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Magic City Soccer Episode 59: NPSL Sunshine Conference champions and a hold on Fútbol Miami MLS

By Magic City Soccer Podcast on Monday, July 16, 2018

Matt and Omar tackle Miami soccer on and off the field in this episode of Magic City Soccer, as the vote for Fútbol Miami MLS’ Melreese plan is delayed a week, and The Miami FC 2 defeats Jacksonville Armada FC to claim the NPSL’s Sunshine Conference crown. We also give a brief wrap-up of a wonderful World Cup. Join us, won’t you?

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The Miami FC 2 claims NPSL Sunshine Conference title in complete performance against Jacksonville Armada

By Matthew Bunch on Sunday, July 15, 2018

The Miami FC won the Sunshine Conference title on Saturday night, defeating Jacksonville Armada FC 3-1. Photo by Omar Moubayed.

With the loss of forward Jaime Chávez to a red card and the late scratch of Don Smart, it appeared Saturday night’s challenge against Jacksonville Armada FC for the NPSL Sunshine Conference championship would be an uphill battle. But virtually from the moment of kickoff, The Miami FC 2 were in the driver’s seat and their play took them all the way to the title, thoroughly defeating the Armada 3-1.

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Magic City Soccer podcast Episode 58: The NPSL Sunshine Conference preview show!

By Magic City Soccer Podcast on Saturday, July 14, 2018

The NPSL Sunshine Conference championship game. Graphic courtesy The Miami FC 2.

It’s the NPSL Sunshine Conference preview episode, live from Bobcat Field at St. Thomas University. Matt, Omar and Drew break down the matchup between The Miami FC 2 and Jacksonville Armada. We’re joined by commentator Kartik Krishnaiyer who offers his insights. Join us, won’t you?

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The Miami FC 2, Miami United FC well represented in NPSL Conference XI selections

By Matthew Bunch on Saturday, July 14, 2018

The NPSL Conference XI was announced on Friday. Graphic courtesy the National Premier Soccer League

Miami-Dade County was well represented in the NPSL Conference XI on Friday, as three players from The Miami FC 2 and two players from Miami United FC were recognized by the league for their performance in the Sunshine Conference. In addition, Miami FC coach Paul Dalglish was named the coach of the year in the conference.

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After marathon session, Miami city commission delays Fútbol Miami MLS by a week

By Matthew Bunch on Friday, July 13, 2018

David Beckham speaks to a crowd at Regatta Park in Coconut Grove before Fútbol Miami MLS makes it presentation in front of the City of Miami commission. Co-owner Jorge Mas is pictured to the left. Photo by Matthew Bunch.

For some people at the City of Miami’s commission chambers Wednesday, it was nearly an 18-hour day. For supporters and opponents of Fútbol Miami MLS’ ballot initiative, they came and had their say. However, at nearly 11 p.m., the city’s commissioners voted to delay discussion on the proposed stadium and park for nearly a week.

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VIDEO: ‪David Beckham speaks to Fútbol Miami MLS supporters in Coconut Grove’s Regatta Park before the City of Miami deliberates putting a stadium question on the ballot

By Matthew Bunch on Thursday, July 12, 2018

Fútbol Miami MLS co-owner David Beckham arrives to Regatta Park in Coconut Grove and speaks to supporters before the team argues in front of the City of Miami commission on July 12, 2018.

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Jacksonville Armada defeats Miami United to advance to NPSL Sunshine Conference final against The Miami FC 2

By Matthew Bunch on Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Fans of Jacksonville Armada, Section 904, celebrate after the team's first goal against Miami United on July 11, 2018. Image from Jacksonville Armada broadcast.

Jacksonville Armada and Miami United have played two winner-take-all matches this year. Last May, Miami United traveled to Duval County and emerged with a win to advance in the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Wednesday night, they would not be so fortunate, as a second-half blitz guaranteed that Jacksonville Armada would face fellow NASL exile The Miami FC 2 for the National Premier Soccer League’s Sunshine Conference title.

The first half was a relatively even match. Jacksonville Armada struck first in the eighth minute, with a goal from JC Banks.

The goal seemed to wake up Miami United, and it responded with a headed goal from Nicolas Micoli in the 26th minute.

That goal seemed to reinvigorate Armada, and they had the better of the rest of the first half. The second half, however, was a different story altogether.

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Two goals in two minutes proved to be the major difference. Banks earned a brace in the 47th minute thanks to a deflection, and was followed two minutes later by Ciarán Kilduff to give Jacksonville Armada a 3-1 lead it would never relinquish.

Kilduff got his brace in the 74th minute to close the scoring, and close the story on Miami United’s season.

Miami will be remembered for a tremendous Open Cup run, which concluded with a match at home against Orlando City SC. It will also be remembered, however, for a post-Cup swoon which took Miami United from the top of the Sunshine Conference table to a third-place finish which saw them traveling to Jacksonville.

The Armada will now travel to Miami-Dade county to face off against Miami FC 2. The winner will win the Sunshine Conference advance to the NPSL’s regional playoffs. The match kicks off at Bobcat Field at St. Thomas University on Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are available on MiamiFC.com.

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Magic City Soccer podcast Episode 57: The Quiet Storm of South Florida Soccer discusses MLS Miami and NPSL

By Magic City Soccer Podcast on Tuesday, July 10, 2018

It’s a late-night record for Omar and Matt on the Magic City Soccer Podcast, and they both practice their ASMR skills by discussing the proposed “Miami Freedom Park” by Fútbol Miami MLS as well as The Miami FC 2’s NPSL Sunshine Conference regular-season crown. The 2018 FIFA World Cup is also discussed, naturally. Join us, won’t you?

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The Miami FC 2 finish on top with Five Star performance over Boca Raton FC

By Lee Ifans on Monday, July 9, 2018

Dario Suarez controls the ball in The Miami FC 2's victory over Boca Raton FC on July 7, 2018. Photo courtesy Orovio Photography.

The Miami FC 2 signed off a very successful inaugural NPSL regular season with a comfortable win against a lackluster Boca Raton FC side. With the home fans finally given a chance to enjoy a Saturday night game, there was a real end-of-term feel to proceedings and a quiet confidence that the job in hand could be completed and that 1st place in the Sunshine Conference would be sewn up.

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All the non-stadium news from Jorge Mas’ Fútbol Miami MLS recent interviews

By Matthew Bunch on Monday, July 9, 2018

Fútbol Miami MLS co-owner Jorge Mas speaks during a celebration event at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami on Jan. 29, 2018. Photo via mlssoccer.com.

As is to be expected, there has been a lot of discussion about Miami Freedom Park, where Fútbol Miami MLS intends to build its stadium (with the approval of City of Miami voters in November). However, co-owner Jorge Mas has revealed a lot of other news related to the actual sport of soccer in the course of his interviews this weekend. And it appears a lot of pieces related to the team will be falling into place in weeks, rather than months or years.

Mas spoke to Will Manso of Local 10 WPLG on Sunday, and revealed a number of juicy tidbits:

First, the colors, shield and uniform could be released as early as the end of this month.
Second, the club has interviewed candidates for general manager and coach, and the GM position is expected to be filled by the end of next month.
Third, the team name will be released after colors, and it will not be Miami Freedom, as had been speculated in May. That name will be reserved for the development at Melreese. Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald reported last month that the two favored finalists appear to be Futbol Club Internacional de Miami (Inter Miami) and Futbol Club Atletico Miami (Atletico Miami).
Finally, and most critically, Mas reiterated the plan to kick off in March 2020, even though the proposed stadium won’t be ready until 2021. That means the team will start in a temporary venue. Mas mentioned that there’s interest in “the other two large facilities in Dade County that can house our team,” referring to Hard Rock Stadium and Riccardo Silva Stadium.

Mas indicated the ownership group had an idea of the style it would like to play, and hopes to model Atlanta United as a club to develop players for the future.

Listen to Matt and Omar discuss the “Miami Freedom Park” plan on Magic City Soccer Episode 57!

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