The Columbus Crew announced on Thursday it has agreed to a Homegrown contract with Lewis Center native and University of Akron standout Chad Barson. Per Major League Soccer and club policy, details of the contract were not disclosed. Barson’s signature makes him the fifth Homegrown player in club history after his Akron teammate Wil Trapp signed with the Black & Gold last month. The Lewis Center native recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Akron with a 3.99
The Columbus Crew announced its 2013 Major League Soccer regular season schedule on Wednesday, in which the club opens the campaign on the road Saturday, March 2, against Chivas USA. The team then heads to the Pacific Northwest to face Vancouver Whitecaps FC on March 9 before opening Crew Stadium for the new season on March 16 against the defending MLS Supporters’ Shield winners, the San Jose Earthquakes. The home portion of the Black & Gold’s schedule includes 14 Saturday games
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
Regals SCA are the newest members of the NPSL, joining the league for the 2013 season. The Regals have a rich history in the Houston area, thanks to their numerous local league titles and cup victories. The NPSL’s newest expansion team will be joining a very competitive South Region, one of the strongest areas in the entire league. “I am looking forward to playing in the NPSL,” General Manager Miguel Landaverde stated. “The players were excited when I told them
The Rockford Rampage closed the book on the 2012 portion of their schedule on a down note on Saturday night, when they dropped a 3-2 decision to the Rio Grande Valley Flash at the Victory Sports Center. The final result equaled the lowest scoring game in PASL history. The Rampage (5-4) took a 2-1 lead five minutes into the game, with goals by Elvir Kafedzic and Admir Ljeljak. However, that would be all the scoring that the Rampage could muster for the rest of the match, as Flash