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Ariel Martínez (Cuban Footballer)
Ariel Pedro Martinez González (born 9 May 1986) is a Cuban Football player, footballer. Club career Following his List of Cuban football players who have defected to the United States, defection from Cuba to the United States in July 2015, Martínez signed with United Soccer League club Charleston Battery, but was not cleared to play until late in the season due to issues with the processing of his documentation and work permit. Martínez made his only appearance for Charleston in a playoff loss to Louisville City before leaving the club at the end of 2015. In March 2016, Martínez signed for North American Soccer League (2011–2017), North American Soccer League side Miami FC ahead of its inaugural season. Martínez made the move to USL Championship side FC Tulsa on 18 December 2019. On 19 January 2021, Miami, now competing in the USL Championship, announced Martínez had re-signed with the team for the 2021 season. On 19 April, 2022, Hartford Athletic announced that they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sancti Spíritus
Sancti Spíritus () is a municipality and capital city of the province of Sancti Spíritus Province, Sancti Spíritus in central Cuba and one of the oldest Cuban European settlements. Sancti Spíritus is the genitive case of Latin language, Latin ''Sanctus Spiritus'' ("Holy Spirit"). History The city was founded by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar in 1514. The city contributed men for Hernán Cortés' 1518 expedition to Mexico, including Alonso Hernandez Puertocarrero, Gonzalo de Sandoval, and Juan Velazquez de Leon.Diaz, B., 1963, The Conquest of New Spain, London: Penguin Books, Francisco Iznaga, a Basque people, Basque landowner in the western portion of Cuba during the first thirty years of the colonization of Cuba, was elected mayor of Bayamo in 1540. Iznaga was the originator of a powerful lineage which finally settled in Sancti Spíritus and Trinidad, where Torre Iznaga (Iznaga Tower) is. His descendants fought for the independence of Cuba and for annexation to the U.S., ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turks And Caicos Islands National Football Team
The Turks and Caicos Islands National Football Team is the national team of the Turks and Caicos Islands and is controlled by the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association. History Having formed a football association in 1996 and joined FIFA in 1998, Turks and Caicos Islands made its first appearance at an official FIFA competition when they entered the 2002 World Cup qualification. In March 2000, the team was knocked out in the first qualification round by St. Kitts and Nevis 14–0 on aggregate. At the 2006 World Cup qualifying competition, the side suffered a 7–0 aggregate loss against Haiti in February 2004. In 2007, the federation completed construction of their first stadium, the Turks and Caicos National Stadium, with the help of the FIFA Goal Programme, and have committed themselves to building a broad base of football participation and support. On February 6, 2008, the team achieved its first World Cup qualification win 2–1 against Saint Lucia in the CONCA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Miami FC Season
The 2017 Miami FC season was the club's second season of existence, and second season playing in the North American Soccer League. During the season Miami won both the Spring and Fall NASL season, qualifying for the end of season playoffs where they would go out on penalties to the New York Cosmos in the Semifinals. In the U.S. Open Cup, Miami reached the Quarterfinals before losing to USL side FC Cincinnati 0-1 in a game that had to be re-arranged due to bad weather. Stefano ended the season as the club's top goalscorer with 21 goals across all competitions, 17 coming in the NASL. Roster Staff * Mauro Pederzoli – ''Technical Director'' * Federico Bertele' -'' Assistant Technical Director'' * Alessandro Nesta Alessandro Nesta (; born 19 March 1976) is an Italian professional football manager and former player. Usually deployed as a centre-back, he is widely considered one of the best defenders of all time. He was best known for his pace, artistic tac ... – ''Head Coa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Miami FC Season
The 2016 Miami FC season was the club's first season of existence. The club plays in the North American Soccer League, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid. Roster Staff * Mauro Pederzoli – ''Technical Director'' * Alessandro Nesta Alessandro Nesta (; born 19 March 1976) is an Italian professional football manager and former player. Usually deployed as a centre-back, he is widely considered one of the best defenders of all time. He was best known for his pace, artistic tac ... – ''Head Coach'' * Lorenzo Rubinacci – ''Assistant coach'' * Vincenzo Benvenuto – ''Goalkeeper coach'' * Paolo Pacione – ''Head of Performance and Fitness Coach'' Transfers Winter In: Out: Summer In: Out: Friendlies Competitions NASL Spring season Standings Results summary Results by round Matches NASL Fall season Standings Results summary Results by r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Charleston Battery Season
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2018 U
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2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the 13th edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition and the 23rd CONCACAF regional championship overall in the organization's fifty-four years of existence. It was held in the United States, with two matches being played in Canada, marking the first time the CONCACAF Gold Cup was played in that country. Mexico won the competition after surviving both the quarter-finals and semi-finals in controversial circumstances, defeating Jamaica – the first Caribbean nation to reach such a stage – in the final. Of the co-hosts, Canada was eliminated in the group stage, while the United States, the defending champions, lost in the semi-finals to Jamaica. The competition included a third place match for the first time since 2003, in which Panama defeated the United States. Qualification for other tournaments The 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup was used for qualification for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, to be played in Russia, and the Copa América Centenario, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guatemala National Football Team
The Guatemala national football team ( es, Selección de fútbol de Guatemala) represents Guatemala in men's international football and is controlled by the ''Federación Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala''. Founded in 1919, it has been affiliated to FIFA since 1946, and it is a member of CONCACAF. The team has made three Olympic tournament appearances, competing at the 1968, 1976, and 1988 Olympic Games. Guatemala have never qualified for the finals tournament of the World Cup, although they have reached the final round of qualification on four occasions. Guatemala won the 1967 CONCACAF Championship and the 2001 UNCAF Nations Cup. The team's best performance in a CONCACAF Gold Cup was in 1996, when they finished fourth. Guatemala has also earned a bronze medal at the 1983 Pan American Games in Caracas, Venezuela. The national team kits are supplied by Umbro. Past kit suppliers include Atletica, Adidas and Puma. History Beginnings Guatemala created its first soccer team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darío Suárez
Pedro Darío Suárez Castro (born 8 August 1992) is a Cuban footballer. Club career AFC Ann Arbor In 2016, Suárez joined AFC Ann Arbor in the National Premier Soccer League. In June 2017, he received a 6-month suspension for kicking the ball against a referee. Miami FC 2 On 2 May 2018, Suárez joined Miami FC 2 of the National Premier Soccer League. FC Tulsa On 18 December 2019, Suárez moved to the USL Championship, joining FC Tulsa ahead of their 2020 season. Detroit City On June 6, 2023, Suárez was traded along with teammate Brett Levis to USL Championship side Detroit City. He left Detroit following their 2023 season. International career He made his international debut for Cuba in an August 2014 friendly match against Panama and has earned a total of 4 caps, scoring no goals. He was called up to the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup in the United States and played in games against Mexico, and Trinidad and Tobago, before defecting during his time there. Personal life Defectio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arael Argüelles
Arael Argüelles Rodríguez (born 30 April 1987) is a Cuban football player. Club career He played for his provincial team Cienfuegos in Cuba. International career Argüelles represented Cuba's U-23 national team in the 2008 CONCACAF Men Pre-Olympic Tournament, playing in two group game losses against Honduras and Panama. He made his senior international debut for Cuba in an international friendly against Guatemala on 23 August 2014. He was called up to the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup, but defected after the opening 6–0 loss against Mexico Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema .... Keyler García, Darío Suárez and Ariel Martinez also fled their country at the same tournament. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keyler García
Keyler Lázaro García Estrada (born 14 January 1990) is a Cuban international footballer. Club career Nicknamed ''el Chino'', Garcia played for hometown team Camagüey before leaving Cuba. International career He made his international debut for Cuba in an international friendly against Costa Rica in December 2011 and has earned a total of 5 caps, scoring no goals. García was called up to the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup but defected to the United States in Chicago, one day prior to the Cuba's opening game against Mexico on 9 July 2015 at Soldier Field. Arael Argüelles, Darío Suárez and Ariel Martinez also fled their country at the same tournament. His final international was a June 2015 FIFA World Cup qualification The FIFA World Cup qualification is a competitive match that a national association football team takes in order to qualify for one of the available berths at the final tournament of the (men's) FIFA World Cup. Qualifying tournaments are hel ... match agains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CONCACAF Gold Cup
The CONCACAF Gold Cup ( es, Copa de Oro de la CONCACAF, french: Coupe D'or CONCACAF) is the main association football competition of the men's national football teams governed by CONCACAF, determining the continental champion of North America, which includes Central America and the Caribbean. The Gold Cup is held every two years. The tournament succeeded the CONCACAF Championship (1963–1989), with its inaugural edition being held in 1991. North American Football Union's members Canada, United States and Mexico are the only three nations to have won the tournament. History Championships before CONCACAF Before the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) was formed in 1961, association football in the region was divided into smaller, regional divisions. The two main bodies consisted of the Confederación Centroamericana y del Caribe de Fútbol (CCCF) founded in 1938 (consisting of Central America and most of the Caribbean) and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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