When you mention American soccer to anyone outside of the US, the likelihood is you’ll be asked about one of two players. One is Clint Dempsey, who played much of his soccer in England, and the other is Landon Donovan. Donovan is a star on both sides of the sea, having appeared in Germany’s top flight and for Everton in England. His profile ensures he remains as well-known now as when he played, more so than the likes of Christian Pulisic,
1874 Cup Final New Zealand 104 USA 14 While a good portion of the rugby community acknowledges that such a match is a necessary developmental growing pain for USA Rugby, another cross section of rugby supporters don’t find much solace in moral victories and were vocal about that from pubs to online forums where rugby fans gather. Nearly 40,000 in attendance at FedEx Field in Washington DC watched a clinic in international rugby put on by the All Blacks. A formidable number of those
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Jackson Lions FC (Jackson, NJ) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the East Region in 2022. “We are thrilled to welcome Jackson Lions FC to the NPSL,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “This club has shown a tradition of success and excellence over the years, and we can’t wait to see what they will do on and off the field in our
EA Sports’ latest offering, FIFA 22, is truly a beautiful game. A number of improvements across every area of FIFA 22 make this one of the best soccer games of all-time. This is not the status quo, but rather a massive reset. This is a game that looks and feels different. HyperMotion increases the realism and fluidity of all gameplay. Whether it is a corner kick, key pass, or a shot in extra time, HyperMotion makes the user experience that much
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Akron City FC (Akron, OH) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the Midwest Region in 2022. “We are excited to announce Akron City FC as an expansion team for the 2022 season,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “Akron is a historically great soccer market thanks largely to the success of the University of Akron’s soccer program, as well as its thriving youth
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Apotheos FC (Kennesaw, GA) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the East Region in 2022. “This is a great fit,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “Apotheos FC has formulated the exact type of business model that the NPSL most effectively supports. The club’s personality epitomizes what it means to be grassroots. They reach deep into many facets of their community, excite
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Pennsylvania Classics (Lancaster, PA) have joined the league as an expansion team. The club will begin competition in the East Region in 2022. “We are thrilled to announce the first expansion team for the 2022 season,” NPSL Managing Director Cindy Spera said. “Making a commitment to the NPSL in advance of the season will give Pennsylvania Classics a great runway to promote their team, engage sponsors, and position them to have
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Duluth FC forward Sidney Warden has earned the 2021 NPSL Golden Boot. Warden tallied 16 goals and six assists in 12 starts during the 2021 NPSL regular season. “I’m delighted to receive the Golden Boot,” Warden said. “It was definitely a target I set myself for the season before we started. I owe a lot of this to my teammates and coaches at Duluth FC who
A golden goal in the 108th minute (107:44) from senior Hazem Sobhy lifted the 21st-rated University of Akron men’s soccer team to a dramatic 3-2 double-overtime victory past West Virginia (5-3-0, 3-3-0 MAC) on Wednesday, April 7 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The game-winning tally for the Zips (4-2-1, 3-2-0 MAC) was set-up by a serve into the box from junior Sam Tojaga to freshman Jason Shokalook, who got a head on the ball with the deflection falling to Sobhy, who struck a header