This year we at MLSReserves.com our excited about bringing a new segment to our weekly coverage. You can still expect to find our weekly rundown of the MLS Western and Eastern Conferences and our NASL round-up but now you can also find our new weekly USL Spotlight.
USL Pro expansion club Phoenix FC will play their 2013 home games at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., the club announced on Tuesday.
The Wolves have reached an agreement with Arizona State University that will allow them to play at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium for their inaugural season in 2013.
Miércoles 30 de enero de 2013 - México 1-1 Dinamarca Estadio: Universidad de Phoenix (Phoenix, Arizona) - 21:00 hrs. La Selección Nacional Mayor, dirigida por José Manuel de la Torre, empató a un gol con Dinamarca, en lo que fue su primer duelo del año. En este cotejo de preparación, Marco Fabián fue quien adelantó, vía penal, a los mexicanos al minuto 67; sin embargo, al 83', Andreas Cornelius, también desde los 11 pasos, igualó el marcador.
La Dirección General de Selecciones Nacionales da a conocer la lista de jugadores convocados a la Selección Nacional Mexicana para enfrentar a Dinamarca, en partido de preparación a celebrarse el 30 de enero en Phoenix, Arizona. El equipo se concentrará este domingo 27 de enero por la noche en el Centro de Alto Rendimiento y viajarán a Phoenix, Arizona, el lunes 28 por la tarde, ese mismo día, al terminar el entrenamiento matutino se ofrecerá conferencia de prensa en las Instalaciones del CAR.
Se dio a conocer la lista de convocados por José Manuel de la Torres para el partido amistoso que sostendrá México ante Dinamarca el próximo 30 de enero en Phoenix. Primer fecha FIFA del año y primer partido de muchos que sostendrá el Tri en este 2013, incluyendo Eliminatorias, Copa Oro y Copa Confederaciones.
Real Phoenix | courtesy www.azkicksit.com Phoenix, AZ (Tuesday, November 5th, 2012) - It wasn't the prettiest victory but it got the job done, as Real Phoenix won its first game as a PASL...
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You may member an indoor soccer team called the Phoenix Monsoon (the one that listed me as its
play-by-play announcer despite not actually, you know, consummating a deal with me). This was its
maiden season in the PASL, and they had big plans for it. Well, the original owner was out before
Christmas and the new owners have changed the name of the team to the Arizona Storm.
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The New York Red Bulls continue their pre-season in Aironza tonight, when they take on reigning
Mexican champions UNAM Pumas at Chase Field in Phoenix (10pm, MSG+, ESPN Deportes).
The Red Bulls welcome back Thierry Henry from his loan spell at Arsenal, and will be fielding a
strong squad against a Mexican team that should provide their toughest test of the pre-season.
Marquette posted two more shutouts, the fourth for the Golden Eagles in as many official matches
this season, and UW-Green Bay picked up its first win of the year this weekend.
Catch up on all the action in our weekly roundup of the Marquette, Phoenix and UW-Milwaukee
women's teams:
It was a pretty good weekend for the Marquette, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Green Bay men's soccer
teams, with five wins and just one loss among the sides.
The Golden Eagles remained unbeaten, while the Panthers extended their winning streak to three
games and won their own tournament. The Phoenix, meanwhile, had a thrilling double-overtime victory
on Friday night, but lost a key player to injury and settled for their second straight 1-1-0
weekend after losing Sunday.
What an opening weekend it was for the Marquette, UW-Green Bay and UW-Milwaukee men's soccer
teams, with a show-stopping finish, inaugural victories for new coaches, a school record and the
best start for one team in 12 years.
Catch up on all the action in our weekly review of the Golden Eagles, Phoenix and Panthers.
The 2012 season kicked off across the nation for NCAA Division I women's soccer teams this
weekend, with Marquette scheduled to take on another nationally ranked foe, UW-Milwaukee playing
its first matches under new coach Greg Henschel and UW-Green Bay coach
Trevor Warren looking to get his team's offense going after a frustrating 2011
season.
Portland's Jason Massie scored in the second minute and the Phoenix never looked back in
Saturday's 5-0 thrashing of the Victory at Scarborough High School.
Massie early goal gave way to strikes from Eric Anderson (10′), Ben Havey (18′), Keegan
Ziada (76′) and Andrew Jones (82′). Goalkeepers Terence Dieterich and Aidan McParland combined
for the clean sheet while Boston's Joao Santos and Portland's Rory Kennedy were shown red cards in
the 53rd minute.
WORCESTER, Mass. Portland striker Eric Alexander couldn't stop running.
Seconds after scoring the his second goal in the waning moments to lift the Phoenix to a 3-2
comeback win over the Hydra on Wednesday, the 6-4 striker raced up the field looking for his
keeper, Terrance Dieterich who waited to embrace him.
Scott Rowling's second half goal lifted the Seacoast over Portland in Wednesday's 1-0 win at
Deering High School.
Rowling scored in the 64th minute while Colin O'Donnell stopped four Phoenix shots to earn the
clean sheet. Keegan Ziada received the only caution of the game in the 38th minute.
Everything will be on the line for Alex Smith and Wellington Phoenix when they face Perth Glory on
Saturday in a single game elimination in the second round of the A-League Final Stage.
With just three weeks remaining in the A-League regular season, Alex Smith and Wellington Phoenix
will continue their playoff push on Saturday with a visit to Melbourne Heart.
After a disappointing loss to Brisbane Roar last weekend, Alex Smith and Wellington Phoenix face
another difficult task when they visit A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners on Saturday.
After an impressive two game road trip that earned six points, third place Wellington Phoenix
return home to host fourth place Melbourne Heart in a crucial A-League game at Westpac Stadium on
Saturday.
Over the weekend, Alex Smith and Wellington Phoenix came up with another important road victory in
Australia against the Newcastle Jets to move into third place in A-League.
After signing a contract extension this week, Alex Smith will hope to feature in for Wellington
Phoenix when they visit the struggling Newcastle Jets on Friday.
With his future very much in doubt, Alex Smith put in a strong performance on Sunday to help
Wellington Phoenix defeat Gold Coast United and move into fourth place in the A-League.
The US Men's National Team kicks off 2012 this Saturday in Phoenix with a friendly against
Venezuela. The US is looking to improve on their (2-1-4) record so far under Jurgen Klinsmann and
provide more of an attacking style of play. The team already got a small boost to start of the year
when Fifa [.
For U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, one of the key components to the holistic approach to player
development is providing nutrition education. Years and years of scientific study have proven that
proper nutrition leads to better performance. During the training camp in Phoenix, the U.S MNT
received instruction and advice from Danielle LaFata, the Director of Performance Nutrition at
Athletes' Performance.
While the Revolution's form isfizzling at the top of the American soccer pyramid, New England itself is electric at the bottom as more and more Premier Development League clubs prepare to launch in less than a month.
Announcements vary from major player commitments to clubs -including the GPS Portland Phoenix, Boston Rams, and CFC Azul -to achievement recognition, as Seacoast United Phantom Ryan Dunn has been named captain of the Boston College Eagles for his final collegiate season.
Marquette didn't let the disappointment of its first loss of the season linger for very long, as the Golden Eagles got right back on the winning track with a pair of shutout victories in Big East Conference play.
UW-Milwaukee extended its unbeaten streak to five before falling to Cleveland State in overtime in a wild match Saturday night that saw two goals and a red card in the final 96 seconds of regulation.
For all the pre-season hype of marquee acquisition Alessandro del Piero taking the A-League by storm, the limelight belonged to a couple of fellow new arrivals who can only dream of enjoying the same distinguished career as the Italian maestro.
Phoenix's debutants, Stein Huysegems and teenager Louis Fenton, found themselves on the score-sheet as the home side secured a deserved victory at Westpac Stadium.
Freshman Kinley McNicoll and junior Paige Adams scored first-half goals as the University of Wisconsin women's soccer team dropped host UW-Green Bay 2-0 on Monday night at blustery Santaga Stadium to snap a four-match winless streak.
Junior goalkeeper Genevieve Richard made two saves for her second shutout in three career starts for the Badgers (8-5-1), who had a 21-4 advantage in shots as they continued their dominance against the Phoenix.
With Games 4 & 5 of the U.S. Women's National Team Fan Tribute Tour presented by Panasonic on the horizon (vs. Germany on Oct. 20 in Chicago and Oct. 23 in East Hartford), Games 6 & 7 have now been confirmed as well.
The USA will take on the Republic of Ireland on Nov.
The top 2 teams plus the winner of the Grand Final go to the ACL. Unless one of these teams is
Wellington (New Zealand is not part of AFC). So, if Wellington finish top 2, the 3rd team goes
through. This makes it most likely that CCM and Brisbane will represent Australia again next year.
Plus one.
Sorry Jets fans, with 4 weeks left I am calling that the top 2, bound for the ACL next year, will
come from the top four of Central Coast Mariners (CCM), Brisbane Roar, Wellington Phoenix and Perth
Glory.
On Sunday at Westpac Stadium, Wellington Phoenix came up with a crucial win against visiting
Melbourne Heart to move into sole possession of second place in the A-League.
The players spent many afternoons in training at camp in Phoenix at Athletes Perfomance, and during
the time between lunch and lectures they got into some serious games of table tennis (not
ping-pong, as we were admonished!). As you can imagine, the lads are competitive in whatever they
do.
Make sure you stick around to the end.
US Soccer communications interviewed Jermaine Jones, a late addition to the United States National
Team camp. The USA plays Venezuela on January 21st in Phoenix (9pm ET - ESPN3/Galavision).
