Defending NWSL and ICC titleholders, NC Courage face star laden Orlando at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Park, 7 p.m. In their opener, 2 USWNT teammates, one from Long Island, Crystal Dunn had the lone goal with the assist off a throw in by Jessica McDonald, the first goal and assist for each on the year of course with many to follow. Dunn held the ball for a few touches then hit a low blistering shot into the lower 90. For their parts last year, Jess had 8 assists in 2018 as Crystal had the same goal total. Leah Pruitt started her NWSL career as the #5 NWSL pick came on in the 70'.
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This event will see Downtown Raleigh transformed into "the Epicenter of Womens Soccer", as it hosts the Local Launch of the Women's International Champions Cup and Celebration of the NC Courage. The DRA & RSG, owner/operator of the Women's ICC will together with the NC Courage hold the event at Union Station Plaza, Apr. 25, 5:50p.m.- 7:30p.m. This will be the official Launch of the Women's ICC & double as a celebration of the defending NWSL & ICC champs, NC Courage. A tremendous send off for those from the Courage heading out to compete in the FIFA World Cup.
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Def:Sam Fink St. Louis FC, Ben Ofeimu Bethlehelm Steel & Leland Archer Charleston Battery.
Mid: Leo fernandess Tampa Bay Rowdies, Darwin Jones Orance County SC, Kai Koreniuk LA Galaxy II & Jamie Villarreal Sacromento Republic FC.
Fwd: Daniel Rios Nashville SC, Sebastian Guenzatti Tampa Bay Rowdies & Douglas Martinez Real Monarchs SLC.
Of course most are familiar with Guenzatti & Fernandes from their time with NY and Seba being from Queens, as Leo hails from Long Island, having had a stellar career at Stony Brook.
readThe MLS matchup with NYCFC & San Jose on Sept. 14 has been rescheduled at Yankee Stadium to 12:30, tickets with the original time will remain valid. The game will of course still be carrried by YES & WNYE.
readTweleve athletes out of the Special Olympics in NJ are now on the Red Bulls Unified Team, all this is part of the wonderful project in MLS Works Unified Exchange Program. The presenting partner in this for the team is Prudential Financial.
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