The Dayton Dutch Lions FC are extremely excited to announce an extended partnership with one of Dayton’s most recognized brands, Mikesell’s Snack Food Company. Photo Credit: Dayton Dutch Lions FC The partnership renewal is for two years and will include Mikesell’s logo on the sleeve of the men’s and women’s jersey. This will be the sixth consecutive year that Mikesell’s Snack Food Company will be a sponsor of the soccer club. “When you think of Dayton companies, Mikesell’s is one that quickly
Fresh off another week of 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: Andre Blake vs. Seattle Sounders’ Andreas Ivanschitz Mistake of the Week: No bad blunders from goalies this week! 1. David Bingham He didn’t have the best of games against Portland, but what is perhaps his best quality is the confidence that
Boston City FC has added soccer retailer We Got Soccer to its growing list of supporters for the 2016 season and the partnership has produced the new National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) club’s historic first playing kit. We Got Soccer will be the exclusive apparel supplier of team gear and major accessories for the next two years. The club will wear Nike uniforms and travel and training gear as well as accessories such as tees and hats, which will also be
The Dayton Dutch Lions FC is pleased to announce its first three player signings for the upcoming Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) season. All three currently play their college soccer locally at the University of Dayton. Flyers signing for this summer are forward Meghan Blank, forward Alexis Kiehl and midfielder/defender Kaitlynn Kiehl. Photo Credit: Dayton Dutch Lions FC “It’s always great to have local players as the core of the team and I’m excited to return these three ladies for the summer,”
Boston City FC opens its inaugural National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season two weeks from now in Malden, MA, and has added three key off-field signings during the build up to kickoff. Mark Lawhorne will manage the club’s partner and sponsor relationships as Manager of Sponsorship Sales, Victor Oliveira serves as Team Administrator, and Michael Preston will guide the Boston City FC media strategy as a Communications Consultant. The trio will work alongside Managing Director Craig Tornberg, who joined the club
Gold avenges earlier loss with balanced team effort It was a balanced team effort from Sacramento Gold FC Saturday, with three goals from three different players and a sturdy defensive performance across the board in a 3-0 win over a shorthanded Real San Jose at Capital Christian High School. Erick Vega and Alex Bettencourt scored early for Sacramento, while Chimdum Mez added a third for insurance in the second half. Goalkeeper John Connolly (and substitute Andres Olmedo) pitched the Gold’s second shutout
Columbus Crew SC finally got their season going with an entertaining 3-2 victory over New York City FC at MAPFRE Stadium. Photo Credit: Richard Kruszynski/ISNSoccer.com Ethan Finlay also found form with an assist and the opening goal after struggling to recapture the performances of last season that had catapulted him into the national team. He opened the scoring on seven minutes after Justin Meram drove to the line and his pull back found the onrushing Finley to strike home. The game was
The Charlotte Independence held on for a 3-2 win over the Charleston Battery at Ramblewood Stadium on Saturday night. Enzo Martinez and Brian Brown gave the Independence a 2-0 halftime lead, while substitute Jorge Herrera added a third goal after the break. But late goals from the Battery’s Romario Williams and Justin Portillo made for a dramatic conclusion, which required the Wells Fargo Save of the Game by Independence goalkeeper Cody Mizell in stoppage time. “We should’ve seen the game out
North County Battalion forward Eric Lopez has been selected as the second Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2016 NPSL season. Photo Credit: Lucas Keenan The San Diego, CA native scored two goals in North County’s 4-2 win over FC Hasental on April 9th. Those were his first points of the season. “I’m very proud of Eric and his achievement,” Battalion head coach Ryan Guy commented. “His athleticism and commitment to achieving excellence are special qualities and it was fantastic
