Always good to have the Irish on your staff and Mike McGinty is just that as an asst. now to Dave Sarachan in Cary. The newest addition to the USL Championship club had an 8 year pro career as a goalkeeper and knows NC from his time playing as well as coaching. He comes off the 2019 U-17 World Cup where he was the US GK coach. An alum of Wake Forest, he has taken the spot left by Clint Peay who departed to be the first HC for USL League One team, Revolution.
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December 29, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
Many major changes installed, more to come for the Chicago Fire as they now have Sebastian Pelzer on board as their Technical DIrector. The German had been a pro as a defender with a stellar 16 year career. Now he will work being involved in all levels of soccer operations for the Fire, reporting to Sporting Director the newly installed Georg Geitz.
Pelzer informed "I'm looking forward to joining Chicago Fire FC. I will do my best to help in every way that I can."
read December 28, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
From the USMNT U-17 HC to that of the top tier in the US, and the MLS team Chicago Fire just after getting the young ones to a highest total of all with their U-17 World Cup Qualifications at 17 times. He came to USSF in March and took the U-17's to qualify yet again in May. In the final they fell to El Tri in overtime.
Coach stated "I want to thank US Soccer for the opportunity to lead the U-17 Men's National Team this year. I think their international experiences this year will help them reach new heights in their young careers."
read December 25, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
THe 30 year old Brazilian, Wellington Paeckart, of course goes by the one name monicker of "PECKA" will be with the team for the coming 2020 season. He has been in the US for some time, of late with San Antonio FC as he was their captain last season. He wore the world famous yellow jersey with the U-18's in Brazil and in 2009 began his pro career with the renowned Flamengo FC in 2009, then with CFZ de Rio before debuting here with the Ft. Laudrdale Strikers in 2011, he Lockhart home until 2014. Next stop was MLS with RSL, their Real Monarch, Rayo OKC and until last year, San Antonio.
read December 24, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
As of Dec. 31, 2019, John Furlong will no longer be a Whitecap, Co-owner Jeff Mallett will take the title of Executive Chair for the time being, this role had John as a major player in guidance of team ownership and senior staff. Mallet, also a director since 2009, will take the post, solidifying his spot as the face of the ownership team that includes Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo & Steve Nash.
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