Yamaguchi Leaves FSU To Turn Pro. Florida State University and head coach Mark Krikorian has announced that junior forward Mami Yamaguchi will forgo her senior season to pursue a professional soccer career. Yamaguchi, the 2007 Hermann Trophy winner, has signed a contract to play with Umea IK of the All-Swedish League. Umea IK is a […]
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Tampa Bay Rowdies Return!
Tampa Bay Rowdies Return!. New owners announced a throwback to earlier times with the return of the Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer team to the USL First Division. Speaking for the ownership group, which included two other partners, local restaurateur David Laxer and Boston resident Hinds Howard, Rowdies President and CEO Andrew Nestor gave a synopsis […]
2008 Carolina Challenge Cup
2008 Carolina Challenge Cup. Major League Soccer returns to Charleston for a week of preseason exhibition games. The 2008 Carolina Challenge Cup will take place at Blackbaud Stadium March 15, 19 & 22, 2008. Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls, Toronto FC and expansion MLS outfit the San Jose Earthquakes will join the USL […]
Wilson making return to Charleston
Wilson making return to Charleston. CHARLESTON, SC — The Charleston Battery has agreed to terms with veteran defender John Wilson for the upcoming season. A Clemson product, Wilson started his pro career with the Battery in 1999 and was a member of the 2003 Championship winning side. He went on to play for the Rochester […]
Richmond to face DC United
Richmond to face DC United. RICHMOND, VA — The Richmond Kickers are pleased to kickoff their 15th Anniversary with an exhibition featuring D.C. United of Major League Soccer (MLS) on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the University of Richmond Stadium (just off the Downtown Expressway). This preseason exhibition will serve as DC […]
Baton Rouge brings in new coach
Baton Rouge brings in new coach. BATON ROUGE, LA — The Baton Rouge Capitals of the Premier Development League are proud to announce the hiring of their new head coach Helio D’Anna for the upcoming 2008 season. “Coach L” as everyone calls him, is the current head coach of Lincoln Memorial University’s men’s and women’s […]
Sharks Get First Win!
Sharks Get First Win!. The Orlando Sharks made franchise history getting the first Major Indoor Soccer League win of their inaugural season in front of an elated crowd at the Amway Arena, beating the California Cougars 16-13. The win snapped a 16-game losing streak to open the 2007-08 season. Dominating California from the opening kick, […]
Frierson Named Freshman Player of Week
Frierson Named Freshman Player of Week. Freshman midfielder Katy Frierson (Homewood, AL) was named the Southeastern Conference’s Freshman of the Week following her two-goal performance against South Carolina this past weekend, the conference office announced on Monday. Frierson, who played high school soccer at Homewood HS outside of Birmingham, netted two goals on the weekend […]
Silverbacks Re-sign Three Players
Silverbacks Re-sign Three Players. The Atlanta Silverbacks have signed defender David Hayes, midfielder Macoumba Kandji, and goalkeeper Ryan McIntosh to contract extensions. “We are excited to be able reward these three players for their commitment to the club,” said head coach Jason Smith. “They will all play important roles as we continue to build a […]
Hokies Lose Patrick Nyarko To MLS
Hokies Lose Patrick Nyarko To MLS. Major League Soccer and adidas has announced the 2008 class of Generation adidas players that will enter the professional ranks for the 2008 Major League Soccer season. MLS and adidas identified nine of the most promising soccer players in the United States. These players signed MLS contracts before completing […]