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Following weeks of speculation over his possible return to El Paso Locomotive FC, news was confirmed Wednesday that midfielder Sebastian Velasquez has signed with The Miami FC. The Colombian took to Twitter last week releasing a statement after speculation had
The 2020 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Baltimore kicked off with a bang thanks to the NWSL Draft. The players were surrounded by loved ones and fans that were showing their excitement for these athletes to be drafted. It was
One thing I love about the beautiful game is the wide range of opinions and the passionate people behind those opinions. Some are praising the possibilities behind pro/rel, while others speak about the untapped potential of the American game. Others
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Carbon Athletics has been named the league’s preferred sports nutrition partner. “The NPSL is excited to bring Carbon Athletics on board as a new partner,” NPSL Director of Membership Development Dina
The whistle blew in Salt Lake City last month to wrap the inaugural season for the El Paso Locomotive FC. The expansion team had reached the semifinals, facing the highest point of any other expansion team this season, far surpassing
AROUND OHIO
Last October, the International Olympic Committee stated electronic sports could be recognized as a sporting activity, so the next step might be the 2022 Asian Games including eSports as a competition. After that, there is a chance for the 2024 Olympics. Photo Credit: Columbus Crew SC Communications “That’s what I’m hearing,” Graham “Skamzz” Ellix said. “I’ll be 30 by then, and I have two kids at home, but it would be great to see it make there, for sure.” Ellix, who has
All seemed to be lost in Ohio soccer in mid-December of 2017. Columbus Crew SC announced a possible relocation to Austin, TX in October. That was followed by an unexpected hiatus from Dayton Dynamo FC in November. By mid-December, the possibility of no high-level soccer in the Buckeye State became a reality with the folding of AFC Cleveland. But now months later, in early April of 2018, hope has been restored. The Save the Crew movement continues to stay relevant thanks to
NPSL
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
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
ENGLAND
The words from Wigan Athletic manager Owen Coyle could not have been more true. Photo Credit: Joe Foughty/ISNSoccer.com Wigan Athletic finished their U.S.tour with a 4-1 win over USL PRO side Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Over 4,000 passionate fans turned out to see the FA Cup Champions take on their local team. The game had a great atmosphere: a beautiful new facility, the skyline and the rivers as a backdrop, and fireworks for the fans afterwards. Simply put, this is a thriving soccer market.
In their first match after being relegated from the English Premier League, Wigan Athletic defeated the Columbus Crew with a riveting second half, 2-1. Goal scorers included James McCarthy (on an assist from Ohio State product Roger Espinoza) and Marc-Antoine Fortune for the Latics and Ryan Finley with the lone Crew goal. Photo Credit: Kevin Cross/ISNSoccer.com “We knew it was always going to be a tough game,” Wigan manager Owen Coyle said after his first match as Latics’ boss. “The Columbus
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