Everyone knows Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and an individual willing to take big risks for even greater rewards. The growth seen in Tesla, SpaceX, and even the hyperloop are just unreal. Musk is truly an immense character that has the potential to impact American entrepreneurship unlike any other person in history. He can be the next Ford, Edison, Gates, Jobs, Bezos, or just surpass everyone altogether. Oakland’s own Benno Nagel is a similar figure in American soccer, someone who
New York Cosmos B spoiled Boston City FC’s 2018 home opener on Sunday night, riding a dominant first-half performance to a 4-0 win over the third-year NPSL side. Photo Credit: Chris Aduama Darwin Espinal, a Honduran forward, scored in the 19th and 72nd minutes to pace the former NASL squad, while center back Alejandro Penzini and captain Danny Szetela chipped in goals of their own in the eighth and 44th minutes, respectively. For first-year head coach Carlos Mendes, it was exactly the
Signing of Chivas Captain is Another Huge Statement by New RailHawks Owner Steve Malik The Carolina RailHawks announced today they have acquired C.D. Chivas Guadalajara all-time leading scorer Omar Bravo. The Mexican international and Liga MX legend has joined the team and will be eligible to play upon receipt of his ITC certificate and P1 Visa. He will likely make his NASL home debut on Friday, July 22, when the RailHawks host Miami FC at WakeMed Soccer Park. Per club policy, no
2015 USL MVP joins club in advance of 2016 Fall Season; Club also announces mutual parting of ways with midfielder Alex Pérez The Carolina RailHawks announced today they have acquired prolific forward Matt Fondy. Fondy, the 2015 USL MVP and Golden Boot winner, joins from NASL’s Jacksonville Armada FC. Per club policy, further terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “He’s a goal scorer, we brought him in here to help us,” said RailHawks Head Coach Colin Clarke. “We started out the
Indy Eleven went one step further in its pursuit of veteran talent today with the signing of goalkeeper Jon Busch, who will also serve as the club’s Director of Goalkeeping. Per club policy, contract details will not be announced. Busch’s signing brings Indy Eleven’s 2016 roster to 19 players with the start of preseason training just under a month away. “Indy Eleven gains more than just a player by bringing Jon Busch on board,” said Indy Eleven general manager Peter Wilt.
Indy Eleven Professional Soccer bolstered its player development efforts today by announcing it will field a team in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) beginning in 2016. The NPSL is a national league in the fourth division of US Soccer’s pyramid consisting of more than 60 professional and amateur teams. Indy Eleven NPSL will immediately assume the league membership of the outfit previously known as Indiana Fire NPSL and retain the team’s leadership duo of General Manager Mark Webber and
La Liga’s Rayo Vallecano de Madrid has teamed with local businessman Sean Jones to establish a North American Soccer League (NASL) club in Oklahoma City. Rayo OKC will begin play in the 2016 NASL Spring Season. The club unveiled its official name, crest, and red and white color scheme at a press conference in Yukon, Okla., on Tuesday afternoon. The name, Rayo OKC, directly reflects its unique partnership with Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, which becomes the first Spanish La Liga side
Supporters are a major part of the beautiful game. They bring passion and enthusiasm to stadiums around the world. They dedicate their life to their club and are far more than casual or “fair weather” fans. Supporter is a fitting term as they support and serve as the true foundation of any club. Supporters have made the news in recent years for a load of good things: supporting a cause, donating to charities, or even saving their club. FC United of
The New York Cosmos B were crowned 2015 NPSL National Champions with a 3-2 win over Chattanooga FC in front of a record-breaking crowd of 18,227. The Cosmos B were paced by a brace from midfielder Ibrahim Diaby and a single goal from midfielder Julian Stahler. “Collectively we all put in the work,” Diaby commented. “That’s what we do every day in practice and today it showed. I’m truly excited and grateful.” Photo Credit: Ray Soldano The game was evenly matched and remained
