The Football Manager series has kept diehard and casual fans of the beautiful game busy since 1992. But what options do fans of rugby have? Screenshots Courtesy of Blackout Rugby Video games have been hit or miss when it comes to rugby. The game doesn’t always translate well and a number of console and PC games have garnered poor reviews from experts and fans alike. The best option for rugby is not a new one; it is Blackout Rugby. Those that love
Chattanooga FC forward Luke Winter has been selected as the 15th and final Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2016 NPSL season. The English striker continued his prolific play-making for Chattanooga this week, scoring game-winners against both the Knoxville Force and Memphis City FC. He had five game-winning goals during 2016 and is the current record holder for most goals by an NPSL player in the U.S. Open Cup. “Luke is a special player with an incredible ability to score goals,”
Top-Tier Brands Partner with International Champions Cup as Tournament Continues to Demonstrate Strength in the Marketplace Today, Relevent Sports announced global sports and innovative brands Under Armour, Gatorade, Equinox, GEICO, and DHL as sponsors for the 2016 International Champions Cup. Under Armour, the industry leader in sports apparel, footwear and equipment will be the official ball and apparel provider of the ICC and will supply premium soccer product. This partnership will highlight the debut of Under Armour’s new Desafio soccer ball, and
Signing of Chivas Captain is Another Huge Statement by New RailHawks Owner Steve Malik The Carolina RailHawks announced today they have acquired C.D. Chivas Guadalajara all-time leading scorer Omar Bravo. The Mexican international and Liga MX legend has joined the team and will be eligible to play upon receipt of his ITC certificate and P1 Visa. He will likely make his NASL home debut on Friday, July 22, when the RailHawks host Miami FC at WakeMed Soccer Park. Per club policy, no
Kraze United forward Santiago Patino has been selected as the 14th Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2016 NPSL season. The Florida International University (FIU) standout scored four goals in a 5-2 win over Weston FC. He has tallied a total of five goals in four NPSL matches this season. “Santiago is a fine young man who has the talent and commitment that could take him to the highest level of football our nation offers,” Kraze United General Manager Ray Colado
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce an extensive range of end of season awards to cap off the 2016 season. Awards will be voted on by all stakeholders including teams, fans, supporters, and media. The following is a timeline of award announcements along with a brief description of each: Thursday, July 28th – The PUMA Golden Boot will be awarded to the NPSL’s top goalscorer. Only goals scored in the regular season will be used to determine the winner.
Adeleye joins Hounds after spending past season with Hapoel Jerusalem The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have signed defender Ryan Adeleye to a one-year contract with a club option for the 2017 season. Adeleye joins the Hounds after spending the past season with the Israeli football club Hapoel Jerusalem F.C. of Liga Leumit. “We’re thrilled to have signed Ryan,” said head coach Dave Brandt. “He’s an experienced player and a very good central defender and holding midfielder. He’s been training with us for two weeks while we’ve ironed
The Knoxville Force had their last regular season game at Sansom Sports Complex against undefeated Chattanooga FC on July 5th. Knoxville and Chattanooga both had a great turnout of fans tonight, creating an exciting atmosphere. Despite the loss, finishing fourth in the Southeast conference is a great success for the Force and means that the team will be playing in the postseason tournament that starts this weekend. The Force struggled against Chattanooga in the beginning of the game. In just the
The Fort Worth Vaqueros dropped a fast-paced friendly match 3-0 to Santos Laguna’s U-20 squad at Martin Field on Monday. Although the Vaqueros were unable to put a number on the scoreboard, they enjoyed close chances on two headers in the first half. Several hard shots from the top of the box in the second half also came inches from finding the back of the net. Santos Laguna’s U-20 team won Liga MX’s U-20 division this past season, and they displayed their talents