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Post by epjr on Mar 3, 2010 19:41:55 GMT -6
MBUTA RETURNS TO CRYSTAL PALACE BALTIMOREFan Favorite Spent Past 18 Months With New York Red Bulls March 2nd 2010 - Baltimore, MD - Crystal Palace Baltimore have signed 24-year old playmaker Mathew Mbuta, pending USSF approval. The former New York Red Bulls player returns to Palace after plying his trade in Major League Soccer for the past year and a half. Palace Baltimore President and Co-Head Coach, Pete Medd, remarked: "We feel very fortunate to get Mathew back. He is a very special player and has unique and dangerous qualities; things you can not teach. He has tremendous pace and a great leaping ability. During the 18 months he spent in the MLS, he has refined his game even further and we will continue to work on his end product; but we feel he should have a major impact in our league this year" www.naslnews.com/
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Post by epjr on Mar 3, 2010 19:58:18 GMT -6
Timbers Add Three From Mini-CampPortland adds DeMartin, Gaudet and PyzdrowskiPortland Timbers News Release - www.portlandtimbers.comTuesday, March 2, 2010 PORTLAND, OR -- The Portland Timbers announced the signing of forward Doug DeMartin, midfielder Derek Gaudet and goalkeeper Matt Pyzdrowski for the 2010 season, pending USSF approval. All three were part of the Timbers recent mini-camp and were featured in the club’s charity match against the University of Portland. They are scheduled to report on Monday for the start of preseason training camp. DeMartin, 23, played his collegiate career at Michigan State University and led the Big Ten Conference in goals scored in each of his final two seasons on campus. A native of Mason, Mich., DeMartin had a breakout senior season in 2008, scoring 17 goals and leading the Spartans to a Big Ten title. Named an All-American, he was also a candidate for two national player of the year awards, including the Hermann Trophy. In total, DeMartin recorded 38 goals and nine assists in 76 career games at Michigan State. He was a second-round pick of the Kansas City Wizards in the 2009 Major League Soccer SuperDraft.
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Post by epjr on Mar 4, 2010 21:38:41 GMT -6
Pro soccer is coming to Orlando — in 2011orlandoprosoccer.comORLANDO, Fla. -- Sports fans can add soccer to the list of professional teams making their way to Orlando. The owners of the Orlando Titans professional lacrosse team announced Thursday that they will bring a United Soccer League team to the city. The new soccer team will compete in premier domestic and international tournaments and exhibitions. No word yet on where they will play. www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/os-orlando-soccer-0305-20100304-5,0,5624425.story
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Post by epjr on Mar 8, 2010 19:00:42 GMT -6
Aztex tie Houston in preseason openerAustin Aztex News Release - www.austinaztex.comMonday, March 8, 2010 HOUSTON, TX -- The Austin Aztex struck a draw with the MLS’ Houston Dynamo, 1-1, in their first preseason scrimmage on Sunday at Carl Lewis Track Stadium in Houston, Texas. An own goal by Bobby Boswell in the 74th minute allowed the Aztex to gain the 1-0 advantage in the scrimmage, but an unassisted goal by the Dynamo’s Erik Ustruck 12 minutes later led to the draw. “I’m very pleased with the result considering we’ve only had five days training together. I thought their fitness was good, but we got tired in the last five or 10 minutes,” Aztex Coach Adrian Heath said. “Considering who we were playing, I was pleased with everything that went on and I thought there were one or two very encouraging performances.” VS 03/14/2010 5:00 PM @ Nelson Field
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Post by epjr on Mar 8, 2010 22:36:02 GMT -6
AC St Louis to Face Kansas City Wizards AC St. Louis, playing in the USSF Division 2 Pro League, announced that it will be playing the Kansas City Wizards from Major League Soccer in two exhibition matches. The cross state clubs will meet on Saturday March 20 at 2:00 p.m. in Kansas City at the Wizard's Swope Park training facility, and again on Saturday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. for the return match at The Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park. "This is a perfect way for us to introduce our new team to the fans here in St. Louis," said player/assistant coach Steve Ralston. "For us it will be a good test against an established MLS team in Kansas City. Plus it will be nice to build up a little rivalry with the Wizards by playing this home and away series each year." www.nasl.com/news.php?id=85
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Post by epjr on Mar 9, 2010 11:20:57 GMT -6
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Post by epjr on Mar 10, 2010 10:19:11 GMT -6
Islanders begin CFU journey in AprilTuesday, March 9, 2010 TAMPA, FL – The Puerto Rico Islanders will begin their quest to reach the CONCACAF Champions League tournament for a third consecutive time when they enter the Caribbean Football Union’s Club Championship tournament as a seeded team in the Second Round April 13. The regional tournament kicks off with First Round group play March 16 in four locations. The 2010 edition of the CFU Club Championship features three rounds of group play to determine a champion. The top three clubs in the Final Round will advance to the CONCACAF Champions League www.uslsoccer.com/docs/CFU-2010TournamentBracket.pdf
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Post by epjr on Mar 10, 2010 12:53:25 GMT -6
NEW YORK -- Former Tulsa Roughneck Don O'Riordan was named coach and technical director of F.C. New York Wednesday. O'Riordan will start putting together a team for the United Soccer League First Division expansion team, which won't play until the 2011 season. www.bigapplesoccer.com/sections/usl2.php?article_id=22839
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Post by epjr on Mar 12, 2010 18:46:55 GMT -6
Timbers top Sounders 1-0Portland grabs preseason victory over rivals in SeattlePortland Timbers News Release - www.portlandtimbers.comFriday, March 12, 2010 SEATTLE, WA -- With a first-half goal, the Portland Timbers defeated Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders FC 1-0 Thursday in a preseason match before 18,606 at Qwest Field. Trialist forward O.J. Obatola tallied for the Timbers. Just 11 days into preseason training camp, Portland visited its Northwest rival for Sounders FC’s inaugural Community Shield, a charity event benefitting several Northwest organizations. Escaping close chances by Seattle, who plays its MLS regular-season opener on March 25, early on, the Timbers broke through in the 44th minute. After penetrating the box, forward George Josten slipped a through ball between Sounders FC defenders to the foot of Obatola. The trialist then poked the ball by Seattle goalkeeper Kasey Keller for the strike. Portland goalkeeper Steve Cronin earned the shutout and recorded two key saves in the first half. In the 16th minute, he turned away a close-range shot by midfielder Steve Zakuani that nearly crossed the goal line. Minutes later, he punched away a free kick by forward Freddie Ljungberg taken from the top right corner of the box aimed at the top corner of the frame. usl1.uslsoccer.com/home/409402.html
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Post by epjr on Mar 15, 2010 12:38:44 GMT -6
Late Cameron goal gives Dynamo winHouston downs Austin in final preseason friendly in TexasAUSTIN, TX -- The Houston Dynamo used an 84th-minute goal from Geoff Cameron to earn a 1-0 preseason win over the Austin Aztex of the United States Soccer Federation Division II Pro League Sunday night at Nelson Field. Cameron knocked in a loose ball after a Corey Ashe corner kick to net the only goal of the game. Playing on just two days' rest from a scrimmage against MLS club Chicago Fire on Thursday, the Dynamo used a lineup that included only two of Thursday's starters: Mike Chabala and Cam Weaver. Sunday's lineup included Adrian Serioux, a recently re-acquired member of the Dynamo's 2006 championship team, at center back and forward Luis Landín up front. Youngsters Sammy Appiah, Danny Cruz, and Francisco Navas Cobo joined Chabala in the midfield. The back line included Serioux, Erik Ustruck, and veterans Craig Waibel and Wade Barrett in front of goalkeeper Tally Hall. houston.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20100314&content_id=8791536&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&team=t200
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Post by epjr on Mar 15, 2010 21:12:26 GMT -6
The Rowdies gave a glimpse to what this season will hold last night, March 12th, at Pepin Stadium. Just two weeks in to training, the Rowdies had their first match against an MLS club, FC Dallas. Against a strong FC Dallas squad, the Rowdies fought hard and played to a 2-2 draw in front of an excited crowd who braved the elements to root on their team. fctampabay.com/news/teamnews/index.html?article_id=9172
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Post by epjr on Mar 16, 2010 18:13:06 GMT -6
Miami FC Inks Five Players from BrazilThe Blues confirm five players from Desportivo Brasil, including returning forward Paulo JrMiami, March 15, 2010- Miami FC announced today new signings coming from its sister club, Desportivo Brasil. Five players will join the ranks of the Blues including one of Miami's best forwards from last season, Paulo Araujo Jr. Terms of the signings were not disclosed. Joining Paulo Jr are four other up-and-coming players: Ariel Germiniani, Lennon Celestino, Euzebio Neto, and Paulinho Le Petit. All five will join the team in the upcoming weeks. Euzebio Neto plays right back and comes to Miami after spending time playing for one of Miami FC's sister clubs, Estoril of Liga Vitalis in Portugal. Ariel Germiniani, Paulinho Le Petit and Lennon Celestino will contribute to a potent midfield that already features Jarryd Goldberg and Bryan Perez. Miami FC will open the 2010 season on Sunday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Lockhart Stadium against the visiting Rochester Rhinos. For real time updates you can follow Miami FC on twitter at www.twitter.com/miamifc.
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Post by epjr on Mar 16, 2010 18:48:14 GMT -6
Supporter Scarf Design Winner The winning scarf for supporters was created by Erik Erickson of Blaine. This scarf is part of the supporters season ticket package and will be exclusive to this group. The name of the supporters group for the Stars will evolve during this historic first season. Check back here often for news from the supporters. www.nscminnesota.org/fan_zone/supporter_groups/index_E.html
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Post by epjr on Mar 19, 2010 8:35:29 GMT -6
STARS KIT REVEALEDBLAINE, Minn. (March 18, 2010) – The NSC Minnesota Stars are pleased to present the final design of the 2010 home and away uniforms. The Stars will wear a blue kit with white trim for all home matches. The jerseys bear a Schwan’s emblem to recognize the Marshall-based foodservice company that is the team’s largest sponsor. The all-yellow road uniform carries the Schwan’s USA Cup logo to promote the National Sports Center’s largest soccer tournament in out-of-state markets. Both jerseys recognize Coerver Coaching -- the Stars’ youth camp partner -- with a small patch on the right sleeve. www.nscminnesota.org/news/press_releases/410997.html
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Post by epjr on Mar 27, 2010 17:01:39 GMT -6
All USSF D-II Matches Will Be Available Online, TV & Website News Good news for fans of 2nd Division soccer in the United States. Every USSD2 match will be available via online stream for free. The system will be similar to USLLive.com last season and will controlled by the US Soccer Federation. An announcement is expected next week as the USSF is currently working to finalize a media partner and to secure advertisers to help offset cost. www.naslnews.com/2010/03/all-ussf-d-ii-matches-will-be-available.html
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