The Chicago Fire are on the road again as on Aug. 8, they will go out to face the Union in the Semi Finals and the Dynamo host LAFC, great result for the first year team.
The Final gets a bit involved but if either Houston or LAFC win, they host on 9/26 while the Fire will do so on 10/3 should they be the victor over the Union.
readFor the 2nd straight week these 2 teams meet up with just 4 points between them, kickoff is at 6p.m. CT. At home the Fire dropped 3 points in the 2-1 loss and hope to recoup these points.
readContributed by Steven Torres
New Jersey’s FC Motown defeated hosts New York Cosmos B, 3:2, in the NPSL’s (National Premier Soccer League) Northeast Region Final at Columbia University’s Rocco B. Commisso Stadium on Saturday evening.
readA rare tie for the team tearing up the league, NC Courage at 19-4-1 were held scoreless by the first year team Utah Royals FC in SLC. The Courage were pressing throughout, but unable to get through for that elusive goal Friday evening, despite that, they are now another point closer to their goals of home field advantage throughout the playoffs and the Supporters Shield. Down by more than half a starting lineup (6) due to international call ups, they played as usual and had by far the better of play start to finish.
readThe week 20 selection was made based upon the stretgth of his getting a goal and assist as the home team overcame the Impact 2-0 in the Bronx and also at home v the Crew where he had a goal. Both goals went to keep the team undefeated at home with a stellar record of 10-0-1.
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