The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) announced today that it has entered into a management agreement with Playbook Management International (PMI). As part of the agreement, former Major League Soccer (MLS) club executive and PMI Founding Partner Michael Hitchcock will serve as the league’s new commissioner. “We are very excited to announce that Michael Hitchcock will serve as the new NPSL Commissioner and feel that with the addition of Michael and his company, the NPSL is on the verge of
Photo Credit: Cape Coral Hurricanes Miami United brought all but two of their famed international players to Cape Coral Friday night for the 2nd leg of the Everglades Cup Series between them and the Cape Coral Hurricanes. Two weeks ago, the Hurricanes traveled to Miami for leg one of the series on a late Sunday afternoon. The game was scheduled to be played the night before but because of field conflicts, Miami had to ask for the game to be rescheduled until Sunday afternoon. The Hurricanes
Rafael Diaz Photo Courtesy of ISNSoccer.com The Brooklyn Italians SC has signed six Division I standouts for the 2013 NPSL season. Four hail from St. John’s University, including Daniel Harrera, Jimmy Mulligan, Tim Parker, and Rafael Diaz. The remaining two, Nathaniel Bekoe and Ryan Cupolo, play for Fordham University. “It’s simple: recruit, plan, and execute,” Italians Head Coach Lucio Russo added. “With the addition of these individuals, we will definitely make a run for the championship and make some noise in the US Open Cup.” Daniel Harrera,
Photo Credit: OC Pateadores The National Premier Soccer League is proud to announce its second National Player of the Week for the 2013 regular season. The winner, for the week ending April 14th, is Orange County Pateadores goalkeeper Jose Miranda. Miranda had a great night in goal on April 14th in a 2-0 win over the San Diego Flash. The former Cuban national team keeper’s performance stood out on a roster full of stars, including former Chivas USA and FC striker Maykel Galindo.
The National Premier Soccer League is proud to announce its first National Player of the Week for the 2013 regular season. The first winner, for the week ending April 7th, is FC Hasental midfielder Armando Gaitan. As a youth, he played in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy with the Los Angeles Football Club. Gaitan also trained in Mexico with the Pachuca Reserves and spent six months in the PDL with the New York Cosmos U-23s. He is in his second year with FC
AFC Cleveland is proud to announce that Rocky River and Ridge Park Urgent Care Centers will be the title sponsor for the team’s 2013 NPSL season. The partnership brings AFC Cleveland their first title sponsor and provides massive exposure for the local healthcare company, including visibility on the team’s home and away jerseys. “We are excited to have Rocky River and Ridge Park Urgent Care Centers as our title sponsor for the 2013 season,” AFC Cleveland Chairman Terry Lawriw stated. “They
Houston Hurricanes FC is proud to announce a strategic partnership with MUNDOFOX Houston. “I have been involved in soccer in Houston for over 25 years and this is the biggest deal I have ever done in futbol and with the Hurricanes,” Hurricanes President Brendan Keyes stated. “It’s a great way to start our first season with such a prestigious TV network as MUNDOFOX Houston.” The MUNDOFOX Houston logo will be featured on the front of the Hurricanes’ home jerseys, while the
Playing with a starting eleven comprised of mostly backup players, Chivas USA fell 2-1 Tuesday morning to Orange County Pateadores at The Home Depot Center’s Field 6. The Rojiblancos knocked in their lone goal in the second half on a deflected shot by Marco Delgado. But the visiting side was led by two second-half scores, the first coming on a penalty kick by Leopoldo Morales and the game-winner by Manuel Asprilla. Because of a change in Chivas USA’s MLS schedule made
Jesse Kehoe scored a goal in each half as Real San Jose opened the 2013 NPSL regular season with a 2-0 road win versus newcomers CD Aguiluchos USA on a rain soaked pitch in Oakland on Mach 30. “They were both lucky,” laughed Kehoe when asked about his game-winning strikes. Neither of which, however, could be considered “lucky.” After fairly even early exchanges, RSJ began to take control midway through the first half by keeping quick CDA runs in check. Finallyin
