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The currently forming National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) provided a status update Friday via a post on its website from league founder Peter Wilt. Three cities have officially been accepted into the league thus far: Miami, Chattanooga and Connecticut. Four others, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Charlotte and Omaha, had their...
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INDIANAPOLIS — There were signs that this decision was coming and other indications that a decision had already been made. Either way, the Indy Eleven will attempt to carry on without the services of Tim Hankinson. His contract was set to expire at the end of this month and...
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If you take a look at Cashman Field, the ballpark where Las Vegas Lights FC is set to play in the 2018 USL season, you may notice that it’s rather square. If you have never done such a thing, here’s a visual aid, consisting of a satellite image of...
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Las Vegas Lights FC has yet to play a match, but is already causing a stir with some marquee preseason exhibitions lined up for spring 2018. Well, more like the end of winter 2018, but this is the desert we’re talking about, after all. The Sin City-based USL club...
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The Midwest Pro Soccer Combine, scheduled for Dec. 18-19 at the Legacy Sports Center Complex in Brighton, Mich., announced its second crop of footballers attending the combine Monday. The MPSC also confirmed its first group of professional clubs that’ll be present at the event. The latest wave of players...
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Players from just two clubs, Atlanta United FC and the Seattle Sounders, took up nearly half the spots — 11 of 25 — among the top 25 most sold MLS jerseys in 2017. Five Atlanta players and six Sounders cracked the top 25. Atlanta was particularly well represented at...
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Oklahoma City Energy FC announced Thursday that it mutually agreed to part with coach Jimmy Nielsen on Thursday. It was a surprising move from a club that was a penalty shootout round away from making its first USL Cup earlier in November. First, a few notes about what happened...
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With the two conference semifinals set for tonight, it’s time to unveil the MLS Cup radial bracket. Columbus Crew SC hosts Toronto FC at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the Seattle Sounders and Houston Dynamo kicking off at 9:30 in Houston. Follow John on Twitter: @JohnMLTX. Support Soc Takes on...
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Sunil Gulati is considering not running for the office of U.S. Soccer president in February, according to a source close to the situation. Soc Takes could not independently corroborate the information. The Allahabad-born Gulati has served as president of U.S. Soccer since 2006 and currently also serves on the FIFA...
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As Soc Takes revealed on Twitter last week, the NASL and USSF were in discussions to facilitate a continuation of the league at the D2 level. This story was independently confirmed by former Empire of Soccer editor-in-chief Dave Martinez and Jeff Rueter. Since then, reports from Michael Lewis of Front Row...
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INDIANAPOLIS — A brace from sophomore forward Brandon Guhl combined with a clean sheet from goalkeeper Eric Dick & Co. propelled Butler to a 2-nil victory over Lipscomb in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Gallery: Follow Robbie on Twitter: @RobbMeh. Support Soc Takes on Patreon for access to...
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The second-annual Midwest Pro Soccer Combine is set for Dec. 18-19 at Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton, Mich. And just like the inaugural edition, the focus is once again on quality over quantity. Rather than accepting every applicant willing to fork up the bread for a chance to...
The currently forming National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) provided a status update Friday via a post on its website from league founder Peter Wilt. Three cities have officially been accepted into the league thus far: Miami, Chattanooga and Connecticut. Four others, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Charlotte and Omaha, had their...
INDIANAPOLIS — There were signs that this decision was coming and other indications that a decision had already been made. Either way, the Indy Eleven will attempt to carry on without the services of Tim Hankinson. His contract was set to expire at the end of this month and...
If you take a look at Cashman Field, the ballpark where Las Vegas Lights FC is set to play in the 2018 USL season, you may notice that it’s rather square. If you have never done such a thing, here’s a visual aid, consisting of a satellite image of...
Las Vegas Lights FC has yet to play a match, but is already causing a stir with some marquee preseason exhibitions lined up for spring 2018. Well, more like the end of winter 2018, but this is the desert we’re talking about, after all. The Sin City-based USL club...
The Midwest Pro Soccer Combine, scheduled for Dec. 18-19 at the Legacy Sports Center Complex in Brighton, Mich., announced its second crop of footballers attending the combine Monday. The MPSC also confirmed its first group of professional clubs that’ll be present at the event. The latest wave of players...
Players from just two clubs, Atlanta United FC and the Seattle Sounders, took up nearly half the spots — 11 of 25 — among the top 25 most sold MLS jerseys in 2017. Five Atlanta players and six Sounders cracked the top 25. Atlanta was particularly well represented at...
Oklahoma City Energy FC announced Thursday that it mutually agreed to part with coach Jimmy Nielsen on Thursday. It was a surprising move from a club that was a penalty shootout round away from making its first USL Cup earlier in November. First, a few notes about what happened...
With the two conference semifinals set for tonight, it’s time to unveil the MLS Cup radial bracket. Columbus Crew SC hosts Toronto FC at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the Seattle Sounders and Houston Dynamo kicking off at 9:30 in Houston. Follow John on Twitter: @JohnMLTX. Support Soc Takes on...
Sunil Gulati is considering not running for the office of U.S. Soccer president in February, according to a source close to the situation. Soc Takes could not independently corroborate the information. The Allahabad-born Gulati has served as president of U.S. Soccer since 2006 and currently also serves on the FIFA...
As Soc Takes revealed on Twitter last week, the NASL and USSF were in discussions to facilitate a continuation of the league at the D2 level. This story was independently confirmed by former Empire of Soccer editor-in-chief Dave Martinez and Jeff Rueter. Since then, reports from Michael Lewis of Front Row...
INDIANAPOLIS — A brace from sophomore forward Brandon Guhl combined with a clean sheet from goalkeeper Eric Dick & Co. propelled Butler to a 2-nil victory over Lipscomb in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Gallery: Follow Robbie on Twitter: @RobbMeh. Support Soc Takes on Patreon for access to...
The second-annual Midwest Pro Soccer Combine is set for Dec. 18-19 at Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton, Mich. And just like the inaugural edition, the focus is once again on quality over quantity. Rather than accepting every applicant willing to fork up the bread for a chance to...