Soccer in North Carolina

Most of the people Kirk Urso cared about and loved were there. So were others who were fans, but never personally knew the former UNC Tar Heel. His family was there, along with teammates from both the UNC men’s soccer team, and the Columbus Crew, for whom he was beginning a professional career when he […]

Represented Academy Coaches Marc Nicholls, Academy Director for the NC Fusion, recently returned from a two-week learning experience in France. He was one of 21 American coaches invited to participate in a 16-month youth development course developed by the French soccer federation (FFF). The course includes eight weeks of course work and a two-week immersion […]

The North Carolina men’s soccer program put a wrap on the 2012 season with its annual banquet on March 1. Sophomore defender Boyd Okwuonu (Edmond, OK) earned a pair of awards as he was named the Most Valuable Player and the Most Improved Player. Senior goalkeeper Scott Goodwin (Raleigh, NC) earned the Coaches Award, while […]

N.C. State’s new head women’s coach Tim Santoro has announced that Mike Barrogueiro, head coach at Iona College the past two years, has been named Associate Head Coach of the Wolfpack women’s soccer team….The Charlotte Eagles of USL PRO have added Dave Dixon to the staff as an assistant coach. Dixon played for Eagles head […]

Saves Three In UMBC Shootout WILMINGTON, NC- While most of the nation was focused on the BCS Championship game, soccer stars from past and present took time to help a community continue its healing process and give it a chance to smile and enjoy life. Former UNC Wilmington standout and current Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Brad […]

If you think preseason is about the same for all professional soccer teams, consider the Wilmington Hammerheads, runnersup for the USL PRO championship in 2012. This year the Hammerheads are beginning preparations for the 2013 season with 10 days in late February in Antalya, Turkey. Coach David Irving will use the preseason tour to work […]

UNC’s Dunn, Maryland’s Mullins Will Return For Senior Seasons Absolutes define personalities. Anson Dorrance has coached some of the greatest women’s soccer players in the sport’s history, so he has a unique perspective when assessing how current University of North Carolina players compare to past greats. It’s safe to say Crystal Dunn has carved a […]

N.C. Soccer. Carolina RailHawks President Curt Johnson, former Houston Dynamo defender Eddie Robinson and the late Barry Howard will be inducted into the North Carolina Soccer Hall of Fame on Saturday evening, January 26 in Greensboro, N.C. Johnson, a native of Raleigh, also served as General Manager of MLS’s Sporting Kansas City. Robinson, who grew […]

NASL Announces Split Season Format The 2012 North American Soccer League season ended for the Carolina RailHawks in the semifinals of postseason play. That they were beaten on a two-game 5-4 aggregate by the eventual champion Tampa Bay Rowdies is small consolation. The RailHawks, who underwent changes in roster and head coach after the 2011 […]