Lower Tier Soccer | Top Tier Coverage
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Coming off Santa Clarita’s UWS title last season, it seems clear to Danielle Gawronski that Blue Heat deserve some serious recognition, given its track record of producing top talent. Gawronski considers what the future may hold for the 16th ranked women’s club in CONCACAF.
by Danielle Gawronski
Read More“DFC is blessed to be part of a community of creatives and vested individuals and organizations who genuinely care about their neighborhood (Downtown) and greater community (Fresno, CA). Our city has a rich history and tradition of soccer (PDL, USL, NPSL, Collegiate), and we’re able to exist and operate in the grassroots niche of the market thanks to the generosity and involvement of various people and organizations who truly care for the beautiful game.”
Read MoreLast weekend’s match was an unexpected draw, but it shows that the UPSL has quality that goes deeper than the the top of the table. This weekend, we’ve got a great West Texas matchup between Odessa FC and Tapatio FC Amarillo. It’s a top of the table clash just three weeks into play!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe third round of the US Open Cup is done and dusted and we’ve got a quick recap of how NISA did in the competition.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“Winners of the 1999 US Open Cup, where they beat four MLS franchises in succession, including stunning the Colorado Rapids 2-0 to secure the title - Rochester brings a particular pedigree to the contest which is hard to ignore.”
by Joshua Duder
Read More“Before we ever kicked a ball, we had a ton of community support, several hundred season ticket holders, multiple founding sponsors, and an army of volunteers, interns and host families. When you have that many people working to make something successful, there's a good chance it will happen.”
Read MoreEach week, we look at the impressive list of UPSL matches and find the one we think is a can’t miss. This weekend it’s Beaman United FC facing Pumas Premier in the KY-TN Premier Division of the UPSL.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe Golden Gate Conference is the only one in action in the NPSL, but the clubs are already jockeying for the top spot. We fire 3 quick recaps at you and pick 1 to watch for this weekend.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAll the NISA sides played this week, though several only in US Open Cup Round 2. For some, that match would weigh heavily on their positions in this week’s rankings. For others, it was NISA league play that made the difference. Chattanooga FC regains the top spot. How does the rest of NISA fall?
by Knights Who Say NISA
Read More“Our mission is to provide wider access to local players who committed to bettering themselves on and off the field. We have helped players get notice from nearby colleges and we want to help them achieve their goal of going to college through sports sports or sending them abroad for pro tryouts.”
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