Fresh off the first 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. Biggest Mover – Up: Andre Blake, 5 spots: 13th to 8th Biggest Mover – Down: Andrew Dykstra, 8 spots, 8th to 16th Best Save: Tim Melia vs. Seattle Sounders’ Clint Dempsey Biggest Mistake: Stefan Frei vs. Sporting Kansas City’s Nuno Andre Coelho David Bingham – Up
Can Columbus Crew SC ever avenge their loss to the Portland Timbers in the 2015 MLS Cup final? It didn’t happen Sunday as the visiting Crew SC were defeated 2-1 by the Timbers in front of yet another sellout crowd at Providence Park. But there were plenty of bright spots and lots of evidence that Columbus is indeed the team to beat. Midfielder Federico Higuain’s bicycle kick in the 68th minute was the highlight of the match and perhaps one to be
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
