AFC Cleveland, Northeastern Ohio’s newest sports franchise, is proud to announce to announce the signing of Mount Union striker Thomas Beck and defender Phil Spagnolo. Beck, a Poland (OH) native and Cardinal Mooney graduate, was the leading scorer for the Purple Raiders as a sophmore in 2011. He tallied 12 goals and 4 assists on his way to All-OAC First Team honors. Beck was also named OAC Men’s Soccer Player of the Week for 9/19/11 and landed on the 2011 Lycoming
Originally scheduled or Friday March 9th, the Galveston Pirate SC (NPSL) vs. San Antonio Scorpions (NASL) scrimmage was pushed back to Saturday at 930AM due to a heavy downpour and scattered thunderstorms. It was somewhat of a sigh of relief personally, welcoming the extra hours of rest before the big match. Early Saturday morning, the weather still inclement, minus the thunder and lightning, we knew what we had to get done. Suited up with the newly acquired kits from Admiral,
It was a banner week for soccer sponsorships in the great state of Texas. Both the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Galveston Pirate (NPSL) announced major sponsorship deals that put them in the forefront of their respective leagues. The Houston Dynamo announced a long-term sponsorship agreement with Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) on Thursday. The agreement will make Mazda the official vehicle of the Houston Dynamo as well as a founding partner of BBVA Compass Stadium, which will open May 12. The agreement signals Mazda’s
The NPSL’s newest team AFC Cleveland has teamed up with the world’s oldest British soccer brand Admiral Sportswear as they begin their journey into the national soccer scene. Admiral is the Original British Football brand to the top teams in England and North America. In the 1970’s and 1980’s the Admiral brand was the choice of the England national team and Manchester United. Here in the United States they supplied the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Vancouver Whitecaps, and the legendary New
Coach Brendan Keyes speaks with International Soccer Network in a special interview. Keyes talks about the NPSL and the state of Irish soccer as well as a preview of the Pirate’s inaugural season in the NPSL. Coach Brendan Keyes welcomes Cruz Azul star Taylor Lubianski to the Galveston Pirate. Galveston has nade headlines across the country, signing a soccer phenom from India and bringing Cruz Azul star Taylor Lubianski to the club. The club will be competitive immediately and should
1. The rollercoaster that has been Jurgen Klinsmann’s tenure as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team is likely to be defined by the next generation of American footballers. Much of this raw talent is based in Europe and will fall under the watchful eye of U-23 Head Coach Caleb Porter. There is no question about the fiery Porter’s ability to prepare these players for exciting, attacking soccer. Watch out for Ipswich Town’s Cody Cropper, Molde’s Josh Gatt, and