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US Soccer delays US Open Cup Draws with Timbers Protest
July 20, 2018
by Sean McCaffery

Portland is protesting the number of foreign players fielded by LAFC as they dropped the game in LA. The US Open Cup Adjudication and Discipline Panel will review this issue and give their decision shortly. 

In related news, a player for LAFC made claims well after the game and after the dispute filed by the TImbers of racial abuse. He stated that players from the opponent made such comments, in as much as he did not name them, he will similarly not be named here. This must be dealt with quickly and swiftly as there is no cause for such things and it is not to be tolerated.

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Bartley Scores Twice As Cosmos B Defeat FC Frederick In Northeast Region Semis
July 19, 2018
by Sean McCaffery

Contributed by Steven Torres

Forward Zaire Bartley scored both goals to give New York Cosmos B a 2:0 victory over visiting FC Frederick of Md. in the NPSL’s (National Premier Soccer League) Northeast Region Semifinal on Wednesday evening at Hofstra University Soccer Stadium in Hempstead, Long Island.

Cosmos B, which captured North Atlantic Conference title over the weekend, got on the board just before halftime against Mid Atlantic Conference winner FC Frederick with a tally from Bartley off an assist from Honduran forward Darwin Espinal.

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Un Victorious Sky BLue Hosting #1 NC Courage in NWSL Play
July 13, 2018
by Sean McCaffery

With a stellar record of 13-1-3 the Courage will be a tired pride as this is their 2nd game in 4 days, giving the NJ side some hope. This is one of 4 games played locally at the same time, for me horrible planning on the parts of at least 3 of the teams and as the Street Soccer USA event is going on at the crossroads of the world, Times Square, I understand Sunday is also bad, but not one afternoon game?

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Carlos Rivas out on loan to Atletico Nacional, COlombia
July 11, 2018
by Sean McCaffery

Forward, Carlos Rivas was loaned out on Monday and the 24 year old will remain on loan to his native Colombian team for the duration of the season. Denis Hamlett, Sporting Director of NYRB had this to say, "We believe sending Carlos out on loan is the best option for the player and the club. the most important thing for Carlos and his continued development is to play consistently and we are glad to have found a good situation for him and his family." 

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If Rocco Acquires AC Milan, What of the Cosmos?
July 7, 2018
by Sean McCaffery

This question has been put to me many times by many people so I thought it best to address it. As far as whether or not Rocco is successful in his bid, I have no clue. On both counts I have no inside information. However should he be successful, it will be a great thing for The Boys in Green. The tie ins as far as marketing goes would be very helpful to the Cosmos, Milan is a top international brand, yes the Cosmos are also a historic US brand and as ever huge worldwide, it benenfits them far more.

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