Mineola native and long time pro player, Carlos Mendes is still on the sidelines but is not to cross them now. One of many local players who have dotted this storied franchise since its return in 2013 he will be heading the coaching staff with a familar face or two as well with, Luis Gutierrez, back as First Asst. & Strength and Conditioning coach while Steven Dias is retained as the GK coach, his post for the last 3 years. The new league for the Green & White, the NPSl had their B team in it as well as they took the 2015 title.
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MLS team DC United and USL side Richmond Kickers now continue with their official pairing now in its 6th year along with the 2013 deal with their leagues. As of now GK Travis Worra and Bolivian international Bruno Mirnada go to Richmond. Dave Kasper DC GM/VP of soccer operations explained they are happy relative to this pairing and energized as it goes to year 6 with them being a terrific team with a proper atmosphere and key in helping our players grow to their full potential. Just over 100 miles apart, this union is nearly 20 years old before becoming official in 2013.
readThe #17 pick in the 2018 Superdraft has come to terms with the team. Justin Fiddes is now on the roster out of the University of Washington. The defender started 62 of 70 games for the Huskies getting 10 assists and one goal, earning a 2nd team All Far-West Region and Honorable Mention All- Pacific 12 conf. honors last year to go with having spent some time at the US Soccer Residency Program in Fl in 2011. The fastest in the MLS combine he turned in a time of 3.84 seconds over 30 meters.
readThe season has begun but DC United is harldy done adding players, Joseph Mora arrives on a permanent transfer. The 25 year old had one goal and 2 assists over 83 games during which time they earned 2 Costa Rican Invierno Titles. DC HC, Dave Kasper is happy to have settled the transaction, feeling they now have a skilled defender who has great qualities heading their way, bringing with him a lot of history of first team and international games. Joseph began in LD Alajuelense Academy then on to top league team Guadalupe on July 1, 2011 debuting Apr. 8, 2012 a 4-2 loss with Saprissa.
readSporting KC had almost 21,000 of their faithful go home unhappy as they dropped a 2-0 decision to the boys in blue. All 4 cards including a red to Chanot in the 88 minute mark went to NYCFC. This was the first opening loss for SKC since 2009 quite a run and in front of a sold out Children's Mercy Park, this one just their 3rd ever loss in a home opener. With 3 newcomers in for HC Vermes, Felipe Gutierrez, Yohan Croizet & Johnny Russell all from abroad as Roger Espinoza played in his 200th game for the club.
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