Contributed by Steven Torres
Soccer Long Island Magazine continues its weekly feature as it looks back at some historical events/games, both on and off the field, from the region of North, Central America and Caribbean.
In this week’s edition you have: El Salvador wins playoff qualifier against Honduras in 1969; Pelé first NASL goal in 1975; and U.S. shocking victory over England at 1950 World Cup.
readBack to the friendly confines of Toyota Park for the Fire as the Second City team hosts one out of the Big Apple. The home team looks to get a game closer to .500 as they bring in their 5-7-5 record to bear against the far better 9-3-4 record of the visitors. This kicks off at 7 p.m. CT. The FIre at 1-3-3 facing NYCFC but will go over .500 at home with a win from 1-1-1. The away game for the Fire is Sept. 6 @ 6pm CT. USMNT player and 4th round pick of Chicago in 2010 will surely be between the pipes, he was there for Chicago for 176 games.
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New York Cosmos B topped visiting NY Athletic Club (NYAC), 4:1, at Columbia University’s Rocco B. Commisso Stadium on Saturday evening, to remain in first place and undefeated (6-0-0 record) in 2018 NPSL’s (National Premier Soccer League) North Atlantic Conference.
Polish forward Wojciech Wojcik and midfielder Joey Sanchez scored in the 19th and 24th minutes, respectively, to give the hosts a 2:0 lead.
U.S. international midfielder Danny Szetela made it 3:0 in favor of Cosmos B just before halftime.
readA great weather day in NYC for a game as the home team with a win would take away the league lead, but only for hours should Sporting Kansas City win. Atlanta for their part come in hot, following a 3-0 win over the Battery in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play and a league win 3-1 over the Union, their opponents were down to 9 men.
NYCFC comes in following a 4-0 loss in a Hudson River Derby in the U.S. Open Cup with neither team at full strength. The last meet of these 2 was an action packed 2-2 tie in M/B Stadium with Alex Ring Netting a great goal.
readFacing former player Mike Grella of Glen Cove should be an interesting match up for NYRB who had had 5 of 6 away games decided by a single goal. Saturday at 5p.m., it will be broadcst on ESPN, ESPN Deportes ESPN+ and New York Red Bulls Radio. With NY ahead in their meetings, 30-27-10 at home however, the hosts are on top at home, 17-12-5. The 22 point RBNY will come up against the Crew and their 26 with the 5 p.m. game having Red Bulls Radio live at 4:30 with the tri Honda Countdown to Kickoff and Matt Harmon hosting.
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