• Carlyle Junior

    Duluth FC’s Carlyle Junior claims NPSL Goal of the Year with delicate chip

    Duluth FC’s Carlyle Junior has been awarded the 2019 NPSL Goal of the Year, the league announced this week. His delicate chip over the La Crosse Aris FC goalkeeper in his team’s July 12 home win at Duluth East High School earned him the distinction. Junior helped carry Duluth...
  • Dos Santos

    Dos Santos given another chance at Club America

    Football is benevolent with peculiar characters. Some of them grew up with a star on their forehead, called to be the next heroes. But instead, they spent their careers as nomads, looking for a place to fit in. Giovani Dos Santos had many chances to become the player that...
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    GM blog: Closing out regular season

    While the table may look incomplete, the standings are final in the 2019 UPSL Midwest South Division. Further, as the UPSL spring season playoffs are underway, Milwaukee Bavarians (the 2018 UPSL spring champion) has advanced to represent the conference at the national playoff tournament. Joliet Soccer United were South...
  • breakdowns

    Late defensive breakdowns doom FC Cincinnati in lopsided loss to D.C. United

    CINCINNATI — FC Cincinnati’s brutal inaugural MLS campaign recently encountered a spell of positivity with two consecutive victories after going winless in league play in all of June and most of May. But second-half breakdowns in the defensive third Thursday night spoiled the run of good form, as FC...
  • Lucho

    Preview: FC Cincinnati hosts Lucho-less D.C. United in midweek clash

    After ending up on the wrong side of a 7-1 shellacking June 29 in St. Paul, FC Cincinnati enters Thursday’s home fixture with D.C. United schlepping a two-match winning streak. D.C. sits third in the Eastern Conference standings, but will be without a notable playmaker Thursday evening. Kickoff at...
  • La Clave del Barrio

    La Clave del Barrio fundraiser Saturday at Indy Convergence

    INDIANAPOLIS — La Clave del Barrio, a celebration of Afro-Cuban culture and fundraiser for a special futsal project in Havana, goes down Saturday at Indy Convergence at 2611 West Michigan Street. The party starts at 7 p.m., with salsa lessons set for 7:30 and the show, consisting of dance...
  • Sebastian Velasquez to sign for El Paso Locomotive FC

    Soc Takes understands that Colombian footballer Sebastian Velasquez will be playing his football in America once again. The 2012 MLS draft pick has previously played for Real Salt Lake and New York City FC in MLS, Real Monarchs in USL as well as Rayo OKC in the now-defunct NASL....
  • Sweden

    Battle-tested Sweden side digs deep for 3rd place

    Fearless, practical, and organized. There is an exponential growth when Sweden faces challenging opponents in tournaments like the Women’s World Cup and Olympic Games. There is an “I believe” magnet that the Swedish have when they play against teams that on paper are slightly superior to them. The Scandinavians...
  • Super Clasico

    Chivas, Club America to play Super Clasico at Soldier Field

    Liga MX sides CD Guadalajara and Club America will meet at Solider Field in Chicago for this year’s Super Clasico, the two teams and PRIMETIME Sports announced today. The match will be held Sunday, Sept. 8 at Solider Field at a to-be-determined time. The game will also serve as...
  • Union Jack Pub

    Union Jack Pub to host marathon watch party on loaded Sunday

    INDIANAPOLIS — The footy gods looked down upon us mere mortals’ Gregorian calendar and decided to bestow endless blessings upon Sunday, July 7, 2019. The finals of the Women’s World Cup, Copa America and Concacaf Gold Cup are all set for this Sunday. Union Jack Pub Broad Ripple is...
  • collision course

    USA, England on collision course for Tuesday

    The U.S. and England are on a collision course to meet Tuesday in the semifinals of the 2019 Women’s World Cup. So, how did both teams get here? USA vs. France When Megan Rapinoe plays for the USWNT, it is like knowing that Wonder Woman would be by your...
  • Power Soccer

    Power Soccer exhibition set for BYB tailgate ahead of LIPAFC

    INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been well established that the Louisville Indianapolis Proximity Association Football Contest (LIPAFC) derby between the Indy Eleven and Louisville City FC is the grandest rivalry in not just soccer, but all of sports. However, two hours before the match kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday night...