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The Miami FC claims NASL Fall Season title, defeats FC Edmonton 2-1

By Matthew Bunch on Sunday, October 29, 2017

The Miami FC made history Saturday night, as the team defeated FC Edmonton 2-1 to claim the NASL Fall Season title. The team becomes the first squad to win the Spring and Fall title of the North American Soccer League in the same year.

It wasn’t easy, as the club had to outlast a valiant effort by the Canadian club. Not only that, but outer bands of Tropical Storm Philippe made the conditions beyond wet. However, two goals by Kwadwo Poku broke the league’s team season scoring record (61) and sealed all three points. A loss by San Francisco Deltas to Jacksonville Armada made the points unnecessary for the title, but the team will certainly take the win as they head into the The Championship semifinal.

Not only that, the win gave The Miami FC the NASL record for points in a season (69).

The squad now waits for the conclusion of games on Sunday, as they will either host New York Cosmos or North Carolina FC on Nov. 5 at 5 pm.

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North Carolina FC vs. Miami FC: Previewing The Match

By Omar Moubayed on Tuesday, August 15, 2017

North Carolina FC hosts The Miami FC. Image courtesy The Miami FC.

It feels like just about a fortnight ago that we discussed Miami and North Carolina FC. In fairness, it’s been ten days since these two clubs faced off in what was an exciting end to any soccer match. North Carolina were able to steal all three points from Miami by converting their third goal of the night from a set piece.

How have the two teams fared since that match on the fifth of August? Miami came back with a vengeance but suffered some setbacks in a 3-1 victory over the Indy Eleven. North Carolina could only manage a point in a 2-2 draw with the Jacksonville Armada.

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Magic City Soccer Episode 35: Losing streaks, whiskies of sadness and an EPL preview

By Matthew Bunch on Thursday, August 10, 2017

It’s sad times around Miami-Dade County, as The Miami FC are out of the U.S. Open Cup and currently enduring a three-game losing streak. Matt and Omar break it down on Magic City Soccer. Plus, they look ahead to the 2017-2018 English Premier League season. Join us, won’t you?

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How The Miami FC went from Also-rans to Spring Season Champs

By Lee Ifans on Wednesday, July 12, 2017

The Miami FC claimed the NASL Spring Season title. Photo courtesy The Miami FC.

What a difference a year makes. Back in 2016 with the spring season of the NASL drawing to a close, The Miami FC were struggling. Porous at the back and misfiring up front, the promise the franchise showed off the pitch had not been fulfilled. They finished 11th of 11 and deserved no more than that.

Fast-forward 12 months and Alessandro Nesta’s men are playing scintillating soccer, marauding their way to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals and trouncing teams by four goals… seven goals even, while also keeping clean sheets. So what has changed? In truth, it’s not been a revolution but an evolution.

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Miami FC winning streak grinds to a halt in loss to North Carolina FC

By Matthew Bunch on Thursday, July 6, 2017

North Carolina FC hosted the Indy Eleven in a NASL spring season match at Sahlen's Stadium at Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina on June 24, 2017. Photo by Rob Kinnan, North Carolina FC

All good things must come to an end, and for The Miami FC, its 14-game unbeaten streak come to an end in Cary, N.C. on July 4, as North Carolina took advantage of miscommunication and grinded out a 1-0 victory.

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Miami FC looks to claim NASL Spring Season title against North Carolina FC

By Omar Moubayed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017

The Miami FC hosts North Carolina FC. Graphic by Matthew Bunch. Logos courtesy The Miami FC and North Carolina FC.

How often do you get a chance to finish something at the site where it all began? These types of moments rarely come around for the usual but The Miami FC have proven to anything but usual this season. Miami returns to Cary, N.C. with a chance to clinch the NASL Spring Season title against North Carolina FC.