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Rowdies Home Attendance Thread - Game 5 vs. Charlotte Independence [4/27]
Attendance Thread
So this year totally has me puzzled. Ticketmaster sales looked weaker than some of the last few games on the site, but the stadium really filled out. I was thinking it was going to be sub 5k, but we ended up at 5,621 (which felt about right). Lots of people packing the party area and the new Bayshore food truck area. Weather was beautiful which definitely could have helped walkups.
Next up is the USOC game in a couple weeks...
What ticket do you need to get to have access to the Bayshore food area?
Any.... It's open to all.
I'm not sure about the mid-field food truck area though.
midfield is open as well, just have to have a ticket to get up into the seats.
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J King's Corner- TBR v CLT (Week 8) 1-1
The Collins gamble has won the Rowdies big so far- I had my curiosities and reservations of Neill Collins being a head coach with an entirely new young squad to work with. That's a lot of unknowns to factor in with a coach in his first full year in the role. Cohen and Collins definitely found talented players over the offseason, and Collins has compounded that with sound tactics, fundamentals, and a group that is hungry and unselfish. If coaching is Collins' muse, I wager he has a long future in it and could work himself to higher levels. Collins has led the Rowdies to an undefeated streak amidst quality teams like St Louis and Louisville, several road games, and now in a 2-game week. I'd love to hear Collins talk sometime about how he sees and looks at the game and how he evaluates the performance of his players.
Morad's night to forget- Morad alongside Diakite has given me a lot of confidence in the Rowdies ability to keep opposing teams from getting good shots at McCarthy. Morad's defensive form has slipped depending on the competition but overall he's usually reliable and capable. He was neither of those against Charlotte. Charlotte had him in fits for all of the first half as it was really incredible Charlotte wasn't able to score on his defensive miscues. It may be fatigue that was a factor as Morad has played every minute so far. The faster he puts this match behind him, the better.
Guenzatti shines- Not only did Guenzatti score a really good goal, but I was also even more impressed by his overall contributions to the game as a ball handler in the offensive third. There was some Joe Cole to his game as he was patient, picking his moments, and placing thoughtful passes. I wager he might be a better fit as an attacking midfielder where he isn't under as much scrutiny to fire off more shots and chase down through balls. He's still not a lethal finisher and doesn't have breakout speed. But his ability to make quality passes and get good touches and keep possession was critical to the Rowdies attack against Charlotte. I'm coming around to why he's a really good quality player. At this point, I just think he isn't in his optimal position given his skill set.
Richards was a force- Usually, I don't try and highlight so many individual performances but I have to for Richards. Richards has been another guy I've given a lot of flack for his defensive lapses. He had a great game defensively against Charlotte. It could be a matchup advantage at the end of the day but nonetheless, Richards was fantastic.
Charlotte's flukey poacher's goal- It didn't take me long to see what happened on the Charlotte goal. The ball played in wasn't cleared by Allen who isn't a good defensive player and that allowed Charlotte to play it back across net where only Oduro was standing at the far post with Fernandes nearest to him leaving him unmarked walking away from the play expecting the ball to be cleared.
Time to find out what the Rowdies are made of- The Rowdies undefeated season has been aided by playing almost every team that has had a poor start to the season except for St Louis. Does this neglect their stellar performance? No. But it might be a wakeup call if either of the next two teams in Indy Eleven and Nashville wants to establish their place in the East as contenders. Both are top of the table teams with winning records. Both games are on the road. We've seen the Rowdies are willing to go scrap it out on the road. Now can they do it with a tiring roster and some injury concerns?
McCarthy makes insane saves- Weekly reminder that John McCarthy is special. We cannot take these one-on-one saves for granted. The Rowdies own the best goal difference in the USL because McCarthy has stopped some ridiculous shots.
Is Ekra injured? I feel like he would have been of use in this game...
I believe Ekra and Barry are both injured, and both are big assets to our offensive efforts so far. Hope they come back soon.
What was your opinion on Tejada out wide, instead of in the middle causing commotion? I thought he handled the ball well, service into the box was decent. He gets rid of the ball quickly when necessary. I'm a bit torn.
Our undefeated streak ends this week, I'm afraid. Indy and Nashville won't be so kind. I hope I'm wrong. Dropping these points at home (vs Loudon....Louisville....and now Charlotte, two of which are super-bottom of the table) is going to hurt us bad later.
I still don’t think these tactics take us out of the playoffs. I think we are still a top 5 team we are still just lacking in the forward midfield and getting the ball into the box, which I’m sure is being worked on. The boys play hard.
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Three Things: Rowdies 1 - 1 Charlotte
So this was the first game of the season that I was able to attend after being a regular last season. A few things I took away:
Switching of fields was too slow and too predictable. Way too much SLOW side to side along the back. I’m all for possession but there needs to be purpose. An occasional big diagonal back to the side it come from was there for the taking.
Wing play. More of it please. Too often the ball went inside and things became too condensed until possession was lost. Use the width. Stretch the field.
There’s no way to nicely say this and forgive me if it was just an off night but there were a few players that simply weren’t up to par, especially in the back. #4 was caught in possession too much, lacked any arial prowess and looked a liability all game. #44 looked absolutely terrified to touch the ball with his left. Although he’s an imposing figure his lack of technical ability on the ball leaves a lot to be desired.
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https://www.rowdiessoccer.com/news_article/show/1016409
THREE THINGS: ROWDIES 1 - 1 CHARLOTTE
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (April 28, 2019) — The Tampa Bay Rowdies didn’t get the result they wanted Saturday night but they still found a way to preserve their unbeaten record after falling behind early.
Heres’ Three Things from the match…
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https://ghanasoccernet.com/evergreen-dominic-oduro-salvages-point-for-charlotte-independence-against-tampa-bay-rowdies
'Evergreen' Dominic Oduro salvages point for Charlotte Independence against Tampa Bay Rowdies
Ghana striker Dominic Oduro rescued a point for Charlotte Independence as they held USL Championship leaders Tampa Bay Rowdies to a 1-1 stalemate.
Independence went into the match with the aim of picking their second win of the season after recording five losses, one draw and one win in seven games.
The North Carolina-based side were handed an early lead when Dominic Oduro scored on the 11th minute with a smart finish.
The lead did not last, however, as Tampa Bay pulled parity six minutes later through Sebastián Guenzatti.
However, the Independence defense locked down for the second half. Behind an eight-save performance from 18-year-old goalkeeper Curtis Anderson, the Independence kept a clean second half.
The goal was Oduro's third since joining as a free agent in the winter transfer window.
He lasted 65 minutes while his namesake picked a booking but enjoyed entire duration of the game for Tampa Bay Rowdies. Kwadwo Poku also warmed the bench for Tampa Bay.
The Charlotte Independence will next play Saturday, May 4th versus Hartford Athletic at Dillon Stadium.
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https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/norwich-city-loan-watch-abrahams-yeovil-relegation-1-6022343
Norwich City loan watch: Abrahams scores but can't prevent Yeovil's relegation
Over in the USA, started his eighth consecutive game as Tampa Bay Rowdies continued their unbeaten start to the season in the second tier United Soccer League Championship, coming off in the 89th minute of a 1-1 home draw with Charlotte Independence.
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https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/sheffield-uniteds-premier-league-promotion-14969665
Why Sheffield United's Premier League promotion is so good for Irish football
There are big ramifications for Ireland's own with the Blades going up
Former Under-21 international Samir Carruthers will return to the club from Oxford United at the end of May, while youngsters Stephen Mallon and Jason Doherty are on loan until later in the year with Central Coast Mariners and the Tampa Bay Rowdies until their respective seasons end.
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Rowdies' First Jobs
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Published on Apr 29, 2019
Pizza, lawn mowing, t-shirt pressing....glad these guys made their way to the soccer field! Find out what jobs the Rowdies had before they went pro.
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/8929456/giorgio-chinaglia-ny-cosmos-pele/
LONG JOHN Italian legend Giorgio Chinaglia made fascist salute, carried a gun, clashed with Pele and punched team-mates, The hot-headed striker played alongside the Brazilian for the NY Cosmos, but the pair never saw eye-to-eye with Pele often stealing his limelight
A brooding Italian, with fast feet and even faster tongue, Giorgio Chinaglia, nicknamed 'Long John' because of his resemblance to John Charles, was one of the most prolific strikers in football in the 1970s.
As the top scorer in Serie A in 1973/74, Chinaglia propelled Lazio to their first ever Scudetto and also gained international recognition, winning 14 caps for Italy, scoring four goals.
Giorgio Chinaglia was a legend for both Lazio and the NY Cosmos
He was also the star striker of the New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League (NASL), helping the fabled side to four NASL Soccer Bowls.
But as anyone who ever met him will testify, he wasn’t exactly the easiest guy to get on with.
“Giorgio is a brilliant player,” his Cosmos teammate Franz Beckenbauer once said, “but he has no career as a diplomat…”
A TOUGH START
Though he was born in Tuscany, Italy, he moved to Cardiff in 1955, aged eight.
His father Mario had left their homeland to find work in Wales in the steel industry but his entire family would have to live in just one room.
Giorgio is a brilliant player, but he has no career as a diplomat."
Franz Beckenbauer
In fact, the Chinaglias were so poor that young Giorgio has to resort to stealing the milk left on people’s doorsteps each morning on his way to school.
It was only when he was spotted scoring a hat-trick for Cardiff Schools at the age of 13 did he finally attract attention from Swansea Town (now Swansea City), signing his first contract.
A TEARAWAY
Chinaglia grew up in Cardiff and didn't return to Italy till he was 19
Chinaglia rose to fame with Lazio, becoming Serie A top scorer in 1973-74 and helping them win the title
At Lazio, Chinaglia scored 98 goals in 209 games between 1969-76
As one of a small group of foreign boys at his school, Chinaglia was often the target for some of the local lads.
“Back then there were fights in the schoolyard at least twice a week — the Welsh boys against the foreigners,” he explains.
And then he had a scrap with one of the teachers. Parents were summoned, the cane was duly applied and a threat of expulsion hung over him.
And then the PE teacher intervened, begging the head to reconsider.
“He said, ‘You can’t do that. He’s the best player we’ve got’.”
ITALIAN RETURN
When Swansea released Chinaglia in his late teens, the player and his family moved back to Italy when he was 19.
But that meant Giorgio would have to do compulsory military service.
Luckily, his prowess on the pitch saved his bacon and he was placed in a special regiment for footballers where all he had to do was train all day and then play the odd game.
It’s something Chinaglia credits with getting his faltering career back on track.
When Chinaglia passed away in 2012, Lazio's tifosi fondly remembered him in the stands
Chinaglia's bruising centre forward style was learned in Cardiff, where he played school football
“Otherwise, I'd probably still be in Wales,” he said, “slogging it out in the mud and drinking ale.”
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Having helped Lazio to their first Scudetto in 1974, Chinaglia’s place in the club’s annals was assured but for Roma fans he was the devil incarnate.
Lazio were known to be Benito Mussolini's favourite team, and have a long association with fascism.
Chinaglia publicly expressed his support for the fascist party led by one of Mussolini's former henchmen.
He made even more enemies when he gave a Nazi salute to the notoriously far-right Lazio ultras after scoring the winner in the Rome derby.
This made him the target of death threats from terrorist groups, common on both sides of the political spectrum in Italy in the 1970s.
He took to carrying a gun.
Goalkeeper Felice Pulici later stated that “we all carried guns, in holsters”.
When they were bored, they used to shoot at birds from their hotel rooms.
Right-back Sergio Petrelli even shout out a light above his bed because he he couldn't be bothered to get up and turn it off.
During one team trip to the cinema, a Roma supporter recognised Chinaglia and began insulting him. Giorgio didn’t respond.
Then, when the lights were dimmed, the Roma fan found himself punched twice in the face, unaware as to who has just assaulted him.
NATIONAL SERVICE
Though he missed out on a place in Italy’s 1970 World Cup squad, Chinaglia did make the cut four years later when he was selected by national boss Ferruccio Valcareggi for the finals in West Germany.
But it didn’t work out quite as planned.
During the Azzurri’s opening game against Haiti, Chinaglia was substituted in favour of Pietro Anastasi and he wasn’t happy.
However, for the Italian national team Chinaglia regularly found favour and earned only 14 caps
At the 1974 World Cup, Chinaglia was unhappy at being subbed and kicked a dressing room door down
As he left the pitch, he swore right down the lens of a TV camera before storming away and booting down the dressing room door.
As for Italy, they were knocked out in the first round.
AMERICAN DREAM
When news emerged of Chinaglia’s transfer to the New York Cosmos, the Italian communities in the Bronx and Brooklyn staged a ‘Giorgio Chinaglia Night’ at a hotel on the banks of the Hudson River.
Hundreds of guests gathered and collected cash in black bin bags to give directly to Chinaglia.
“I have to tell you,” he said. “[There were’] A lot of people wished me well, let’s put it this way.”
WHISKY IN HIS LOCKER
Take Chinaglia’s locker in the Cosmos’ locker room.
While most players just stuffed a towel or two and their personal belongings in there, Chinaglia’s was like a roped-off VIP area.
There was a pristine chrome hairdryer, a wide range of high-end lotions and potions, a personalised silk robe, handmade slippers, some cigarettes, a Dunhill lighter, a bottle of Chivas Regal whisky and a crystal glass.
Chinaglia moved to the NY Cosmos in 1976 and became an instant success
Chinaglia was the NASL leading scorer four seasons in a row
The NY Cosmos won the NASL Soccer Bowl four times with Chinaglia upfront
'PELE PLAYED WITH ME'
When they were teammates at the New York Cosmos, Chinaglia and Pele’s relationship was frosty at best, primarily because the Brazilian World Cup winner always stole the Italian’s spotlight.
Rows were commonplace and countless truces brokered.
Once, when an interviewer asked Chinaglia if it was true that he had once played with Pele, he simply responded: “No, Pele played with me.”
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During one heated training session with the Cosmos, the young English winger Steve Hunt grew tired of Chinaglia’s less than energetic attempts to participate, calling him ‘lazy’.
No, Pele played with me."
Giorgio Chinaglia's Response When Asked If He Had Played With The Brazilian
“Next thing you know he’s put a right-hander on my chin,” recalls Hunt.
“So obviously I went back for him, there was a big melee… but I must say from then on we sat down and talked about that and we got on great.”
CHINA CRISIS
In 1977, Chinaglia and the New York Cosmos ventured to the Far East, becoming the first professional football team to play in the People’s Republic of China.
Pele played alongside Chinaglia, and the Italian hated being in the Brazilian's shadow
Although they often smiled for the cameras, behind the scenes Chinaglia and Pele didn't get on
While most of the Cosmos squad embraced the experience, Chinaglia was less than impressed with the country, especially the cuisine.
So rather than enjoy sea slug soup of jellyfish, Chinaglia took matters into his own hands, taking endless cans of ravioli and cannelloni with him instead.
ANGRY IN RETIREMENT
After his playing days came to an end in New York, Chinaglia returned to Italy to take over as the president of his beloved Lazio. But controversy was never far away.
In one game against Udinese at the Stadio Olimpico, for example, Chinaglia was apoplectic at the performance of the referee Gino Menicucci and took to attacking him with an umbrella at the end of the match.
An eight-month ban followed.
BUT HE COULD SCORE
In 213 regular season games for the New York Cosmos in the NASL, Chinaglia scored 193 goals while in 43 play-off games he scored a further 50.
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In 1980, meanwhile, He bagged seven goals in an 8-1 win over Tusla Roughnecks.
“I just wanted to score goals. I didn’t care who played beside me really.
"I never did, that’s why sometimes I wasn’t liked. But I don’t care about that.”
Chinaglia scored a remarkable 193 goals in 213 games for the NY Cosmos before retiring in 1983
Franz Beckenbauer once said of Chinaglia, "Giorgio is a brilliant player, but he has no career as a diplomat"
Later, Chinaglia returned to Italy to become president of Lazio when he hung up his boots
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https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/sports/rugby/mathieu-bastareaud-new-york.html
New York’s New Pro Rugby Team Lands a French Star
Mathieu Bastareaud plans to play stateside next year for one season on loan before returning to France.CreditCreditGonzalo Fuentes/Reuters
The lure of the United States can be big, even for established international sports stars.
Pelé came to the North American Soccer League in the 1970s and was followed by a who’s-who of veterans. Major League Soccer has brought over big names like David Beckham, Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the twilight of their careers. Ichiro Suzuki and Shohei Ohtani joined Major League Baseball in their prime.
Now the fledgling Major League Rugby seems to be heading down a similar path with the arrival of a foreign superstar: Mathieu Bastareaud, a 30-year-old French stalwart, will join Rugby United New York, which is playing its first season. Bastareaud plans to play stateside next year for one season on loan before returning to his club team in France, Toulon.
Major League Rugby entered the crowded North American sports landscape last year, with the New York team joining before the second season. The league, now with eight teams in the U.S. and one in Canada, plays under the rules of rugby union, the 15-a-side variant of the game that is most familiar to American college players and viewers of the quadrennial World Cup.
New York’s first season has been a success on the pitch so far. The team is 8-3 and on course for a playoff berth.
Needless to say, New York did not approach Toulon demanding to acquire one of their marquee players. “Bastareaud’s agent reached out to us,” said James English, R.U.N.Y.’s general manager. “Bastareaud is a big fan of New York. He loves the city; he wants to be part of this.”
English said that Bastareaud found the French League “quite taxing.” “They call that league a meat grinder,” he added, “because the season is so long.” So a year’s sabbatical in New York had some real appeal.
“It’s a new adventure,” Bastareaud told Canal Plus Sport. “It was the best compromise for me of family, life experience and playing rugby.”
The announcement made front-page news in France, where Bastareaud is a mainstay, compiling 54 appearances for the national team. The French sports newspaper L’Equipe’s headline read “Big Basta à Big Apple.”
Bastareaud during the Six Nations international rugby union match last month.CreditAlberto Pizzoli/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
At 260 pounds, Bastareaud is large for a rugby center, a position that requires quite a bit of running and kicking, not just slamming into opponents.
“He’s quite an all-around player,” English said. “You can be fooled into thinking that he’s one-dimensional. He’s got a high skill level, either kicking or with ball in hand.”
English sees many benefits from acquiring a player of the caliber of Bastareaud.
“He’s a real leader,” English said. “He’s got a huge amount of experience. Having people who have played at that level is great to help the players surround him. He’s very physical; he’s an imposing figure. He’s about going forward. People tend to follow.”
Top French League players earn significantly more than players in the new American league. English declined to talk about financial arrangements, but emphasized that Bastareaud would remain a Toulon player for the duration of the loan. L’Equipe reported that he would make half of what he is making in France, but he told the paper, “that’s part of the adventure.”
Bastareaud plans to play for France in the World Cup in Japan through November, then report to New York for the 2020 season in the new year. He will remain in New York through the season, which ends in July. The team plays in a minor league baseball park on Coney Island.
Toulon is in 10th place in the Top 14, France’s top rugby division. The team was French champion in 2014 and European champion in 2015, with Bastareaud scoring a try in the final.
“Mathieu Bastareaud is a guy apart,” Toulon Coach Patrice Collazo told Agence France-Presse. “He has made history at this club and has given a lot. He needs to see something else and breathe a little bit. He’s going to discover New York.”
English emphasized that the acquisition of the veteran star was not a ticket-selling sideshow.
“This is not just a free ride for a guy coming to the end of his career,” he said. “It’s not an easy place to live. New York is a hustle. We’re a start-up, there’s a lot that goes with that.
“This is predominantly an on-field decision. He’s very much in his prime as a player.”
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http://www.justjared.com/2019/04/29/david-beckham-helps-launch-tudors-new-collection-in-spain/
David Beckham Helps Launch 'Tudor's New Collection in Spain!
David Beckham suited up for the launch of the new Tudor collection!
The 43-year-old looked sharp while stepping out for the event on Monday evening (April 28) at Hotel VP Plaza España Design in Madrid, Spain.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of David Beckham
After the event, David took to his Instagram to share a photo from the red carpet.
“Great evening in Madrid tonight with my friends at @tudorwatch. Always love being back in this beautiful city. #BornToDare,” David captioned the photo.
10+ pictures inside of David Beckham at the Tudor event…
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https://www.prosoccerusa.com/in-depth/canadian-premier-league-canadas-soccer-startup-kicks-off/
IN-DEPTHCanadian Premier League: Canada’s soccer startup kicks off
Pacific FC host Halifax Wanderers in the second ever Canadian Premier League match (Manuel Veth/Pro Soccer USA)
VICTORIA, BC — On Saturday Canadian soccer history was made when the Hamilton Forge hosted York 9 for the opening game of the Canadian Premier League. The 1-1 draw between the two teams was the first ever match to take place in Canada’s first-ever coast-to-coast soccer league.
Then on Sunday attention moved out west, from Ontario to British Columbia. On Vancouver Island, Pacific FC hosted Halifax Wanderers FC for the first-ever cross country matchup in the league and became the first team to win a game, 1-0.
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http://www.insideworldfootball.com/2019/04/29/canadas-cpl-kicks-off-first-season-local-look-passionate-commitment/
Canada’s CPL kicks off first season with a local look and a passionate commitment
April 29 – The world’s newest tier 1 national league kicked off at the weekend with the Canadian Premier League (CPL) officially opening its inaugural season in Hamilton with a 1-1 draw between Forge FC and York 9 FC.
The seven-team CPL will run until October with each team playing 28 games and operating a Spring and Fall season format that will climax with the two winners of the season ‘halves’ playing off for the title.
It is a major step forward for Canadian football in terms of developing a local and governable top tier, professional leagues structure. Currently Canada’s top teams play in the MLS in the US – Montreal Impact, Toronto FC and Vancouver.
The CPL teams will face the MLS teams in the Canadian Championship for Canada’s spot in the Concacaf Champions League, while one CPL team is guaranteed to play in the Concacaf League against clubs from Central America and the Caribbean for a further spot in the Champions League.
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https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/2019/04/29/nashville-loves-amazon-mls-and-nfl-draft-but-we-must-fund-teachers/3514059002/
Nashville loves shiny toys like soccer and the NFL draft, but teachers need help now | Opinion
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https://www.sporttechie.com/twitter-expanded-content-nfl-mls-espn-football-soccer/
Twitter Announces Expanded Content Deals With NFL, MLS, ESPN
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https://www.soccerwire.com/news/pro/mls/mls-and-twitter-extend-content-partnership-through-2022/
MLS and Twitter extend content partnership through 2022
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https://sports.yahoo.com/matchmaking-tenniss-stephens-soccers-altidore-engaged-212414992--mls.html
Matchmaking: Tennis's Stephens, soccer's Altidore engaged
Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Fire during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Toronto, Saturday, April 6, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Talk about matchmaking: 2017 U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens and soccer player Jozy Altidore are engaged.
Both tweeted the news Monday, posting a photo and brief message.
Hers said: ''Forever yes.'' His said: ''Forever starts now.''
In addition to winning a Grand Slam title 1+ years ago, Stephens was the 2018 French Open runner-up and was a member of the 2017 championship U.S Fed Cup team.
The 26-year-old American currently is ranked No. 8.
The 29-year-old Altidore has scored 41 goals in 110 international appearances since his U.S. national team debut in 2007. He has not played for the Americans since October 2017, when a loss at Trinidad and Tobago prevented them from qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.
Altidore has been with Toronto FC in Major League Soccer since 2015.
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https://thestreamable.com/news/twitter-bulks-up-live-streaming-content-by-striking-deals-with-various-networks
Twitter Bulks Up Live-Streaming Content By Striking Deals With Various Networks
ESPN, NFL, Viacom, Univision, & WSJ will stream content on Twitter
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https://www.ksdk.com/article/sports/jim-kavanaugh-talks-mls4thelou-progress/63-3853a075-ae43-455b-adee-07e402c2ac46
Jim Kavanaugh talks MLS4TheLou progress
'It's ours to lose': MLS4TheLou's Jim Kavanaugh sat down with our Frank Cusumano this week to talk MLS progress, stadium details, upcoming timeline and even status on a team name.
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https://variety.com/2019/digital/news/twitter-2019-newfronts-live-streaming-video-viacom-espn-live-nation-univision-1203200239/
Twitter Expands Live-Streaming Video Lineup, Sets Content Deals With Viacom, ESPN, Live Nation, Univision, and More
Twitter is continuing to bulk up on live video — but its strategy is less of a volume play than an attempt to build deeper connections with targeted audiences on the social platform through partnerships with media companies and sports leagues.
Twitter announced a series of new and expanded deals at its Digital Content NewFronts presentation Monday in New York, its third appearance in the IAB-managed digital marketing series.
In addition to new initiatives with previous partners including the NFL, ESPN, Viacom, Major League Soccer, Live Nation, and Activision Blizzard, Twitter unveiled a deal with Univision Communications to bring more premium sports, news and entertainment content to the social network’s U.S. Hispanic users. In addition, Twitter is adding content from the Wall Street Journal and Time magazine.
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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/04/29/mls-twitter-extend-content-agreement-through-2022-season
MLS, Twitter extend content agreement through 2022 season
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https://www.thescore.com/mls/news/1764006
Canadian Premier League is here - but will enough people care?
HAMILTON, ONTARIO - While fans were filing out of Hamilton's blustery Tim Hortons Field on Saturday, Toronto FC and the Portland Timbers kicked off just over 65 kilometers away.
"It didn't even cross our minds, truthfully," commissioner David Clanachan told theScore of the timing of the Canadian Premier League's inaugural match between Forge FC and York9 FC.
Speculation was rife that the clash with Major League Soccer at BMO Field was a deliberate act of defiance by the CPL. Instead, if Clanachan is to be believed, it was a convenient accident.
So, rather than board a pricey train to downtown Toronto over the weekend, 17,611 soccer fans descended on an industrial wedge of Hamilton with few attractions aside from a reptile zoo in a strip mall. A hoard of journalists ditched their usual TFC beat to chase what was a more compelling story: Could this new league, with its exhaustive travel and inferior on-pitch quality to what many viewers are used to, actually survive? Is the CPL a viable alternative to MLS?
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http://www.sportspromedia.com/interviews/major-league-rugby-usmlr-dean-howes-tv-rights-espn-cbs
‘We learned a lot’: Major League Rugby commissioner Dean Howes sees success where others failed
In a World Cup year, the global ambitions of rugby union are under renewed scrutiny. Now in its second season, Major League Rugby is the most coherent effort to date at an American domestic league and with deals banked with CBS Sports Network and ESPN+, commissioner Dean Howes believes its long-term prospects are healthy.
This is a testing year for the expansionist ambitions of rugby union. The 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan is the first outside an established nation, with the performances of the hosts, among others, providing a useful barometer of the game’s burgeoning global maturity.
But one of the biggest tests for a sport still only a quarter of a century as a professional discipline has been putting together viable domestic competitions - particularly outside its very biggest markets. Major League Rugby (MLR) played its first season in 2018, with an initial seven teams playing to modest but consistent crowds averaging in the low thousands. 2,901 fans made the trip to the Tolero Stadium in San Diego last July to watch the Seattle Seawolves take the inaugural title, beating Glendale Raptors 23-19.
For MLR commissioner Dean Howes, these are only the seeds of what the league can grow into in due course.
“Its potential to me is why we’re doing this,” he says. “Rugby is played on every continent. Rugby is an international sport. I don’t know that it lives up to its full potential even internationally compared to some other sports but it has great potential to.
“It is a wonderful sport to watch inside the stadia. It’s constant action. It is just a great spectator sport and not all sports are.”
Howes is speaking to SportsPro from the US with MLR's second season - that has seen the league expand to nine teams - already underway. The 2019 edition has seen Rugby United New York and Toronto Arrows joining founding members from Austin, Houston, Glendale, New Orleans, San Diego, Seattle and Utah. The annual salary cap, according to ESPN, is believed to be US$350,000 per team, compared with the UK£7 million (US$9.06 million) spent by clubs in England’s Gallagher Premiership.
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