The top tier of the sport has a new deal for the players. They get some great upgrades, so just maybe the teams are beginning to turn the corner on profitability?
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Due to the dearth of stadia that fit the criteria for Concacaf, the CCL game at 6 p.m. on Feb. 26 with the MLS Eastern Conf. Champs NYCFC v AD San Carlos is to be played at RBA.
RBA VP of Ops. Shaun Oliver informed "As the premier soccer venue in the region, we are proud to be selected by Concacaf as a host venue. Our staff is familiar with hosting a variety of third-party events, including Concacaf Champions League. We look forward to providing all of our guests, fans, staff and players an excellent soccer experience."
readThis 5 year old team now has but one who has been with them since day 1 as midfielder Jimmy McLaughlin has been retained. Out of Malvern PA, he was in camp on a trial, and his performances in the trio of games in AZ, at just 26, he is ready for the coming season. An ill timed ACL injury as the 2019 season was set to kickoff, cost him the whole of the first year in MLS. Over his trio of years with the side in the USL, he had 104 games, 72 starts with a bakers dozen goals and 11 assists over all games.
readThe 29 year old forward, Jen Hoy has hung up her cleats, after 7 years in the longest lasting women's league in the land. Over her 107 games, she had 17 goals and 11 assists. Out of PA, she was a 4th round selection of the Red Stars in 2013, while with them for 76 regular season matches she tallied 15 of her goals and 10 assists in those 5 years. In her first year she had a nod for Player of the Week and in 2015 & '17 made the semis. 2018 saw her come to NJ in a tri team trade. With her last team, she saw 31 games with a pair of goals, one a GWG cagin the Royals. and an assist.
readThere is a new dealer in town for the term of the mult-yeard deal between the team and Mercedes-Benz Chicagoland Dealer group.
Fire COO John Urban informed "We are excited to partner with an industry leader like Mercedes-Benz. Their focus on delivering exceptional customer service aligns with how the Fire approaches every day. Together we can engage both our fans and their customers through activations throught the year."
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