One of Mexico’s oldest professional clubs, CF Monterrey is sending its sub-20 squad to Cowtown to face the Vaqueros. The exhibition match will take place at 7:30 p.m. June 30 at Texas Wesleyan University’s Martin Field in the first of two international matches the Vaqueros will host this summer. “We are honored to play the Rayados u20 squad,” Vaqueros coach Mark Snell said. “Our players are very excited. The Rayados are loved throughout the Metroplex and we expect a great crowd.” The Vaqueros
Isaac “Nana” Addai comes from the humblest of beginnings; his career in soccer began when he was spotted playing in a refugee camp. A civil war in Liberia forced a young Isaac to move to Ghana with his grandmother. Photo Credit: Andrew Fonseca/Rhode Island Reds FC He would go on to play for Accra’s Sovereign Academy for five years before joining Buduburam FC and Bago FC for one and two years respectively. He would return to Liberia after the war, but
Gonzalez’s goal snaps Gold’s losing streak Sacramento Gold FC snapped its five-game losing streak thanks to a timely goal and a defensive stand in a 1-0 win over the Portland Spartans Saturday at Delta Park. Nico Gonzalez netted the lone goal of the game, while John Connolly stopped every shot he faced, recording the club’s first shutout since March. Photo Credit: Ruben Dominguez/Sacramento Gold FC Connolly was quickly put to work. In the 16th minute, a Portland cross was sent into the box.
Albion SC Pros walked away with a draw against FC Hasental at Mission Bay High School Saturday night. FC Hasental pressed high within the first 15 minutes of the game and found themselves a goal from a solo performance by Cameron Artigliere, who was given the ball and chipped it over the goalie, placing it in the back of the net. In the 23rd minute, Albion had a chance to tie the game when they were awarded a penalty kick. FC Hasental
CD Aguiluchos USA forward Simon Rawnsley has been selected as the 11th Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2016 NPSL season. This is the second time that he has received this honor this season. Rawnsley has continued his run of great form, finishing with two goals and two assists against Sacramento Gold FC. He has seven goals over the last two matches, including a season-high five goals against Real San Jose. He is among the league leaders in goals
In the early goings of the 2016 NPSL season, two teams have stood out. Both AFC Cleveland and AFC Ann Arbor have gotten off to unprecedented hot starts. Cleveland has jumped out to a record of five wins and one loss, while Ann Arbor, in their first season, have garnered a record of four wins, two draws, and one loss. Both records are impressive feats for the teams. AFC Cleveland head coach Carter Poe attributes his team’s success to the talent
One of Mexico’s oldest professional clubs, CF Monterrey is sending its sub-20 squad to Cowtown to face the Vaqueros. The exhibition match will take place at 7:30 p.m. June 30 at Texas Wesleyan University’s Martin Field in the first of two international matches the Vaqueros will host this summer. “We are honored to play the Rayados u20 squad,” Vaqueros coach Mark Snell said. “Our players are very excited. The Rayados are loved throughout the Metroplex and we expect a great crowd.” The Vaqueros
The Atlanta Silverbacks and FC Carolina Discoveries played to a 2-2 draw at Atlanta Silverbacks Park on Friday night in an NPSL contest. FC Carolina jumped out to an early lead via a Daniel Revivo goal in the eighth minute. Revivo drilled a low shot into the back of the net after a miscue by Atlanta center back Georgii Kulov. But with Silverbacks midfielders Pedro Polaz and Abu Tommy getting on the ball, Atlanta began to dominate the possession game. In the
Josh Fines came to the United States to prove to himself and to others that he belonged on the soccer field. Fines grew up in the United Kingdom, where soccer is the number one sport played and watched. “The sport back home is a ruthless industry,” Fines said. “Millions of boys and girls want to make it to the top and coaches have to make a decision whether or not to cut you from a club.” Photo Credit: Sadie Springer Fines could
