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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Cameroon National Team member, Duval Wapiwo has arrived from MFK Vyskov and is just awaiting paperwork to be official. HC Dave Sarachan had this to say, "We're happy to sign a player like Duval." At just 18, he is now the Third player there from this same Czech. team. Wapiwo had been with Apejes FC de Mfou of the top flite in Cameroon, he is great on both the offensive and defensive sides of his midfield position.
readFC Cincy defender Garza has suffered a low grad Quad. strain and is headed back to Cincy for treatment. I have but 2 words for Gregg Berhalter, TIm Parker, although he is not expected to be replaced. Jan. 29 they take on Panama in AZ at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2, Uni Mas & UDN, then camp finishes with Costa Rica Feb. 2 in San Jose 3:30 p.n. ET on FOX, UniMas & UDN. Both teams played the US in the last qualifiers for the World Cup so there are some scores to settle here for the US.
readPaul Riley is now tied to the North Carolina Courage for the next few years. This was a banner year as they achived 3 major things, the first Women's International Champions Cup, a 2nd in a row NWSL Shield and of coures the NWSL Title. Also tied down by the club is Bobby Hammond as VP of Operations and now also wears the hat of Asst. GM, club policy does not allow for more details or terms of these transactions. Pres.
readVolkswagen of America is now in a landmark intergrated partnership as announced today at the Detroit Auto Show, a big step with the largest auto maker in Europe. The four year deal will be very broad reaching as they assist USSF in growing soccer into becoming the preeminent sport in the US, by increased participation, creating world class players, coaches and referees while raising the level of fan engagement for the game. This union was put to gether by SUM and present at the show were Dan Flynn CEO & Secretary General of US Soccer together with VW Group America CEO Scott Keogh.
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