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USWNT takes on China

By Sean McCaffery, March 23, 2018

This summer the matches will take place June 7  at Rio TInto in UT at 7p.m. MT on FS1 and June 12 at FirstEnergy Field OH, 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The game at the RioT is the intial one since the Royals were established in the NWSL. Meeting for 2 finals in the '90's  a 2-1 win by the home team in '96 for the first Olympic Gold  then the famous 99'ers took the World Cup in penalties.  The 2nd most common opponent for the USWNT, with 56 games, not meeting in a final since '15 when China bested them in the last game for Abby Wambach.

Valencia CF Academy NY is going places.

By Sean McCaffery, March 23, 2018

Having opened their first US Academy in NY @ LIU CW Post right here on Long Island, yesterday it was announced they are taking their U-12 & U-9 teams to the Premiere Next Generation Cup in Dallas May 18-20. They join Dallas Texans, FC Dallas and others in this high level competition. It is a family centeric event as athletes and their families will have games, a festival area, music, food, vendors, bounce houses and much more.

Red Bull game change

By Sean McCaffery, March 23, 2018

The regullr season match to take place on April 7 v the Houston Dynamo is now moved to August 29 @ 8p.m., covered by MSG & Red Bulls Radio. This is a happy change and quite necessary as the NYRB have advanced to the Semi-FInals in the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League (CCL).  This is the 2nd change for Red Bull along with the April 21 game with the Chicago FIre which is now at 3:30 p.m., both moves are by MLS. The tickets for the Houston game willl be honored on the new date of Aug.

ENYYSA & NYRB link up

By Sean McCaffery, March 20, 2018

Last week it was announced by NYRB that there is now an official youth development partnership with them and ENYYSA. Dave Jervis, Sen. Dir. of Training Programs @ NYRB stated "we are excited to add ENYYSA to the Red Bulls family as a Youth Development Partner." Via this new deal, NYRB may grow their strong link to NY's youth soccer community, where players may avail themselves to a top tier exposure and close contact with Red Bull.

Cosmos ink 3

By Sean McCaffery, March 20, 2018

The first trials start soon but the Cosmos have already signed 3 for the coming NPSL season today. Returing Alexis Velela from Europe, former rival Jonathan Borrajo & Wojciech Wojcik. Coach Mendes stated " Borrajo is a versitile defender that can get forward and play a few positions for us. His last 2 years with Miami FC had him in 39 games doling out 6 assists as they swept both the Spring & Fall seasons but falling to the Cosmos in the league semi final in penalty kicks. 2015 had him with the Ft.

A hot Fire player is called in for international duty

By Sean McCaffery, March 19, 2018

Nemanja Nikolic last years Golden Boot Winner in the MLS was called up by Hungary for a pair of games, both in Budapest, Mar. 23 with Kazakhstan and Scotland on the 27th. Back in 2014 he earned his first cap with a World Cup Qualifier, 3 days after he would get his first goal, he now has 5 goals in 25 matches. His 2 dozen in 2017 may very well be surpassed this year as he struck twice in the first game of the season for the Fire.

NYRB II get some revenge from the MLS playoffs over TFCII

By Sean McCaffery, March 19, 2018

Missing were the locker room area and tunnel fireworks as was the loss for NY and they bested TFC, 2-1, behind a brace from TInari as Ben Mines contiuned to impress with an assist and Valot who will surely get a lot of time with the first team had the other assist. It was a bit like Atlantic City as Harrisson had many cards dealt, 4 to the visitors and 2 to the home team. NY showed some early season grit overcoming a 1-0 defecit. This was the first time NYRB won its season opener in their 4 year history. Just 11 minutes in Matthew Srbely got in behind the defense to put one home.

North Carolina Courage have a new Front of Jersey Sponsor

By Sean McCaffery, March 19, 2018

Continental TIre, a big backer of soccer here in the US are now fronting the 2nd place team and Supporters Shield winners of 2017 in the NWSL. Club Pres & GM Curt Johnson stated " We are proud to be partnering with such a nationally recognized brand". They are the official partner and official tire of MLS & US Soccer and last year adorned the back of both NC teams tops. The company logo will also be well placed well at the stadium and as sponsoring highlights and recaps of the games.

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