Starting off the new year with a bang, being heavily involved in the United Soccer Coaches Convention as their city hosted it, the FIre now announce that Jan. 23 they begin a 15 day training camp in Spain. During this time, they will have 2 games, Feb.3 facing La Liga AFE at La Ciudad Del Futbol de Las Rozas, the training site of the Spanish national tea. Next up just 3 dyas after they take on Segunda Div. B side CF Fuenlabrada at Estadio Fernando Torres, then back to the WIndy City Feb. 7. Next up is a trip to Charleston SC for the 2019 Carolina Challange Cup for a trio of games. Feb.
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January 17, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
This first full season under HC Torrent will see NYCFC again in Florida as they are there Feb. 12-21, facing Orlando Feb. 16 then Minnesota Feb. 20 in the first iteration of the Orlando CIty Invitational to be contested at the Orlando City Soccer Stadium in Orlando. Sporting Director Claudio Reyna informed "We're excited to return to Orlando for another preseason." Coach Torrnet added "This will be an opportunity to continue to implement our style and tactical approach." They then go to Nashville FC Feb. 22 to play the USL side.
read January 17, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
A pair of tryouts have been set aside for this USL side to see who would like to kick it with them this season. Jan 28 @ 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 and Tues. Jan. 29 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., again on Sat. Apr. 27 running 3-4:30 p.m, then Sun. Apr. 28 stating 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., both at WakeMed Soccer Park. If they do not have an available field there, it will be relocated to another field in the area. Both carry a $110 fee and include a ticket to see NCFC take on Hartford Sat. Apr. 27.
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by Sean McCaffery
Cameroon National Team member, Duval Wapiwo has arrived from MFK Vyskov and is just awaiting paperwork to be official. HC Dave Sarachan had this to say, "We're happy to sign a player like Duval." At just 18, he is now the Third player there from this same Czech. team. Wapiwo had been with Apejes FC de Mfou of the top flite in Cameroon, he is great on both the offensive and defensive sides of his midfield position.
read January 17, 2019
by Sean McCaffery
FC Cincy defender Garza has suffered a low grad Quad. strain and is headed back to Cincy for treatment. I have but 2 words for Gregg Berhalter, TIm Parker, although he is not expected to be replaced. Jan. 29 they take on Panama in AZ at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2, Uni Mas & UDN, then camp finishes with Costa Rica Feb. 2 in San Jose 3:30 p.n. ET on FOX, UniMas & UDN. Both teams played the US in the last qualifiers for the World Cup so there are some scores to settle here for the US.
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