Let's get the obvious out of the way up front, shall we? There is not currently, nor has there ever
been, a full, traditional system of on-field-merit-based promotion and relegation in any American
pro soccer endeavor that I'm aware of[1].
With that said, the essence of promotion and relegation, the ability to move between
levels of a nebulous pyramid, does exist, and has for more than a decade[2].
Former Liverpool and Everton defender Gary Ablett (46) lost his 16 month battle with
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma yesterday.
Ablett started his career with Liverpool playing over 100 games, winning two League title's
1987-88 and Liverpool's last title success in 1989-90, he also picked up an FA Cup winning medal in
1988-89 beating Everton 3-2 after extra-time.
For all of Don Garber's finer points, he sure doesn't know much about subtlety. Take expansion
rumors. Does the Commish juice up the mystery, pointing fans in every which way, and keeping us
guessing. Nope. He goes out and says "If we can build the stadium, we will have the 20th team in
New York City.
Former Duke All-American forward Mike Grella has joined Brentford of League One (third
division).
In 42 league and cup matches matches for Leeds, Grella scored five goals – three of them in the
FA Cup – and played another 18 matches (four goals) on loan to Carlisle United and Swindon Town.
The Philly Soccer Page " Reading keeps pace with Long Island for playoff spot
The past several weeks have seen Reading eliminated by fellow Union-affiliate club Harrisburg
City Islanders from US Open Cup as well as lose their first Mid-Atlantic conference game to the
Long Island Rough Riders.
The past several weeks have seen Reading eliminated by fellow Union-affiliate club Harrisburg
City Islanders from US Open Cup as well as lose their first Mid-Atlantic conference game to the
Long Island Rough Riders. After dropping two straight matches, Reading regained momentum and
rattled off three straights wins to reclaim the top spot in the division.
Despite recording more shots, Reading were defeated 1-0 by the Harrisburg City Islanders Tuesday
night at Exeter's Don Thomas Stadium.
In a matchup that featured both Union affiliated clubs, it was a goal by Harrisburg's Sainey
Touray in the 64th minute that proved to be the difference. While both teams had numerous
opportunities to score, neither could capitalize thanks to some quality goalkeeping.
Belson Stadium
FC New York announced today that 2,600 seat Belson Stadium on the grounds of St. John's
University in Jamaica Queens will be the team's home for its 2011 inaugural season.
St. John's University is located in the heart of Queens close to all major parkways and Jamaica
station the transportation hub of Queens.
