In 2011, San Antonio had no pro soccer teams. This year, it will have at least one. And in the future, it could have two pro teams and two soccer stadiums. Backed by school boardpresident-elect Ed Garza, who tried to lure an MLS team in 2005 when he was San Antonio’s mayor, the San Antonio […]
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MLS preseason tournaments
[DATEBOOK] MLS clubs will play in four domestic tournaments that will conclude the weekend of March 3-4, one week before the 2012 First Kick. The tournamentswill be hosted by ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla., the Portland Timbers, USL PRO’s Charleston Battery and PDL’s FC Tucson. Two teams from Sweden, BK Hacken and […]
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Orlando City, Fresno and Ottawa take top honors
[AWARDS] Orlando City (USL PRO), the Fresno Fuego (PDL) and Ottawa Fury (W-League) were named the organizations of the year by United Soccer Leagues. For allthe clubs and individuals honored for their success on and off the field … USL PRO Regular-SeasonChampions: Orlando City Fair Play: Charlotte Eagles Marketing: Orlando City Communications: Harrisburg City Islanders […]
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Brandon and Seacoast win two titles apiece
[SUPER Y-LEAGUE] The 2011 Super Y-League North American Finals wrapped up in Brandon, Fla., where the hometown Flames won two boys titles. On the girls side,only Seacoast United won two championships. U-17 Boys: Ironbound Goalkeeper Ryan Baird scored thedecisive goal of a penalty shootout in the 10th round before turning aside a shot from his […]
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Nine men and women inducted into USL Hall of Fame
[AWARDS] Nine men and women have been chosen for induction into the United Soccer Leagues Hall of Fame in 2011. For the first time, the Hall of Fame has beendivided into three distinct wings to honor those who have worked in the men’s and women’s game as well as indoors. The Class of 2011 will […]
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Orlando City takes title after wild final
[USL PRO] Sean Kelley was the unlikely hero of the first USP PRO final, coming on for Goalie of the Year Miguel Gallardo after the Mexican was red carded and making two saves in the shootout Orlando City won to beat the Harrisburg City Islanders before a boisterous crowdof 11,220 at the Florida Citrus Bowl. […]
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Cuban defector Alvarez takes MVP award
[USL PRO] Yordany Alvarez, who defected from Cuba in 2008, is the 2011 USL PRO Most Valuable Player after leadingOrlando City to the best record in the regular season. Most Valuable Player – Yordany Alvarez, Orlando City Cuban-born Alvarez earnedthe respect of his peers and his opponents as Orlando City’s leader in the central midfield. […]
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Orlando City host Islanders for title
[USL PRO] Orlando City hosts the Harrisburg City Islanders in Saturday’s USL PRO final at the Florida Citrus Bowl (TV: Fox Soccer, live, 7 p.m. ET). Both teamsare loaded with well-traveled players, including three on Orlando City with MLS experience. For a look at the key players on both teams … OrlandoCity Goalkeeper 26, Miguel […]
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Chicago is one win away from record
[U.S. OPEN CUP] While the Seattle Sounders are chasing the New York Greek-Americans’ record of three straight Open Cup titles, the Chicago Fire is one win awayfrom tying Bethlehem Steel and Maccabi Los Angeles for the record for the most Open Cup championships with five. The Fire moved into the final against Seattle with a […]
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Orlando City dominates USL PRO all-league team
[AWARDS] Regular-season champion Orlando City, which will host Harrisburg in Saturday’s final, led all teams with four players selected to the first team and atotal of six players honored in USL PRO’s all-league teams. Orlando is represented at every position with striker Maxwell Griffin, midfielder Yordany Alvarez, defender Rob Valentino and goalkeeper Miguel Gallardo. 2011 […]