Veteran of 255 MLS games, def/mid Evans has inked a 1 year deal with an option for 2019. Over his career he has netted 28 goals coupled with 31 assists since 2007, winning the MLS Cup the next year with the Crew then 9 years with Seattle getting 4 Lamar Hunt US Open Cups to go with his second MLS Cup in 2017..SKC coach Vermes is glad to have him for his presence and of course his on field successes. Evans is "thrilled" to be with SKC and help them reel in more hardware at Children's Mercy Park and is appreciative of the Sounders for their near decade of support.
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Net minder, 23 year old Erik DIck and defender, 22 year old Graham Smith have been locked in with 1 year deals and 3 year options. Peter Vermes the HC of SKC has seen them make good impressions during this preseason. Erik has the attributes in a GK they desire as Graham lends depth to the back line as he looks forward to working them into the team. The backstop is energized as he embarks on his pro career in KC linking up with Long Islander and starter Mellia and he hopes to reward the team for their faith in him.
readDC United, their offical charity, DC Scores & the offical supporters group, Sreaming Eagles have come together in this effort to spread their shared passion for enriching the communities in the district in a cohesive fashion. The team and supporters will join in creating an active, open and lively supporters culture in and out of their new home of Audi Field.
readIn putting their team together for the coming season, NCFC have added 2 more pieces to the puzzle with back line player Carson and forward Donovan. Nsebge arrives out of Rainbow FC Bamenda as Ewolo arrives from the 3rd div. in Croatia from MFK Vyskov, both wil take an internatinal spot. These two young players will add skill and depth to the roster and have travelled similar paths via Rainbow and AS Fortuana in the pro leagues of Cameroon. Rainbow has a history of getting younger players to the states with USL and MLS taking advanatge of this link.
readNow i must admit that after spending a good deal of time with Technical Director Fernando Clavijo last moth in Philadelphia at the United Soccer Coaches Convention and not catching wind of this I am saddened but it is a great thing. Monday it was announced that the two FC's have come together in a partnership affording players the opportunities in their professional academies to have a pathway to the beautiful game in the US and Germany.
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