The 19 year old has moved from the U-18 Academy team to the USL Championship side in his midfield position. WIth the U-18's, he had 15 games and 9 goals, a great ratio, nothing new as he had 89 goals and 67 assists for Harrison HIgh, all records for the historic program there. For his efforts, he was a 2x JNSCAA All -State selection and Section 2 Player of the Year in 2018. RBII HC, John Wolyniec had this to say of his new player, "It is exciting to have a young player like Omar with us.
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August 17, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
Both opponents in the final of this tourney achived their spots in similar fashion, late goals for NC Courage and Lyon now have their date with destiny on Sunday in Wake Med Park at 7:30 broadcasted by ESPN2. This is the much anticipated rematch of the title game from last year, won by the Courage. A weather delay of 73 minutes, then 2 goals in the last 15 minutes added to the drama as the Courage saw McKenzie Meehan, a 2nd half sub, send home a corner by Heather O'Reilly for her first pro goal.
read August 16, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
Stage 3 is the place to be, as was Little Italy of the Bronx when they had a Serie A team now the property of the former owner of that Club back on the block. The Belmont Business Improvement District (BID) headed the effort with this event. As Rocco and his celebrated team were in town to play Benfica in NJ, Marios was also celebrating it's century in the Real Little Italy. Rocco, an Italian immigrant made the Bronx his home upon arriving here. The Av. was awash in a sea of purple as La VIola paid their visit and were hosted at an Italian restaurant on the street.
read August 15, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
The Fire have not been hot away from home but at least at this game there was smoke.
HC Paunovic and his thoughts. " We didn't start well. We had a poor start. But, after conceding two goals, I think the reaction was appropriate. We never crumbled, we fought until the end. Playing one man down, it's always a big test. We scored two goals wth one man down for most of the time playing like that. Obviously we are not happy with the result. I think we are on a good path. I think locker room is strong and believes in our possibliities to reach the playoffs."
read August 15, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
Local college standout Colton is now with the team for the balance of this season. A homecoming of sorts for the 25 year old our of PA. as he was with UNC from 2013-'16, then the 14th overall selection in the MLS SuperDraft of 2017 by SKC. 2017-'18 saw Colton getting major minutes with Swope Park Rangers, over 2 years there he was in 53 games with 3 goals and 78 assists, 2017 had him and NCFC GK Darrin MacLeod in the USL Cup Final. At UNC, he served as team captain helping get to the 2016 College Cup and a 2nd team All-ACC selection.
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