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Soccer Bowl 2017
Soccer Bowl 2017 is the North American Soccer League's postseason championship match of the 2017 season which determined the NASL Champion. Background Miami FC and San Francisco Deltas finished 1st and 2nd respectively in both the Spring and Fall seasons by wide margins. Miami FC's regular season record (21 wins, 6 draws, 5 losses, 69 points) was the best in modern NASL history. The New York Cosmos clinched the last playoff spot on the last day of the regular season. North Carolina FC also earned a spot in The Championship. Due to Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico FC was forced to abandon Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium for their last five home games, which were moved to other teams venues or to neutral sites. The rescheduled games raised money for hurricane relief. Path to the final Semi-final #1 Miami FC and New York Cosmos met four times during the regular season. They each won a game at the other's home stadium in the Spring season. The Cosmos won in New York and tied Miami i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soccer Bowl (2011–2017)
The NASL Championship was the annual championship competition of the North American Soccer League (NASL), which formed the second division of American soccer from 2011 to 2017. The competition was held at the end of the regular season and was contested by the two finalists of the playoffs to determine the winner of the NASL Trophy, known as the Soccer Bowl Trophy. The tournament is named for the Soccer Bowl from the original incarnation of the NASL, which ran from 1967 to 1984. The 2011 and 2012 titles were decided in a two-game aggregate finish. Since 2013 the championship has been a single-game final. Beginning with the 2014 season, a new format was introduced, called the NASL Championship, with the final game being called the NASL Championship Final and only the trophy the Soccer Bowl trophy. The league suspended operations in 2018. Format In the league's first two seasons, the championship was played as a classic two-legged series. The league announced a switch for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Calvillo
Eric Santana Calvillo Ramirez (born 2 January 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive. Born in the United States, he represents the El Salvador national team. Club career New York Cosmos Calvillo signed with the New York Cosmos on January 15, 2016. He made 21 appearances and scored 4 goals for the NASL side, and was with the team, when it won the Soccer Bowl 2016 and was the runner-up for the Soccer Bowl 2017. He was the runner-up for the 2017 NASL Young Player of the Year. San Jose Earthquakes On January 20, 2018, the San Jose Earthquakes of MLS signed Calvillo to a multiyear contract. He was then sent to San Jose's USL affiliate, Reno 1868, on a temporary loan basis, and made his first appearance as a starter in Reno's 3–4 loss to Swope Park Rangers on March 17, 2018. Following the 2021 season, San Jose declined their contract option on Calvillo. El Paso Locomotive On January 11, 2022, Calvillo signed wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Francisco Guerra
Juan Francisco Guerra Piñero (born 16 February 1987) is a Venezuelan football coach and former player who is currently the head coach of Phoenix Rising FC in the USL Championship. Guerra was the first signing made by the Rowdies' new general manager/head coach combo of Farrukh Quraishi and Thomas Rongen. Upon signing, coach Rongen praised Guerra's ability to read the pitch, as well as his leadership skills. Guerra was named Oakland Roots SC's new head coach on December 30, 2021. On August 18, 2022, Oakland Roots removed Guerra from his head coaching position following allegations he was in discussions with Phoenix Rising FC Phoenix Rising Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 2014 as Arizona United Soccer Club, the team is a member of the USL Championship. History On March 13, 2014, Kyle Eng, owner of an advert ..., a rival club, without permission while still under contract with Oakland. Guerra was officially announc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pablo Vranjicán
Pablo Andrés Vranjicán Storani (born 11 December 1985) is an Argentine footballer. His last club was Deportes La Serena. Vranjicán also holds a Croatian passport due to his Croatian ancestry. Club career On 29 June 2013, he signed a contract with Cypriot side AEK Kouklia. He made his first appearance with Pahang FC on 12 July 2016 against Kelantan as substitute and scored 2 goals in the match against Sarawak. Honours Club ;Universidad Católica * Primera División de Chile (1): 2010 File:2010 Events Collage New.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2010 Chile earthquake was one of the strongest recorded in history; The Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland disrupts air travel in Europe; A scene from the opening ceremony of ... References External links * Argentine Primera statisticsat Fútbol XXI {{DEFAULTSORT:Vranjican, Pablo 1984 births Living people Argentine footballers Argentine expatriate footballers People from Rosario Department Chilean Primera Div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayoze García
Ayoze García Pérez (born 22 November 1985), known simply as Ayoze, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a left-back, currently assistant coach for USL Championship club Indy Eleven. He spent most of his 20-year senior career with Tenerife and the New York Cosmos, signing with the latter club in 2013. He retired following a spell in the USL Championship with Indy Eleven. Playing career Spain Ayoze was born in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife. He made his professional debut with CD Tenerife in the Segunda División, then had a loan spell at neighbours UD Las Palmas in 2004–05's Segunda División B; he started his career as a winger. Upon his return, Ayoze became an essential member of the squad: from 2006 to 2008 he only missed eight league games and scored 14 goals, helping the Canary Islands club to achieve promotion to La Liga in 2009 while acting as one of their captains. In the following season, he was again used regularly (25 appearances, three goals) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mason Trafford
Mason Trafford (born August 21, 1986) is a retired Canadian soccer player who most recently played for Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC. Besides Canada, Trafford has played in the United States, Finland, and China. Club career Youth and amateur Born in Boynton Beach, Florida, Trafford grew up in North Vancouver, attended Handsworth Secondary School, and played club soccer for the North Shore Selects. Trafford honed his skills under the eye of soccer coach Roman Tulis, and played for 2 years on the British Columbia provincial team, before going on to play four years of college soccer at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He was team captain in his final year with the Rebels, and in addition to soccer he maintained top marks at school, graduating with a Bachelor of Science/Accounting degree. Vancouver Whitecaps Trafford signed a one-year contract with the Vancouver Whitecaps in June 2008, after finishing his fall semester at UNLV. He went on to play 14 games in the USL Fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hunter Freeman
Hunter Freeman (born January 8, 1985 in Tyler, Texas) is a retired American soccer player who currently is the director of domestic scouting for FC Cincinnati Career College and amateur As a teenager, Freeman trained in residency at the United States Soccer Federation's Bradenton Academy with the United States Under-17 national team. Upon graduating, he attended the University of Virginia, where he played college soccer from 2002 to 2004. Freeman led the nation in his junior season with 21 assists, and was named first-team All- Atlantic Coast Conference. He also played with the Texas Spurs in the USL Premier Development League. Professional Following the 2004 season, Freeman signed a Generation adidas contract with Major League Soccer and was subsequently selected seventh overall in the 2005 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids. He would go on to appear in 47 league matches, including 38 starts for Colorado during his two years at the club. In March 2007, Freeman was traded to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefano Pinho
Stéfano Souza Pinho (born 12 January 1991) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indy Eleven in the USL Championship. Club career Pinho was top scorer at the 2013 MLS Combine. He was drafted in round two of the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by Colorado Rapids but was not signed by the club. In 2014, Pinho joined MyPa of the Finnish top flight on loan from Fluminense FC. On 17 March 2015, Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League announced that Pinho had joined the club for the 2015 season on loan from Fluminense FC, along with teammate Marlon Freitas and Corinthians defender PC. During the 2015 season, Pinho helped Fort Lauderdale reach the NASL Championship semi finals and won the NASL Golden Ball award for being the league MVP and Golden Boot as top scorer. On 3 December 2015, it was announced that Pinho signed with Minnesota United FC for the 2016 NASL season. In 2017 Pinho spent a third successive season in NASL, again wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaime Chavez
Jaime Chavez (born July 17, 1987 in Industry, California, United States) is an American professional soccer player who plays for USL Championship club OKC Energy. Career Youth and amateur Chavez attended William Workman High School, and had a successful youth club career playing on winning teams in the Disney Cup, State Cup and Verizon Cup, among others. He played on Chivas USA's U-17 youth team in 2004 and 2005, and went on to play for various amateur teams in the Los Angeles area before signing for the Hollywood United Hitmen in the USL Premier Development League in 2009. He was Hollywood's leading goal scorer in both his seasons with the team, leading them to the PDL playoffs in consecutive years, scoring 10 goals in 15 games in 2009, and hitting 11 more in 2010. He was named to the PDL All-Western Conference team following the 2010 season. Professional Chavez signed with the expansion Los Angeles Blues of the new USL Professional League on January 19, 2011. Chavez return ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Kwadwo Poku (footballer, Born 1992)
Kwadwo Poku (born 19 February 1992) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. Club career Youth Poku played in the youth system of his hometown club, Asante Kotoko SC, in Kumasi, Ghana. Georgia Revolution In late 2010, Poku moved to the US and joined 4th division side Georgia Revolution ahead of their 2011 season. Playing as a striker in the 2012 and 2013 NPSL seasons Poku was his team's top scorer and in the 2013 season he also contributed a team-high seven assists. In May 2013, he scored a hat-trick in a 4–3 win over Real Colorado Foxes in the first round of the US Open Cup. Atlanta Silverbacks Poku moved to the Atlanta Silverbacks of the NASL on January 24, 2014. During his time at the club he made 25 appearances, scoring twice, including a winning goal in the 91st minute against MLS side Real Salt Lake in the fourth round of the US Open Cup. Silverbacks manager and technical director Eric Wynalda described Poku as one of the best player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michel Garbini Pereira
Michel Garbini Pereira (born 9 June 1981), commonly known as Michel, is a Brazilian footballer. Career Club Michel began his career at Atlético Mineiro, before moving to Belgian Pro League side Standard Liège in 2004. After two seasons, Michel returned to Brazil and signed with Campeonato Brasileiro Série A outfit Atlético Paranaense. Subsequently, he played for Náutico and Vila Nova. In 2010, Michel moved to Superleague Greece club Aris, where he immediately established himself as a regular in the team. In the 2010–11 season, he played in almost all of the matches for Aris, including all twelve Europa League games. After impressing as a trialist during preseason training camp, Michel signed for Major League Soccer club FC Dallas on 19 February 2013. During his time with the club, he became known as a threat on set pieces with his left foot. He scored his first MLS goal directly from a corner kick during a 4–2 loss at Seattle Sounders FC on 18 May 2013. Although he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
