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UPSL Florida South Goal of the Week nominees: Dec. 10, 2018

By Matthew Bunch on Tuesday, December 11, 2018

This week, the first round of the UPSL Florida South division playoffs kicked off and some remarkable goals were scored. Vote for your favorite below!

No. 1: Florida Soccer Soldiers 2, Gold Coast Inter 0

No. 2: Palm Beach Spartans 4, Jupiter United 0

One more? One more! @UPSLsoccer @UPSL_Florida @MagicCitySoccer https://t.co/UWjqX00U4b
— L҉e҉e҉ (@lee_ifans) December 9, 2018

No. 3: Miami Sun 1, FSI Vultures 0

Oh you want some more lower league sauce? @UPSLsoccer @UPSL_Florida @MiamiSunFC @MagicCitySoccer https://t.co/RYsaRaiD4d
— L҉e҉e҉ (@lee_ifans) December 9, 2018

No. 4: Palm Beach Spartans 2, Jupiter United

Check out this amazing goal from the @PB_Spartans_FC in the @UPSLsoccer @UPSL_Florida South playoffs. @MagicCitySoccer https://t.co/TxZUdAxSco
— L҉e҉e҉ (@lee_ifans) December 9, 2018

What’s your favorite?

What was your @UPSL_Florida South #GoalOfTheWeek? (Voting closes 12/12/2018 at 10:30 am)
— Magic City Soccer (@MagicCitySoccer) December 11, 2018

LaLiga North America

FC Barcelona waive white flag, will not play in Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium in January

By Matthew Bunch on Monday, December 10, 2018

Hard Rock Stadium is pictured during an International Champions Cup match between Real Madrid of LaLiga and Manchester United of the Premier League in Miami Gardens on July 31, 2018. FC Barcelona hoped to play Girona FC at the stadium in January 2019. Photo courtesy Real Madrid.

Three months ago, it appeared La Liga and Relevent Sports would be bringing one of the biggest soccer events in South Florida history to Hard Rock Stadium in January. But today, FC Barcelona announced it would not be participating in a game with Girona FC next month, dealing a significant blow to the league’s hopes of playing outside Spain.

Inter Miami CF

Two watch parties available for MLS Cup viewers in Miami

By Matthew Bunch on Saturday, December 8, 2018

Southern Legion and Vice City 1896 will be hosting MLS Cup watch parties Saturday night. Graphic by Matthew Bunch.

Even though Miami’s major league soccer team won’t kick off for at least another year, those interested in the league can join with Inter Miami CF supporters in Miami on Saturday night to watch the MLS Cup Final.

Barry University NCAA Soccer

Barry men’s soccer wins NCAA Division II national championship

By Matthew Bunch on Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Barry men's soccer team celebrates in the locker room after defeating West Chester University for the NCAA Division II title. Photo courtesy Barry University.

Barry men’s soccer made history on Saturday, as the program claimed its first NCAA Division II national championship by defeating West Chester University in comeback fashion, 2-1.

Florida Soccer Soldiers The Miami FC

Florida Soccer Soldiers defeat Miami Sun FC, but game is shortened after threats to referees

By Matthew Bunch on Monday, November 26, 2018

Miami Sun FC players surround the referees after a Florida Soccer Soldiers goal. Their UPSL Florida match was called shortly after this goal. Photo by Lee Ifans.

It was the most highly anticipated matchup of the UPSL Florida South Division season so far. Undefeated and untied Florida Soccer Soldiers faced off with undefeated and untied Miami Sun FC. The game that started with such excitement ended with such controversy, as Florida Soccer Soldiers scored off a contested corner and the Miami Sun FC complaints reached such a fever pitch that the referees called the match more than 20 minutes early.

Copa Libertadores

Grant Wahl: Miami group trying to bring Copa Libertadores final to Dade County

By Omar Moubayed on Monday, November 26, 2018

The Copa Libertadores final second-leg match between Boca Juniors and River Plate was called off Saturday after fan violence. Graphic courtesy CONMEBOL.

If a Miami-based group has its way, per Sports Illustrated soccer maven Grant Wahl, the second stage of the Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and River Plate won’t be played at El Monumental or in Argentina at all. The game will be played somewhere in Dade County.

Hearing a group from Miami is pushing hard with CONMEBOL to bring the Boca-River Copa Libertadores final 2nd leg to the Miami area. Decision expected from CONMEBOL meeting in Paraguay tomorrow.

— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) November 26, 2018

Florida Soccer Soldiers UPSL

Watch Miami Sun FC vs. Florida Soccer Soldiers in a UPSL matchup

By Matthew Bunch on Sunday, November 25, 2018

UPDATE: Florida Soccer Soldiers defeated Miami Sun FC 1-0 in a game shortened by controversy. Read the recap of the match here.

Miami Sun FC welcomes Florida Soccer Soldiers to Ives Estates Park for a key UPSL matchup. Lee Ifans has the commentary.

Magic City Soccer Podcast

Purchase a Magic City Soccer hat and support local soccer journalism

By Matthew Bunch on Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Magic City Soccer is offering a great hat! It looks great and helps keep our site running! Photo by Matthew Bunch.

We at Magic City Soccer love soccer in Miami-Dade County. We also love sweet swag with allusions to our hometown. That’s why we’ve created t-shirts and now a signature hat with our “Neon Nights” design for our supporters to rock. It’s very Miami, and it’s a hell of a lot cooler than an NPR totebag.

This lovely snapback will only put you back $30 (think of it as a donation to a worthy cause). If you’re interested in purchasing a hat, e-mail us at MagicCitySoccer.MCS@gmail.com and we’ll provide you more information. As always, thank you for your support and thanks for reading and listening!

Florida Soccer Soldiers U.S. Open Cup UPSL

Florida Soccer Soldiers reach fourth round of U.S. Open Cup qualifying

By Matthew Bunch on Monday, November 19, 2018

Florida Soccer Soldiers defeated Hurricane F.C. 6-0 to advance to the fourth round of U.S. Open Cup qualifying. Photographic by Matthew Bunch.

It was a dominant performance for Florida Soccer Soldiers on Sunday night, as the team traveled to Delray Beach to dispatch Hurricane F.C. from 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifying, 6-0.

Miami United FC NPSL The Miami FC 2

Miami FC, Miami United in new NPSL league with professional players and staff

By Matthew Bunch on Thursday, November 15, 2018

Miami FC and Miami United have both been announced to be part of the NPSL's new professional league in 2020. They will also take part in the Founder's Cup in 2019. Photographic by Matthew Bunch.

The National Premier Soccer League ended long-simmering speculation on Thursday, as it announced the NPSL would be featuring a new full-time professional league in 2020. Before that, it will also host a “Founders Cup” featuring the 11 founding members of the new league. Miami United and Miami FC are included in the 11 clubs.