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
Carter Poe has been named assistant men’s soccer coach at the University of Mount Union. Poe played college soccer at NCAA Division I Duquesne University. He played in 79 games and made 52 starts over his career and was team captain in both his junior and senior seasons. After college, he played for AFC Cleveland where he led the team to a conference championship and national quarterfinal appearance. A 2008 graduate of West Geauga High School, Poe was a four-year letterwinner, two-time team
Our contribution to Buffalo.com’s “Ultimate NPSL Midwest Great Lakes Playoff Preview.” Momentum heading into postseason: A win against FC Sparta Michigan and a draw against Detroit City FC has given Cleveland momentum going into the playoffs. Yes, Cleveland is the fourth seed and is going up against an undefeated DCFC, but they play up to the level of their competition and will be Detroit’s biggest rival and challenge of the weekend. Regular season MVP: Goalkeeper Ben Yabrow has to
Photo Credit: Gary L. Moody Sr./ISNSoccer.com AFC Cleveland clinched the fourth and final spot in the Great Lakes Conference Playoffs with a 1-1 draw with Detroit City FC. 870 fans and supporters from both Cleveland and Detroit were present for a fast, physical, and intense matchup. AFC Cleveland was the first on the board as Tom Beck set up a Tom Granot goal in the 35th minute. The home side would carry that same 1-0 lead into halftime. Former Columbus Crew striker Knox Cameron brought things even at
AFC Cleveland defeated FC Sparta Michigan 5-1 on Sunday to move into the fourth and final playoff spot in the Great Lakes Conference. The first half ended 1-1, but the second half was all Royals. FC Sparta was the victim of two red cards as Jacob Prudhomme and Ali Gelan were sent off. This added to the home team’s difficulties as Cleveland’s attack was indeed clicking on all cylinders. Tom Beck finished with a brace, while Ryan Minick, Tommy Schmitt, and Tommy Granot each scored a goal