Sacramento’s Major League Soccer expansion bid is still not finalized. Here’s why

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Sacramento’s Major League Soccer expansion bid is still not finalized. Here’s why

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https://www.sacbee.com/news/article233268257.html

MLS could decide Sacramento’s expansion fate today. The Bee is in Orlando bringing you updates

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https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2019/07/31/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/MLS.aspx

MLS' Don Garber Talks Boosting Big-Market Clubs, Fire Move

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Robert Blackmon, John Hornbeck debate key policy differences

"Hornbeck wants the city to split the cost with the team to build a new stadium at the waterfront Al Lang Field site. His proposal calls for a 20,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof that both the Tampa Bay Rowdies and the Rays would share. "

I don't know why people keep harping on the Rays using the Al Lang site. It's too small; they would need to expand the site into the harbor and move Bayshore Drive out further into the harbor; it seems unlikely to be approved by voters, especially if they expect the city to pay for it.

Designing a proper dual-use baseball/soccer stadium on that small of a footprint is also another problem; I would be for it, if it really was designed with soccer in mind, but it seems pretty unlikely.

Two stadiums at two different locations sounds to me, ultimately, both easier, cheaper, and more likely to happen, than a multi-use stadium at Al Lang.

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https://floridapolitics.com/archives/302194-robert-blackmon-john-hornbeck-debate-highlight-key-policy-differences

Robert Blackmon, John Hornbeck debate key policy differences

The Tampa Bay Rays debacle is one of them.

St. Petersburg City Council candidates Robert Blackmon and John Hornbeck squared off in a debate Wednesday at a Suncoast Tiger Bay luncheon.

Despite the two candidates sharing a lot of similar ideas on things like affordable housing and the environment, the single-district debate allowed voters to spot differences in policy ideas.

One of the most significant disparities between the two is their position on keeping the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Pete. Both want that to happen, but Hornbeck has stronger views on how to make it occur — which may result in some pushback from voters.

Hornbeck wants the city to split the cost with the team to build a new stadium at the waterfront Al Lang Field site. His proposal calls for a 20,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof that both the Tampa Bay Rowdies and the Rays would share.

What makes the pitch controversial is it assumes public financing for a new stadium. Some voters express willingness to go that route, but (like almost anything), others have no desire to see taxpayer dollars fund several hundred million dollars for a sports team facility.
The plan also expects the Rays would want to play baseball at Al Lang.

Owner Stu Sternberg has said he’s willing to entertain the idea; because the Rays now own the Tampa Bay Rowdies, they control the site. However, the context of that controversy is limited to playing a partial season or Spring Training at that site.

Further, St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman said if the team decides to split its season between St. Pete and Montreal, the city won’t fork over a dime of public money.

While Blackmon and Hornbeck disagree on that particular strategy, they mostly agreed on what to do with the Tropicana Field site.

Blackmon said he supports the city’s existing site master plan, which includes plans both with and without a stadium, including plans to establish kayaking along Booker Creek, a new hotel and retail space and a convention center. Hornbeck agreed. Both want to see the site used for new affordable housing and jobs.

Blackmon added that the city should consider in its plans to include an African American history museum to honor the communities displaced when Tropicana Field was first constructed.

Both candidates also diverged on solutions for bringing a grocery store — or some other type of market — to provide fresh, healthy and affordable food in south St. Pete. A Sweetbay formerly served the area, later replaced by a Walmart (both since shuttered).

Hornbeck supports using some form of bus or shuttle service to provide transportation to residents to get to grocery stores outside the district. He recognized that the “food desert” issue is a major problem for the community but cautioned the city couldn’t force businesses to operate there.

Blackmon rejected the shuttle idea.

“I just don’t think we should have to force people out of their neighborhoods to get groceries,” he said.

Instead, Blackmon pointed to affordable housing and better access to jobs as solutions. If more people live in the neighborhood, it drives demand; if those residents have living-wage jobs, they can better afford groceries.

Each candidate also weighed in on two hot topics in the city — the Central Avenue Bus Rapid Transit project and the city’s complete streets plan.

Hornbeck answered vaguely, saying the city should weigh the needs of those who drive versus those who walk, ride a bike or use transit. It’s a conversation he said he’s continuing with voters.

Blackmon mostly supported the BRT project, noting the city has long had an east-to-west transit corridor deficiency. On complete streets, though, he was split, agreeing with having sidewalk continuity throughout the city but concerned about adding bike lanes to major thoroughfares like Dr. ML King Jr. Street.

The two candidates are running for District 1, which includes west St. Pete.

Because they are the only two candidates in the race, Blackmon and Hornbeck will face each other on the Nov. 5 ballot. Three other City Council races will be on a primary vote Aug. 27.

The winner of the District 1 race replaces term-limited Charlie Gerdes.

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Episode 214 – Calmly Punching Our Tickets Before The Storm

Posted on July 31, 2019 Author Matthew Cox

Disappointed but not deterred by another poor result away to Arby’s Too, the guys are back to break it down and build everyone back up in time for this weekend’s roadie to Charleston

In this Episode:

RB2 2:0 Rowdies
Eastern Conference Update
International Friendlies, yay or nay?
Charleston preview

Louisville City is interested in an MLS bid. Here’s what that would look like.

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Louisville City is interested in an MLS bid. Here’s what that would look like.

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https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/expansion/austin/austin-fc-announces-multiyear-ticketing-partnership-with-seatgeek/

Austin FC announces multiyear ticketing partnership with SeatGeek

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https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/3909803/don-garber-qanda-mls-commissioner-talks-legacypoliticsgambling-and-liga-mx

Don Garber Q&A: MLS commissioner talks legacy, politics, gambling and Liga MX

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https://ussoccerplayers.com/2019/07/raising-the-price-of-mls-expansion.html

RAISING THE PRICE OF MLS EXPANSION

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Former Pfeiffer men’s soccer standout Jamie Siaj suits up for the Tampa Bay Rowdies this season. (Photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Rowdies)

Former Falcon faces challenges in pro soccer career

This season, he signed to play with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, which is in the same tier as the Energy and Independence. He has had limited action after suffering a torn right quadricep muscle four months ago.

Siaj said it is great to be back playing soccer in America even though he is injured. The Rowdies lead the New York Red Bulls by two points for first place in the Eastern Conference standings. The 34-game regular season schedule lasts from March to October, with the Rowdies having 13 matches left.

Siaj’s short term goals are to get back to playing shape and play in as many games as he can with the Rowdies.

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BACK IN THOSE BYGONE DAYS – EARLY LUTON TOWN MEMORIES (2)

Continuing our regular series in which I focus on those players who left an impression on me during my formative years.

Yesterday, as I introduced this series, I focussed on an inside forward that made a lasting impression on me – Brian Lewis.

Today, as I continue the series, I’ve moved further back, as far as the pitch is concerned and selected a midfielder, Peter Anderson.

Anderson arrived at Kenilworth Road in the 1970 / 1971 season, arriving from non-league Hendon where his skills had attracted the attention of the Luton scouts.

During the remainder of his career, Anderson went on to play for San Diego Sockers, Tampa Bay Rowdies, Sheffield United (loan) and Millwall before finishing his career where it all started, at Hendon.

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https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2019/07/31/austin-city-council-to-weigh-petitions-opposed-to.html

Austin City Council to weigh petitions opposed to MLS, Convention Center development pushes

Austin voters defeated a petition last year that aimed to require voter approval of land development code rewrites. Now two proposed ordinances aiming to require the same thing on other development-related matters could be headed for the ballot this November.

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https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/taylor-twellman-mls-academy

Goals Drive Progress

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https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/professional/story/2019/jul/31/chattanoogfootball-club-faced-decisions-futur/500214/

Chattanooga Football Club faced with decisions on future path

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Inter Miami: David Beckham MLS franchise expect to sign English players

MLS remains ‘very impressed’ with David Tepper. Charlotte may have to wait a bit longer on MLS expansion news, though

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MLS remains ‘very impressed’ with David Tepper. Charlotte may have to wait a bit longer on MLS expansion news, though

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Tepper wants to build retractable roof stadium in Charlotte

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Panthers owner David Tepper on a new stadium and MLS in Charlotte

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https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/st-petersburg-museum-of-history-expanding-ahead-of-100th-anniversary/67-ac378b3d-7f9a-48b1-9aae-4d7b5a1a2e94

St. Petersburg Museum of History expanding ahead of 100th anniversary

The expansions aims to add 8,000-square-feet of space, a new exhibit gallery, a visitor's center and a roof-top terrace.

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https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1038101

Hartford to host Puerto Rico National Team

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 17 AT DILLON STADIUM

The international exhibition will be the first in the Athletic’s history and will continue in a series of matches against clubs from all over the world that will take place each season. Puerto Rico has featured players from the USL Championship in recent years, including current OKC Energy FC goalkeeper Cody Laurendi and Tampa Bay Rowdies defender Shawn Barry.

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https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1038355

USL Championship Discipline Report – Week 22

The New York Red Bulls II’s Kyle Duncan has been suspended for one game following his red card for two cautionable offenses against the Tampa Bay Rowdies on July 26. Duncan will be unavailable for New York’s contest against Saint Louis FC this Friday.

Indy Eleven’s Martin Rennie and Tulsa Roughnecks FC’s Michael Nsien have each been suspended for one game following their dismissals from the technical area for irresponsible behavior during Indy’s contest against Nashville SC and Tulsa’s contest against Phoenix Rising FC. Rennie will be unavailable for Indy’s contest against North Carolina FC this Saturday, while Nsien will be unavailable for Tulsa’s contest against OKC Energy FC this Saturday.

Ottawa Fury FC’s Wal Fall, Real Monarchs SLC’s Jack Blake, the Tampa Bay Rowdies’ Pape Diakite and Tulsa Roughnecks FC’s Mallan Roberts have each been suspended for one game for caution accumulation after receiving their fifth yellow cards of the season. Fall will be unavailable for Ottawa’s contest against Birmingham Legion FC on Friday, Blake will be unavailable for Real’s game against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Friday, Diakite will be unavailable for Tampa Bay’s contest against the Charleston Battery this Saturday, and Roberts will be unavailable for Tulsa’s contests against OKC Energy FC this Saturday.

The following players enter the upcoming matches one caution away from a yellow card accumulation suspension for their eighth yellow card of the season. Here is the breakdown per club:

Louisville City FC (1): Paco Craig

Tampa Bay Rowdies (1): Dominic Oduro

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https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/338813/audi-mls-team-to-advance-soccers-future.html

Audi, MLS Team To Advance Soccer's Future

Audi of America is partnering with Major League Soccer for  a new multiyear program, "Audi Goals Drive Progress," that will help fund MLS Academies, the development programs for aspiring professional players.

Audi will pledge funds to the Academies for every regular season and Audi MLS Cup Playoffs goal scored -- up to $1 million -- in 2019.

The Academies will use the money to develop programs at each club that support player education, housing and transportation, as well as for the launch of Audi Performance Centers. These Centers, located at select MLS Academies, will be equipped with technology, tutorial and educational resources to help enrich off-field academic development.

One of the first Audi Performance Centers is set to open at the Orlando City Soccer Club in late summer.

Fans can use social media to support the “Audi Goals Drive Progress” launch, too, by posting a celebratory message on their Twitter and/or Instagram accounts using their team-specific hashtag as well as @audi. At the end of the season, the team with the highest average fan social posts per game can earn an additional $50,000 for its club’s Academy.

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https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/mls-expansion-candidates-attend-all-star-game-lobby-for-bids/

MLS expansion candidates attend all-star game, lobby for bids

MLS Commissioner Don Garber said he has been impressed by some expansion candidates' efforts ahead of the All-Star Game in Orlando Wednesday.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Major League Soccer’s 28th, 29th and 30th franchises have yet to be determined, and MLS commissioner Don Garber is willing to take his time examining potential markets.

Garber provided an update on the expansion process Wednesday in Orlando after the Board of Governors meeting that preceded the MLS All-Star Game at Exploria Stadium.

St. Louis has been one of the prominent expansion bidders in discussions with the league office.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7309643/David-Beckhams-Inter-Miami-reveal-close-appointing-manager.html

'It's someone you're going to know': David Beckham's Inter Miami reveal they are 'very close' to appointing a manager... as they insist they will target English players for MLS debut

Jorge Mas - one of four co-owners including David Beckham- broke the news

The new franchise are set to play their first competitive MLS fixtures in March

Inter Miami have only signed two players so far but are targeting English players

Gary Cahill and Antonio Valencia have both been linked with a move to the MLS

Why an MLS expansion announcement isn't likely when league execs meet this week

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Why an MLS expansion announcement isn't likely when league execs meet this week

MLS' leadership will meet this week in Florida

ST. LOUIS - Major League Soccer's leadership will meet this week in Florida during the league’s All-Star Game festivities, but St. Louis fans should not anticipate news then about an expansion team coming to the city.

The MLS board of governors, which consists of two representatives from each of league's 27 teams and is responsible for selecting expansion markets, will meet Wednesday in Orlando. While expansion may be discussed by the board, an MLS spokesman said the league is not planning to announce new teams during the All-Star Game events.

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https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1038128

North Carolina’s Miller Voted Championship Player of the Week

TWO GOALS, ONE ASSIST HIGHLIGHTED STANDOUT PERFORMANCE IN VICTORY AGAINST ATLANTA

F – Mathias Jørgensen, New York Red Bulls II: Jørgensen scored both goals and completed 78 percent of his passes as the Red Bulls II defeated the Tampa Bay Rowdies in a top-two Eastern Conference matchup.

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https://www.prosoccerusa.com/mls/mls-all-star-game-charity-kissimmee/

Two mini soccer pitches unveiled in Kissimmee as part of MLS charity event

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Clarence Thacker remembers when soccer wasn’t something people thought about in Osceola County.

Thacker — who is the Osceola County school board chairman — said soccer wasn’t even an option when he was in high school 40 years ago.

In partnership with MLS, Orlando City SC, the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Target, two new mini-soccer pitches were unveiled on Monday at Neptune Middle School in Kissimmee as part of the MLS Works and Target All-Star Community Day on Monday.

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https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2019/07/29/2020-vision-commisso-intends-to-have-cosmos-to-play-next-year-but-doesnt-know-where/

2020 VISION: Commisso intends to have Cosmos play next year, but doesn’t know where

Rocco B. Commisso: “I’m doing everything I can from my side to make sure that they continue playing.” (FrontRowSoccer.com Photo)

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Cosmos owner Rocco B. Commisso intends to have his team continue to play next year, although he doesn’t know exactly in which league it will compete.

Speaking after the Cosmos’ 2-0 win over ASC San Diego in the National Premier Soccer league semifinals Saturday night, Commisso said that could be determined by the lawsuit he and the North American Soccer League has filed against the U.S. Soccer Federation.

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Gilder fourth, Fought first in golf events

Oregon sports history/1977: Timbers' playoff hopes dwindle after 2-1 NASL loss at Dallas; Mavericks lead division

July 30-31, 1977

Corvallis golfer Bob Gilder, tied for the lead going into the final round of the PGA Tour's $200,000 Philadelphia Golf Classic, finished fourth at Whitemarsh Country Club.

• John Fought of Portland and Tualatin Country Club wins the 56th annual Broadmoor Men's Invitational golf tournament, downing the defending champion, Bill Loeffler of Denver, 3 and 2 in the rain at Colorado Springs, Colo.

• The Portland Timbers' season basically comes down to one shot — and Willie Anderson's shootout drive caroms off the post at Ownby Stadium in Dallas, leaving the visitors with a 2-1 North American Soccer League defeat and all but out of the playoffs. Portland's goal came from the foot of Barry Lynch, with assists to goalkeeper Mick Hoban and Stewart Scullion.

• Terry Lee, Ed Gilliam and Chad Corcoran homer to lift the Portland Mavericks to a 6-2 win at the Walla Walla Padres in Northwet League baseball. Gary Zagelow allows six hits in 6.1 relief innings for the victory. The Mavs are 28-15 and lead second-place Salem by 13 games in the Southern Division.

• Hillsboro leads the 11-team City League after weekend play at Walker Stadium.

Irv Leopold is second, followed by Columbia Asbestos, PACC, Taylor Electric, Aden & Josi, Binyon Optical, Bags 4th Avenue, Gresham, Equitable Savings and Dr. Bernard's.

Irv Leopold's Steve Rudolph drives in three runs in a Sunday upset of Columbia Asbestos.

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https://therealdeal.com/miami/2019/07/30/developer-closes-on-land-assemblage-for-big-resi-complex-near-miamis-overtown/

Developer closes on land assemblage for big resi complex near Miami’s Overtown

Buyer plans to build a 437-unit resi project with ground floor retail

The Spring Garden neighborhood is just southwest of Overtown, where David Beckham and his investors once planned to build their Major League Soccer stadium.

After land prices in the area hit historic highs in recent years, outpacing the residential and commercial rents that can be drawn there, development has been slow to take off in Overtown.

While Beckham and his partners later decided on the city-owned Melreese golf course property for the stadium, the group still plans to develop the Overtown land, partner Jorge Mas told the Miami Herald earlier this year.

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https://www.crainsdetroit.com/sports/detroit-city-fc-still-intent-turning-pro-talks-investor-move-forward

Detroit City FC still intent on turning pro as talks with investor move forward

Founders Cup falls through after insurance impasse

Team will still play extended season with fall games

Team CEO says he aims to reach an agreement with investor by end of next month

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https://en.as.com/en/2019/07/30/football/1564509796_397348.html

Busquets, James Rodriguez on Beckham's Inter Miami radar

According to The Sun, the new MLS franchise is looking to add veteran experience to its squad, with James Rodriguez and Sergio Busquets on top of the agenda.

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https://floridainsider.com/sports/inter-miami-cf-signs-matias-pellegrini-julian-carranza/

Inter Miami Makes First Signings In Club History

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umFWAtpW86o

Rowdies Visit Ford's Garage St. Pete

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Published on Jul 30, 2019

Do the Rowdies know their way around the kitchen? We took a trip down to Ford's Garage St. Pete to find out!

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Interview with Jeff Philbin from MasterChef – St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 48

Interview with Jeff Philbin from MasterChef

Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 48! Our featured interview today is with Jeff Philbin from MasterChef. Jeff was on Season 8 of Master Chef, he's the MC for The Midnight Chef Fight series at IL Ritorno in DTSP, and he does restaurant consulting with the PPK Agency. Our musical guest is Josh Magwood from The HeadTones. We will feature the song, "All We Want", and talk food while Josh answers The Fast Five Foodies Questions.

Listen right here with our player above, or use your favorite podcast listening app below.

The St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast features interviews with chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, bartenders, and more, and covers the burgeoning food scene in St. Petersburg, Florida. Episodes air every Tuesday.

This episode of the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast is brought to you by The Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery, Club Savor, Buya Ramen, and Engine No. 9. Please keep them in mind the next time you are hungry for some fantastic food.

Our announcer is Candice Aviles from Meet the Chef and Channel 10 News. Our theme music is provided by The Chris Walker Band.

Links:

Jeff Philbin Website

The HeadTones Facebook

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https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/3909619/garber-defends-pace-of-mls-expansion-reveals

Garber defends pace of MLS expansion reveals

ORLANDO - MLS commissioner Don Garber told ESPN FC "it's not remotely alarming" to him that that expansion deals for the cities of St. Louis and Sacramento haven't been finalized.

Following an MLS Board of Governors meeting back in April, the league authorized Garber to advance into exclusive discussions with St. Louis and Sacramento with an eye towards those two cities being the 28th and 29th teams. Garber said at the time that he hoped to have the deals finalized by Wednesday's MLS All-Star Game.

Rowdies Kickball at the Trop

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Rowdies Kickball at the Trop

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Tampa Bay Rowdies

Kickball

Maybe we should stick to soccer...

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Kickball at Tropicana Field

Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 29, 2019

Maybe we should stick to soccer...

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https://rbnn.us/2019/07/29/three-thoughts-new-york-red-bulls-ii-win-over-tampa-bay-rowdies/

Three thoughts: New York Red Bulls II win over Tampa Bay Rowdies

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https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/inter-miami/transfer-talk/news/david-beckham-makes-first-two-signings-for-new-mls-side_366331.html

David Beckham makes first two signings for new MLS side

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https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9606651/inter-miami-line-up-xi-beckham-transfers/

INTER THE UNKNOWN How Beckham’s Inter Miami could line up next season after completing transfers for Pellegrini and Carranza

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https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2019/07/29/2020-vision-commisso-intends-to-have-cosmos-to-play-next-year-but-doesnt-know-where/

2020 VISION: Commisso intends to have Cosmos play next year, but doesn’t know where

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https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/five-canaries-loanees-hit-the-target-1-6186249

Morris leads the way with strike against Leicester as five Canaries loanees hit the target

Although, in league action, there was a setback for Caleb Richards with Tampa Bay Rowdies, playing 90 minutes of a 2-0 loss away to title rivals New York Red Bulls II in the United Soccer League, seeing their Eastern Conference lead cut to two points.

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https://www.sporttechie.com/mls-portland-timbers-merritt-paulson-technology-soccer-fan-experience/

Portland Timbers Owner: MLS Fan Experience ‘Inherently Different’ Than Other Sports Leagues

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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/cjc9ff/parreiras_pks_propel_tropics_sc_to_united_premier/

Parreiras, PK's propel Tropics SC to United Premier Soccer League championship!

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https://www.fltropics.com/news/parreiras-pk-s-propel-tropics-sc-to-united-premier

PARREIRAS, PK'S PROPEL TROPICS SC TO UNITED PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

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The 2019 Tampa Bay Chicken Wing Draft (not just a Top 10 list)

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The 2019 Tampa Bay Chicken Wing Draft

Thompson: OK, so now that you've concluded our draft with an irrelevant pick, the teams are set:

Wing Commander
Hattrick's
Lee's Grocery
Anthony's Coal Fire
Tate's Pizza
The Anchor Bar

Fowl Play
Engine No. 9
Ya Boy's BBQ
Dead Bob's
Angry Pepper
Mackenzie's Sports Tavern

Thompson: I'd just like to say that I am very proud of both of us for accumulating this many good chicken wings into one ridiculous food draft, with a somber shout to Press Box, who deserved to be on this list. I'm looking forward to joining you in running through the whole board over the course of the season.

Tyler: The emotional toll of this draft genuinely surprised me; we left a ton of good talent on the board. I'm supremely confident in the depth and variety of these rosters, it should shape up for a heated season.

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https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/cgte4i/did_you_see_the_four_tampa_bay_restaurants_ranked/

Did you see the four Tampa Bay restaurants ranked among nation's most scenic? We're surprised it wasn't more. Where do you guys go for dinner with a view?

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https://theidentitytb.com/article/four-tampa-bay-restaurants-among-nation-most-scenic

Local Flavor | Four Tampa Bay eateries named among nation’s most scenic

Bon Appetit | Dunedin
We’ve told you about the jaw-dropping views and old-school charm at Bon Appetit before. Check out an ID Original for a quick refresher.

Ulele | Tampa
Enjoy the unparalleled view of the Hillsborough River while you sip on Buckhorn beer.

Columbia Restaurant | Clearwater
One of five full-service Columbia Restaurant locations, this one overlooks the majestic Sand Key Beach.

Salt Rock Grill | Indian Rocks Beach
Serving prime choices of U.S.D.A beef, fresh caught seafood and awe-inspiring views.

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[TampaBayUpsl] New upcoming soccer team in Tampa looking for suggestions on colors.

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We have plans for colors, but we would love to know what all you think.
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http://www.stadiumastro.com/sports/cricket/article/the-ashes-mls-all-star-game-community-shield-what-to-watch-this-week/142805

The Ashes, MLS All-Star Game, Community Shield: What to watch this week

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https://www.reddit.com/r/StPetersburgFL/comments/civ5xp/books_on_st_petetampa_bay_history/

Books on St Pete/Tampa Bay history?

Anyone have any great reads on area history? I'm looking for anything that gives a broad survey of the region's settlement and development—the wider the lens the better!

Cigar City Mafia is a great book on the history of Tampa’s mob.

I have this book. Almost couldn't put it down it that's interesting (to me):

'St Petersburg and the Florida Dream, 1888-1950' by Ray Arsenault

It actually starts in the mid 1500's with the original inhabitants of the area.

Covers mostly Pinellas and St Pete, so not TampaBay itself.

Read the book, then go downtown and look at the sculpture over the parking garage on 3rd street and Central. Stand at the west side of Lucky Dill and look up and west. It's all the generations of people that are covered in the book. You'll find out how things got built, named and the reasons why.

Edit: I'm sure Haslam's will have this book. Ray Arsenault is/was a professor at USF too.

Thank you!

Thanks I picked up a copy

Amazing!! Thank you so much! I can't wait to check it out—sounds like a perfect recommendation.

I don't know specific books, but Haslam's Books in DTSP has a good selection of books on St Pete and Tampa Bay history.

Perfect, I'll start there! Thank you!

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https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1038001

USL Championship Power Rankings – Week 21

RED BULLS II MAKE MOVE UP AFTER BIG WEEKEND VICTORY OVER ROWDIES

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http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/columbus-crew-legends-mls-soccer-mapfre-new-stadium-development-ohio

Columbus Crew award Legends US$230m new stadium contract

Agency will also deliver commercial rights sales to 20,000-seat venue and training facility.

FIRST-HALF BRACE: Jorgensen’s goals lift Red Bull II over Tampa Bay

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https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2019/07/27/first-half-brace-jorgensens-goals-lift-red-bull-ii-over-tampa-bay/

FIRST-HALF BRACE: Jorgensen’s goals lift Red Bull II over Tampa Bay

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https://www.onceametro.com/2019/7/26/8932582/ten-men-red-bulls-2-defeats-first-place-tampa-bay-rowdies-mathias-jorgensen-usl-championship

Ten-men RB II defeats first-place Rowdies

Mathias Jorgensen’s brace helped secure a big three points against the Eastern Conference leaders.

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https://www.golazo.eu/news/294-new-york-red-bulls-ii-tampa-bay-rowdies-highlights-match-review-score

New York Red Bulls II   2 - 0   Tampa Bay Rowdies

New York Red Bulls II Tampa Bay Rowdies highlights, match review, score

26/07/2019 21:03

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https://www.golazo.eu/news/361-football24-new-york-red-bulls-ii-vs-tampa-bay-rowdies-football-prediction-highlights

New York Red Bulls II   2 - 0   Tampa Bay Rowdies

Football24 New York Red Bulls II vs Tampa Bay Rowdies football prediction. Highlights.

26/07/2019 19:59

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https://positivelyscottish.scot/news/808-online-new-york-red-bulls-ii-vs-tampa-bay-rowdies-livescore

New York Red Bulls II   2 - 0   FC Tampa Bay Rowdies

Online New York Red Bulls II vs Tampa Bay Rowdies livescore

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https://rbnn.us/2019/07/26/nyrbii-finish-with-10-men-see-off-leaders-tampa-bay-rowdies/

NYRBII finish with 10-men, see off leaders Tampa Bay Rowdies

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https://www.redskins101.com/matches/34744-soccer-scores-new-york-red-bulls-ii-vs-tampa-bay-rowdies

New York Red Bulls II   2 - 0   Tampa Bay Rowdies

LIVESCORE

Tournament USA - USL Championship

Stadium-

Match Date 26/07/2019 19:00

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New York Red Bulls II   2 - 0   Tampa Bay Rowdies

LIVESCORE

Tournament USA - USL Championship

Stadium-

Match Date 26/07/2019 19:00

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https://starlocalmedia.com/mesquitenews/news/soccer-icon-wants-to-make-mesquite-proud/article_7a9f785c-ada5-11e9-8bd6-7b7cdf51c431.html

Soccer icon wants to make Mesquite proud

Antonio Carlos “Tatu” Pecorari, one of the most iconic names in arena soccer history, has assembled an exemplary coaching staff to guide the Mesquite Outlaws into their 2019-20 inaugural season in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). He joins Nick Stavrou and Sagu to round out the coaching staff, creating a triple-threat leadership. As a coach, Tatu guided the Dallas Sidekicks and also won state and national titles in the competitive youth and high school ranks.

How did you get the nickname Tatu?

My father used to work on a railroad station. He’d go under the trains to check the brakes and make sure everything was OK like an armadillo under the ground, so they started calling him Tatu, they called my brother Tatu, and they called me Tatuzinho – it’s a small armadillo.

Why did you choose indoor soccer instead of outdoor?

I started out with outdoor (soccer) in Brazil, I attended a football program and I started playing professionally at 17 playing outdoor soccer. Then I came to the United States and I played for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, with the old NASL (North American Soccer League), and the league sold in 1983/84, and the only games available was to play indoor or go back to Brazil. So I decided to stay and play indoor like a lot of guys did at that time.

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https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/2019/07/26/where-are-they-now-following-former-fc-cincinnati-players/

Where are they now? Following former FC Cincinnati players

In the first of a new series, Cincinnati Soccer Talk follows the path of former FC Cincinnati players Antoine Hoppenot, Mitch Hildebrandt, Tyler Polak, Omar Mohamed and Sean Okoli.

Antoine Hoppenot

Antoine Hoppenot was one of the originals. He signed with FC Cincinnati from the Philadelphia Union/Harrisburg City Islanders on a free transfer. He only appeared in 13 matches for FC Cincinnati. Hoppenot left the club after the 2016 season and joined Reno 1868 of the Western Conference of the USL. Hoppenot spent two seasons with Reno 1868, making the playoffs both seasons. Hoppenot scored 17 goals and added 22 assists over those two seasons in Reno. After the 2018 season, Hoppenot headed southeast, signing with the Tampa Bay Rowdies for the 2019 USL Championship season. His tenure with the Rowdies only lasted less than half the season, as the Rowdies dealt him to Louisville City on June 27. Hoppenot has scored twice this season, once in Open Cup play for the Rowdies and once in USL Championship play for Louisville City.

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https://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/1037430

USL San Diego Brand Begins to Take Shape

FOLLOWING INITIAL LISTENING SESSIONS, EXPANSION CLUB SEEKING INPUT ON CLUB’S IDENTITY, COLORS, CREST

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https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Pro-soccer-NISA-Oakland-Roots-14145861.php

Pro soccer finally arrives in Oakland. Meet the people behind it

Oakland Roots' Devante Dubose (center) tries to intercept a ball during the club's first ever practice at the College of Alameda on July 25, 2019.

Good news, local Bay Area soccer fans: once again, you have a professional team to support. The Oakland Roots, a brand-new third-division soccer team, became a reality when the players took to the field Thursday morning for their first-ever practice at the College of Alameda.

Roots will take part in the inaugural season of the National Independent Soccer Association, a new third-division pro soccer league. They will host the league's first-ever game against Cal United FC at Laney College in Oakland on August 31st.

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https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20190728/gift-for-help-healing

A ‘gift’ for help, healing

Psychics, mediums gather at ninth annual Sarasota Mystic Faire

SARASOTA — Candyce Strafford has to be considerate of what people are going through.

Her husband, Brian, has always known her to be into this sort of thing. They met decades ago when he and some buddies were trying to score Tampa Bay Rowdies tickets.

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https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mls/article233166886.html

David Beckham's Inter Miami signs first player, second signing expected soon

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https://www.narcity.com/sports/us/fl/miami/inter-miami-cf-mario-balotelli-hints-at-joining-david-beckhams-inter-miami-team

'Super Mario' Hints At Possibly Joining David Beckham's Inter Miami Team

Mario Balotelli tags David Beckham in a timely #tbt post

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https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/beckhams-inter-miami-make-first-signings-with-pellegrini-and/hi8ico7e93lh13mqx3v3sv2nd

Beckham’s Inter Miami makes first signings with Pellegrini and Carranza

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https://www.beinsports.com/us/mls/news/inter-miami-announce-first-two-signings/1252142

Inter Miami Announce First Two Signings

David Beckham's MLS expansion team Inter Miami announce Matias Pellegrini and Julian Carranza as the club's first two signings

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https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/9595306/david-beckham-inter-miami-matias-pellegrini-ulian-carranza/

TWO BECKHAM WON David Beckham makes first TWO signings for Inter Miami as Pellegrini and Carranza join

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https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/49134653

Football gossip: Pogba, Sane, Lukaku, Dybala, Fernandes, Cutrone, Ashley

David Beckham's Major League side Inter Miami have made their first signings. They have acquired two 19-year-olds - midfielder Matias Pellegrini from Banfield and forward Julian Carranza from Estudiantes - who are both Argentine. (Goal)

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https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2019/07/27/beckhams-inter-miami-mls-club-signs-first-2-players/

Beckham’s Inter Miami MLS club signs first 2 players

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https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/3907051/beckhams-mls-miami-club-make-first-signings

Beckham's MLS Miami club make first signings

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https://sports.yahoo.com/mls-notes-inter-miami-announces-234409312.html

MLS Notes: Inter Miami announces first signings

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https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/david-beckham-team-inter-miami-first-two-signings/article28729789.ece

Beckham's Inter Miami makes first two signings

David Beckham's MLS expansion team has made Matias Pellegrini and Julian Carranza its first signings.

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https://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/International/beckhams-inter-miami-mls-club-signs-first-two-players-20190727

International

Beckham's Inter Miami MLS club signs first two players

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https://www.squawka.com/en/news/david-beckhams-inter-miami-have-made-their-first-two-signings

David Beckham’s Inter Miami have confirmed the club’s first-ever signings after agreeing to bring in Matias Pellegrini and Julian Carranza from the Argentine top flight.

The two 19-year-old forwards will join the MLS expansion franchise as Miami look to build a squad ready to compete.

Inter Miami getting ready to begin: Five key things to know…

David Beckham announced his intention for an expansion franchise in Miami in 2014.

The investment group aim to build a new stadium to house the team.

The team will begin playing in 2020.

The new stadium will be ready in 2022, with the team playing at a temporary home until then.

Inter Miami have signed their first players in Pellegrini and Carranza.

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http://www.samfordcrimson.com/20190727-david-beckham-makes-first-two-signings-for-inter-miami-as-pellegrini-and-carranza-join/

David Beckham makes first TWO signings for Inter Miami as Pellegrini and Carranza join

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https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/transfer-talk/news/david-beckham-makes-first-two-signings-for-new-mls-side_366331.html

David Beckham makes first two signings for new MLS side

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https://mlsmultiplex.com/2019/07/28/inter-miami-david-beckham-following-mls-trend/

Inter Miami: Following the MLS trend

Inter Miami is getting closer to its first season and announced two South American signings. They are following the MLS trend as their inaugural squad is assembled.

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https://www.ksdk.com/article/sports/mls4thelou-donates-100k-to-st-louis-public-schools/63-05f7269e-4a9c-460a-9afe-84373a755d98

MLS4TheLou donates $100k to St. Louis Public Schools

The ownership group seeking to secure an MLS team for St. Louis supports the youth soccer community.

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https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/07/25/prince-royce-headlines-wall-street-plazas-celebration-of-mls-all-star-skills-challenge

Prince Royce headlines Wall Street Plaza's celebration of MLS All-Star skills challenge

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https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1037233

Nashville Acquires Lasso on Loan from Cincinnati

2018 CHAMPIONSHIP DEFENDER OF THE YEAR ARRIVES IN MUSIC CITY FOR REMAINDER OF 2019

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https://clture.org/mls-soccer-charlotte/

Did the International Champions Cup prove that Charlotte can support an MLS Soccer team?

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https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/mls-academies-may-be-blueprint-for-fasttrack-future-of-pro-sports-202813806.html

MLS academies may be blueprint for developing talent in pro sports

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https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/sports/american-soccer-one-major-reform-still-needed/article_fb83ff40-aef6-11e9-a45f-b7296bc32e64.html

American soccer: one major reform still needed

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https://en.as.com/en/2019/07/25/football/1564086163_093017.html

LEAGUES CUP

LA Galaxy the only MLS survivor of the Leagues Cup

The Leagues Cup semifinals are ready and set, with only one MLS side making the cut, the LA Galaxy, after the inaugural stage for three teams of Liga MX.

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https://storm.wnba.com/news/seattle-storm-to-celebrate-seattle-pro-sports-championships-on-aug-2/

Seattle Storm To Celebrate Seattle Pro Sports Championships on Aug. 2

The Storm returns to Angel of the Winds Arena for a rematch of the 2018 WNBA Finals vs. Washington

The Seattle Sounders FC celebrated their ninth season in Major League Soccer by capturing the 2016 MLS Cup, taking down Toronto FC in the championship on penalty kicks. The Sounders pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in MLS history, climbing six spots to reach the playoffs after winning eight of their final 14 matches.

Founded in 2017, the Seattle Seawolves have quickly built a dynasty with back-to-back Major League Rugby championships, becoming the only Seattle professional sports team in history to defend a title. A testament to the community’s embrace of the sport, the Seawolves sold out their season tickets and single game seats before their 2018 home opener. Fueled by a league-leading 283 point from Brock Staller, the Seawolves upset the Glendale Raptors in the 2018 season to seal the first MLR championship and held onto that title in 2019, defeating the San Diego Legion.

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https://www.kmov.com/news/it-means-a-lot-mls-thelou-donates-k-to-st/article_3418ef84-af18-11e9-94ec-2f988f7827db.html

'It means a lot;' MLS4TheLou donates $50k to St. Louis Public Schools

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https://sports.yahoo.com/mls-academies-may-be-blueprint-for-fasttrack-future-of-pro-sports-202813806.html

MLS academies may be blueprint for developing talent in pro sports

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https://www.prosoccerusa.com/commentary/2019-cavalry-fc-canadian-history-eliminate-vancouver-whitecaps/

Tale of two cities: Cavalry FC write Canadian history, eliminate Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps write history by becoming the first MLS side to fall to a Canadian Premier League team.

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https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/soccer/2019/07/25/diego-fagundez-has-seen-all-with-revolution/8UtaheGRe7hL70FSsSfa3O/story.html

Diego Fagundez has seen it all with Revolution

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https://nationalpost.com/sports/soccer/mls/vancouver-whitecaps/j-j-adams-whitecaps-wobbling-after-embarrassing-knockout-fans-throwing-in-towel/wcm/59155cb2-1ca7-4c15-b525-43ca02cfbba9

J.J. Adams: Whitecaps wobbling after embarrassing knockout, fans throwing in towel

Vancouver is six-feet under — and 10 points out of a playoff berth — with 11 games left in the MLS season. And it's the front office that deserves most of the blame for this mess.

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https://theprovince.com/sports/soccer/mls/vancouver-whitecaps/j-j-adams-whitecaps-wobbling-after-embarrassing-knockout-fans-throwing-in-towel

J.J. Adams: Whitecaps wobbling after embarrassing knockout, fans throwing in towel

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https://www.outsidethebeltway.com/cowboys-yankees-ranked-as-worlds-two-most-valuable-sports-franchises/

Cowboys, Yankees Ranked As World’s Two Most Valuable Sports Franchises

New estimates place the Cowboys and Yankees at the top of the list of the most valuable sports franchises in the world.

Also worth noting is the fact that every franchise in the three major American sports leagues — the NFL, MLB, and NBA — are worth at least $1 billion. It’s also worth noting that there are no NHL or MLS (Major League Soccer) franchises in the top fifty list and that there are eight international soccer franchises, most of them from the United Kingdom, in the top fifty. This isn’t entirely surprising given the fact that it was just four years ago that the Los Angeles Clippers, generally seen as the lesser of the two Los Angeles NBA franchises, were sold for $2 billion at what was essentially a “fire sale” given the fact that the previous owner had been banned from the NBA due to a history of racist comments on his part. As several analysts who look at the issue of the valuation of sports franchises noted at the time, if the Clippers were worth $2 billion then there were dozens of other teams in all the other American leagues that were likely worth far more. Indeed, the current list values the Clippers at $2.2 billion which places them near the bottom of the top fifty, while the Lakers are valued at $3.7 billion.

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https://www.prosoccerusa.com/in-depth/mls-san-jose-earthquakes-family-cohesiveness/

Family atmosphere boosts Quakes’ confidence, cohesiveness

“I think we’re on the right path.” – San Jose Earthquakes head coach Matías Almeyda

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https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/83094/cpl-commissioner-david-clanachan-on-the-aspiration.html

CPL commissioner David Clanachan on the aspirations of Canada's new league

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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/07/26/boehm-leagues-cup-and-long-evolution-mls-liga-mx-relationship

Boehm: Leagues Cup and the long evolution of the MLS-Liga MX relationship

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https://sportstalkflorida.com/soccer/https-wp-me-p81oan-1n4b/

MLS Owners Will Find Out Who Is Serious And Who Is Not Serious About Owning An Expansion Team

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https://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/st-louis-fans-still-waiting-major-league-soccer-expansion-decision#stream/0

St. Louis Fans Still Waiting for Major League Soccer Expansion Decision

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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/chpd10/tropics_set_to_showdown_with_iconic_milwaukee/

Tropics set to showdown with iconic Milwaukee Bavarians in UPSL National Final Four

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https://www.fltropics.com/news/tropics-set-to-showdown-with-iconic-milwaukee-bava

TROPICS SET TO SHOWDOWN WITH ICONIC MILWAUKEE BAVARIANS IN UPSL NATIONAL FINAL FOUR

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https://www.reddit.com/r/TampaBayRowdies/comments/chtw40/neill_collins_on_importance_of_guenzatti_tejadas/

Neill Collins on importance of Guenzatti, Tejada’s Panama showcase, upcoming clash with NYRB II (OC)

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http://www.theunsubs.com/wp/2019/07/25/neill-collins-on-guenzattis-importance-for-the-rowdies-tejada-with-panama-and-clash-with-new-york/4485

Neill Collins On Guenzatti’s Importance For The Rowdies, Tejada With Panama, And Clash With New York

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J King's Corner (Week 20) TBR v STL 4-1

Championship or Bust- Going to keep it pretty short this week (I think) mostly because the Rowdies have done most of the talking for me by their performance on the field. Every week it seems I'm amazed that we have an offense that runs through Leo Fernandes, a guy who struggled to be healthy and get consistent minutes in the Campbell era. I've taken the most humble pie over Seba Guenzatti who has 12 goals on the season which is still incredulous to me. Guenzatti was another guy floundering during the Campbell era. Poku looked like a shell of a soccer player when we picked him up midway through last season. Damaged goods was the assumption. Every time I go through the tape, Poku RARELY makes a mistake. His passing and dribbling ability is MLS quality right now. I'm at the point where Poku is a must-start each week. The Rowdies are playing like the best team in the east. The Red Bulls match tonight will have a lot to say about their championship aspirations.

Dismantling St Louis- I heard that STL FC was struggling even though they did make it to the Open Cup quarter-final which could be the reason for the USL slide. They had five injuries so that can't be good for morale and depth. The Rowdies may've caught St Louis on a night where they hoped to survive to a 0-0 or 1-1 result and that doesn't work against the 2019 Rowdies anymore. Ottawa was playing the same style of game and the Rowdies were still able to outwork them in the final minutes. This match was happily much less stressful. When Richards and Fernandes are banging home easy goals in the box, you know the Rowdies have it going on all cylinders.

The slightest of criticisms- As I go in-depth studying every game and each player's performance, the criticisms I'm finding for individual players are very slight. As a team, the Rowdies are a well-coached and well-oiled machine. The only consistent issues I often come across are poor passes by Dominic Oduro. Tejada and Fernandes dribbling into turnovers against good defenders. And on rare occasion, Morad, Richards, or Diakite get too bold and they end up out of position or allowing a free runner. Coach Collins has done well with his lineup decisions and substitutions. I like how he uses his positional flexibility to give teams different looks in the midfield and on the wings. Even though Richards and Tejada aren't great on the wings, getting them some different positional experience could help them grow into even more versatile players.

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J King's Corner (Week 21) NYRB2 v TBR 2-0

The Tables have Shifted- Two weeks ago I remarked that the Rowdies would likely have difficulties against either St Louis or Baby Bulls and it was always more likely to be a road contest against one of the trickiest teams to play in USL. It's very hard to gauge what sort of Baby Bulls team is going to show up. At the very least it's understood the Baby Bulls are offense over everything and they have a lot of talented unpredictable young talent on their squad. The Rowdies were capable to draw or even win this game, but ultimately the Rowdies fell into playing at the Baby Bulls pace and style of play which became their undoing.

The Long Ball Open Field Approach- The biggest advantage the Baby Bulls have is their identity to make the playing field as open as possible. The Baby Bulls are always searching to spread defenses and force defenses to miscommunicate or mismark and that's how they create their havoc. The Baby Bulls don't like to get into long stretches of possession or hold up play. They play for the through ball or the long ball. It's effective on the attack and puts them in difficult spots on the counter.

Morad gets torched- Both goals were because of very poor play by Tarek Morad. The first goal was simply a poor back pass that Morad was too cheeky with and didn't get enough on the ball allowing it go into no man's land. Robinson was right to come out to attempt to sweep it. I would say the only mistake by Robinson was coming to the ball at an angle telegraphing that his momentum would carry him left and Jorgenson just flicked the ball to his left leaving Robinson in the dust.

The second goal was an even worse mistake by Morad because he just allowed Jorgenson to go right behind him for an easy through pass. Morad starting cheating towards Jorgenson and it opened a wide-open lane right in the box. Morad had another poor moment in the 69th minute where he missed a touch on a long ball that went for a goal-scoring opportunity that Robinson had to save.

Chances Unfulfilled- The Rowdies had plenty of chances to score. They were creating opportunities and you would expect that against this Baby Bulls squad. They have a very young squad which means they're very culpable to mistakes despite their raw talent. Guenzatti should've had goal #13 but Luoro continues to be a pain in the ass for the Rowdies. Steinberger blasting the ball over on the rebound was painful. The Rowdies desperately needed that response. Fernandes had a good shot that was saved very early on. Mkosana was a foot offside after he put one in the back of the net. Mkosana put a ball on a tee back post that Guenzatti whiffed on. Guenzatti had a back post header opportunity he put over. The most laughable of all was a perfect cross two feet in front of the goal that Siaj blasts straight up into the air and over the net.

Wolyniec shines again- The Baby Bulls got into portions of the game where Johnson and Fernandes were pretty well swallowed up once they were down two goals. The Rowdies weren't having any success controlling the midfield, or possession of the ball, even when they got the one-man advantage. Wolyniec gets credit for what he's done with the Bulls 2 team and its credit he deserves. Wolyniec seems like the sort of coach who studies a lot of film in order to prepare his players for what they're up against.

McCarthy concerns- Not having McCarthy wasn't the reason the Rowdies lost this game but it's better to have him in between the pipes then not. Hopefully, it's just a cautionary one game hold out of the lineup if he tweaked something. I was thinking about today how frustrating it is that the USL doesn't have an injury report where teams have to give a little more detail than, an "injured arm or leg".

Ryan Davis appreciation section- I keep meaning to do this and this is as good as any time. I was very critical of the commentary booth last season, ultimately to the point where I kept the volume pretty low during broadcasts. This season has been the exact opposite. I'm all aboard the Ryan Davis commentary hype train. First and foremost, he just seems like an extremely likable guy. This one is major contrast to the Red Bulls commentary guy who I appreciated that he would criticize players but he analysis was pretty inconsistent. Davis plays lightly as a homer but I never feel like he's overhyping any player or providing incredulous analysis. Davis also is one of the few USL broadcasters who can genuinely make me laugh or smile. He's good at his job. Just had to take a paragraph out to appreciate his great work.

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Rowdies Highlights at New York Red Bulls II - July 26, 2019

Tampa Bay Rowdies
Published on Jul 26, 2019

🎥 FULL HIGHLIGHTS of tonight's defeat in New Jersey. We'll be back at it next weekend in Charleston.

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Episode 213 – Young Gueezy

Posted on July 24, 2019 Author Matthew Cox

The guys are back and better than ever, breaking down the Rowdies dominant performance against St. Louis, team and league news, and look ahead to this weekend’s massive matchup vs. Arby’s Too. Jake chats with club captain Sebastian Guenzatti about his season so far.

In this episode:

Rowdies 4:1 STLFC
Eastern Conference Update
Tejada returns from Olympic qualifying
2/B teams to be involuntarily relegated?
Guenzatti interview
RB2 Preview

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/29/goodbye-warriors-hello-roots-can-this-team-spark-a-soccer-revolution-in-oakland

Goodbye Warriors, hello Roots: can this team spark a soccer revolution in Oakland?

Devante Dubose was the first player to sign with Oakland Roots SC. Photograph: Oakland Roots SC

Devante Dubose’s soccer career took him across the world before it took him home. The 26-year-old is the first player to sign for Oakland Roots Sports Club, a new team hoping to spark a soccer revolution in Oakland, his hometown.

The Roots will play their first game on 31 August and have applied to join the National Independent Soccer Association, the third tier of professional soccer in the US. It’s a humble start, but Dubose thinks it can help Oakland recover from a painful loss. Two of its three famous sports franchises, the Golden State Warriors basketball team and the Raiders football team, are leaving or have just left the city.

Let’s assume the Rays asked about Montreal. Here’s what St. Pete should ask in return.

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Let’s assume the Rays asked about Montreal. Here’s what St. Pete should ask in return.

John Romano: If the Rays are serious about this split plan, they should be willing to offer the city something of value in return for altering Tropicana Field’s use agreement.

St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman faces some risks consider the Rays request to pursue splitting seasons between Tampa Bay and Montreal. This fan made it clear where he stands at a recent Rays game.

ST. PETERSBURG — Let’s see, on June 20 there was the announcement...

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Rays owner on St. Petersburg meeting: 'We had a nice conversation'

Tuesday's meeting between Rays management and St. Petersburg city leaders lasted a little more than 90 minutes.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg said he did not ask for St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman's permission to explore splitting the team’s home games between two cities during their Tuesday afternoon meeting.

The private meeting at the old St. Petersburg police headquarters also included St. Petersburg Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin and Rays President Brian Auld. It lasted a little more than 90 minutes.

“It was good to talk. It was nice to see the mayor and his crew, and we had a nice conversation,” Sternberg said after the meeting.

A reporter asked Sternberg if the two sides accomplished anything.

“Yeah, the first thing is sitting down and talking,” Sternberg said. “That was an accomplishment.”

Sternberg said Rays management and St. Petersburg leaders plan to sit and talk again “in the near future.”

Tuesday marked the first time the two sides had a formal conversation since the announcement the Major League Baseball team was considering splitting time between the Tampa Bay area and Montreal.

The Rays are committed to their lease at Tropicana Field through the 2027 season. The team would need the city of St. Petersburg’s permission to explore playing games in other cities.

The split-city concept also has several other challenges, which includes paying for at least one new stadium and getting the MLB Players Association to agree.

Kriseman’s staff said the mayor left the building Tuesday afternoon and managed to avoid media members. His staff called it a “cordial meeting.”

If the split-city concept happened, Sternberg previously said the team would play the first half of a season somewhere in Tampa Bay, have a "summer sendoff" and then have a second Opening Day in Montreal midseason.

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Tampa Rays two-city plan doesn’t make sense

Long frustrated by his inability to get a new baseball stadium built in the bay area, Tampa Rays owner Stuart Sternberg floated an idea that the team was exploring a two-city plan, where the Rays would call Tampa home for the first half of the season and play the second half in Montreal.

Montreal is supposedly a hot bed topic for baseball expansion, although it’s hard to see why since the city’s former major league team high-tailed it out of city in 2004 after years of low attendance to become the Washington Nationals in 2004.

In Sternberg’s plan, the Rays would play April, May and June in Tampa and the rest of the season in Montreal – preferably in new stadiums at both cities.

Sternberg noted this plan was not simply a good idea, it was a great idea and the only one option he has left.

There is a little precedent in a dual city franchise. Back in 2003, the Expos (suffering from low attendance, sound familiar?) received permission and played 22 home games in Puerto Rico.

The Rays announced this plan after Major League Baseball gave them permission to pursue this option.

“I’m confident it’s an amazing idea,” Sternberg said publicly. “Every turn, every what-if, what-if, only leads to more opportunity, more fandom, more joy.” He went on to down-play that this “plan” was simply a ploy to get a new stadium built in Tampa or help clear the public relations path for a permanent move out of Tampa.

There are incredible problems and obstacles standing in the way. Give the Rays credit for creative thinking, but the idea of a split season falls apart before you even start any deep thinking on how this two-city plan could work.

First, and perhaps most important, the Rays would have to break a lease that binds them to St. Petersburg and Tropicana Field through the 2027 season.

The city of St. Petersburg, which owns the facility, has no intention of letting the Rays remove 41 home games from their building.

“I want to be crystal clear. The Rays cannot explore playing major league baseball games in Montreal, or anywhere else for that matter, prior to 2028 without reaching a formal memorandum of understanding with the city of St. Petersburg,” Mayor Rick Kriseman said. He flat out stated he has no intention of even taking the Rays plan before city council, which effectively could nix the idea for eight more seasons.

On a practical matter, splitting the season between two countries would be tough on the front office employees, players and coaches.

The red tape for obtaining part-time resident status for players and employees would be mind boggling and asking the players and employees to find and maintain two different residences during a sixth month period would be cumbersome at best. Not to mention players and front office staff with young children at home.

Go to school in Tampa through the academic year, move to Montreal, start school in Canada for the next year and then transfer back to the Bay area in March would create incredible stains on the families.

While some may counter that the majority of Tampa’s roster is usually made up of young players who do not have school age children, those same players are playing on rookie contracts that would create a financial burden if you ask them to maintain two residences. In short, it is doubtful that the players’ association would approve of this plan without major financial considerations to the players.

And then there’s this scenario. Rays have a great season and make the playoffs. Who gets to host the post-season home games? That would make for an interesting discussion.

Of course at the heart of the matter is Sternberg’s desire to play in a new government-funded stadium (or stadiums). The reality is the Tampa/St. Pete governments have balked at building a half a billion dollar playhouse for a rich owner and talk of a new stadium in Montreal is just that – talk. For years, franchises have always threatened to move in order to extract new stadiums at public expense. As the Rays have found out, cities have started calling out that bluff and are becoming less likely to commit public tax dollars towards a private enterprise.

The fact that the Rays are trying to get two new stadiums built to share a team is laughable.

That said, what was this announcement really about? Although Sternberg scoffed at the notion that this is simply a public relations ploy to allow the Rays to eventually leave and be able to blame city (We gave them the only viable option to keep the team – even though it was only for half a season), it appears that this plan is exactly that – a ploy to blame others when the team does decide to move.

The plan of a two-city franchise in two different countries in unwieldy, unworkable and perhaps a little insane.

 Ideally, during the next few years, Tampa and/or St. Petersburg will sit down with Sternberg and try to come to an agreement on a new stadium and how much each side would be willing to contribute to the project.

 If no agreement is eminent, the Rays will most likely continue to search for a city willing to build them a new home and the team will relocate permanently.

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https://stpetecatalyst.com/major-changes-ahead-for-st-petes-commerce-park/

Major changes ahead for St. Pete’s Commerce Park

Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin speaking about housing in Commerce Park at Wednesday's press conference.

Two influential players in the global marina industry are poised to make a big investment in Commerce Park, an economically challenged area of south St. Petersburg.

Their investment depends in part on changes in the existing lease and development agreement for Commerce Park. The amended agreement would extend the development deadline in return for immediate job creation — at least 62 new jobs no later than Oct. 15. It also mandates the creation of up to 300 residential units with workforce and affordable housing components, as one part of the 10-year affordable housing proposal Mayor Rick Kriseman unveiled Wednesday.

The St. Petersburg City Council will consider the changes to the development agreement on Aug. 1.

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https://www.motorsportweek.com/news/id/23795

St.Pete poised to remain as IndyCar opener until 2024

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http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/the-firestone-grand-prix-to-stay-in-st-pete-for-years-to-come

The Firestone Grand Prix to stay in St. Pete for years to come

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Firestone Grand Prix Approved for 4-Year St. Pete Extension

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https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/07/07-24-St-Petersburg-announce

ST. PETE RACE PROMOTER SECURES DEAL WITH CITY THROUGH 2024

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https://www.businessobserverfl.com/article/edge-district-stpete-wifi-digital-divide-todd-myers

On the edge: Neighborhood gets connected thanks to collaboration

A tech entrepreneur gets creative in his quest to bridge a digital divide.

Free, open-access public Wi-Fi is now available throughout the EDGE District, one of downtown St. Petersburg’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. The upgrade stems from a collaboration among GoZone WiFi, hardware supplier Cambium Networks and the EDGE Business District Association, along with support from sponsors UPC Insurance and Goldman Wetzel Law Firm.

GoZone, headquartered in the EDGE District, is run by serial tech entrepreneur Todd Myers, who says he’s long been vexed by the “digital divide” that limits the availability of fast, free, easily accessible wireless internet service in public areas. "There’s a huge demand for good public Wi-Fi hotspots," Myers says. "But it can be very difficult to use those hotspots.”

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Albert Whitted Airport Plan for the Future to Look at Extending Runway

ST. PETERSBURG — Historically, a lot of conversations about the future of Albert Whitted Airport have jumped off from the idea of closing the airport and building something else on its prime waterfront property.

"Same old story: It's an ideal location," says Jack Tunstill, a longtime Albert Whitted pilot, flight instructor and chairman of the airport's advisory committee. He hears this less than he used to, thanks to a 2003 referendum in which St. Petersburg voters affirmed the airport's future as, well, an airport. Still, the idea comes up once in a while. Mayor Rick Kriseman himself floated it in 2014.

Soon, however, the talk will be less about what else could be developed at Albert Whitted and more about what might be developed nearby. The city-owned and -operated airport is putting together its first master plan since 2005. Two topics are expected to get a lot of attention: extending and shifting the main runway and finding space for more hangars.

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Albert Whitted Airport plan for the future to look at extending runway

And officials say shifting the runway east could create development opportunities for the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Also expected to get a look: adding hangar space.

A small airplane takes off from Albert Whitted Airport recently. The city of St. Petersburg is updating its master plan for the airport. The plan will look at extending the main runway and building new hangers.

ST. PETERSBURG — Historically, a lot of conversations about the...

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In conversation: Amy Harriett Miller, president of the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts

David Beckham makes first two signings for new MLS side

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David Beckham makes first two signings for new MLS side

David Beckham's new MLS side Inter Miami have announced Argentine duo Matias Pellegrini and Julian Carranza as the club's first two signings since forming as a club last year.
The former Manchester United and England midfielder, who spent five years in the MLS with LA Galaxy, commenced work on founding an expansion side in 2014 soon after his retirement.

Last year, it was confirmed that the Miami Beckham United group had officially been awarded the 25th MLS franchise and would join the division for the 2020 season.

Inter Miami confirmed earlier this week that the club had made an important step in its development by securing its first pair of signings.

Pellegrini, who broke into the Estudiantes first team during the 2018-19 season, will return to his parent club on loan until January 2020.

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Beckham's Inter Miami MLS club signs first

Miami, United States (AFP) — Former England football star David Beckham's MLS expansion club, Inter Miami, announced its first two player signings yesterday — 19-year-old Argentine players Matias Pellegrini and Julian Carranza.

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Beckham's MLS Miami club make first signings

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https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mls/article233166886.html

David Beckham's Inter Miami signs first two players, and both are from Argentina

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https://mlsmultiplex.com/2019/07/25/mls-leagues-cup-proves-liga-mx-dominance/

MLS: Leagues Cup proves Liga MX dominance

The quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup were this week. Liga MX teams won three out of four and only lost the other because of the lottery that is penalties. Its dominance over MLS was once again displayed in full.

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https://phillysoccerpage.net/2019/07/24/news-roundup-austin-fc-name-coach-leagues-cup-results-doolsta-vs-donovan-more/

News roundup: Austin FC name coach, Leagues Cup results, Doolsta vs. Donovan, more

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http://magiccity.soccer/2019/07/24/the-miami-fc-return-to-pro-soccer-join-nisa/

The Miami FC Join NISA, Return to “Pro” Soccer

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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/soccer/2019/07/24/detroit-city-fc-take-part-rebranded-npsl-members-cup-starts-play-aug-17/1821629001/

Detroit City FC to take part in rebranded NPSL Members Cup, starts play Aug. 17

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https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/83087/npsl-founders-cup-scratched-miami-fc-moves-to-nis.html

NPSL Founders Cup scratched, Miami FC moves to NISA

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https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2019/7/25/20707957/plan-the-parade-who-is-detroits-next-championship-team

Plan the Parade! Who is Detroit’s Next Championship Team?

We invited some special guests to talk Red Wings, Pistons, Lions, and Tigers...plus a surprise 5th team!

Detroit City Football Club

HEAR ME OUT. Well, don’t hear me out, but rather our pal Laura (@NGSLoreRah) on why Detroit City Football Club (commonly referred to as Detroit City FC, DCFC, City, or Le Rouge) is one of the good ones, a champion of the Motor City spirit, and why they might just be the next champion of champions for Detroit...

“DCFC is not an MLS/USL affiliated club, but it is going pro!”

The American soccer system is aptly described by Laura as “mad-hattery”, so for uneducated rubes like myself just wave your hands around and yell CAPITALISM and that will explain why it’s hard to define what is or isn’t a professional soccer team and why the leagues are all eating each other.

History 101:

“Passion for Our City, Passion for the Game” – DCFC Club Motto

“DCFC was born out of the Detroit City Futbol League (created in 2010), a co-ed recreational league formed from teams out of the historic neighborhoods of the city itself. The club first played in the National Premier Soccer League in 2012.

The NPSL has been looking to improve the development of the sport in the country by providing a more viable professional alternative to USL/MLS clubs and now City looks to participate in the 2019 Founder’s Cup, which will help lay the groundwork for Hell Yeah Brother NPSL Pro in the future.”

Act like you’ve been there before:

“City won its first championship in 2017, when they defeated Ann Arbor to win the Midwest Conference Title. They then went as far as the NPSL’s National Semifinals that season. They also have won the Great Lakes Division title by placing first in their group in 2013 and 2019. City has also participated in the US Open Cup in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018, making it as far as the second round in both 2016 and 2018.

They also are the owners of the trophy from the now-defunct Rust Belt Derby, which was played between former division rivals FC Buffalo and the dead-as-of-2017 AFC Cleveland. The derby was played from 2012-2016, with Detroit City FC winning out from 2013-2016.

Fun fact: You can now find that trophy at the City Clubhouse above the bar.”

State of the Team: Movin’ On Up

“At the end of the 2018 season, City saw a change in its Head Coach with longtime coach Ben Pirmann stepped down to serve as an Assistant Coach with USL Club Memphis 901 FC.

City’s current Head Coach is now Trevor ‘Mother F’ing’ James (as so lovingly referred to by DCFC supporters). With the coaching change has come an extremely fruitful NPSL regular season. The club finished as the Great Lakes Division Champions and went to the Midwest Conference Finals with a record of 11-1-4 (Wins-Losses-Ties). The club also went unbeaten for 14 games and a goal differential of +35 (43 goals for, 8 goals against).”

How will DCFC be the next champion from Detroit?

They are They were almost kind of the champs right now.

“A lot of people throw out the ‘DCFC IS NOT MLS/PROFESSIONAL/I AM OLD AND YELLING AT CLOUDS’ argument when City supporters bring up how technically it is the franchise that has most recently won championship titles for the city of Detroit.

Here’s the thing though, they just lost the 2019 NPSL Midwest Conference finals in penalty kicks, but the club looks to bounce back to capture another championship for the City. The season isn’t finished yet, as City now looks to compete in the Founder’s Cup starting in August, which will lay the groundwork for a full professional season in the future.”

Sara Sez: If losing a championship due to something really stupid like a skills competition doesn’t capture the spirit of Detroit and convince you that DCFC has a place in the Motor City pantheon of major league sports, nothing will.

What Have We Learned Today? DCFC Sparks Joy:

“DCFC very much is a team that sprouted from the heart of Detroit, and has taken roots within the community, not just on the pitch during play, but with outreach and programs to help support the city it so lovingly calls home.

Also – for the price of one beer at LCA/Ford Field/Comerica, you can have two at Keyworth. And proceeds go to youth soccer programs.

Just throwing that out there.”

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https://wdef.com/2019/07/25/npsl-founders-cup-relaunched-npsl-members-cup/

NPSL FOUNDERS CUP RELAUNCHED AS NPSL MEMBERS CUP

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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/soccer/2019/07/25/detroit-city-fc-adds-pair-friendlies-philadelphia-fury/1827868001/

Detroit City FC adds pair of friendlies with NISA's Philadelphia Fury to fall schedule

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https://abc7chicago.com/sports/las-vegas-to-host-liga-mx-mls-leagues-cup-final/5389354/

Las Vegas to host Liga MX-MLS Leagues Cup final

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https://www.thebluetestament.com/2019/7/24/20707763/swope-park-rangers-may-be-forced-down-to-division-three-usl-championship-league-one

Swope Park Rangers May be Forced Down to Division Three

Could a move from the USL Championship to USL League One be in the making?

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http://www.alestlelive.com/sports/article_8ff8ed64-adb4-11e9-9458-f73e4a2cd1bc.html

STL soccer to be huge investment for city

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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/score-one-morgans-captain-morgan-172200840.html

Score One For The Morgans: Captain Morgan To Give Major League Soccer All-Star Game Tickets To Fellow 'Morgans'

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https://heavy.com/streaming/2019/07/watch-chicago-fire-cruz-azul-usa/

How to Watch Chicago Fire vs Cruz Azul in USA

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https://ussoccerplayers.com/2019/07/the-mls-transfer-business-is-changing.html

THE MLS TRANSFER BUSINESS IS CHANGING

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https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Josh-Wolff-to-be-1st-head-coach-of-Austin-FC-14116712.php

Josh Wolff to be 1st head coach of Austin FC

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http://sbdirtysouthsoccer.com/2019/07/24/wolff-to-be-1st-head-coach-of-austin-fc/

Wolff to be 1st head coach of Austin FC

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https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/3905877/inside-the-var-process-how-the-referee-review-cycle-works-in-mls

Inside the VAR process: How the referee review cycle works in MLS

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https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/24/fc-cincinnati-gives-fans-a-first-look-at-training.html

FC Cincinnati gives fans a first look at training facility: PHOTOS

FC Cincinnati is giving fans a first glimpse of the team’s new $30 million Mercy Health Training Center in Milford to be completed this fall.

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http://americansoccernow.com/articles/now-on-independiente-first-team-sonora-aims-for-pro-debut-amp-u-s-call-up

Player spotlight

Now on Independiente first team, Sonora aims for pro debut & U.S. call-up

With a father who was a Boca Juniors legend and an older brother who played for the 2015 U.S. U-20 World Cup team and is also playing in Argentina's top flight, New Jersey-born Alan Sonora is starting to pave his own way as a footballer. Now with his Independiente debut within grasp, the American midfielder hopes to catch the eye of U.S. Soccer - possibly for the U-23 team which will attempt to qualify for the Olmypics next year.

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https://www.bdcnetwork.com/blog/design-goooals-football-stadiums-lessons-uk-and-us

Design goooals for football stadiums: Lessons from the U.K. and the U.S.

Both professional soccer and football have vigorously pursued targeted global growth.

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https://the18.com/soccer-entertainment/mls-transfer-rumors-2019

Here Are The Latest Odds For Older Gentlemen Making The Switch To MLS

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https://www.swxrightnow.com/stories/2019/jul/23/josh-wolff-to-be-1st-head-coach-of-austin-fc/

Josh Wolff to be 1st head coach of Austin FC

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https://canoe.com/sports/soccer/cavalry-push-past-mls-whitecaps-into-semifinal-of-canadian-championship/wcm/d737a0ec-08bc-4feb-87eb-40f1987bc550

Cavalry push past MLS Whitecaps into semifinal of Canadian Championship

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https://www.kamloopsmatters.com/national-sports/montreal-impact-beat-york9-advanced-to-semifinal-of-canadian-championship-1603037

Montreal Impact beat York9, advanced to semifinal of Canadian Championship

MONTREAL — Ignacio Piatti's long-awaited return from injury gave Montreal the edge it needed to stay alive in the Canadian Championship.

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http://www.chroniclejournal.com/sports/national_sports/calgary-cavalry-bounce-withering-whitecaps-from-canadian-championships/article_9daaf5eb-bdd7-5070-96c7-000c35eb54b9.html

Calgary Cavalry bounce withering Whitecaps from Canadian Championships

Cavalry beat 'Caps, advance in Canadian Championships

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https://www.660citynews.com/2019/07/24/calgary-cavalry-bounce-withering-whitecaps-from-canadian-championship/

Cavalry FC bounce withering Whitecaps from Canadian Championship

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https://www.eightysixforever.com/2019/7/24/20727068/rock-bottom-vancouver-whitecaps-hit-new-low-with-home-loss-to-cavalry-fc

Rock Bottom – Vancouver Whitecaps Hit New Low with Home Loss to Cavalry FC

Vancouver Whitecaps lose their Canadian Championship Quarterfinals tie to Canadian Premier League side Calvary FC.

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https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/history-made-as-cavalry-fc-knock-whitecaps-out-of-canadian-championship-1.4523005

History made as Cavalry FC knock Whitecaps out of Canadian Championship

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https://kmox.radio.com/articles/mls4thelou-donates-100k-st-louis-public-schools

MLS4TheLou donates $100k to St. Louis Public Schools

The money will go towards getting elementary kids out on the pitch.

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https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2019/07/26/best-of-the-best-cosmos-bardic-named-to-npsl-national-xi/

BEST OF THE BEST: Cosmos’ Bardic named to NPSL National XI

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http://magiccity.soccer/2019/07/26/previewing-the-match-miami-fc-v-cleveland-sc/

Previewing The Match: Miami FC v Cleveland SC

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-7291415/David-Beckhams-MLS-franchise-Inter-Miami-makes-signings.html

David Beckham's MLS franchise Inter Miami makes its first signings by snapping up Argentinian pair Matias Pellegrini and Julian Carranza

Inter Miami made teenagers Matias Pellegrini and Julian Carranza first signings

The franchise is owned by David Beckham and will play in the MLS in 2020

The club have stated they will now pursue more signings to fill out the roster

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https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/07/26/mls-host-second-innovation-showcase-2019-all-star-game-orlando

MLS to host second Innovation Showcase at 2019 All-Star Game in Orlando

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https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2019/07/27/are-they-semifinal-tough-cosmos-to-tussle-with-san-diego-for-a-chance-at-npsl-final/

ARE THEY SEMI(FINAL) TOUGH?: Cosmos to tussle with San Diego for a chance at NPSL final

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https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2019/07/27/onto-the-final-goals-by-diosa-burgos-pace-cosmos-over-san-diego-and-into-npsl-title-match/

ONTO THE FINAL: Goals by Diosa, Burgos pace Cosmos over San Diego and into NPSL title match