Miami United FC found itself atop the Sunshine Conference table Sunday night, after handling visiting Naples United 3-0.
It was an unsurprising result, as Miami United had control of the match. Naples United is still searching for its first win against a team from Miami-Dade County.
The NPSL has proven to be a tough league to understand in the early stages of the 2018 season. Sure, we may have fond memories of the NASL and the whole “division two” thing, but it’s time to accept that those days are long gone. Miami versus Jacksonville was the showing that, no matter what competition these two clubs find themselves in, there is still very little love lost between both sides.
It was an eventful week for Miami United FC. On Thursday, representatives from both the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County proclaimed April 27 as Miami United Day.
The team has been heavily focused on Miami-Dade County the last few weeks, after all, with the first two matches of the Magic City Clásico. Finally, on Sunday, the club will have the opportunity to look away from Dade and face some competition from outside the county. Naples United FC will be traveling across Alligator Alley and visiting Ted Hendricks Stadium.
The Miami FC 2 are hosting Jacksonville Armada in the first game against both teams since the loss of the NPSL.
If you expected the #MagicCityClasico to produce your rough and tumble derby, it was a disappointment. If you are into the “bad blood” storyline and enjoy when the beautiful game is played with an edge, this will be the fixture for you. Miami FC 2 host their comrades in exile, Jacksonville Armada in a match where both teams seek validity.
The Miami FC 2 bolstered its attack Friday, signing Kris Tyrpak from San Antonio FC of the United Soccer League.
Before San Antonio, Tyrpak played professionally for Swope Park Rangers (USL) in 2016, San Antonio Scorpions (North American Soccer League) in 2015 and Chivas USA (Major League Soccer) in 2014.
In 2012, 2013 and 2015 Tyrpak played for Austin Aztex of the Premier Development League, which might better explain the signing. It was in those seasons where Tyrpak played for Paul Dalglish, who now manages Miami FC 2.
Tyrpak was named as the USL PDL MVP after scoring nine goals in 14 games while also recording one assist as the Aztex won the USL PDL title in 2013.
Miami Country Day senior and girls’ soccer standout Danielle Geathers received a significant honor Wednesday, when she was named one of Foot Lockers’ Scholar Athletes.
The big story in Miami-Dade soccer was the action-packed conclusion of the Magic City Clásico, which ended in fireworks and a 1-1 draw. Drew and Matt break down the game, the schedule to come for both teams and take a look at the Fútbol Miami MLS situation. Join us, won’t you?
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If you followed Magic City Soccer before the launch of our website, you know that we occationally liked to design a fun t-shirt to celebrate the new season. Well, the 2018 design is live, and we’re making it easier than ever to get it!
The Magic City Soccer Store has launched! Simply go to http://305.soccer/shirts and you will be able to purchase our newest design, Neon Nights.
The design is inspired by the City of Miami’s seal, and features a color scheme that is uniquely Miami.
You can also buy some of our older designs, like the Magic City Soccer Soccer County design:
Obviously inspired by the logo of Miami-Dade County, this design covered those who may live outside the city’s borders.
As if the shirts weren’t enough, for the next week, you can get 15 percent off your order with code welcome-100326658. If there’s a design you like but not in the style of shirt you want, contact us on Twitter or Facebook and we’ll see if we can make it for you! If you want to support local soccer coverage and look fly doing it, the Magic City Soccer Store is the place for you!
Image Courtesy of The Miami FC 2
Act Two of the #MagicCityClasico did not go as planned for anyone involved. What should have been a coronation for one of these clubs ended in carnage and disappointment for everyone involved. However, the city showed up for the intense second match and Bobcat field was just as vibrant, if not more so, than Riccardo Silva Stadium.
