Photo Credit: Ric Kruszynski For the second straight match the Columbus Crew played on the front foot for most of the night, but came away empty handed after a 2-0 defeat to the Colorado Rapids. On the night the Rapids (4-4-3) only registered four shots, and only one in the first half, but found the back of the net twice and managed to keep Columbus from scoring despite 22 shots, including seven on goal. Things almost got started before even a minute
Photo Credit: Pam Moody/ISNSoccer.com Jesus Ginez and FC Sparta Michigan spoiled AFC Cleveland’s home opener on Friday night with a sneaky goal in the 89th minute. The goal gave the visiting side a 1-0 victory in their first-ever NPSL game. It was an even match with both teams having their share of scoring chances. Vinny Bell and Tommy Schmitt were both effective in the attack for the hometown Royals, a squad that held an edge in possession on the night. Bell would
FC Sparta Michigan will play their home matches at Hurley Field in Berkeley, MI. The team is led by CEO Eric Kallis, Director of Operations James Babb, and Head Coach George Kallis. “Fans should know that our club is not only instilling the concept of winning in the minds of our players but the concept that hard work will lead to success,” Eric Kallis stated. Sparta joins a vibrant soccer market with great tradition and talent, something the organization has embraced in
Toronto FC continue to be the movers and shakers of the Eastern Conference. TFC have made changes to the coaching staff and brought in high-profile players on loan. The addition of Duncan Oughton was viewed by all as a solid hire and a solid addition to the TFC family. Oughton, 35, was most recently in his third season a member of the Columbus Crew’s coaching staff, serving as the assistant technical director and assistant coach. “Duncan knows the league inside and out, and what
Coombes Named National Player of the Week The National Premier Soccer League is proud to announce its fourth National Player of the Week for the 2013 regular season. The winner, for the week ending April 28th, is FC Santa Clarita Storm forward Tyler Coombes. Coombes scored both goals in a 2-1 Storm win over FC Hasental. He was the team’s leading scorer in 2012 with 15 goals and 2 assists. The Palmdale, CA native has also played for the Lancaster Rattlers (PDL) and Rattlers F.C. (NPSL) after
Dylan Brennan(Photo Credit: GCC Sports Information/Athletics Department) The Houston Hurricanes of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) are proud to announce the signing of two Irish players: defender Declan Brennan and midfielder Sam Cassidy. Even though both began their collegiate careers at Genesee Community College, they bring a wealth of playing experience to the NPSL. Brennan and Cassidy both played for League of Ireland teams, Brennan with the Bohemian Football Club and Cassidy withCorkCity. Brennan even played for the Bohemian FC first
Photo Credit: Dan Garee/ISNSoccer.com The Columbus Crew suffered a disappointing loss on Saturday, losing 1-0 to the New York Red Bulls in Columbus, despite dominating for large stretches of the match. The turning point came when a Federico Higuain penalty kick was saved by Red Bull keeper Luis Robles in the 71st minute. Robles guessed correctly and punched the ball away, giving New York momentum it had been lacking for a majority of the match. Higuain was disappointed with the loss and
Conditions in Columbus were perfect for soccer this afternoon with temperatures in the 70’s and a cool breeze blowing. Unfortunately for New York, they were playing as if it was in the 100’s, getting beaten to the second ball and coming late into challenges. Columbus dominated the chances in the first half though they were unable to test Luis Robles with a single shot on goal. Jairo Arrieta came closest for Columbus with a shot from the edge of the area
Photo Credit: GBFC Buoyed by impressive showing in its two preseason exhibitions, coach Al Mylinski’s Greater Binghamton Futbol Club (GBFC) continued training this week as it prepares for its second NPSL season. The team played at LeMoyne on April 7 and last Saturday participated in a four team round-robin outing at Binghamton University that involved the home side as well as teams from SUNY-Cortland and Siena. “Our guys have constantly improved from one outing to the next,” Mydlinski commented following Saturday’s three
