Zanesville Athletic (ZAFC) has announced the first three signings in club history. Tyler Graziani, Colin Combs and Ryan McClay will be sporting ZAFC green and black in 2013. Graziani, from Imperial, Pennsylvania, recently finished his first season with the Xavier University Musketeers where he made five appearances as a freshman. In high school, Graziani was selected to the All-Section and All-Conference teams in 2009, 2010, and 2011 for West Alleghany High School. In 2011 he was chosen as a member
Richmond’s new soccer club gives local college players the opportunity to stay fresh. RVA Football Club (RVA FC) has signed two prominent local players from college soccer powers UVA and VCU. Todd Wharton, a 2012 Deep Run graduate, recently finished up his freshman season at UVA. The Glenn Allen native finished the year with 18 starts, earning a spot on the All-ACC freshman team. Now Wharton will return home to Richmond to develop his skills before his sophomore season in Charlottesville this
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
San Diego Boca FC has signed African forward Emmanuel Mbemba and Kosovan midfielder Arsim Mustafa to a one-year contracts for the upcoming 2013 NPSL season. Mbemba is a talented striker from Congo, Africa. Emmanuel moved to San Diego in 2011. Mustafa is a graduate of El Cajon Valley High School and has been a member of San Diego Boca FC for three straight seasons. “We are very excited to re-sign both forward Emmanuel Mbemba and midfielder Arsim Mustafa,” CEO/President Yan Skwara commented. “These are two talented
Houston Hurricanes FC is proud to announce the appointment of Thiago Reis as head coach. “The search is over,” Hurricanes President Brendan Keyes stated. “We’ve got our man.” Reis brings a multitude of experience as a player and coach to the Houston club. He has previously served as head coach of the Club America Academy, Director of Operations at 3v3 Street Soccer, and head coach of Galveston Pirate SC. “I am very happy to be part of a club with a rich
The Grover Gibson Soccer Foundation saw a need to provide a professional training and game atmosphere for top collegiate players and local Richmond talent to reach the next level. Now after years of preparation, that vision has come to life. The RVA Football Club (RVA FC) will be competing in the new South Atlantic Conference of the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL). The team will consist mainly of top collegiate athletes and local talent. The club hopes to have the opportunity to compete in the Lamar
San Diego Boca FC today announced that it has signed midfielder Berrick Rastok and defender Joe Schloss to a one-year contracts for the upcoming 2013 NPSL season. San Diego Boca FC midfielder Berrick Rastok is a graduate of Westview High School and was a 3-year CIF Varisty Player with First Team CIF Honors (2006-2007). Rastok was also the men’s club team captain at San Diego State University from 2009-2012. San Diego defender Joe Schloss is a talented defensive midfielder and a
One of the newest clubs in the NPSL, the Cape Coral Hurricanes will hold their first tryout session of the season on the weekend of Friday, January 25th – Sunday, January 27th for all eligible players of any age. This is the first step towards building a team for the upcoming inaugural season in the fourth tier of U.S. Soccer. The premier men’s squad will face high quality competition as it strives toward the league playoffs and to qualify
San Diego Boca FC today announced that the club has re-signed 2012 goalkeeper Grant Essig to a new one-year contract for the upcoming 2013 NPSL season. Essig is a graduate of Ayala High School in Chino, California. Grant was a two-time First Team All-Conference selection while attending Mesa College in San Diego. “We are very excited to re-sign Grant Essig to a one-year contract as Grant is a very solid goalkeeper who knows how to dominate the box,” CEO/President Yan
