[SCOREBOARD] Defending champion Orlando City moved into first place in USL PRO with a 4-1 win over the Wilmington Hammerheads before 8,421 fans at the FloridaCitrus Bowl. John Rooney, younger brother of Wayne Rooney, led Orlando with two first-half goals and an assist. Sascha Gorres‘ goal in the 90th minute gave the Richmond Kickers their […]
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USL PRO this weekend …
[DATEBOOK] Defending champion Orlando City has already sold more than 10,000 tickets for its 2012 home opener Sunday against the Wilmington Hammerheads at theFlorida Citrus Bowl. The Rochester Rhinos open their season when they travel to Los Angeles to face the Blues. Veteran German keeper Kristian Nicht has beenbrought in to replace Neal Kitson, who […]
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Cuevas stars in pro debut
[WEEKLY HONORS] Charleston Battery midfielder Jose Cuevas was named the USL PRO Player of the Week after he scored apair of goals to lead his side to a 2-1 victory over the Richmond Kickers on Saturday evening. Andy Herron (Ft. Lauderdale) and Ray Burse (Carolina) were named the first NASL Players of the Week of […]
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USL PRO this weekend …
[SCOREBOARD] Defending USL PRO champion Orlando City opened its 2012 campaign with a 2-0 win at the Charlotte Eagles. JoseCuevas scored twice in his debut for the Charleston Battery, who won at the Richmond Kickers, 2-1, while Barracuda FC and the visiting Pittsburgh Riverhounds split a weekend series in Antigua.For all the action … Results: […]
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Al-Jazeera shakes up television market
By Paul Kennedy Qatar shook up the soccer world when it beat out the United States and two other nations that previously hosted the World Cupand won the right to host the 2022 World Cup. Qatari-owned Al-Jazeera, best known as the CNN of the Middle East, has entered the soccer televisionand gobbled up rights to […]
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USL Live to offer new features
[ONLINE WATCH] More than 80 live USL PRO games will be available online through USL Live. Coverage beginsFriday with a live game webcast of the Antigua Barracuda FC-Pittsburgh Riverhounds opener. In May, USL Live will move to UNATION, a new events and branding network that will give fans theability to chat and interact during live […]
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American soccer this week …
[DATEBOOK] The NASL and USL PRO both open their second seasons this weekend. The 2011 NASL playoff champion Minnesota Stars face the 2011 regular-seasonchampion Carolina RailHawks Saturday indoors at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Barracuda FC open the USL PRO season Friday with the first of a two-game weekend seriesin Antigua. […]
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USL PRO stars kick off 2012 campaign
[HEADLINERS] The USL PRO season begins Friday night, and here’s a look at some of the players who could have a big impact on the 2012 race. They include 2011USL PRO Goalkeeper of the Year Miguel Gallardo and his new Orlando City teammate, James O’Connor, who once played in theEnglish Premier League. Other players, like […]
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Rapinoe and Cox latest stars to join Sounders Women
[W-LEAGUE] The way things are going the U.S, women’s national team should think of setting up shop in Seattle. MeganRapinoe, one of the stars of the 2011 U.S. Women’s World Cup team, and Stephanie Cox, a defender with 81 caps, have signed with the W-League’s SoundersWomen. Previously signed were Hope Solo, Alex Morgan and Sydney […]
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Clubs gear up for 2012 openers
[USL PRO PRESEASON] USL PRO clubs are gearing up for the 2012 season scheduled to begin on April 6. In preseason action, the Richmond Kickers battled 2011 NCAADivision I champion North Carolina to a 1-1 draw. Defending champion Orlando City made it four wins in a row against college opposition, while former New York Red […]