Brandon Ponchak is always up for a challenge. He has gained a reputation as the go-to coach in non-traditional markets. We are talking about places where soccer is still gaining ground, in markets without professional teams, and in places where people say soccer can’t grow. You might as well call him “The Johnny Appleseed of Soccer” for all the work he has done to push the beautiful game forward. “I really enjoy going to non-traditional markets because there are always hungry minds and
Photo Credit: Gerald Brunner/FC Santa Clarita Storm The National Premier Soccer League is proud to announce its third National Player of the Week for the 2013 regular season. The winner, for the week ending April 21st, is FC Santa Clarita Storm forward Andres Bueno. Bueno scored a brace in Santa Clarita’s 2-1 win over the San Diego Flash. He is best known for his time at College of the Canyons, where he tallied 24 goals and 10 assists in 2009. Bueno would find similar success
Both teams started the match “on fire” in Saturdays match between D.C. United and the Columbus Crew, and it had nothing to do with what was going on on the field. A speaker malfunction sparked a fire in the Crew Stadium scoreboard before the match that delayed the opening kick for almost an hour. Columbus scored early and often and never allowed D.C. to feel comfortable, tallying three in the first 45 and winning 3-0 on the night. Last place United traveled
The Columbus Crew came away with 3 points and a 3-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday evening on what some would call a wild night. Photo Credit: Gary L. Moody Sr./ISNSoccer.com The match was delayed 50 minutes by a scoreboard fire. That’s right a scoreboard fire. Sections in the southern part of the stadium were quickly evacuated as the Columbus Fire Department responded to the blaze, extinguishing it within minutes. I have to say it was a first for me,
Prior to the Major League Soccer match between the Columbus Crew and D.C. United on Saturday, April 27, the scoreboard on the south side of Crew Stadium caught fire. The Columbus Fire Department made an immediate response and promptly extinguished the small fire, and no injuries were reported during the delay. The match – originally scheduled for a 7:37 p.m. kickoff — was delayed by 50 minutes due to tonight’s events. No further information is available at this time on
Photo Credit: Cape Coral Hurricanes Miami United brought all but two of their famed international players to Cape Coral Friday night for the 2nd leg of the Everglades Cup Series between them and the Cape Coral Hurricanes. Two weeks ago, the Hurricanes traveled to Miami for leg one of the series on a late Sunday afternoon. The game was scheduled to be played the night before but because of field conflicts, Miami had to ask for the game to be rescheduled until Sunday afternoon. The Hurricanes
Morris County Colonials are excited to announce their new title sponsor, ABItronix. The one-year sponsorship will see ABItronix becoming the title sponsor of the Colonials. Colonials General Manager Chris Hays agreed to this tremendous opportunity. Tom Worthington, Head Coach of Morris County Colonials, expressed his delight with the completion of the deal and ongoing partnership with ABItronix. “It’s great for the Colonials to work so closely with a local company who works within the global market,” said Worthington. “ABItronix USA is honored
Rafael Diaz Photo Courtesy of ISNSoccer.com The Brooklyn Italians SC has signed six Division I standouts for the 2013 NPSL season. Four hail from St. John’s University, including Daniel Harrera, Jimmy Mulligan, Tim Parker, and Rafael Diaz. The remaining two, Nathaniel Bekoe and Ryan Cupolo, play for Fordham University. “It’s simple: recruit, plan, and execute,” Italians Head Coach Lucio Russo added. “With the addition of these individuals, we will definitely make a run for the championship and make some noise in the US Open Cup.” Daniel Harrera,
Photo Credit: OC Pateadores The National Premier Soccer League is proud to announce its second National Player of the Week for the 2013 regular season. The winner, for the week ending April 14th, is Orange County Pateadores goalkeeper Jose Miranda. Miranda had a great night in goal on April 14th in a 2-0 win over the San Diego Flash. The former Cuban national team keeper’s performance stood out on a roster full of stars, including former Chivas USA and FC striker Maykel Galindo.