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Plenty of surprises on CanWNT roster for USA “rematch”

Published on May 22, 2013
Category: Women Soccer

by squizz , 05-22-2013 When the Canada-USA “rematch” on June 2 was announced earlier this year, I asked Canadian head coach John Herdman if he was going to continue experimenting with new players, as he had been doing in Canada’s matches up to that point in 2013. The first word of his response was a clear, unequivocal “no”. He went on to say that in a match of such a high profile, only players who were truly “ready” would be getting the call. Imagine my surprise, then, when I saw that the roster includes at least four players who could …
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Claudio Reyna Steps Down From Role as U.S. Soccer Youth Technical Director

Published on May 22, 2013
Category: Canadian Soccer

Four-Time World Cup Veteran Moves into New Role with MLS Expansion Club New York City Football Club May 22, 2013 © J. Brett Whitesell/U.S. Soccer IN THE IMAGE: Former U.S. MNT captain Claudio Reyna was appointed Youth Technical Director in April of 2010. CHICAGO (May 22, 2013) – Claudio Reyna has left his position as U.S. Soccer Youth Technical Director for a new role with the MLS expansion club New York City Football Club. “During his time U.S. Soccer’s Youth Technical Director, Claudio helped modernize the approach to youth player development in this country and put us on a path …
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Why MLS was so focused on New York as the 20th market

Published on May 22, 2013
Category: MLS Canada, MLS United States

By Steve Davis, NBC Sports, Pro Soccer Talk, May 21, 2013 From a fan standpoint, as the great unwashed considered Major League Soccer and franchise No. 20, the league always looked more interesting with an expanded geographical footprint. It made perfect sense from the outside; Major League Soccer stretching into the American southeast, specifically, had a certain sex appeal. Plus, more TV markets couldn’t hurt, right? But for Major League Soccer’s deciders, this was a strategic choice all about dollars and good financial sense – something near and dear to those who keep answering cash calls for an 18-year-old operation …
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Major League Soccer Announces New York Expansion Team: New York City Football Club

Published on May 22, 2013
Category: Canadian Soccer

Partnership of Two of the Biggest Names in Sports, Manchester City and New York Yankees; Club Expects to Begin Play in 2015 NEW YORK (May 21, 2013) – Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announced today that a partnership of global sports powers, Manchester City Football Club and the New York Yankees, has acquired the League’s 20th expansion club. The new team will be named New York City Football Club (NYCFC) and expects to begin play in 2015. “We proudly welcome two of the most prestigious professional global sports organizations to Major League Soccer,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber . …
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THE WPSL ANNOUNCES NEW TEAMS TO JOIN THE 2013 LINE-UP

Published on May 21, 2013
Category: Women Soccer

By Liz Quintana The Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) is pleased to announce the addition of 17 new teams to the 2013 roster. The teams range from all over the US, adding a significant amount of talent to the league. With 75 teams total, the WPSL is the largest women’s national soccer team in the world. Coaches, players and fans are all excited about the new recruitments and can’t wait for the 2013 season to begin. The new teams are as follows: AC Seattle (Washington). “We are really excited about this opportunity to join the WPSL,” said Emily Magnotto. “Our …
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