The Columbus Council on World Affairs (CCWA) announced today that the Columbus Crew has been named International Organization of the Year, an honor that was revealed today during halftime of the Crew’s 2013 Major League Soccer regular-season finale at Crew Stadium. “Our management team, our staff and our players really believe that Columbus is a tremendous place to live and influence the development of a dynamic soccer culture,” said Anthony Precourt, Columbus Crew Chairman and Investor-Operator. “We are honored to have
On Saturday evening the Houston Dutch Lions FC traveled to southwest Houston to take on the Houston Hurricanes FC in a Texas Premier Soccer League (TPSL) match. The Lions were sitting on top of the TPSL table with a perfect 3-0-0 record, while the Hurricanes were a few points behind in second place. With the both clubs having experience in the highest US semi-professional leagues, NPSL for the Hurricanes and USL PDL for the Lions, this matchup looked to
With two second-half goals in two minutes Saturday night, the New York Cosmos earned the 2013 NASL Fall Season Championship and secured their spot in the 2013 NASL Soccer Bowl. After a San Antonio score early in the match and an evenly played first half, Marcos Senna tied the game in the 52nd minute and Stefan Dimitrov gave the Cosmos the lead in the 54th. The Cosmos now move on to face the host Atlanta Silverbacks on Saturday, November 9 at
The Columbus Crew announced several honors at the club’s annual team awards, held this year at Via Vecchery Winery in the Brewery District during “An Evening of Black & Gold” tonight. Federico Higuain was announced as the Crew’s 2013 Barbasol Most Valuable Player. As in previous seasons, Crew fans played an integral role in important team awards, including the nomination of the Fan of the Year honor and the Goal of the Year award. FEDERICO HIGUAIN – BARBASOL MOST VALUABLE PLAYER In
The Houston Dutch Lions FC continued their strong start to the Texas Premier Soccer League season with a 4-2 win over the visiting Galveston Pirate SC. Goals from Erick Suarez, Jose Hernandez, Roberto Velazquez along with a Pirate SC own goal led the Lions to the victory. With the win the Lions remain undefeated and sit atop the TPSL table 5 points clear of the second place Houston Leones FC. Photos Courtesy of the Houston Dutch Lions Saturday marked not only
The Columbus Crew (12-16-5, 41 points) twice battled back from one-goal deficits to equalize in the 71st minute, but pushing forward and in need of a victory and three critical points to keep its postseason aspirations alive, the Black & Gold unfortunately surrendered a 76th-minute goal and fell 3-2 to the New England Revolution (13-11-9, 48 points) on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. With the defeat, the Crew is officially eliminated from MLS Cup Playoffs contention with one match remaining on the
This Saturday, October 19th the Houston Dutch Lions FC Texas Premier Soccer League squad will have its home opener kicking off at 4 pm. The club is proud to host not only their home opener, but also to unveil the newly completed first phase of the club’s soccer complex. So far this season the Lions have won their first two games and currently sit atop the TPSL table. Against the Houston Leones the team booked a 2-0 victory with goals from Jesus
The National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce that Nashville Atlas FC has joined the league as an expansion team. Atlas FC will begin play in the Southeast Conference of the South Region in 2014. “We’re excited to add Nashville to the NPSL,” NPSL Commissioner Michael Hitchcock commented. “Nashville is a growing soccer market with passionate soccer supporters who will be a great addition to the NPSL and our strong Southeast Conference.” The Southeast Conference already includes Chattanooga FC, Gulf
Former Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves and Liverpool Warriors player Josh Danza has signed with the Tulsa Revolution of the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL). Photo Credit: Tulsa Revolution “Danza has the potential to be the biggest locker room presence on the team,” said Revolution head coach Michael Nsien. “Not to take away from his knowledge and skill base because he has that going for him as well. However, his intangibles are second to none. His approach to training and passion for the
