Former NYRB player Felipe Martins now with the Caps in action this season against Houston. Photo by Olyn Taylor for Soccer Long Island Magazine.
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Colorado opened up the scoring against Long Islander Tim Mellia at just 5 minutes on the MLS leading 'keeper of 2017. Behind the strength of MLS leader Felipe Gutierrez with his 4th goal and the late strike by Diego Rubio in stoppage time they squeaked out a point as ex NYCFC player Khiry Shelton logged in a complete game. See the Facebook page for video.
readWe already put up some images and interviews on our Facebook page from early in the game. Seems as if they have already found midseason form with Robles getting yet another clean sheet and Jesse Marsch stating at the press conference that after every 4th one they get a pizza a beer post game, the locker room had no pizza when I arrived. THe defense on this day would also help the offense as Long Islander Tim Parker got his first assist as a Red Bull, when BWP put the ball in all he did was point back to Tim acknowledging the help.
readLong Islander Crystal Dunn, Abby Dahlkemper and Lynn Williams have all been called into camp for the April games as part of the USWNT prelim. roster, Samantha Mewis with a short term knee injury is out. A few players will be dropped for the final roster by HC Jill Ellis. These game may serve as a sneak peak of a game in the CONCACAF World Cup tourney this fall as each are ramping up for this as it will send 3 nations on to the 2019 FIFA World Cup in France, with the 4th place meeting the 3rd place team out of South America for a 2 game play in.
readNCFC is off to the home of my last pro team Louisville for a game with the USL title holders on Mar. 24 @ 3p.m., see it on You Tube and NorthCarolinaFC.com/Watch. This first ever meeting won't be easy for the visitors, as Lou City have won 8 in a row and 12 of their last 14, 2-0 in this year's opener with Nashville SC. NCFC needs a win this year, with the vets and first year players holding much promise. Leading goal getter of 2017 is back with NCFC and Steven MIller and he struck v Tampa last weekend.
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