September 2018 - Magic City Soccer

FC Kendall blows whistle on operations

By Lee Ifans on Tuesday, September 25, 2018

FC Kendall will attempt to win the APSL's spring/summer season title. Photographic by Matthew Bunch.

Sad news this morning for the local soccer world. Established local club FC Kendall has decided to cease operations, possibly permanently. Club president Mauro Grignola broke the news on Twitter this morning.

Sad days these last, we have to put a stop/pause to a historic club @_FCKendall due to economic, organizational and infrastructure issues. The underlying reason is the @ussoccer competition framework that does not provide incentives for a Non-MLS Adult Club to stay in operations

— Mauro Grignola (@MauroGrignola) September 25, 2018

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Late drama gives Red Force FC a U.S. Open Cup Victory over FC Kendall

By Lee Ifans on Monday, September 24, 2018

Red Force FC and FC Kendall face off at Tropical Park Stadium in Miami on Sept. 23, 2018. Photo by Drew Housman.

Red Force advanced to the second qualifying round of the 2019 U.S. Open Cup thanks to a last-gasp matchwinner from Marcello Palucci, a strike that gave his side victory over FC Kendall 2-1 after a good 90 minutes of soccer.

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Inter Miami CF names Jurgen Mainka as Chief Business Officer

By Matthew Bunch on Thursday, September 20, 2018

Jurgen Mainka, right, is pictured as part of CONCACAF on June 1, 2015 in Miami Beach. Photo by Elito J. Schechter / AFP Photo

This afternoon, Inter Miami CF added to its front office personnel. Jurgen Mainka was announced as the Chief Business Officer for the team.

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Red Force FC, Miami amateur soccer heavyweights, move to UPSL

By Lee Ifans on Thursday, September 20, 2018

Red Force FC will move from the APSL to the UPSL next season. Photographic by Matthew Bunch.

The United Premier Soccer League tweeted out some expansion news early this morning. One of the most successful local amateur teams over the last 10 years, Red Force FC, will field a team in the UPSL. The team has previously competed in the American Premier Soccer League.

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The Miami FC 2018-2019 “Off-Season Player Tracker”

By Matthew Bunch on Wednesday, September 19, 2018

During the 2018-2019 offseason (and just like last season), Magic City Soccer writer Drew Housman is helping you keep up-to-date. Below you can find Drew’s “Off-Season Player Tracker,” which lists the known status of every current (or now former) The Miami FC player. The Miami FC Player Tracker updates you with inbound and outbound player movement. You can find more information by visiting the subreddit.

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Inter Miami CF logo explained in social media video

By Matthew Bunch on Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Inter Miami CF sparked what was arguably the most passionate ornithological argument in the history of sports iconography. What kind of bird graces the front of the team’s new crest? Well, that question and more has been answered in a video post from the club.

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College recap: Hurricanes falls to Clemson in hurricane-rescheduled match

By Matthew Bunch on Monday, September 17, 2018

Clemson University forward Mariana Speckmaier drives the ball against Miami Hurricanes midfielder Jamie Brunworth during their game at Riggs Field in Clemson, South Carolina on Sept. 14, 2018.

In the team’s first conference match, the Miami Hurricanes women’s soccer team faced adversity even before kickoff. Due to the anticipated effects of Hurricane Florence on the Carolinas, the match between UM and Clemson was moved back from 5 p.m. to noon.

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College recap: FIU men’s soccer gets first win, Miami women draw two matches

By Matthew Bunch on Monday, September 10, 2018

Santiago Patino, who scored two goals against Marshall on Friday night, was key in FIU men's soccer winning 2-1. Photo courtesy FIU.

FIU men’s soccer grabbed its first win of the season on Friday, surviving a lengthy delay and an early goal from Marshall Thundering Herd forward Vinicius Fernandes to win 2-1.

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Colombia edges Venezuela at the death; Cafeteros 2 – 1 Vinotinto

By Omar Moubayed on Friday, September 7, 2018

It was the type of atmosphere that you would expect for a clash between two rival nations. This much just so happened to take place in the most “perfect” neutral setting possible. Miami is home to a huge population of Colombians and Venezuelans. Venezuela would get the first laugh but ultimately Colombia would get the last.

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Colombia v Venezuela: Two Of Miami’s Best Supported National Teams Face-Off

By Omar Moubayed on Friday, September 7, 2018

The spoils continue to fall for Hard Rock Stadium and the Miami soccer community. With Relevent Sports partnering with CMN Sports, the Magic City will be in the spotlight again tonight as two national rivals take the pitch in Colombia and Venezuela. Two of the biggest immigrant populations in South Florida will get a chance to see their colors represented in a match for bragging rights.

Want to know what happened? Check out our game recap here!

Month: September 2018