AFC Cleveland, Northeastern Ohio’s only top-flight soccer team, is proud to announce that Krenzler Field in downtown Cleveland will be the site for all of their 2013 NPSL regular season matches. “It is great to partner with such a great facility, a facility that will provide an intimate atmosphere for our fans and supporters,” AFC Cleveland Chairman Terry Lawriw stated. “We are thrilled to bring soccer back to downtown Cleveland.” Both Byers Field and the stadium at Brecksville-Broadview Heights HS are being renovated and were unavailable for
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
The University of Akron women’s soccer program announced the hiring of Andrew Hoggarth to Assistant Coach on Wednesday, Feb. 20. “We are excited after an exhausting search that Andy chose to accept our offer to be a part of our staff and program. His experience as a goalkeeper, goalkeeping coach, head coach at the collegiate level, and head coach at the professional level will bring numerous ideas and insights of the game to help our staff become better and most
International Soccer Network, LLC (ISN) is proud to announce Andrew Hoggarth as the 2012 ISN Coach of the Year Presented by Korrio. Hoggarth is the current manager of AFC Cleveland and the head men’s and women’s soccer coach at Thiel College of Greenville, PA. “Andy is a model coach that inspires others to be great on and off the pitch,” ISN Editor Gary L. Moody Jr. stated. “I can’t think of a better candidate for this award. He has done things
This week AFC Cleveland announced the return of three fan favorites: forward Vinny Bell, midfielder David Murrow, and defender Sean Sikich. Bell was the team’s leading attacker in 2012 with 6 goals and 4 assists. His strength and speed paced the Royals’ offense, but his versatility allowed him to also play in the midfield and defense when needed. Bell, a Parma Heights native, was the only two-time NSCAA All-American in Case Western Reserve’s history. He was also a two-time UAA
Andy Hoggarth is a rising star in the world of coaching. The head coach of NPSL side AFC Cleveland and both men’s and women’s soccer at Thiel College, Hoggarth is regarded as one of the best young coaches in the Midwest. He is known as a skilled tactician that gets the most out of each and every player. He helped Cleveland advance to the posteason in 2012, claiming hardware in the form of the Rust Belt Cup and the Great
AFC Cleveland’s season ended with a 2-1 loss to the visiting Madison 56ers in the NPSL Midwest Championship. Madison’s Carlos McCrary, who spent time with the University of North Carolina and Creighton University, scored both of Madison’s goals. He was aggressive moving forward and caused problems for the unlucky AFC Cleveland Royals. Cleveland had a slew of opportunities throughout the physical match, but only Strongsville native and Ohio State midfielder Michael Matlock scored a goal for AFC Cleveland. The Royals had
The Madison 56ers are a formidable opponent with a 14-5-0 record in 2012, including a 9-3 record in league play. Madison’s biggest win was a 8-2 defeat of the Milwaukee Bavarians on June 10. The 56ers are led by Head Coach Jim Launder. They are known for their attacking style, which has resulted in three players with six goals each. Anthony Santaga (University of Hartford) and Carlos McCrary (University of North Carolina) provide a scoring punch moving forward, while versatile
English defender Ruairidh Winters scored AFC Cleveland’s lone goal as they finished with a 1-1 draw against the Erie Admirals. This was the final game of the 2012 NPSL regular season for the Royals. Ben Yabrow got the start in goal for Cleveland and finished with 6 saves. He faced a flurry of 14 shots from the Admirals. AFC Cleveland (4W-7T-1L) now turns their attention to the Great Lakes playoffs. Based on tomorrow’s results, Cleveland will face either Detroit City FC or