https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rowdies/2019/09/08/colombia-venezuela-to-stage-friendly-at-raymond-james/
Colombia, Venezuela to stage friendly at Raymond James
Teams meet Tuesday with sights set on next year’s qualifiers for 2022 World Cup
Colombia forward Luis Muriel (19) reacts after scoring his second goal during the first half of a friendly against Brazil on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Colombia faces off against Venezuela Tuesday at Raymond James Stadium.
TAMPA — Billed as Partida de la Hermanda (Game of Brotherhood), Colombia will face off against Venezuela in a friendly at Raymond James Stadium on Tuesday.
The match is considered a tuneup for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, which are set to begin for the South American group of international teams (CONMEBOL) in March of 2020.
Colombia routinely ranks as one of the world’s best. It reached the Round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup in Russia before losing on penalty kicks to England in the knockout round.
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https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/sacramento-on-brink-of-securing-mls-expansion-place-report/
Sacramento on brink of securing MLS expansion place – report
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https://www.insidemnsoccer.com/mls/alexis-sanchez-interested-in-possible-mls-spell
Alexis Sanchez Interested In Possible MLS Spell
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https://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/1167532/major-league-soccer-starlet-in-talks-to-join-malaysia-for-asean-games/
Major League Soccer starlet in talks to join Malaysia for SEA Games
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https://mlsmultiplex.com/2019/09/04/mls-wild-west-visiting-supporter-sections/
MLS: The wild west of visiting supporter sections
There is no debating that a healthy showing of visiting supporters does wonders for the energy levels of an MLS match. But does more need to be done to keep fans safe?
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https://dailypost.ng/2019/09/04/alexis-sanchez-reveals-want-play-leaves-europe/
Alexis Sanchez reveals where he want to play when he leaves Europe
“Although one day I could play in the United States.
“I’d like it a lot to play in [MLS], it is a league that is growing and is very good,” Sanchez replied during a news conference, before Chile’s clash with Argentina in Los Angeles, when asked about a potential move to MLS.
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https://theathletic.com/1181327/2019/09/04/a-sporting-chance-how-the-kansas-city-wiz-evolved-into-a-model-team-for-mls/
A Sporting chance: How the Kansas City Wiz evolved into a model team for MLS
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https://ussoccerplayers.com/2019/09/what-chicharitos-move-means-for-mls.html
WHAT CHICHARITO’S MOVE MEANS FOR MLS
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https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2019/09/05/american-born-wan-kuzain-wants-to-play-for-malaysia
American-born Wan Kuzain wants to play for Malaysia
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https://www.legit.ng/1258098-olivier-giroud-chelsea-considering-move-mls-leaves-stamford-bridge.html
Olivier Giroud of Chelsea considering move to MLS when he leaves Stamford Bridge
- Olivier Giroud could be be making a move to the MLS when he leaves Chelsea
- Giroud has failed to impress in his lone Premier League start so far for the Blues
- He was among the team that won the Europa League title last season under Sarri Read
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https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/usa-the-land-of-hope-for-socceroo-smith-530647
USA THE LAND OF HOPE FOR SOCCEROO SMITH
A conversation with Socceroos legend Tim Cahill was all it took to convince Brad Smith the United States was the land of opportunity for his stalled career.
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https://africa.espn.com/football/major-league-soccer/story/3935663/frances-giroud-open-to-mls-move-down-the-road
France's Giroud open to MLS move down the road
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/cwmi1b/oc_rowdies_sth_renewals_released_36_price_drops/
[OC] Rowdies STH renewals released; 36% price drops; Safe Standing Supporter section added behind the goal at Al Lang
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https://twitter.com/phat7deuce/status/1166730710339739648?s=20
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🚨BREAKING ROWDIES NEWS: Season ticket holders have been sent renewal notices including new pricing structure. Biggest news:
➡️36% price drop overall (some sections more of a drop, some less)
➡️Relocation of supporters section to a SAFE STANDING SECTION BEHIND THE GOAL
11:14 AM · Aug 28, 2019·Twitter Web App
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/cwezbo/going_to_talk_about_this_on_the_show_tomorrow/
Going to talk about this on the show tomorrow night - what's your .02?
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Preach,
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Rowdies Highlights at Charlotte Independence - September 7, 2019
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Sep 7, 2019
🎥 FULL HIGHLIGHTS of tonight's 3-1 win over the Charlotte Independence in North Carolina. Juan Tejada (2) and Jaime Siaj scored the goals for the Rowdies.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDJ5OqProQA
Rowdies Highlights vs Nashville SC - August 31, 2019
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Aug 31, 2019
🎥 FULL HIGHLIGHTS of tonight's 2-1 loss to Nashville SC. Sebastian Guenzatti scored the lone goal for the Rowdies.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF6MVrvPNFg
Rowdies Highlights vs. Memphis 901 FC - August 24, 2019
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Aug 24, 2019
🎥 FULL HIGHLIGHTS of tonight's 5-0 win over Memphis 901 FC. Poku (2), Andrew Tinari, Leo Fernandes and Malik Johnson all scored for Tampa Bay.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lczM9tiXURs
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Helmet Questions: Episode 7
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Sep 5, 2019
Looks like Zach Steinberger and John McCarthy get in their feels in the latest episode of Helmet Questions!
#TogetherRowdies
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvRn4RzbZ8M
1st Annual Tampa Bay Rowdies Dog Show
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Sep 5, 2019
Who will take home Best in Show?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPf5LUM2-aU
Trends the Rowdies Just Don't Understand
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Sep 4, 2019
What's the deal with Fortnite? See what trends the Rowdies just don't understand.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UKSNs9Zip8
PoPostgame Press Conference vs Nashville SC - August 31, 2019
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Aug 31, 2019
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URzDQqzhM7Q
Front Row: Rowdies vs. Memphis 901 FC - August 24, 2019
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Aug 26, 2019
Take a look at all the action from the Rowdies' 5-0 win over Memphis 901 FC on Saturday night at Al Lang Stadium.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb112RYmiho
Thank You Georgi!
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Aug 26, 2019
Georgi Hristov was honored at halftime on Saturday's match - take a look back at his six amazing seasons in green and gold.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsYdWxPSUhw
Rowdies' Coffee Shop Orders
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Aug 26, 2019
The Rowdies tell us their go-to orders at the coffee shop.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpwFfYcyZoA
Postgame Press Conference vs Memphis 901 FC - August 24, 2019
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Aug 24, 2019
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https://sports.yahoo.com/report-mls-sacramento-verge-finalizing-010331053.html
Report: MLS, Sacramento on the verge of finalizing expansion deal
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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/d1lmll/j_kings_corner_week_24_ncfc_v_tbr/
J King's Corner (Week 24) NCFC v TBR
The late late Review- I finally got to watch this match on YouTube a few days ago. Between the work schedule and the fact that damn ESPN 3 had to broadcast the match, I had to wait to due my study. Now I'm trying to pick up the pieces and find some salient points to make about this match. I'm stalling. Let's get into it. This'll probably be short.
Stumbling against the East's best- Yet another late-season loss against a top eastern league opponent should really be a concerning sign for the Rowdies championship hopes. Making the playoffs was a massive success in itself, and I think we as Rowdies fans should celebrate the strides and effort that Cohen and Collins put in, along with the rest of the coaching staff and front office, and of course this new crop of players, and the few that stuck around. But now the question has to be asked. Does this Rowdies squad have a ceiling? As good as the Rowdies attackers have been this year, who on the Rowdies is a class of the east MVP level talent? Poku for sure, but his play is designed to set up the guy who does the setting up. Once the ball gets to the feet of Johnson and Fernandes it's up to them to play into space and put good balls towards Guenzatti, Tejada, and Lucky. Which puts the onus on them to find open spaces and put balls in the back of the net. Against top teams, the Rowdies struggle to put them away, and their 3-man backline gets exposed.
Pressuring the Rowdies outside backs- The 3-man back line is very susceptible one-on-one and North Carolina showed that throughout the night going after Kone and even Richards who has held his own very well for the entire season. If Richards or Kone get beaten, Diakite is pretty much put on an island and he didn't have himself a night to remember either. Robinson probably should've done better to save the first goal getting his mitts to it. The Rowdies defense got scored on a second time ball watching a corner that went right to a NCFC player and easily directed into the net. The fourth goal was just NCFC putting on a show between tired players and half-hearted tackle attempts. It was a bad night defensively for Rowdies soccer. The Rowdies have shown they will compete, but simply just competing won't win you these games. Sometimes a manager or players have to add some wrinkles to the game so that you don't turn around and find yourself conceding four goals.
Kone- He isn't the stopgap option for Morad, because for all of Morad's struggles, at least he can pass. Kone is not a good passer, and his defense is not made for the outside back role even if he's considered a centreback in the 3-man line. It puts him one-on-one on that's not a comfortable situation for him. Morad at least has outside back experience.
Ball Control- The Rowdies struggled to control the ball offensively. Turning the ball over without creating any defensive havoc or making the defense respect how dangerous you are allows for a quicker and more lethal counterattack. The Rowdies really only got Poku's one thunderous run that led to Guenzatti's goal that Tambakis should've saved. Guenzatti wasn't at a great angle but he put the shot on target so he did his job there. Tambakis had the angle but let the ball go right through the 5 hole. Guenzatti and Siaj were major factors in the lack of ball control according to my numbers and it's not a total surprise. Siaj hasn't had too many good touches yet this season as he's had trouble getting the ball to rest cleanly at his feet. Guenzatti has had great touches, but he's slow and when he does dribble defenders can close on him and take him off the ball if he doesn't make quick decisions. He did not accomplish that against NCFC. Then again, nobody on the Rowdies with the exception of Poku had much great dribbling expertise.
On tap- I haven't watched the Charlotte game yet so don't spoil it. Jk. I already know we won. Can't wait to get back on track and on time.
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https://aftn.ca/vancouver-whitecaps-1979-soccer-bowl-winning-season-part-15/
Their Finest Hour: Vancouver Whitecaps 1979 Soccer Bowl winning season (Part 15 – It’s the final and time to get rowdy)
Posted on September 8, 2019 by Michael McColl in VANCOUVER WHITECAPS, NASL (1974 to 1984) with 0 Comments
Throughout the season we’ve been recapping Vancouver Whitecaps’ 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl winning season with the help of matchday programs, photographs, and more, bringing you all the highs, all the lows, and the all the wonder of their famous final victory, with a splattering of 1979 nostalgia and some interviews thrown in as well.
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading them as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it all together. But now, nearly six months down the road it’s the day we’ve all been waiting for – September 8th, Soccer Bowl day, with only the Tampa Bay Rowdies standing in the ‘Caps way to making history.
Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey was the setting for what was to become the pinnacle of Vancouver Whitecaps history and 50,699 fans were there to witness it, including a large number who had made the tip east from Vancouver.
It was a stadium with happy memories for the Whitecaps this season. They’d beaten the New York Cosmos there 4-2 in a league match in July and had just beaten them on September 1st to win the National Conference Championship and clinch a place in their first, and what was to prove to be their only, Soccer Bowl.
Many had thought that the ‘Caps would just stay in New York to prepare for the final but head coach Tony Waiters thought that was a bad idea all round. He felt the Big Apple and all the hullaballoo in the build up to the final would prove to be too much of a distraction. With days to kill before the match, away from their families, and with the drinking culture in the squad and the game at that time, he was definitely correct!
The ‘Caps flew back to Vancouver on the Sunday night after the Cosmos game, taking Monday off as a reward and a day to recover from their exertions. But they were straight back at it on the Tuesday, training at Empire before the majority of the team flew to New York again on the Wednesday.
Waiters, Alan Ball, Kevin Hector, and Phil Parkes flew out ahead of the rest of the squad after the Tuesday training session for mandatory media commitments including the Commissioner’s Press Conference. Their wives made the trip with them and it was a nice way for them to prepare.
But not all of the preparations were as pleasing. The Whitecaps players weren’t happy with the bonuses on offer for making and potentially winning the final. This seemed to be a common trend in the North American game with other teams over the years going through the same thing. Discontent among the squad was rising before a now legendary talk from Alan Ball helped them see sense. The experienced World Cup winner told them that they may never play in a cup final again and they should all make the most of the opportunity provided to them. They listened and it had the desired effect.
Gameday came and the stadium was very much full of anti-Whitecaps sentiment. The Cosmos had won the last two Soccer Bowls and their fans expected them to be in the final again, especially on home turf. As such the crowd was full of native New Yorkers who had already bought their tickets and they weren’t going to be cheering on the team that had knocked their heroes out just one week earlier.
Phil Parkes led the ‘Caps out as the boos rained down. A couple of hours later it would be the Whitecaps players who were knocking down the booze, celebrating a famous victory.
There were a lot of fans who made the trip through from Vancouver to cheer their boys on, as well as those from Tampa Bay, and it was a great atmosphere for a final. One the ‘Caps players rose to.
It was a cagey start from both team but the action exploded in the 13th minute when Trevor Whymark fired the Whitecaps ahead. The striker picked the ball up just inside the Tampa Bay half, turned him man brilliantly, before powering towards goal and firing a low one past the Rowdies Canadian keeper Željko Bilecki from the edge of the box.
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It was almost dreamland for the ‘Caps two minutes later when they had two chances to double their lead but were denied by the woodwork when Whymark’s 25 yard free kick off crashed off the right post and Hector’s shot from the rebound cannoned off the bar.
Agony for Vancouver and a huge let off for Tampa Bay, who took impetus from it to tie things up in the 23rd minute when Peter Anderson set up Jan Van Der Veen, who left the Whitecaps defence in his wake to grab the equaliser.
The game had suddenly swung in the Rowdies favour and they had a goal disallowed for offside four minutes later. As the half ticked down the ‘Caps then had a goal ruled out with five minutes remaining. Whymark looked to have brilliantly headed home a Buzz Parsons cross but Carl Valentine was penalised for a foul on the keeper as the cross came in, despite being in front of Bilecki and the goalie seeming to bowl into him. Where’s VAR when you need it?!
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What say you? Goal or no goal?
The ‘Caps came out strong in the second half, controlling the game, and finally getting the reward their play deserved when Whymark did get his second of the game on the hour mark.
Ball got the ball 25 yards out and played it inside to Whymark on the edge of the box. The striker’s shot took a deflection on it’s way to goal, enough to take it past Bilecki and into the net.
2-1 Whitecaps and it was a lead they were not to give up.
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It was a nervy 30 minutes, with Tampa Bay coming close a couple of times in the dying minutes but Parkes was in outstanding form to keep them out.
The final whistle came and the Whitecaps players and supporters went wild. The trophy presentation was made and the ‘Caps players celebrated in front of their travelling supporters, with Waiters joining them in the stands with the Soccer Bowl trophy at one point.
Celebrations back home in Vancouver went long into the night and carried on into the next day when the team arrived back with the trophy. Thousands greeted the Whitecaps at the airport on the Monday and followed them downtown for the open top parade through the streets of Vancouver that has become the stuff of legend.
Over 100,000 were in attendance, many more than was expected and showing just what this trophy meant for the team’s supporters and the city as a whole. Scenes Vancouver hasn’t seen the likes of since, and who knows, maybe never will again.
It was a season to remember and it will always have a place in Vancouver and Canadian sporting history.
Thanks for being on this journey with us. You can catch up with all of our “Season To Remember” articles from the Whitecaps 1979 NASL Soccer Bowl winning season HERE.
And you want to re-live the game in full. You can, on You Tube. Enjoy!
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https://sports.yahoo.com/rumour-messi-considering-mls-move-061955154.html
Rumour Has It: Messi considering MLS move
Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract is making headlines.
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirmed Messi has a get-out clause in his deal.
Now, a move across the pond could be on the cards for the Argentina superstar…
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