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
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that the Cincinnati Saints have joined the league as an expansion team. The Saints will begin play in the Great Lakes Conference in 2014. The Great Lakes Conference already includes AFC Cleveland, Zanesville Athletic, Detroit City FC, FC Sparta Michigan, Erie Admirals, and FC Buffalo. “Part of the NPSL expansion strategy is to strengthen existing conferences and regions with the right owners in the right markets,” NPSL Commissioner Michael Hitchcock said. “The Cincy Saints have a
Photo Credit: Willie Riefner RVA FC claimed the 2013 NPSL National Championship with a 2-0 win over the visiting Sonoma County Sol. “To do it in your first year, as an expansion team, is something pretty special,” RVA assistant coach Don Hughes commented. “It is a testament to these boys. It’s amazing to be around.” It was a fast-paced match with two attacking sides. Simply put, it was 90 minutes of exciting soccer. A goal in the 18th minute by RVA forward Josh Grant, assisted
The NPSL Championship game will be played Sunday, August 4th at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT in Richmond, VA. The match will be played at Sports Backers Stadium, the home of VCU soccer. The match will feature RVA FC taking on the visiting Sonoma County Sol. RVA won the right to host by defeating the Erie Admirals 4-0 in the first National Semifinal match Saturday night. It was a dominant and comprehensive win for the expansion side as they took down one of
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
Photo Credit: S and S pix The National Premier Soccer League is proud to announce its eleventh National Player of the Week for the 2013 regular season. The winner, for the week ending June 16th, is Rocket City United striker Khurram Shazad. Shazad registered 4 goals and 1 assist in a 5-4 win over the Mississippi Storm on June 15th. This performance set a team record for the most goals and most points in a single game. Since 2009, Rafa Barbosa had held
Photo Credit: Pam Moody/ISNSoccer.com AFC Cleveland fell to Detroit City FC by a score of 3-2 in what could be called the most hotly contested match of the NPSL season. “What’s happened is that we have developed a really great rivalry,” DCFC co-owner Sean Mann commented. “It’s the class of the NPSL in a lot of ways. It’s fun to have two good teams playing in front of packed stadiums.” The Royals were the first on the board thanks to a header from
