Jill Ellis has been a bit of a lightning rod for the team, variioius lineups in games that are not so important allowing her to get a look at different things and players in different positions, Crystal Dunn a defender, YES. In Aug of 2015 she was rewarded for her successes with a multi year deal, then became just the 3rd U.S. Coach, joining the late great Tony DiCicco and his '99ers & legend Anson Dorrance in 1991, and first female to head a FIFA World Cup winning side.
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October 9, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
Ok so I used the headline to garner attention, though true, it is being done as they set up for USL League One in 2020. In light of the approval from USL to join this league they now begin the most arduous task of finding a location in the region as they put it, for a new soccer specific stadium, (SSS). WIth that, they have already arranged to vacate their current facility by the new year. On this missing of a season, Owner, Eric Pettis had this to say, "We're incredibily disappointed not to take part in the 2019 season.
read October 8, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
Having taken both opponents apart, 6-0 over Mexico and downing Panama 5-0 the USWNT seeks the top of their Group A in the 2018 Concacaf Women's Championsship facing TNT on the 10th in Wake Med Soccer Park. Their ticket is punched for Oct. 14 & Frisco Texas for the semis and final, but they want to be at the top going in. See how they do towards that end on Wed. 7:30 p.m. ET on FS2, & UDN. Three nations from our region go on to France in 2019 for the World Cup, one goes off to play Argentina in a home and away play in.
read October 8, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
Though set a week ago, there have been a few changes to those selected to represent the Red, White & Blue this month in FL & CT. The opponents like the last few are in the top 25 teams of the FIFA rankings and a few veteran players have been brought in, Michael Bradley & Brad Guzan. FIrst up is Colombia #14 on the 11th of Oct. in FL, on deck are Peru in CT on the 16th. The Colombia game has over 23,000 tickets sold and counting and will be broadcast by FS1, UniMas & UDN from 7:30p.m. ET.
read October 5, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
Saturday evening at 10:30 p.m. ET on MSG, MSG GO, TuneIn & New York Red Bulls Radio, you may run with the Bulls as they face the Quakes. This will be the 39th time they get together, both part of the first 10 clubs in MLS history. SJ leads with a 17-12-9 record, however NYRB prevailed last time 5-1, but it has been since 2010 and a first leg game in MLS CUp Playoffs than NYRB have won away. Having a team best season, and now looking to build upon that, NY comes in hot, having dominated Atlanta in NY 2-0 for win #19, and 62 total points.
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