Albion SC Pros midfielder Matt Clare has been selected as the fifth Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2016 NPSL season. Photo Credit: Nick Surface Clare tallied two goals and five shots, helping to claim a 3-1 road win over FC Hasental on Saturday. He scored his second (a penalty kick) when Albion was down to ten men. Clare has registered a total of four goals and two assists so far this season. “Matt has been fantastic since joining Albion
With the 2016 season right around the corner, Detroit City FC announced its sponsorship lineup last night at its second annual Soccer Prom. A night full of celebrations, the event featured several announcements regarding the club’s new and returning sponsors. Photo Credit: Jon DeBoer/DCFC Headlining the list is Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers, who returns as DCFC’s title sponsor. Last season, Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers was named the club’s first-ever title sponsor. As title sponsor, Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers returns to the front of
Photo (L to R): Tim Kelly, Chattanooga FC, Lawrence Edwards, Coca Cola Bottling Company, Angela Garcia, Coca Cola Bottling Company, Jonathan Gomez, Coca Cola Bottling Company, Paul Rustand, Chattanooga FC, Sheldon Grizzle, Chattanooga FC, Sean McDaniel, Chattanoga FC Chattanooga FC is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Coca Cola. Through the tireless work of both parties, in the coming weeks you will begin to see Chattanooga FC logos, colors, and player images seamlessly blended with Coca Cola market
Fresh off another week of great MLS action, ISN columnist Philippe Chauveau continues his rating of MLS goalkeepers. Chauveau, a former collegiate keeper himself, will be completing this weekly column so ISN readers gain a better understanding of the goalkeeping profession. Save of the Week: Jake Gleeson vs Toronto’s Michael Bradley Mistake of the Week: Josh Saunders vs Vancouver Whitecaps’ Octavio Rivero 1. David Bingham In a week where Bingham and Andre Blake faced off, he didn’t exactly have a busy week – but for
Portland Spartans FC forward Cody Guthrie has been selected as the fourth Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2016 NPSL season. Photo Credit: Michelle Allen Guthrie had two goals and an assist in Portland’s 4-0 win over Real San Jose on Saturday. “Cody’s love for the game and determination make him a lethal weapon inside the 18,” Spartans head coach Sergio Medel commented. “His hard work during the week pays off at the game.” Guthrie starred for East Side United Soccer
LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane has returned to training after a four-week recovery from knee surgery. While the news may come as a relief to Galaxy fans, the question can be asked—should it? In the 2015 season, the five-time MLS champions went 12-8-4 with Keane and 2-3-5 without him. The Irish international scored 20 goals in 24 games while notching a not-too-shabby eight assists. So why would his absence improve a team that’s been reliant on his goal-scoring capabilities? The unavailability of
Fresh off another week of great MLS action, ISN columnist Philippe Chauveau continues his rating of MLS goalkeepers. Chauveau, a former collegiate keeper himself, will be completing this weekly column so ISN readers gain a better understanding of the goalkeeping profession. Save of the Week: David Ousted vs. FC Dallas’ Michael Barrios Mistake of the Week: Chris Seitz punching a cross onto his defender for an own goal 1. David Bingham Bingham had himself a game last week against Dom Dwyer and Sporting Kansas City.
Photo Credit: Jeff Gossel/ISNSoccer.com In their only matchup in the 2016 season, the Columbus Crew SC defeated the Houston Dynamo 1-0 in front of 17,705 at MAPFRE Stadium. Columbus Crew SC (2-3-2; 8 pts.) won on a 21st minute penalty from Kei Kamara, as the Houston Dynamo (1-4-2; 5 pts.) played more than 70 minutes a man down. “I am really pound of the team because I think it was a real professional performance,” Columbus Crew SC head coach Gregg Berhalter
The Charlotte Independence defeated the Richmond Kickers Friday with a 3-2 win at the Ramblewood Stadium. The match started a bit slow for the Independence, and things did not look good when Richmond player Sunny Jane made the first goal in the 20th minute. The Independence was able to get back on their feet with a goal from forward Caleb Calvert, which evened out the first half to 1-1. The second half saw a more energetic and determined Independence. Midfielder Enzo