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Julio Cascante
Julio César Cascante Solórzano (born 3 October 1993) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Major League Soccer club Austin FC. Career Following a career in his native Costa Rica with Orión, Universidad de Costa Rica and Deportivo Saprissa, Cascante signed with MLS side Portland Timbers on 2 January 2018. Cascante was traded from Portland Timbers to MLS expansion side Austin FC in exchange for $250,000 in general allocation money on December 13, 2020. Career statistics International ''Scores and results list Costa Rica's goal tally first.'' Honours Saprissa * Liga FPD The Primera División of Costa Rica, commonly known as Fútbol de Primera División (FPD), and Liga Promerica for sponsorship reasons, is the top professional association football division in Costa Rica. It is administered by the Unión de Clubes ...: 2016–17 References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cascante, Julio 1993 births Living people Costa Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deportivo Saprissa
Deportivo Saprissa is a Costa Rican sports club, mostly known for its football team. The club is based in San Juan de Tibás, San José, and play their home games at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá. The team's signature colours are purple (burgundy) and white. It is the main team representing the capital, but with the distinction of being massively followed throughout the whole country and overseas. The club was founded in 1935 and has competed in the Costa Rican first division since 1949. The name of the team comes from one of the club's main founders, Ricardo Saprissa. One of the most popular nicknames for the team (''The Purple Monster'') can be traced back to 1987, when the Costa Rican newspaper '' Diario Extra'' gave the team the nickname during a derby, because of the club's enormous following. A reporter commented that the sea of fans in the stands at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá in Tibás wearing purple, and the tremendous noise they were generating, made him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014–15 Liga FPD
The 2014–15 Costa Rican FPD was the 95th season of the Costa Rican top-flight football league. It was divided into two championships: the Invierno interand Verano ummerseasons. The Invierno season was dedicated to Manuel Antonio "Pilo" Obando. Teams The league was contested by a total of 12 teams, including Puma Generaleña, promoted from the 2013–14 Liga de Ascenso. While Puntarenas were relegated. Personnel, kits and Stadia :''Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.'' Managerial changes During the season Campeonato de Invierno The tournament began on 15 August 2014, with Carmelita defeating Limón 2–0, with Guatemalan player Angelo Padilla scoring the first goal of the tournament. It ended on 21 December 2014, with Saprissa winning their 31st title after they overcome Herediano in the final. First Stage Standings Results Second stage Semifinals ;First legs ---- ;Second legs ---- Finals ;First leg ;Second leg Top scorers Source: List ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Austin FC Season
The 2023 Austin FC season was the club's third season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of soccer in the United States. They played in the league's Western Conference and finished as Western runners-up to Los Angeles FC in the 2022 regular season standings. Austin participated in two new competitions in 2023, their first regional competition (the 2023 Leagues Cup) and continental competitions (the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League), but did not advance in either competition. Background Austin FC started playing in the MLS Western Conference in 2021, finishing in 12th place with a record of 9W-4D-21L. 2022 brought many new experiences to Austin FC. They lost their first ever U.S. Open Cup match against San Antonio FC in extra time, won their first trophy, the Copa Tejas, and qualified for their first-ever MLS Cup Playoffs in just their second season as a franchise. Austin FC advanced to the Western Conference Finals but lost to LAFC. They qualified for the 2023 CONCACAF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MLS Cup Playoffs
The MLS Cup Playoffs is the annual postseason elimination tournament of Major League Soccer. The final match of the tournament is the MLS Cup, the league's championship game. Under the current format adopted for the 2019 season, 14 teams qualify for the tournament based on regular-season point totals—the seven highest-placed teams from each the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Audi is the title sponsor of this tournament. Awarding a championship through a postseason tournament differs from most other soccer leagues around the world, where the team with the most points at the end of the season is deemed champion. MLS awards the regular-season champions with the Supporters' Shield, and the winner must be a U.S.-based team in order to earn a direct berth in the CONCACAF Champions League, the continental tournament. Playoff system Since 2019 (but excluding 2020), the top seven teams from the Eastern Conference and top seven teams from the Western Conference qua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Austin FC Season
The 2022 Austin FC season was the club's second season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of soccer in the United States. Austin FC played in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. Due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, play began February 26, 2022, about a month earlier than normal, and concluded October 9, 2022. Outside of MLS, Austin FC competed in the USSF's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup for the first time in its history. Background Austin FC started their first season by building their roster with their first ever signing, Rodney Redes, on July 6, 2020. The club continued to build their squad by signing their first Designated Player, Cecilio Dominguez, on August 24, 2020. Austin FC continued to build on Dec 13, 2020 by trading for five more players using General Allocation Money. On Dec 15, 2020, the club obtained five more players through the 2021 MLS Expansion Draft. By the end of the year, Austin FC added five more players to the roster. Austin FC started 2021 by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Austin FC Season
The 2021 Austin FC season was the club's inaugural season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of soccer in the United States. This was also the first season a top-tier sports franchise is playing in the Greater Austin region. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the season began on April 17, 2021, about a month and a half later than normal, and concluded on November 7, 2021. Outside of MLS, Austin FC would have competed in the 2021 U.S. Open Cup, but that competition was postponed indefinitely in April before being canceled in July. Austin FC won their first match in Commerce City, CO against the Colorado Rapids 3-1, where midfielder Diego Fagundez scored the club's first ever goal. They played their first game in Austin in front of 20,738 fans, a 0-0 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes. They won their first home game against the Portland Timbers 4-1, a match which Austin FC winger Jon Gallagher scored the first ever MLS goal at Q2 Stadium. Austin FC struggled in their in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Portland Timbers Season
The 2020 Portland Timbers season is the 34th season in their existence and the 10th season for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Background Season review by month Off season On October 29, Portland re-signed midfielder Sebastián Blanco to a multiyear contract where he will remain a Designated Player. On October 31, forward Jeremy Ebobisse was called up to the U.S. Men's National Team pre-camp. On November 6, Andy Polo was called up by Peru for friendlies against Colombia and Chile. Renzo Zambrano was called up by Venezuela for a friendly against Japan on November 19. Bill Tuiloma was called up by New Zealand for friendlies against the Republic of Ireland on November 14 and Lithuania on November 17. Jorge Moreira was called up for Paraguay for friendlies against Bulgaria on November 14 and Saudi Arabia on November 19. On November 15, MLS cut Portland forward, Brian Fernández, si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Portland Timbers Season
The 2019 Portland Timbers season is the 33rd season in their existence and the 9th season for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. The season covers the period from the end of the Timber's last match in MLS or MLS Playoffs in 2018 (December 8, 2018) to their final match in MLS or MLS Playoffs in 2019 (October 19, 2019). Background Season review by month Off season On December 10, Zarek Valentin has signed a new contract. Portland also announced roster moves that include recalling Eryk Williamson's loan from Portuguese first-division side Clube Desportivo Santa Clara. Andy Polo is now under contract with Portland after reaching a performance threshold included in his loan agreement. Portland exercised contract options on goalkeeper Kendall McIntosh, defenders Modou Jadama and Bill Tuiloma, and forwards Jeremy Ebobisse and Foster Langsdorf. Midfielder Cristhian Paredes remains on loan w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Portland Timbers Season
The 2018 Portland Timbers season is the 32nd season in their existence and the 8th season for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. The season covers the period from the end of MLS Cup 2017 to the end of MLS Cup 2018. Background Season review by month ''Off season'' ''Preseason'' March April From April 5 until April 8 the eMLS Cup took place at PAX East in Boston. Timber's eSports player Edgar Guerrero (X_Thiago_Silva_0) finished 7th in the preliminary round, giving him a spot in the Western Quarter Finals. Guerrero would fall to Sporting Kansas City eSports player Alex Betancourt (SKC Alekzandur) in the Western Quarter Finals to a score of 3–2. The Timbers traveled to Orlando, again without the injured Liam Ridgewell for their last away match before the home opener. In the 16th minute, Sebastián Blanco was issued a 2nd yellow card for diving; however, VAR was called to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USL Championship
The USL Championship (USLC) is a professional men's soccer league in the United States that began its inaugural season in 2011. The USL is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation (U.S. Soccer) as a Division II league since 2017, placing it under Major League Soccer (Division I) in the hierarchy. The USL is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The league is owned and operated by United Soccer League and was formed as result of the merger of their USL First (USL-1) and Second Divisions (USL-2), following the 2010 season which saw neither the USL-1 nor the North American Soccer League (NASL) receive Division II sanctioning from the USSF, resulting in the temporary USSF Division 2 Pro League. United Soccer Leagues stated that the merger would strengthen the league's position within the American professional soccer landscape through stability, commercial growth and the professional development of soccer in four main regions throughout the United States and Canada. Five U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Portland Timbers 2 Season
The 2018 Portland Timbers 2 season was the 4th season for Portland Timbers 2 in the United Soccer League (USL), the second-tier professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Club Competitions Preseason Regular season Postseason Friendlies References {{Portland Timbers seasons 2018 USL season Portland Timbers 2 Portland Timbers 2 Portland Timbers 2 is an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. The team, often referred to as "T2", serves as the reserve squad for the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer (MLS). The team was a member of the USL Champio ... Portland Timbers 2 seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017–18 Liga FPD
The 2017–18 Liga FPD season, also known as Campeonato Banco Popular for sponsorship reasons, is the 97th since its establishment. The tournament is the first since the 2006–07 season to use the Apertura and Clausura names to their short tournaments, marking a departure from the Invierno and Verano tournaments. The Voit Lummo is the official match ball of the tournament. Herediano entered as the defending champions, but lost the title in the Apertura finals to Pérez Zeledón. Teams Twelve teams contested for the league title; ten sides from the 2016–17 season, one team promoted from the Liga de Ascenso and a newly formed team. Grecia were promoted for their debut in the Liga FPD after defeating Jicaral in the Liga de Ascenso final, thus replacing San Carlos in the Liga FPD. Guadalupe is a newly established team that take over the previous franchise of Belén. UNAFUT authorized the name change just two days before the beginning of the season. On 2 June 2017 Henning J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
