Okai on target twice in 3-0 win The Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ preseason preparations continued Sunday afternoon with a 3-0 win over Ohio State University at Highmark Stadium. Midfielder Stephen Okai stroked the Hounds ahead shortly before halftime. Jamaican forward Romeo Parkes grabbed his first goal for the club midway through the second half before Okai completed the scoring from the penalty spot. Lebo Moloto picked up assists on the Hounds’ first two goals. “Movement off the ball, how we possess it and how fast
Today ISN columnist Philippe Chauveau takes a look at every starting MLS goalkeeper heading into the first games of the season. Chauveau, a former collegiate keeper himself, will be completing this column every week so our readers gain a better understanding of the goalkeeping profession. 1. New York Red Bulls: Luis Robles: 2015 was a good year for Robles: Goalkeeper of the Year, and back in the mix for the USMNT. What astonishes me most about Robles is his explosion and
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have signed Pittsburgh native Brenden Alfery for the 2016 United Soccer League (USL) season. Goalkeeper Alfery has signed his first professional contract with the Hounds after playing his junior and senior college seasons at Robert Morris University. He started all 37 games for the Colonials during his time in Moon Township. Photo Credit: Ian Thomson/Riverhounds.com The 21-year-old from Cheswick played his club soccer for Century United and attended Central Catholic High School before spending two seasons at the NCAA
Moloto, Ewart on target in 2-1 victory The Pittsburgh Riverhounds kicked off their 2016 preseason schedule Saturday evening with a 2-1 win at Penn State University. South African playmaker Lebo Moloto notched the Hounds’ first goal of the year on the stroke of halftime with a well-controlled volley into the far corner from Stephen Okai’s chip into the penalty area. Two unsigned players combined to produce the game-winner on 81 minutes. Former Butler University midfielder Caleb Postlewait swung in a cross from the
NEW BRAND, CONFERENCE, AND LOGO FOR SILVERBACKS IN 2016 The Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves, which played last season in the NPSL’s Southeast Conference, will now simply be known as the Atlanta Silverbacks. The team will move to the NPSL’s South Atlantic Conference. Photo Courtesy of the Atlanta Silverbacks The new Atlanta Silverbacks ownership group will include Boris Jerkunica, John Latham, John Hardin, United Futbol Academy (UFA), and A+ Sports Management Group (A+). UFA and A+ will assume the operations of the Atlanta Silverbacks,
Kingston Stockade FC, a soccer team based in the Hudson Valley that will play in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) for the 2016 season, is delighted to announce the appointment of local coaching legend George Vizvary as the club’s new head coach. With the appointment, Vizvary becomes the first coach in club history. Photo Credit: Chelsa Crowley Vizvary is probably best known for his successful run as head men’s soccer coach at Ulster County Community College from 1968 to 2010.
The tagline of Detroit City FC’s unprecedented community investment campaign to rehabilitate Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, Mich., has been “Save History, Make History.” On February 15 at 11:59 p.m., history was made. Photo Credit: Jon DeBoer/DCFC To DCFC’s knowledge, it is the largest project of its kind in state history. Utilizing the Michigan MILE legislation, 527 verified Michigan investors pledged $741,250. The campaign, which began on October 29, spanned a total of 109 days. The club aimed to raise between $400,000 and $750,000
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Dutch Lions FC NPSL (Conroe, TX) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will compete in the South Region’s South Central Conference.
“We are very excited to add Dutch Lions FC to the NPSL family,” NPSL Chairman Joe Barone remarked. “They have a great brand, a world-class facility, and an exciting style of play. This is a great day for our fans and supporters in the region.”
The Dayton Dutch Lions FC are excited to announce the appointment of Ian Richardson as the new head coach for the women’s team. Richardson will replace Gavin MacLeod, who left the club to pursue new opportunities after being in charge of the W-League team for the past two seasons. Photo Credit: Dayton Dutch Lions FC The entire Dayton Dutch Lions FC organization wants to thank MacLeod for his leadership with the women’s program. “We believe Ian is a logical choice to take
