had the better of the play. A miss struck ball was intercepted by Griffin Yow to give the US the lead but Potugal evened it up on the strength of their 2nd half subs. The US used a high press and that created a poor pass back in the 36th minute as Yow caught up to a poor pass to the defense of Portugal and put it home, then continued to be dangerous  throught the half with pressure on the defense and making apportunities on goal for the US.

The Roster moves for NYCFC and 2019

By Sean McCaffery, November 29, 2018

As per the rules of the league, NYCFC has put out their roster moves from this past season, and they include:

Options were picked up for - Daniel Bedoya, Jeff Caldwell, Sebastian Ibeagha & Brad Stover, Valetin Castellanos had the buyout from Club Atletico Torque done, he is now with NYCFC.

Options declined- Eloi Amagat, Kwame Awuah, Maxime Chanot, Tommy McNamara, Ebenezer Ofori, Andre Rawls, & Rodney Wallace.

Out of contract-Yangel Herrera & Saad Abdul-Salaam as of Dec. 31, Saad was offered a bona fide offer he retain his right of first refusal.

Villa to Vamos from NYCFC

By Sean McCaffery, November 28, 2018

It had been rumored throughtout the season and those trumours increased in the offseason for NYCFC, but #7 is now gone effective the end of 2018. He was not always the best player in NY, that nod must go to Raul, was the best player in the MLS, yes. A top player on a world scale, the probverbial big fish in a small pond, he was here. Each and every one of my dealing with him, class pure class. Little ones at appearances, opponents, teammates, always top notch.

NYRB Academy has a new head

By Sean McCaffery, November 28, 2018

David Longwell, the top man at what is thought of as the top academy in the nation is out, a replacement is expected shortly.  Denis Hamlett, Sporting Director for the club stated, "We thank David for his contributions, but we have decided to part ways." Further informing that he will continue to oversee the academy and that developing players and affording them opportuinties in the Tri-State area remains key.

El Tri & US to meet at AT & T Stadium in TX

By Sean McCaffery, November 28, 2018

In a joint effort of SUM, FC Dallas, The Mexican Soccer Federation, US Soccer and more, these two rivals will be meeting up over the next four years at the home of the NFL Dallas Cowboys. The Mexican team has played there in the past to near capacity crowds, in excess of 70,000 in average. This first game is set for June 9, 2018 and will be part of the run up to the Gold Cup.

MAC Hermann Trophy Semis

By Sean McCaffery, November 27, 2018

The Hermann Trophy, soccer's answer to the Heisman has announced both the Men and Women semifinalists to be narrowed down on Dec. 7, with the College Cup in California. The grand event and reveal of the winners will be of course at the Missouri Athletic Club and their banquet in St. Louis. Jan. 4. Two up for this honor are from NY, from Wake Forest by way of the Bronx, Omir Fernandez a Sophmore forward and Samantha Coffey from Sleepy Hollow, attending Boston College as a Sophmore Forward.

Regional Staffs, NCAA Women's soccer named by United Soccer Coaches

By Sean McCaffery, November 27, 2018

Today, USC revealed the 2018 Regional Staff of the Year for NCAA DI,II & III. As there are fully 2 dozen chosen, listed are the locals and more prominent coaches selected for such a prestigous honor.  All will be feted during the USC convention in Jan.  All will also be on the USC ballot for National Staff of the Year per division along with staffs that advance to the semis of their NCAA Championship. The voting opens today, closes on Dec 14.

Red Bulls host Atlanta in East. Conf. Leg 2 Thurs. Eve

By Sean McCaffery, November 27, 2018

Needing to win by 4 overall, whether it be in regular time, overtime or pk's, it is do or die. You have the best offense in the MLS coming to town having only beaten their hosts once ever and facing a defense that has allowed less than a goal a game, but it was a resounding loss 3-0 just this past Sunday. In a second game so close to the first, the losing team typically has the advantage and RBA has been a fortress with NYRB outscoring opponents 12-1 over the last dozen home games, this bodes well.

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