Photo Credit: GBFC Buoyed by impressive showing in its two preseason exhibitions, coach Al Mylinski’s Greater Binghamton Futbol Club (GBFC) continued training this week as it prepares for its second NPSL season. The team played at LeMoyne on April 7 and last Saturday participated in a four team round-robin outing at Binghamton University that involved the home side as well as teams from SUNY-Cortland and Siena. “Our guys have constantly improved from one outing to the next,” Mydlinski commented following Saturday’s three
Brandon Ponchak is always up for a challenge. He has gained a reputation as the go-to coach in non-traditional markets. We are talking about places where soccer is still gaining ground, in markets without professional teams, and in places where people say soccer can’t grow. You might as well call him “The Johnny Appleseed of Soccer” for all the work he has done to push the beautiful game forward. “I really enjoy going to non-traditional markets because there are always hungry minds and
Photo Credit: Gerald Brunner/FC Santa Clarita Storm The National Premier Soccer League is proud to announce its third National Player of the Week for the 2013 regular season. The winner, for the week ending April 21st, is FC Santa Clarita Storm forward Andres Bueno. Bueno scored a brace in Santa Clarita’s 2-1 win over the San Diego Flash. He is best known for his time at College of the Canyons, where he tallied 24 goals and 10 assists in 2009. Bueno would find similar success
Photo Credit: Cape Coral Hurricanes Miami United brought all but two of their famed international players to Cape Coral Friday night for the 2nd leg of the Everglades Cup Series between them and the Cape Coral Hurricanes. Two weeks ago, the Hurricanes traveled to Miami for leg one of the series on a late Sunday afternoon. The game was scheduled to be played the night before but because of field conflicts, Miami had to ask for the game to be rescheduled until Sunday afternoon. The Hurricanes
Morris County Colonials are excited to announce their new title sponsor, ABItronix. The one-year sponsorship will see ABItronix becoming the title sponsor of the Colonials. Colonials General Manager Chris Hays agreed to this tremendous opportunity. Tom Worthington, Head Coach of Morris County Colonials, expressed his delight with the completion of the deal and ongoing partnership with ABItronix. “It’s great for the Colonials to work so closely with a local company who works within the global market,” said Worthington. “ABItronix USA is honored
Rafael Diaz Photo Courtesy of ISNSoccer.com The Brooklyn Italians SC has signed six Division I standouts for the 2013 NPSL season. Four hail from St. John’s University, including Daniel Harrera, Jimmy Mulligan, Tim Parker, and Rafael Diaz. The remaining two, Nathaniel Bekoe and Ryan Cupolo, play for Fordham University. “It’s simple: recruit, plan, and execute,” Italians Head Coach Lucio Russo added. “With the addition of these individuals, we will definitely make a run for the championship and make some noise in the US Open Cup.” Daniel Harrera,
Photo Credit: OC Pateadores The National Premier Soccer League is proud to announce its second National Player of the Week for the 2013 regular season. The winner, for the week ending April 14th, is Orange County Pateadores goalkeeper Jose Miranda. Miranda had a great night in goal on April 14th in a 2-0 win over the San Diego Flash. The former Cuban national team keeper’s performance stood out on a roster full of stars, including former Chivas USA and FC striker Maykel Galindo.
OC Pateadores and FC Hasental Finish in Draw In a clash of two undefeated teams, Orange County Pateadores traveled to Oak Park where they drew 2-2 with FC Hasental in Week 3 of NPSL competition. Santa Clarita Storm Downs Flash 2-1 Saturday night at Del Norte High School in San Diego was the scene of a rematch from the 2012 season, where the Storm spoiled a potentially undefeated season for the Flash by beating them in Santa Clarita for the final game of the 2012 season. This would also
Mark Lavery, an integral member of the Georgia Revolution’s Southeast Conference East Division Championship season of 2012, has signed a professional contract with the NASL’s Atlanta Silverbacks. “We are excited for Mark and know he will do a good job at the next level,” Revolution GM Rafe Mauran stated. “Although we will certainly miss him, we are so proud that he has signed a pro contract. We hope that this is a trend that continues for years to come as
