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Next for Ramos & Co., US Virgin Islands

By Sean McCaffery, November 2, 2018

With the next game set for Nov. 3, the US U-20's have one more day to prep for this game. They took an early commanding lead with Puerto Rico, and their one lapse did cost them a goal. Luckily it did not happen in the World Cup may have been quite the fatal mistake against an Italy or France, etc. In the end it was a 7-1 result.  Some more quick information below on the team and tourney.

History of the Tourney:

- 1962, year #1, then named Concacaf Youth Tournament in Panama, inital 6 versions plainly named. regional championship events.

Tab Ramos and his Charges Primed for Concacaf U-20's

By Sean McCaffery, November 1, 2018

In a first ever, the USMNT U-20's enter this Championship as the defending champions, having taken the title in 2017 just prior to their very deep run in the U-20 World Cup. First up is the only National Team I ever faced, Puerto Rico tonight at 5 from Bradenton Fl. They will play 4 more games in their Group A, all may be seen on the Concacaf go app, concacafgo.con & Univision Deportes. Follow the games on US Soccer's Facebook, twitter & IB accts. @ussoccer_ynt. A free trial of it is accessible.

Fire Defender, Christian Dean Hangs up his Boots

By Sean McCaffery, November 1, 2018

"Thank you to my family and friends for the past 5 years, I owe you everything." He stated as he bid his farewell. Mid last season, he came down from the 'Caps, getting 5 games in the Windy CIty. Nelson Rodriguez, Fire Pres. & GM informed, It's unfortunate that Christian suffered so many injuries that kept him from realizing his potential." Another 1st round pick calling it a game this week for Chicago, Christian was picked by the Vancouver Whitecaps in the 2014 MLS Super Draft, after a stellar career at UC_Berkeley.

Baby Bulls are off to Derby City & Louisville FC

By Sean McCaffery, November 1, 2018

In very familar territory for me as my last team was in Louisville, NYRBII are meeting this opponent for what is now the third straight  year in the Eastern Conference Finals. Should familarity truly breed contempt this will be quite the contemptous match up. See it at 7:30 Friday evening on ESPN+. The 2017 season came to a screaching halt here on pk's. NY has had the hot hand away from home and look for their 5th straight away victory and have played 9 games unbeaten, seeking to get that into double digits.

Robes & Long of for Play of the Year at their Positions

By Sean McCaffery, October 31, 2018

It is no surprise for Robles, given his longeviity and quantity of shutouts that he is up yet again for Goalkeeper of the Year, having taken it home already in 2015, now poised to be only the 5th to earn it 2x. Long, a cog in the defense that lead to the many shutouts and this recent MLS All Star & USMNT member is a product of the developmental system of the Red Bulls,now looking at taking the title of Defender of the Year Home with him.

Is it Tah Tah for TATA?

By Sean McCaffery, October 31, 2018

One of the biggest "Gets" yet for MLS has been the coach at Atlanta United. They seem to be the apple of everyone's eye in US Soccer. Great young players, amazing stadium, attendance records for MLS. Already though not surprising some players are said to be headed elsewhere, I am sure the deep pocketed owner, Arthur Blank will fill those voids quickly. Now as they head into the playoffs having just lost to Toronto, headed by Massapequa native, William Manning, costing them the Supporters Shield. I am catching wind of the only head coach they have had departing to coach Mexico.

Red Bulls take Supporters Shield....Again

By Sean McCaffery, October 28, 2018

Is it just me or does this award look like a hubcap from Pontiac? Anyways, the only hardware in MLS they have been able to get is theirs yet again, is this a harbinger of things to come, an MLS title? A missed PK ,a missed great chance but a converted chance getting the defender to go the wrong way big time then shot just below the GK gave Derrick Etienne Jr., the Haitian Sensation, the sole goal at 53' today in Red Bull Arena.

NYRB & Hoboken Team up with Murals at Local Field

By Sean McCaffery, October 27, 2018

The beautiful game has now lead to the beautification of a field just a few quick PATH stops from Red Bull Arena. 1600 Park Av Hoboken has benefitted as grafitti is now covered and the area improved. Hudson County Exec. Tom DeGise stated, "We gladly welcome this wonderful addition to the park." Hoboken Mayor, Ravinder Bhalla stated, "I would like to extend an enormous gratitude to the Red Bulls.

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