Why did USSF let Austin FC happen?

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https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/2018/9/18/17775424/mls-austin-fc-mls-ussf-us-soccer-columbus-crew-inter-miami-internacional-club-futbol

Why did USSF let Austin FC happen?

Everything about the relocation of the Columbus Crew reeks of laziness and disinterested opportunism, to such an extent, that I don’t understand why MLS and USSF are letting this happen. Let’s talk about it.

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https://ussoccerplayers.com/2018/09/soccer-history-dallas-tornado.html

SOCCER HISTORY: DALLAS TORNADO

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https://torontosun.com/sports/soccer/mls/toronto-fc/its-mexicos-best-tigres-vs-mls-champion-toronto-fc-for-inaugural-campeones-cup

It's Mexico's best, Tigres vs. MLS champion Toronto FC for inaugural Campeones Cup

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https://www.thespec.com/sports-story/8910405-in-midst-of-mls-playoff-push-toronto-fc-shifts-attention-to-campeones-cup/

In midst of MLS playoff push, Toronto FC shifts attention to Campeones Cup

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http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/barcelona-president-bartomeu-la-liga-us-game

Barcelona president on US game: “We have an obligation to promote La Liga”

Bartomeu says the overseas fixture can benefit all teams in La Liga.

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https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/951145

USL’s Week Ahead – Teams in East, West Close on Playoff Berths

MORE THAN HALF OF FIELD FOR 2018 USL CUP PLAYOFFS COULD BE SET BY END OF WEEK

TAMPA, Fla. – Half of the positions in the field for the 2018 USL Cup Playoffs could be filled by the end of this weekend as the 2018 USL regular season enters Week 28 with numerous head-to-head matchups in each conference set to shape the race for the postseason in the coming six days. The 22-game slate of action kicks off on Tuesday night with the USL Game of the Week on ESPN3 as Nashville SC hosts the Tampa Bay Rowdies at First Tennessee Park in one of the Eastern Conference’s key games this week, while plenty of eyes in the Western Conference will be focused on San Antonio FC’s two-game road trip that takes it to playoff rivals the Swope Park Rangers on Wednesday night and Saint Louis FC on Saturday night. Elsewhere there are rivalry clashes across the schedule, with Wednesday night seeing Southern Derby rivals the Charleston Battery and Charlotte Independence set to square off at MUSC Health Stadium, and Saturday night bringing the final edition this season of the Silver State Cup as Reno 1868 FC plays host to Las Vegas Lights FC at Greater Nevada Field.

Tuesday, Sept. 18

Nashville SC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies

First Tennessee Park, Nashville, Tennesseee | 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN3)

Nashville SC (10-8-9, 39pts) plays host to the Tampa Bay Rowdies (9-12-7, 34pts), who arrive in the Music City for the USL Game of the Week in need of a victory to keep their playoff hopes afloat as they try to gain ground on ninth-place NSC. The Rowdies took a 1-0 victory against ATL UTD 2 on Saturday night thanks to Sebastian Guenzatti’s fourth goal in September to sit seven points out of the playoff places with six games to go in the regular season to keep their slim hopes alive. With only three road wins this season, however, Tampa Bay could find it tough going against a Nashville side that would move back into the playoff positions with a win and that has gone 8-2-0 at First Tennessee Park this year as it kicks off a stretch of five home games in its last seven to close the regular season.

Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Richmond Kickers

Al Lang Stadium, St. Petersburg, Florida | 7:30 p.m. ET

The Tampa Bay Rowdies return home after their midweek road trip to take on the Richmond Kickers (6-19-4, 22pts) with the hosts hoping their playoff chances will still be intact after their clash with Nashville SC. The Kickers were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention this past weekend after falling 2-0 to Ottawa Fury FC, but Richmond has the chance to collect a season sweep of the Rowdies after taking a 1-0 win in the first meeting between the clubs this season on May 12 at City Stadium.

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https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/951044

Endoh Voted USL Player of the Week

JAPANESE MIDFIELDER RECORDED FIRST HAT TRICK IN STANDOUT PERFORMANCE ON ROAD IN CINCINNATI

M – Zac Portillos, Tampa Bay Rowdies: Portillos put in a strong two-way performance down the left for Tampa Bay, recording two key passes, winning seven of eight duels and completing 35 of 42 passes in the Rowdies’ 1-0 win against ATL UTD 2.

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https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/951187

USL Discipline Report – Week 28

TAMPA, Fla. – The following is the USL’s discipline report for Week 28 of the 2018 United Soccer League season:

The Tampa Bay Rowdies’ Dominic Oduro has been suspended for one game after receiving his fifth caution of the season this past Saturday against ATL UTD 2. Oduro will be unavailable for Tampa Bay’s game this Tuesday against Nashville SC.

Tampa Bay Rowdies (1): Joe Cole

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https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/950807

Nashville SC Hopeful Rest Pays Off vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies

TWO EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFF HOPEFULS MEET IN THE USL GAME OF THE WEEK ON TUESDAY NIGHT

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62JDPRCIh2U

#RowdiesFrontRow

Rowdies Front Row vs Atlanta United 2 - September 15, 2018

Tampa Bay Rowdies

Published on Sep 17, 2018

"Let's go and try to beat Nashville on Tuesday night."

This and much more in Saturday's #RowdiesFrontRow!

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http://magiccity.soccer/2018/09/18/inter-miami-cf-logo-explained-in-social-media-video/

Inter Miami CF logo explained in social media video

Inter Miami CF sparked what was arguably the most passionate ornithological argument in the history of sports iconography. What kind of bird graces the front of the team’s new crest? Well, that question and more has been answered in a video post from the club.

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https://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2018/09/espn2-presents-the-inaugural-campeones-cup/

ESPN2 Presents the Inaugural Campeones Cup

MLS’s Toronto FC vs. Mexico’s Liga MX Tigres UANL – Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET

First-Ever Title Match for Soccer Champions of North America

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https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/7293305/david-beckham-inter-miami-fcs-controversial-crest/

BIRD'S THE WORD David Beckham has revealed his inspiration behind Inter Miami FC’s controversial crest

His franchise are set to make their MLS debut in 2020 and Beckham wants a big name to kick-start the revolution