NASL and USL DII Sanctioning Only Delays Problems

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From Last Word on Soccer, by Joe Hojnacki On Friday night, U.S. Soccer announced that both the NASL and USL would be given provisional division two sanctioning for the 2017 season. This decision is nothing short of a cop out. The federation had their chance to put their foot down and establish some sort of […] READ MORE


A look inside Phoenix Rising FC with owner Berke Bakay

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From Last Word on Soccer, by Roy Emmanuel The United Soccer League (USL) continues to grow across the United States, with new teams joining the league and the current clubs aiming for further success. One such example is Phoenix Rising FC, bringing ambition and excitement to fans in Arizona. Rebranded from Arizona United SC, the […] READ MORE





The NASL Crisis and How to Fix It

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From Last Word on Soccer, by Joe Hojnacki The North American Soccer League is in trouble. The second tier league in the United States was already losing Minnesota United to MLS, and now they could see as many as four more sides depart the crumbling competition before the start of next season with only one more coming in […] READ MORE



An Ode to Kwadwo Poku: Thanks from an NYCFC fan

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Kwadwo Poku. The Six foot, One inch New York City Football Club cult hero. Last year he burst on to the Major League Soccer scene with his flashy footwork, eye catching performances, and lovable personality. Poku’s story is a fascinating one originating in Kumasi, a city of about two million people in central Ghana. He began […] READ MORE