Canadian netminder Darrin MacLeod is now in the fold under ex USMNT HC Dave Sarachan. He had been with the team getting minutes in all 3 preseason games and now awaits league and federation approval. Sarachan had this to say of the 26 year old "I'm vey pleased to add Darin to our roster." A pair of years with Swope Park Rangers in KC set him for this although he was for the most part the 2nd goalkeeper, he still had 10 games and 93 minutes from 2017-'18, bright spots included a pair of shutouts and a win in the 2017 USL Cup Playoffs. He had a 4 year college career at Drake U.
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For its 2nd successful all day run, the game is back at 30 Rock. Over 700 are expected to join in the games, outside in NYC and some will be coached by Head Coach Domenec Torrent and players in the heart of NYC at this landmark. Last year was amazing in one day all teams were filled, 714 players, over 500,000 dropped in, the goal tally was 415-382. In advance of the 2019 home opener Mar. 10 facing DC United there will be 2 teams, Team Ring, headed by the captain Alex Ring facing Team Maxi, fan fav. and 2018 MVP Maxi Morales will be their skipper. It all kicks off Mar. 8 @ 4 p.m.
readThe champs are not satisfied with the status quo and have brought in another netminder in Stephanie Labbe, terms as ever were not released by the team. This well established goalie brings her wealth of experience to the fore for the Courage. "Losing Sabs, was never going to be easy, but gaining Steph is massive for the club." Stated HC and Long Island Legend Paul Riley.
readA local college player @ UNC, and he is now a pro having gotten the offer on the strength of his preseason play. HC Dave Sarachan informed "I knew about Alex when I first came on board. I knew he had a greeat career at UNC. He's ceetainly a great example of a guy who has put in the work." He had over 80 games while at UNC, playing a big role in their advancing to the College Cup in 2016 &'17. His senior season capped a great career as he was named a First Team All- American, ACC Defensive Player of the Year & ACC Scholar Athlete of the Year.
readMar. 23 is the big day at Sahlem's Stadium at Wake Med Soccer Park as NWSL champs NC Courage take on the Orlando Pride with stars Marta & Alex Morgan as the men challenge Necaxa of Mexico. These games are brought to all by the Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint and tabbed as the "Friendship Cup" to show NCFC's dedication to creating deeper ties for the best men's & women's pro soccer clubs worldwide. Season ticket holders may get their seats in a 48 hour time span beginning Feb 20 @ 10a.m.
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