Soccer Archives - Page 2 of 6 - Magic City Soccer

Fútbol Miami MLS confirms Paul McDonough as Sporting Director

By Matthew Bunch on Thursday, August 2, 2018

Paul McDonough, announced Wednesday as the new Sporting Director of Fútbol Miami MLS, sits with Atlanta United president Darren Eales. Photo via Darren Eales' Twitter account.

Fútbol Miami MLS confirmed through its Twitter account Wednesday morning that Paul McDonough, formerly of Atlanta United, will be joining the team as Sporting Director.

“Paul shares our dream for making Miami the League’s Global Team,” co-owner Jorge Mas said through the team’s Twitter account. “And is uniquely positioned to recruit and develop the talent on and off the field to make this a reality.”

“Paul played a critical role in the building of our club and we are very appreciative of his hard work and dedication in making Atlanta United a success,” Atlanta United president Darren Eales said in a statement released by the club. “We wish him and his family all the best moving forward.”

Response

Reaction to the hire was generally positive.

Paul McDonough was an instrumental piece in Atlanta United’s success. He now joins David Beckham’s Miami MLS team as sporting director https://t.co/suFnPJcbP2 pic.twitter.com/mS0HStjynI

— Planet Fútbol (@si_soccer) August 2, 2018

Soccer in Miami just scored big! Congrats to friend and new Sporting Director Paul McDonough…and welcome to my town!#MLSMiami @futbolmiamimls #MLS

— Gabriel Gabor (@MLSGabor) August 2, 2018

Paul McDonough loves him some expansion action. Good luck to the former Orlando City man (but it’s Miami, so not TOO good of luck). https://t.co/DCM9sBl2Cy

— The Mane Land (@TheManeLand) August 2, 2018

Miami United FC

Miami United plans no affiliation with US Premiership

By Matthew Bunch on Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Roberto Sacca, general manager of Miami United FC, categorically denied any connection to the US Premiership, a new club league launched on Monday.

Contrary to some circulated reports on Twitter on Tuesday, Sacca stated the club has no intention to have any affiliation with the league, either involving its senior team or a reserve team.

“No truth,” Sacca told Magic City Soccer on Tuesday night. “We don’t have anything to do with that.”

The Palm Beach-based Premiership has acquired the Texas Premier Soccer League.

World Cup

Miami continues to post spectacular 2018 FIFA World Cup ratings

By Matthew Bunch on Saturday, July 7, 2018

Miami is by far the TV market watching the most 2018 FIFA World Cup coverage, according to an analysis by FOX Sports of both English- and Spanish-language coverage. Photographic by Matthew Bunch.

While it’s not a surprise, it is jarring to see how much the Miami-Fort Lauderdale TV market is dominating in 2018 FIFA World Cup consumption.

There has been some reporting on how much Miami is watching, but the full picture wasn’t clear until yesterday. Michael Mulvihill, FOX Sports Executive Vice President for Research, League Operations & Strategy, tweeted out ratings numbers combining English- and Spanish-language ratings.

Magic City Soccer Podcast

Magic City Soccer podcast Episode 56: Part Two of the World Cup group stage preview!

By Magic City Soccer Podcast on Wednesday, June 13, 2018

In this episode of the Magic City Soccer podcast, Matt and Omar finish their FIFA World Cup group stage preview just in the nick of time, taking a look at groups E-H of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Join us, won’t you?

Thanks to our sponsor, Groundhopper, for helping to make this Magic City Soccer episode happen!

To subscribe to Magic City Soccer on iTunes, click here. To subscribe to Magic City Soccer on SoundCloud, click here.
To subscribe on Google Play,

Miami

Colombia, Venezuela to face off at Hard Rock Stadium

By Matthew Bunch on Monday, June 11, 2018

Hard Rock Stadium announced Monday afternoon that Colombia and Venezuela’s national teams will square off at the stadium on Sept. 7.

South American rivals Colombia and Venezuela will meet at Hard Rock Stadium on September 7th!

Sign Up For The Pre-sale: https://t.co/wezXdUgNMh pic.twitter.com/ItdHlSRtsp

— Hard Rock Stadium (@HardRockStadium) June 11, 2018

CMN Sports and Relevent Sports are partnering to arrange the game. Relevant Sports is part-owned by Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium owner Stephen Ross.

Earlier this year, there were reports that Colombia would be facing off against the United States. It’s uncertain how this game may affect negotiations for that game.

Colombia and Venezuela last played each other in World Cup Qualifying on Aug. 31, 2017 (a 0-0 draw). The two squads last played in a friendly on Sept. 3, 2010 (Colombia won, 2-0).

Miami

Women from Fresno and men from Los Angeles claim Neymar Jr’s Five national titles

By Matthew Bunch on Monday, June 11, 2018

On a rainy but exciting weekend in Wynwood, the women’s and men’s national titles in the Neymar Jr’s Five were awarded. Los Zorros of Fresno won the ladies title, while TC Broders from Los Angeles claimed the men’s title.

The two-day event was a festival of soccer, with a particular focus on five-a-side futsal and freestyle soccer tricks. The highlight of Friday night’s festivities was a celebrity pick-up game with former U.S. Men’s National Team captain and current YouTube celebrity Jimmy Conrad.

FC Surge WPSL

FC Surge kicks off 2018 WPSL season against Florida Krush

By Matthew Bunch on Saturday, June 2, 2018

FC Surge faces off against Florida Krush. Graphic courtesy FC Surge.

FC Surge, South Florida’s entry in the Women’s Premier Soccer League, kicks off its 2018 season tonight.

Surge, which was founded in 2013 and has been part of the WPSL since its 2015 inception, provides an opportunity for some of the region’s top soccer players to stay fresh and compete with other players around the state.

Magic City Soccer Podcast

Magic City Soccer podcast Episode 53: The Miami FC 2 refocuses on the NPSL, Miami United prepares for Orlando City

By Magic City Soccer Podcast on Thursday, May 31, 2018

In this episode of the Magic City Soccer podcast, Omar and Matt discuss two teams with two divergent goals, as The Miami FC 2 grabs two wins in the NPSL Sunshine Conference while Miami United gets ready to host Orlando City of Major League Soccer in the U.S. Open Cup. Plus, we have an interview with Ariel Gonzalez of Futbolasta Auctions. Join us, won’t you?

Thanks to our sponsor, Groundhopper, for helping to make this Magic City Soccer episode happen!

To subscribe to Magic City Soccer on iTunes, click here. To subscribe to Magic City Soccer on SoundCloud, click here.
To subscribe on Google Play,

Miami

Miami Beach auction house Futbolasta to sell scores of important soccer relics in “The Nations and Idols”

By Matthew Bunch on Tuesday, May 29, 2018

While many of the great soccer players who have written the history of the game hail from the Americas, most of the sport’s history is preserved from a European perspective. Whether it’s club greatness or international competition, the Continent dominates the long-term view. A Miami Beach auction house, FUTBOLASTA Auctions, is seeking to change that and make available to fans important pieces of history related to the global game and its significance in North and South America.

Miami

Indoor Soccer Pro opens in Miami Gardens as South Florida’s largest futsal facility

By Matthew Bunch on Monday, May 21, 2018

City of Miami Gardens Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro, right, and Indoor Soccer Pro owner Davide Veglia cut the ribbon to celebrate Indoor Soccer Pro's grand opening on May 20, 2018. Photo by Natasha Moya.

Indoor Soccer Pro hosted its grand opening Sunday, as kids kicked around the courts and the Vice Mayor of Miami Gardens paid tribute to the new futsal venue.

Futsal, which is a soccer variant typically played as a five-a-side game on a smaller court, has tremendous popularity in South America. While it can be played on an outdoor court, its defining feature is that it can be moved indoors to a basketball-sized court. A rainy day like Sunday provided the perfect opportunity for Indoor Soccer Pro to shine.

Tag Archives: Soccer

Response