Slippery Rock University director of athletics Paul Lueken announced that former University of Akron women’s soccer assistant coach Andy Hoggarth has been named the next head coach of The Rock men’s soccer program. “We are very excited for Andy to become the next head coach of Rock men’s soccer,” said Lueken. “His past experience as a head coach and an assistant coach at the Division I level, along with his familiarity with coaches and recruits in our region will be a great benefit
Photo Credit: Kaylee Durken On a beautiful night in northeast Ohio, on the campus of Notre Dame College, AFC Cleveland put on an offensive showcase against the Cincinnati Saints. Within the first minute of the game, the Royals scored after a penalty kick, resulting from a handball inside the box. Midfielder Antonio Manfut knocked in the penalty with ease. Only moments later, with the home crowd barely settled down from the quick opening goal, Manfut struck again, running in from
AFC Cleveland is proud to announce the signing of defender Smart Osadolor, goalkeeper John Garber, and midfielder Cristian Arboleda. Photo Credit: Pam Moody/ISNSoccer.com Osadolor joins AFC Cleveland after a successful campaign with fellow NPSL side Zanesville AFC. The Glasgow, Scotland native has garnered a host of awards including GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week, NPSL National Player of the Week, Buffalo.com’s NPSL Great Lakes Conference Midseason Best XI, and Buffalo.com’s NPSL Great Lakes Conference Futures Best XI. He made eighteen appearances, all starts,
AFC Cleveland is proud to announce the return of four players. Midfielders TJ Welch, Mikey McGlaughlin, and Tom Granot join forward Ryan Minick on the team’s 2014 NPSL squad. Photo Credit: Brent Durken Welch joins the Royals after a successful playing career at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, OH. “TJ started last season as one of our better players and was unfortunate to have his season ended early through injury,” AFC Cleveland head coach Andy Hoggarth commented. “I think we
AFC Cleveland is proud to announce the return of three players from the 2013 NPSL squad. Goalkeeper Anthony Flowers joins midfielders Ty Smith and Tom Beck on the 2014 NPSL squad for the Royals. Photo Credit: Frank Agin Flowers, a 2014 Wright State University commit, comes to Cleveland from New Albany, OH. Flowers broke New Albany HS records for GAA (goals against average), shutouts, and best overall record during his senior season. “After being primarily on the developmental side of AFC Cleveland
Photo Credit: Mike Mulloy, TSS Photography AFC Cleveland is proud to the signing of midfielder Antonio Manfut, who was most recently a player with the Syracuse Silver Knights of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL). “Antonio is a talented young player with a wealth of experience,” AFC Cleveland assistant coach Aaron McGuiness stated. “We are really looking forward to the attacking options he will bring to the squad.” The Maple Heights, OH native made 28 appearances for the Silver Knights, registering seven
AFC Cleveland is proud to announce a partnership with Cleveland Metroparks. The AFC Cleveland and Cleveland Metroparks partnership will continue throughout the year with joint marketing activities and promotions. The agreement has both sides working together to promote the sport of FootGolf, a hybrid of soccer and golf, at two Cleveland Metroparks’ golf courses. FootGolf will be coming to Mastick Woods and Shawnee Hills Golf Courses beginning April 12 and AFC Cleveland will be at Mastick Woods to get things started. “We’re
AFC Cleveland is proud to announce that goalkeepers Alex Ivanov and Spencer Semple as well as forward Jordan Semple have signed with the club for the 2014 National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season. Photo Credit: Brent Durken/ISNSoccer.com Ivanov returns to the Royals after spending the 2013 NPSL season with the club. The Strongsville, OH native is a standout with The Ohio State University men’s soccer program, finishing the 2013 collegiate season with 110 saves and a 0.88 save percentage. This would
AFC Cleveland is proud to announce the return of forward Vinny Bell for the 2014 National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season. Photo Credit: Pam Moody/ISNSoccer.com “I’m delighted that we have once again been able to sign Vinny as I feel that he brings a presence to the organization both on and off the field that is invaluable,” AFC Cleveland head coach Andy Hoggarth commented. “As a player and a person Vinny is first class and will continue to help us to
