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Portuguese giants and back-to-back Primeira Liga champions S.L. Benfica took on the New York Red Bulls, fresh off an impressive Wednesday night victory against Chelsea. This match was yet another stop in the prestigious International Champions Cup. Supporters of the Portuguese club
Manchester United continued their successful preseason run, outscoring European Champions FC Barcelona in an impressive 3-1 victory Saturday in Santa Clara, California. As expected, Barcelona displayed their passing prowess until the Red Devils found their stride to expose the Catalan’s
Columbus Crew SC were at the wrong end of an incredible comeback as they finished with a 3-3 draw against Toronto FC at MAPFRE Stadium. Kei Kamara, Ethan Finlay, Sebastian Giovinco, and Jozy Altidore all scored for their respective clubs, giving
Sky Blue FC stretched their unbeaten streak to three games as they beat the Boston Breakers 3 – 1, led by a two goal performance from midfielder Kelley O’Hara. The return of their star players from the international duty has really elevated
FC Barcelona launched a new Extreme Poverty Campaign Thursday in San Francisco, in order to raise awareness and fight global poverty. Through teaming up with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Global Citizens, the global initiative is calling on
For the second night in a row in New Jersey, the International Champions Cup saw another 4-2 finale, but on Wednesday night it wasn’t the heavy favorite to triumph to a victory. Chelsea FC took on a second-string New York Red Bulls
It was tied, it wasn’t tied; but wait, it was tied again? Not quite. ACF Fiorentina, who finished fourth in Serie A, took on back-to-back Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain in Harrison, New Jersey Tuesday night at Red Bull Arena
Sky Blue FC scored a season-high three goals, and overcame two separate two-goal deficits, as they were able to come away with a 3 – 3 draw against the Western New York Flash. This was the first game of the season
AROUND OHIO
The offseason has been incredibly kind to the Columbus Crew. In a matter of a few short months the Crew seemed to have solved every possible issue. Jersey sponsor. Check. New TV deal that will expand the Crew brand. Check. Some serious South American talent to help out in the attack. Check. An aggressive marketing plan to increase season ticket sales. Check. A great showing at the MLS SuperDraft. Check. Let’s only hope the season goes this well. If it does,
2012 has been good for the Crew so far. A great draft, strong South American signings, some progress in the Homegrown Player department, and now a multi-million dollar jersey sponsor. Add in an aggressive season ticket campaign and the pursuit of a stadium naming rights agreement and it’s an A+ grade for all involved. If the 2012 season goes this well, the Crew will hoisting the MLS Cup this fall.
NPSL
The SoCal SC (0-1-0) started their inaugural season of the National Premier Soccer League with a 2-1 home defeat against North County Battalion (1-0-0) at San Gorgonio High School Stadium in San Bernardino, California. Esteban Reyes scored the first goal in North County Battalion history off a pass from Nelson Pizarro in the 34th minute to give the Battalion a 1-0 lead. In the first half SoCal SC dominated the match, but missed all of its opportunities as they tested Battalion goalkeeper
If the first NPSL National Game of the Week this season is any indication, 2016 will be quite an exciting year. Sacramento Gold FC and CD Aguiluchos USA combined for eight goals – six of them in the second half – as the home squad prevailed by a score of 5-3 in a wild affair at Capital Christian High School Saturday. Both Jose “Cuco” Martinez and Diego De Alba scored twice for Sacramento, while Josue Araiza netted the eventual game-winner. Ross Middlemiss,
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