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The Miami FC in 2018, Part 2: Life On The Road

By Lee Ifans on Wednesday, January 9, 2019

After playing six matches in the 305 it was finally time to hit the road and see what the rest of the Sunshine Conference had to offer. First up was a drive north to Palm Beach Gardens to take on Palm Beach United. Obviously when you play in a national league away trips are hard because the USA is massive. So being able to drive for an hour or so to a road game was pretty fantastic. A stop was planned at Funky Buddha Brewing on the way to catch the Champions League final. Everything looked pretty perfect but as usual the day was ruined by the weather. An absolute monsoon blew through South Florida that day and while that made the drive up the I-95 a bit hairy. It also made the conditions less than ideal for soccer.

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Iraq Survive and Saudi Arabia Thrive In Match Day 5

By Omar Moubayed on Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Match Day 4 was a continuation of a return to normal for the favorites. With two matches on the docket, the opening fixture proved to be anxiety ridden for fans of Iraq. The second match could not have gone more according to script for Saudi Arabia. If you are looking for more information go to this website an check it out.

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Asian Cup 2019: Matchday 2 & 3

By Omar Moubayed on Monday, January 7, 2019

After what some would call a dull opening to the 2019 Asian Cup, Matchday 2 and 3 could not have been more polar opposite. Matchday 2 provided fans a brilliant display of football with all of the drama one could hope for. The underdogs showed up much like the NFL’s wild card weekend! Matchday 3 was a return to normal with some world class showings for a few nations that are looking to make some noise over the next month.

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Brickell’s Fado Irish Pub, soccer-watching home to many, has closed

By Matthew Bunch on Monday, January 7, 2019

Fado Irish Pub, a staple in downtown’s Brickell area and home to Miami Arsenal Supporters Club and American Outlaws supporters groups, closed permanently after Monday night’s last call.

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United Arab Emirates & Bahrain Draw To Open 2019 Asian Cup

By Omar Moubayed on Saturday, January 5, 2019

Opening Ceremonies from the 2019 Asian Cup Tournament hosted by the UAE. Photo Courtesy of Asian Football Conference.

The 2019 Asian Cup tournament kicked off in the late morning hours here on the east coast of the United States. The 17^th edition of the tournament is being played in the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi took center stage for the opening fixture complete with a larger than life trophy in the middle of the pitch during the opening ceremony. The giant inflatable replica is a fitting symbol, given that the field is larger than ever before. As typical for most continental tournaments, the hosts got to open the proceedings against regional rival Bahrain.

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The Miami FC in 2018, Part 1: All I See Is Changes

By Lee Ifans on Friday, January 4, 2019

The Miami FC fans set up before the team's first game. Photo by Lee Ifans.

It’s the evening of 5th of November 2017. I’m bent double with my head in my hands as the sounds of boisterous celebration by the contingent from the New York Cosmos in Riccardo Silva Stadium confirm that The Miami FC’s 2017 NASL season is over. Mason Trafford has just planted his shootout effort onto the woodwork. For the first time in my life I couldn’t watch a penalty. It meant too much. Of all the players I didn’t want to miss, it was Mason. He’d not put a foot wrong all year, the likable boy from Boynton Beach had become a fan favorite for his consistent performances in defense. Soccer is a sport that writes cruel scripts.