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Magic City Soccer Episode 61: The Miami FC 2 claims the NPSL crown, while Red Force FC wins one of their own

By Magic City Soccer Podcast on Tuesday, August 21, 2018

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In this episode of Magic City Soccer, Matt and Drew discuss The Miami FC 2’s NPSL championship victory over FC Motown (which Drew attended in New Jersey). They also talk about logos for Fútbol Miami MLS, women’s collegiate soccer and Red Force FC winning the APSL Spring Season. Join us, won’t you?

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The Miami FC 2 Claims 2018 NPSL Crown With Win Over FC Motown

By Drew Housman on Saturday, August 4, 2018

MADISON, NJ — The Miami FC 2 claimed the 2018 National Premier Soccer League Championship, defeating FC Motown 3-1 at Ranger Field on the campus of Drew University on Saturday night. In front of a Motown record crown that saw over 2100 people attend the final. Motown attempted to flood the midfield as they did often throughout the season.

Miami’s first goal came in the 33rd minute, when Jonny Steele fired a rock into the upper-right hand corner. The corner came from the foot of Dylan Mares who’s outswinger found Steele sitting all alone outside of the technical area. Miami’s lead would be short lived as Motown would be quick to fire back.

Motown would find their equalizer in the 35th minute. Miami has found themselves vulnerable when being indecisive along the back line. Jonny Steele would find himself the next victim of the situation as his errant pass into the midfield was picked up by Motown. The ball was fed over to Dilly Duka who scored his third goal in three straight matches during the NPSL playoffs.

The match turned in the 57th minute, when defender Chris Riordan fouled Jaime Chavez on the edge of the box and picked up a second yellow card. Riordan’s rash challenge would leave Motown a man down, and give Miami their best opportunity of the night. Dylan Mares converted the free kick to the low right-hand corner, and gave Miami a lead it would not relinquish.

Motown would push their numbers forward into the 80th minute with reckless abandon. With their backs against the wall Motown found several chances to equalize, none better than Julius James opportunity in the 76th minute. With numbers pushed forward, the assistant referee saved Motown a few times before Jeffrey Michaud broke free in the 81st minute.

As the final whistle blew, Miami’s vindication story has been written. The former NASL Spring and Fall champion would find themselves again a top another league’s final standings.

This is the first postseason title for The Miami FC as a club, and the first postseason title for any Miami professional soccer team.

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Miami FC vs. FC Motown: Previewing The NPSL Championship Match

By Omar Moubayed on Friday, August 3, 2018

What if I told you the off-season would leave Miami’s only professional club in absolute chaos? What if I told you the roster would suffer an exodus of talent? How about if I told you the team would rally and reach a national championship? Would you have believed me? I wouldn’t blame you if you wouldn’t. Yet, that’s exactly where Miami FC find themselves today. One match against FC Motown away from a national title and a vindication story made for the movies.

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Magic City Soccer Episode 60: The Miami FC 2 fights for a national title, while Fútbol Miami MLS puts together its team

By Magic City Soccer Podcast on Friday, August 3, 2018

Matt and Omar discuss the hiring of Paul McDonough as Sporting Director of Fútbol Miami MLS, the International Champions Cup and The Miami FC 2’s run to a national title. Join us, won’t you?

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Duluth Can’t Weather The Miami FC 2’s Storm

By Lee Ifans on Monday, July 30, 2018

Bobcat Field at St. Thomas University is pictured before kickoff between The Miami FC 2 and Duluth FC on July 28, 2018.

The Miami FC 2 signed off a six-game stand at home by easing past Duluth FC with three unanswered goals.

Somehow the deluge engulfing the rest of Florida on Saturday evening missed the Opa Locka-Miami Gardens area and the fans were treated to lovely evening perfect for soccer. And the fans showed up. The hype of the International Champions Cup and the hoopla of Futbol Miami MLS has not dampened the enthusiasm of the Miami FC faithful. Many people in this part of the World claim to love soccer, the 1289 people who showed up to this claim are probably the ones who mean it. The second highest attendance of the season at the Bob.

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Miami FC 2 v Duluth FC: Previewing The Match

By Omar Moubayed on Friday, July 27, 2018

For The Miami FC faithful, this season has gone just about as well as you could’ve hoped. Sure, a longer U.S. Open Cup run would have been welcomed, but this post-season has been a delight for supporters. Coming off the hiatus of the NASL, Miami FC was left with no place to play. In a scramble the organization created Miami FC 2 and entered the NPSL’s Southeast Conference. That last minute addition is now one of the final four teams vying for the NPSL Title.

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Miami FC 2 Advance To NPSL Final Four; Oust Little Rock 3-0

By Omar Moubayed on Sunday, July 22, 2018

The Miami FC 2 won the NPSL South Region title on Sunday night. Photo by Omar Moubayed.

In the words of the great musician Billy Joel, “Oh what a night”. The Miami FC 2 clinched their ticket to the national tournament and took care of business at the BOB. To make things even sweeter, Miami will get to play another match in front of the FC2 faithful. Despite some mid-week heroics, Little Rock was just no match for this professional outfit.

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Miami FC 2 v Little Rock Rangers: Previewing The Match

By Omar Moubayed on Saturday, July 21, 2018

The Miami FC 2 will host the Little Rock Rangers to contest the NPSL South Region title. Graphic via The Miami FC 2.

The season that just doesn’t want to end continues. Magic City soccer fans are going to be treated to at least one more match of significant importance Saturday as The Miami FC 2 take on the Rangers of Little Rock, Arkansas. In a season that has bloomed in the darkest of skies, Miami has a unique ability to win their second NPSL title of the season and earn a place in the national finals.

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Miami FC 2 Avoid A Slip Against Silverbacks

By Lee Ifans on Wednesday, July 18, 2018

The Miami FC 2 defender Tyler Ruthven battles an Atlanta Silverbacks player for possession during the NPSL South Region semifinals. Photo courtesy The Miami FC.

It wasn’t easy under the floodlights of the Bob for Miami FC 2 on a steaming hot Tuesday night in Miami. A very useful Atlanta Silverbacks squad was in town for more NPSL playoff soccer. Atlanta were the strongest side to come to the 305 all season and they might feel like they could have got something out of this very even game, but Miami’s unbeaten run continues.

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Miami FC 2 v Atlanta Silverbacks: Previewing The Match

By Omar Moubayed on Tuesday, July 17, 2018

The Miami FC 2 will host the Atlanta Silverbacks in the NPSL South Region semifinals. Image Courtesy Of The Miami FC

Last week the Miami FC 2 managed to do something they couldn’t last year, win a playoff. Unlike the NASL, the NPSL has a “three-round” playoff system. After a team makes it out of their conference playoffs, they enter the regional stage, then move on to the national final four. During the playoffs each round is a one-legged fixture hosted by the team that earned a higher points per game tally during the regular season. Miami’s stellar regular season forces the Atlanta Silverbacks to come to town.

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