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NC Courage hosted Sky Blue

By Sean McCaffery, April 6, 2018

Last years' 2nd place team in the NWSL hosted local team Sky Blue beating them in added time 1-0. Jessica McDonald, a 2nd half addition for the victors found the back of the net as the undefeated Courage at 2-0-0 kept the NJ team winless on the year. Long Island legend and NC coach, Paul Riley stated "The game grinds on you. I think they worked hard." With a massive advantage in shots taken 22-3 the Courage were goaless as full time approached and passed even with many great chances.

A Sean signs with Vanocuver

By Sean McCaffery, April 6, 2018

Sean Melvin is now tied to the 'Caps with a homegrown contract for 2018 including options for '19, '20 & '21, once his transfer is fully aproved he will be on the MLS roster. Coach Carl Robinson stated, "Sean is another product of what we're trying to build with our development system. He approaches his craft with the right mentality and work ethic."  Looks good for the future of this goalkeeper in the Pacific northwest. For his part, Melvin informed, "I'm really excited to be back and to now sign with the first team.

Where was Kyle Duncan v Chivas?

By Sean McCaffery, April 6, 2018

The answer to this oft asked question is, sidelined due to a torn ACL in his right knee during the OCSC game. The defender will have surgery in the near future. The 20 year old out of the Red Bull Academy had come back to NY after two years in France with FC Valenciennes. Kyle had already gotten into all 4 MLS games, with his inital assist in the league as the team beat MInnesota 3-0 at RBA. Once the surgery is done they will have a time frame for him to rejoin the team.

To quote an old folk song, "the times they are a changing".. LAFC v 'Caps

By Sean McCaffery, April 6, 2018

The very next Vanocuver Whitecaps home game is to be played as ever on April, 13, and yes it is a Friday, but now at 7p.m. This is a half hour or so earlier than originally set. Former Whitecap and all-time WFC MLS appearance leader, Jordan Harvey will be honored. This ceremony is to be done following the 6:14-6:39 team warm ups and the honor is to be presented by a "special presentor". It begins a total of 3 Friday night home games for the 'Caps and is the first ever meeting of the new LAFC and the home team.

NYRB U-23 and foe in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

By Sean McCaffery, April 6, 2018

Meeting them in this First Round matchup will be local NPSL team, FC Motown this game will happen Wed May 9 at the Madison NJ campus of Drew University at 7 p.m. The U-23's earned their spot by taking the Mid-Atlantic Divison title last year with a stellar 12-1-1 record and a stunning 37 goal differential, highest in the PDL. The first team begin in this tourney with all MLS teams June 6 in Round 4.

Fire look to burn the Crew this Sat. and more

By Sean McCaffery, April 4, 2018

With just one point thus far this young season, Chicago is in the midst of a 3 game homestand at 7:30 p.m. the fire are in command of the series including 15-6 at home, Fire asst. coach started with the Crew getting 50 games in from 2011-'14 as Crew asst. Josh Wolff spent 5 years in Chicago. Fire defender, Johan Kappelh of received his green card and is no longer counted as an International Roster spot.

RBNY are in Mexico, kicking off at 10 p.m. NY time

By Sean McCaffery, April 4, 2018

For their first time in history the NYRB team is in the semis of the CCL, this is huge as it leads to the Club World Cup, a massive feather in their cap should they take the title. The bad blood with Chivas from their time in MLS plays an interesting role here and NY has despite the result of their last MLS game a lot of momentum here. The game is being braodcast by Univision Deportes, go90.com and Red Bulls Radio starting half an hour before kickoff in English.

NY Greek American Faces Toluca & Cruz Azul During '68 & '70 Champions' Cup

By Sean McCaffery, April 4, 2018

Contributed by Steven Torres

With the New York Red Bulls visiting CD Guadalajara (Chivas) in the semifinals of the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League this week, we take a historical look back at the second-ever club from the "Big Apple" to represent the United States at the annual confederation club tournament.

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