Mark Lavery, an integral member of the Georgia Revolution’s Southeast Conference East Division Championship season of 2012, has signed a professional contract with the NASL’s Atlanta Silverbacks. “We are excited for Mark and know he will do a good job at the next level,” Revolution GM Rafe Mauran stated. “Although we will certainly miss him, we are so proud that he has signed a pro contract. We hope that this is a trend that continues for years to come as
Zanesville Athletic FC is pleased to announce another wave of signings for the 2013 season. Four players born and raised in Ohio are joined by a group of players with international experience, who are working toward their college degrees here in the United States. Photo Credit: Wake Forest Athletics Alec Ferrell will be a sophomore at Wake Forest University in North Carolina in the fall. A Westlake High School alum, Ferrell was able to garner multiple All-Conference and All-Region awards, concluding
Saturday had four great matches for fans and supporters to enjoy in the NPSL West. Striker Tyler Coombes, the leading scorer for the Santa Clarita Storm in 2012 with 15 goals, scored the game-winner in Saturday’s 4-3 victory over Las Vegas Stallions FC. FC Hasental squeaked past San Diego Boca FC by a 5-4 margin, while CD Aguiluchos USA shutout the San Francisco Stompers 4-0 with a hat trick from striker Jorge Ruiz. Real San Jose had to settle for a 2-2
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
The National Premier Soccer League is proud to announce its first National Player of the Week for the 2013 regular season. The first winner, for the week ending April 7th, is FC Hasental midfielder Armando Gaitan. As a youth, he played in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy with the Los Angeles Football Club. Gaitan also trained in Mexico with the Pachuca Reserves and spent six months in the PDL with the New York Cosmos U-23s. He is in his second year with FC
The NPSL is pleased to announce that the following 8 teams will be participating in the 100th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup: Brooklyn Italians Chattanooga FC FC Hasental FC Lehigh Valley United Sonic Georgia Revolution Madison 56ers New York Red Bulls U-23s Sacramento Gold Opponents as well as game times and dates will be determined by the draw that will take place in late April. The 2013 tournament features 68 teams, an increase from the 64 that competed last year, marking the largest field in the modern era. This
It was another busy weekend for the NPSL on the West Coast. Friday’s only match featured two teams from San Diego facing off in what should be a great series throughout the season. The first game of the San Diego Derby finished with the Flash as victors with a 3-1 win over Boca FC. The Flash were led by a strong defensive effort from Tim Roty and a barrage of goals from Daniel Ortega, Eric Lafon, and Lee Underwood. Boca’s potent offensive attack was
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
Houston Hurricanes FC is proud to announce a strategic partnership with MUNDOFOX Houston. “I have been involved in soccer in Houston for over 25 years and this is the biggest deal I have ever done in futbol and with the Hurricanes,” Hurricanes President Brendan Keyes stated. “It’s a great way to start our first season with such a prestigious TV network as MUNDOFOX Houston.” The MUNDOFOX Houston logo will be featured on the front of the Hurricanes’ home jerseys, while the
