FC Arizona rolled past Oxnard Guerreros in a home match Saturday, taking full advantage of its skill and pace to win 4-0. FC Arizona dominated possession from the get-go, locking down an Oxnard squad that couldn’t seem to put together a quality chance in the first half. Photo Credit: Garrett Cleverly/ FC Arizona The first goal of the game came off the foot of Kenny McAvoy in the sixth minute, riling up a sizable crowd of 1,136 FC Arizona fans. They had
Riverside Coras forward/defender Cody Shelton has been selected as the first Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2017 NPSL season. “I feel extremely blessed and fortunate for being awarded the first Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2017 season,” Shelton commented. “I definitely couldn’t have done it without the hard work, support, and opportunities given to me by my teammates, coaching staff, and the Coras organization as a whole.” Photo Credit: JCPIXX Shelton scored a hat trick, the
16,486 fans came out to BBVA Compass Stadium to see Columbus Crew SC fall 3-1 to the Houston Dynamo. The loss brought Crew SC’s record to 0-1-1 on the young MLS season. “Well, first off give Houston a lot of credit,” Columbus Crew SC Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter commented. “They came out, got an early lead there and hung on. Were disappointed with the start of the game, obviously. We felt that we should have been up, should
Columbus Crew SC today announced that it has signed Justin Meram to a multi-year contract extension. The 28-year-old is the longest tenured player on the club’s current roster – playing every minute of his professional career for Crew SC – and has made 155 appearances (103 starts), putting him in eighth place in all-time appearances for Crew SC. Meram won the club’s Most Valuable Player Award during the 2016 Major League Soccer season. Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) was used in
There were a lot of firsts in Saturday’s match between Columbus Crew SC and Chicago Fire. Most importantly, it was the first match of the MLS season for both sides and it proved to be a compelling match for two tried-and-true rivals. Photo Credit: Richard Kruszynski/ISNSoccer.com While some may be disappointed with just one point from the home opener, it needs to be understood that the Fire are a vastly improved team and Crew SC players are still getting to know
Columbus Crew SC’s trend of letting in second half goals looks to be continuing this season as they opened with a 1-1 draw against the Chicago Fire. Over 75% of their goals conceded last season came in the second half and a crisp David Accam finish continued this trend. Photo Credit: Richard Kruszynski/ISNSoccer.com The first half was energetic and bright from the Crew with a lineup containing four league debutants, though it was the familiar front four that was shining. Justin Meram
Boca Raton FC have signed Ukrainian international Edmar, the club announced today. The midfielder has been capped 15 times for Ukraine. Edmar will serve not only as a player but as club ambassador for Eastern Europe. He will help identify and develop players from Ukraine and Russia to play in the United States. This will help create a showcase for Eastern European players for American college and professional soccer teams. Edmar will also help open doors to showcase American players
Portland Spartans FC has set its sights on a new plan of growth and progression in the United States soccer scene by partnering with FC Mulhouse France. Gary Allen, President of Portland Spartans FC, has partnered with several other American soccer enthusiasts to invest in the FC Mulhouse France organization. Allen has taken on the role as President of FC Mulhouse France. Portland Spartans FC currently runs men’s NPSL and women’s WPSL teams as well both boys and girls youth
Today Med City FC announced that Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine will be the title sponsor for its inaugural National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season, which includes marquee placement on the team’s home and away jerseys. “We are excited to announce that Med City FC has joined forces with Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine,” says Frank Spaeth, general manager. “The clinical services, performance training, nutrition and sport psychology that the team will receive from experts at Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine is a huge