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Post by epjr on Jan 9, 2011 17:10:15 GMT -6
Spurs Group Eyes Alamo Stadium By Lindsay Kastner, San Antonio Express NewsSpurs Sports & Entertainment Vice President Leo Gomez said Thursday the company will propose bringing a United Soccer Leagues franchise to Alamo Stadium to play 12 to 15 home games, eventually developing it into a Major League Soccer team. “We would work to grow the market and get to that point sooner rather than later,” Gomez said. The proposal would mean keeping the stadium's football field but doing away with the eight-lane track to make room for the pro soccer field. The San Antonio Independent School District, which owns the stadium and the adjacent Convocation Center, begins soliciting partnership concepts for the facilities today uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/491189.html
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Post by epjr on Jan 11, 2011 6:58:19 GMT -6
2011 Men’s Combine Players AnnouncedParticipants include former PDL All-Conference selectionsTAMPA, Fla. – The majority of participants for the upcoming 2011 USL Men’s Player Combine, presented by Umbro, were announced on Thursday with 101 players committed to participate in the event, which will be hosted by the Charleston Battery of USL PRO at the club’s famous Blackbaud Stadium from January 20-23. Among the 101 players are 65 players with experience in the USL Premier Development League. Leading the list of players is 2010 PDL All-League selection Frank Alesci (Jersey Express), and he is joined by players such as former PDL All-Conference selections Carl Reynolds (New Orleans Jesters, 2010), Stewart Givens (Michigan Bucks, 2010) and Guilherme Reis (Bradenton Academics, 2010). The Combine will also have an international flavor, with players from as far afield as Japan looking to catch the eye of the scouts that will be in attendance. One of those, midfielder Takashi Konta, is a former Japanese Under-21 international. More than 400 players applied to participate in this year’s combine, which offers a showcase for PDL alumni, recent college graduates and international talent to take their shot at the next level. uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/491004.html
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Post by epjr on Jan 11, 2011 11:43:59 GMT -6
FCNY Tryouts Have International Flavor55 prospects travel to VirginiaCourtesy of the Martinsville Bulletin - www.martinsvillebulletin.comWith players coming from all corners of the globe for a professional soccer tryout at the Smith River Sports Complex on Saturday, naturally some players hailed from hot-weather climates. For them, Martinsville was a rather rude, frigid awakening. “These guys coming from Brazil must feel like they’ve gone into Siberia,” said head coach Matt Weston. “Unbelievable.” The sub-freezing temperatures steered most fans away from the SRSC for F.C. New York’s tryout, but players from all over the globe braved the weather as they attempted to make their name known to Weston, Enda Crehan, and other evaluators for the club from the professional United Soccer League. Although the brutal weather understandably kept most fans indoors, they missed some quality soccer. Players ranging from talented teenagers, to recent Division-I college players, to seasoned pros from other teams in the USL showed up at the tryout for F.C. New York, a startup team in the USL that is in the process of forming its first 25-man roster uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/491904.html
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Post by epjr on Jan 15, 2011 22:22:50 GMT -6
USL Pro Releases Schedule and Divisional Alignment by Robert Hay While we await the final release of the MLS schedule, third-division USL Pro announced their schedule and division alignments on Friday, emphasizing the league’s accessibility and stability. The press release from USL Pro emphasizes that six of their franchises have more than ten years of operational experience. The league will feature 15 teams in three divisions: American, National, and International. The National Division will include the Dayton Dutch Lions, Harrisburg City Islanders, FC New York, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, and the Rochester Rhinos. The American will include the Charleston Battery, the Charlotte Eagles, Orlando City, the Richmond Kickers, and the Wilmington Hammerheads. The International is comprised of Barracuda FC, the Los Angeles Blues, Puerto Rico United, River Plate of Puerto Rico, and Sevilla FC Puerto Rico. www.majorleaguesoccertalk.com/
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Post by epjr on Jan 21, 2011 20:16:55 GMT -6
Orlando City To Play In Pro ClassicHouston, Toronto, Dallas also set for WDW eventOrlando City News Release - www.orlandocitysoccer.comFriday, January 21, 2011 ORLANDO - Orlando City Soccer Club is proud to announce their participation in the 2011 Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic as the only non-Major League Soccer invitee. “It is an absolute honor to be included in this tournament,” said Steve Donner, Orlando City CEO. “This is a tremendous opportunity for Orlando City to bring our local fans top-level competition at a very affordable price. This is also a fantastic start for Orlando City’s relationship with the Walt Disney Company.” In addition to Orlando City, three Major League Soccer teams make up this year’s line-up: Houston Dynamo, Toronto FC, and 2010 MLS Cup finalist FC Dallas. All three teams featured in last season’s edition of the Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic. The tournament will take place on Thursday, February 24, and Saturday, February 26. Each day will feature two matches for a single ticket. The first match kicks off at 6 p.m. followed by an 8 p.m. match. Both matches will be played at Hess Field at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. All four teams will play on both nights. The winners of the February 24 matches will play the championship match at 8 p.m. on February 26. The 6 p.m. match will feature the two losing sides from day one in a consolation game.
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Post by epjr on Jan 25, 2011 15:11:07 GMT -6
Belson To Be FC New York's HomeSt. John's soccer stadium provides accessibility, atmosphereGARDEN CITY, N.Y. - F.C. New York, the new professional soccer club of USL PRO, is pleased to announce that Belson Stadium on the grounds of St. John’s University in Jamaica Queens will be the team’s home for its 2011 inaugural season. F.C. New York will kick off the 2011 USL PRO regular season on April 30 by welcoming Orlando City. Belson Stadium is a state-of-the-art, soccer-specific turf facility and one of the nation's premier home venues. Belson Stadium has created a significant home-field advantage for the St. John's men's and women's soccer programs. St. John’s University is located in the heart of Queens close to all major parkways and Jamaica station - the transportation hub of Queens. The Long Island Railroad, numerous subway lines and several MTA bus lines are nearby at Jamaica station. “Belson Stadium is an ideal home for us to start and the administration and athletic staff at St. John’s University really worked hard and wanted us here as much as we wanted to be here,” F.C. New York President Doug Petersen said. “I had always said our first choice was to build a permanent home in Queens; working with St. John’s is a step in the right direction. In the past year our plans and visions have been embraced by a number of area leaders and, equally importantly, the fans on the street uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/495190.html
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Post by epjr on Feb 1, 2011 20:58:52 GMT -6
F.C. New York Sets Preseason ScheduleWill face four local colleges including Hofstra, St. John'sF.C. New York News Release – www.fcnewyorksoccer.comMonday, January 31, 2011 GARDEN CITY, N.Y. – F.C. New York has announced a preseason line-up of four games against local colleges as it prepares for the 2011 USL PRO season. F.C. New York will travel throughout the New York City area to face Hofstra, Adelphi, LIU Brooklyn and St. John’s on their home fields. After working to build relationships with the coaching staffs of each of the colleges, F.C. New York Technical Director Matt Weston said he was happy to be able to face them as the club builds for the season. “Over the last six months FC New York have been building relationships with college coaches from across the country,” Weston said. “Regionally we have formed close ties with the coaching staff of St John’s, LIU, Adelphi and Hofstra amongst others, and now as part of our preseason schedule we will travel to all four colleges to play a match.” F.C. New York will open the preseason against Hofstra on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. before travelling to face Adelphi on March 26 at 7 p.m. It will then meet LIU on April 1 at 8 p.m. before closing out at its new home, Belson Field, against St. John’s on April 5 at 5 p.m. Weston said the colleges have already provided him a great deal in being able to establish the F.C. New York brand in the area in addition to help recruit talent for the club’s inaugural season.
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Post by epjr on Feb 2, 2011 19:48:42 GMT -6
Orlando City To Face BK HackenWill meet Swedish Premier League side at DisneyOrlando City News Release -- www.orlandocitysoccer.comWednesday, February 2, 2011 ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando City Soccer Club is proud to announce Swedish First Division team BK Häcken will face off against Orlando City on March 5th at Hess Field, part of the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex. “We’re delighted to play another quality team,” said Orlando City Head Coach Adrian Heath. “We all know the strength of the Swedish first division, so we know we’ll be in for a difficult game against a quality team. It will be another step forward in our preseason as we gear up for the USL PRO season opener.” uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/497446.html
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Post by epjr on Feb 4, 2011 9:35:07 GMT -6
Farnan Joins F.C. New YorkBrings outstanding commercial experience to clubF.C. New York News Release -- www.fcnewyorksoccer.comGARDEN CITY, N.Y. -- F.C. New York is pleased to announce that internationally recognized soccer executive Mike Farnan has joined the advisory board effective immediately. A leading figure in international sports marketing Mike has been pivotal in the commercial success of Manchester United and the Jordan Formula 1 team. As Executive Director at Sheffield United, Mike Farnan established the international commercial programmes - which has major football partnerships in China, Hungary and Australia. F. C. New York president Doug Petersen was delighted with the appointment. “You would be hard pressed to find someone in America that has the accomplishments, experience and success in the sport that Mike has," Petersen said. “I have known Mike for years he has a first-class background in international sports marketing and his appointment demonstrates our commitment to the sport in New York, but also Mike’s belief in F.C. New York," added Executive Vice-President Jo-Ellen Treiber uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/496004.html
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Post by epjr on Feb 23, 2011 12:41:09 GMT -6
F.C. New York Signs Graciano BritoQuinnipiac standout was a two-time NSCAA All-AmericanGARDEN CITY, N.Y. - F.C. New York is pleased to announce the signing of talented striker Graciano Brito, pending USL and USSF approval. Brito had been playing with Clube Operario Desportivo of the Portuguese League, and the former Quinnipiac University standout is excited about returning to the area to compete in USL PRO. The 6-foot-2 striker has a nose for the net and was named to ESPN Soccernet’s Top Six Senior College Forwards in 2008. “It's privilege and a dream come true to be playing in New York City," Brito said. "I am exciting to be a part of F.C. New York." In his final season at Quinnipiac in 2008, Brito was named the Northeast Conference Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, becoming the fifth player in league history to win the award in back-to-back years. He led the NEC in goals (18), goals per game and points per game en route to helping the Bobcats reach the postseason for the first time since 2004. uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/502866.html
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Post by epjr on Mar 30, 2011 18:28:58 GMT -6
Richmond Unveils New Uniforms
HCA Virginia, nTelos Wireless, Vista One all sponsorsRichmond Kickers News Release -- www.richmondkickers.comRICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers, HCA Virginia, nTelos Wireless, VistaOne and adidas are pleased to unveil the new uniform for the 2011 season. The Kickers pro players will begin wearing the adidas Regista jersey at the USL PRO opener this Saturday. The Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club will transition to the new jersey this fall. "The new adidas uniforms reflect the vision we expect from our Kickers players with a combination of style, performance and flair,” said Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Head Coach and Director of Soccer. “They are sharp looking uniforms and we want both our youth and pro players to take pride in their performance and conduct when wearing them." The primary kit showcases the Kickers signature red jersey, shorts and socks. The sleek and lightweight adidas Regista jersey features subtle, white accents and the adidas three-striping. White piping at the neckline and shoulders give the jersey further definition while the state-of-the-art ClimaLite® moisture control provides cool on-field comfort. The red, adidas Equipo short, constructed for motion, speed and comfort, paired with the red, adidas ForMotion Elite Sock complete the on-field look. New in 2011, the Kickers will unveil an all-white secondary kit, with Kickers modern, red accents uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/513000.html
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Post by epjr on Apr 13, 2011 10:45:19 GMT -6
Orlando City To Face Newcastle Utd
Premier League team will be summer visitors for LionsOrlando City News Release -- www.orlandocitysoccer.comORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City held its first annual media day today, highlighted by Owner/President Phil Rawlins’ “State of the Team” address. Rawlins covered several topics ranging from the team’s rapidly growing season ticket base, incredible commitments from sponsors, and the outpouring of support from the community. Rawlins also officially introduced the Orlando City roster to the media. The highlights of Rawlins’ address were three-fold: the Citrus Bowl is the definitive home for all Orlando City regular season matches in 2011, Bright House Sports Network will air at least five Orlando City matches this season, and English Premier League side Newcastle United will be coming to Orlando this summer. "We are delighted to announce that Newcastle United, one of the biggest teams in the English Premier League, will be our guests for part of their pre-season training in July in Orlando, Florida,” said Rawlins. “The team will spend several days training here before playing Orlando City in an international exhibition game on Saturday, July 23rd." uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/515190.html
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Post by epjr on Apr 19, 2011 12:54:23 GMT -6
Orlando City To Meet EPL's BoltonGame at Citrus Bowl scheduled for July 17Orlando City News Release -- www.orlandocitysoccer.comTuesday, April 19, 2011 ORLANDO, Fla. – Hot on the heels of the announcement that Newcastle United is coming to Central Florida, Orlando City Soccer Club is proud to announce English Premier League side Bolton Wanderers is also coming to Orlando. Bolton will train for a week in Orlando before playing Orlando City in an international friendly game on Sunday, July 17th. The match will be played at the Citrus Bowl. “It is great news that we can bring both Newcastle and Bolton to Orlando,” said Orlando City President Phil Rawlins. “Over the past few years Bolton have established themselves as a top class EPL team and under Owen Coyle’s leadership they have become an exciting attacking team to watch. We are delighted they have chosen to come to Orlando and play us in their preseason preparation.” Bolton, semifinalists in this season’s F.A. Cup, are coming to Orlando as part of their 2011 North American tour. They currently sit in eighth place in the English Premier League, considered the world’s most difficult professional soccer league. The Wanderers will also be visiting Houston on July 20th to play Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo. American international Stuart Holden is a regular starter for Bolton. uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/518922.html
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Post by epjr on Apr 30, 2011 16:47:53 GMT -6
Murray, Stolica loaned to FC New YorkRevs duo will play for the USL Pro team based in Queens, New YorkFOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution goalkeeper Tim Murray and striker Ilija Stolica have been loaned to USL PRO league club FC New York, based in Queens, New York. The arrangement begins this weekend with FC New York’s season opener against Orlando City. Both players are on multiple-month loans to FC New York, and can be re-called by the Revolution if needed. www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/2011/04/murray-stolica-loaned-fc-new-york
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Post by epjr on May 2, 2011 13:50:13 GMT -6
Kickers Stay Undefeated
Cruise against Dutch Lions 6-0Dayton Dutch Lions News Release - www.dutchlionsfc.comSaturday, April 30, 2011 DAYTON, OHIO - The Dayton Dutch Lions fell to the undefeated Richmond Kickers Saturday night at Miami Valley South Stadium 6-0 in USL PRO action. The Dutch Lions conceded a goal in the early minutes of the match to Richmond forward Matthew Delicate and the match would end in a tough defeat. "The Kickers were extremely effective in the counter attack," said Head Coach Ivar van Dinteren. "We were unable to put away the opportunities we had and as the second half progressed we weren’t able to come back." uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/522200.html
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