Amando Moreno a midfielder who has had some USMNT experience has been picked up in exchange for the 32nd pick in this most recent SuperDraft. As we had noted, the announcer had stated that the RBNY had a timeout before ever announcing that the trade of the pick had been done, see our photo below with the trade being in the works. The 23 year old midfielder was with RBII in 2018 with 30 games for 11 goals and 4 assists, including the GWG to put them past FC Cincy in their last USL game.
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January 18, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
This move brings the 2018 Canadian Youth International Player of the Year who had his first game with the senior side in 2018. Coming over from Serbian Side FK Javor Ivanjica, he has also played with German teams VIB Lubeck & VIR Neurmunster. Vancouver HC, Marco Dos Santos informed "Derek is one of the top young players in a new generation of Canadian talent." He is with the 'Caps signed for 2 years and options for 2021 & 2022, once his paperwork is finalized he will join the roster. This marks the 5th addition to the squad since Marc took the wheel just in Nov. From Ajax Ont.
read January 18, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
Starting off the new year with a bang, being heavily involved in the United Soccer Coaches Convention as their city hosted it, the FIre now announce that Jan. 23 they begin a 15 day training camp in Spain. During this time, they will have 2 games, Feb.3 facing La Liga AFE at La Ciudad Del Futbol de Las Rozas, the training site of the Spanish national tea. Next up just 3 dyas after they take on Segunda Div. B side CF Fuenlabrada at Estadio Fernando Torres, then back to the WIndy City Feb. 7. Next up is a trip to Charleston SC for the 2019 Carolina Challange Cup for a trio of games. Feb.
read January 17, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
This first full season under HC Torrent will see NYCFC again in Florida as they are there Feb. 12-21, facing Orlando Feb. 16 then Minnesota Feb. 20 in the first iteration of the Orlando CIty Invitational to be contested at the Orlando City Soccer Stadium in Orlando. Sporting Director Claudio Reyna informed "We're excited to return to Orlando for another preseason." Coach Torrnet added "This will be an opportunity to continue to implement our style and tactical approach." They then go to Nashville FC Feb. 22 to play the USL side.
read January 17, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
A pair of tryouts have been set aside for this USL side to see who would like to kick it with them this season. Jan 28 @ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 and Tues. Jan. 29 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., again on Sat. Apr. 27 running 3-4:30 p.m, then Sun. Apr. 28 stating 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., both at WakeMed Soccer Park. If they do not have an available field there, it will be relocated to another field in the area. Both carry a $110 fee and include a ticket to see NCFC take on Hartford Sat. Apr. 27.
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