Del Rey City SC announced today that it has joined the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) for the 2014/2015 season. “We couldn’t be happier about joining the United Premier Soccer League and are looking forward to playing our first game as this is a winter league schedule which fits our calendar perfectly,” Del Rey City SC owner Brian Perez stated. “Our club thinks it’s a great fit. The league is competitive, plays in the NPSL offseason, and gives us the
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that New York Red Bulls U-23 midfielder Victor Manosalvas is the recipient of the 2014 Mitre Golden Ball. The award is given to the league’s top player as voted by the teams themselves. Photo Credit: Vinny Carchietta “This award means a lot to me, coming into my senior year of college especially, it gives me a little boost of confidence,” said Manosalvas. “It’s a great award because we had a really
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce Chattanooga FC goalkeeper Gregory Hartley as the recipient of the NPSL Golden Glove award. The award, given to the league’s top goalkeeper, was voted on by NPSL teams throughout the country. Photo Credit: Vinny Carchietta Hartley is in his third year with the club, and has been an integral part of the team as the starting keeper for all three seasons. In 19 games this season, Hartley allowed only 19 goals,
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce Chattanooga FC head coach Bill Elliott as the recipient of the Alexander Arellano Memorial Trophy. The award, given to the league’s top head coach, was voted on by NPSL teams throughout the country. “I am humbled by the award. I feel very blessed to be surrounded by so many good people,” said Elliott. “I am extremely proud to accept the award on behalf of the entire CFC organization, the city of
Photo Credit: Pam Moody/ISNSoccer.com The New York Red Bulls U-23s won the 2014 NPSL National Championship on Saturday night, defeating Chattanooga FC 3-1 with goals from Scott Thomsen, Joe Farrell, and Sammy Adjei. Luke Winter scored the lone goal for Chattanooga. Farrell came away with PUMA Player of the Game honors after scoring the game-winning goal and putting on a strong defensive performance. “It was a magical night,” New York Red Bulls U-23s head coach Simon Nee stated. “It made such a wonderful
It was an exciting 2014 season for the AFC Cleveland Royals, but their hopes of making a playoff run came to a halt after losing to the Erie Admirals 2-1. With a great home crowd on Fan Appreciation Day, the Royals came out hot as they were able to dominate the opening moments of the match. Within the opening minutes, forward Vinny Bell and left back Robbie Dambrot were able to put shots on goal. Vinny Bell used his size and strength
The AFC Cleveland Royals fought the Fort Pitt Regiment to a tough 1-1 draw Wednesday night, after a late Vinny Bell goal evened up the score line. In a true Northeast Ohio fashion, the Cleveland Royals used grit and determination to pull out a draw. Needing every chance they could take, the Royals finally broke through in the 86th minute on a Bell goal. With Fort Pitt stifling key offensive opportunities all night, the Royals knew how important getting a point
The AFC Cleveland Royals capped off their Fourth of July weekend with some fireworks of their own, securing a key three points as the playoffs near. First half goals from Adam Mitchell and TJ Welch helped the Royals defeat the Erie Admirals 2-1. Tonight’s match was a tale of two halves. In the first 45 minutes tonight the show was all Royals. From the opening minutes tonight, the Cleveland passing attack was on target. Midfielders Antonio Manfut and Smart Osadolar and
The Erie Admirals came away with a 2-1 win against AFC Cleveland on Sunday after a weather delay and 61 minutes of play. “It was unfortunate that we couldn’t finish the game due to the weather,” AFC Cleveland head coach Aaron McGuiness remarked. “We played a good first half of soccer and were able to create some good opportunities.” The lone goal from the Royals came from Riley Grant in 15th minute. The road loss came after Cleveland defeated conference rival FC Buffalo 2-1 on Friday. AFC