Players are due to report for the 23rd season of one of the original MLS clubs as they fire it up for the season. Jan. 20-24 will have them heating it up locally at CIBC Fire Pitch Field, the 26th they are they off to Tampa for a 12 day training camp complete with a pair of games.
First foe for the Fire will be the Union on Feb. 1 from Joe Dimaggio Sports Complex , Clearwater FL. Feb 6 they take on a team TBD at the Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay.
readThe last hopes to be the best as NYCFC has named the final HC for all of MLS 2020 as ex Valerenga of Norway's highest level of soccer has signed on with a three year deal. As a coach he has found great successes, coaching in the UEFA Champions League qualifieres and UEFA Europa League alike. As a player, Ronny was a defender and had headed Stromsgodset in his native land from 2008-'14, during which time they took their first championship in 43 years in 2013. Then he was back to Scotland for world renowned Celtic from 2014-'16 with a 2 Scottish Premiership rings in a row.
readNCFC has been abuzz with activity of late, coaching staff complete and adding players at what seams on the daily. From the highest of levels in the USL Championship for these 2 most recent seasons, Alex Tambakis is back in the fold.
The Greek Goalie has since linking up with NCFC 2 years ago gotten 15 shutouts, 3rd in team lore with 8 last year and a 75.21save %, placing him in the top 10 of the league.
readJan. 18 will be the date with destiny for those over 21 years of age and wish to attend the inital camp in Brooklyn. The venue for this event is SoFive Brookly, 2015 Pitkin Av, Broklyn NY 11207 from 9:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m. Featured will be training by select Sky Blue players, a 5v5 series of games and half an hour of interacting with the team players. At just $95 it is a great value, a group of 5 pay $425, a savings of $10 per person.
The coaches will be #8 Erica Skorski defender, #73 defender Madison Tiernan & Nicole Baxter.
readGuinea international Hadji Barry, a top mover and shaker on the field for the USL Championship as a foward will ply his trade for David Sarachan and company this coming season. He had been a first round MLS SuperDraft selection in 2016, just last season he was with Ottowa with half a dozen goals in 14 games upon his Aug. arrival from Israel and Kiryat Shmona.
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