U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in Qatar
There are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way theyโve handled the Menโs World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at the top of that list is that they chose to have it in a nation with egregious human rights violations.
Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?
Nearly five years after the United States menโs national soccer team famously blew a spot in the 2018 World Cup by losing to a vastly inferior Trinidad and Tobago squad in October of 2017 in the final game of qualifying, the moment of redemption has finally arrived for the Americans.
Former Kalamazoo Hackett stars leave WMU menโs soccer for Kentucky, Wisconsin
KALAMAZOO, MI โ The Western Michigan menโs soccer team will be without a pair of homegrown talents next season, as former Kalamazoo Hackett stars Brennan Creek and Max Keenan have announced their intention to leave the Broncos for Conference USA and the Big Ten. Both players completed their sophomore seasons at WMU in the fall and will have two years of eligibility at their new destinations. During his three seasons at WMU, the younger Keenan started 21 of 47 games and collected 19 points on six goals and seven assists. At Kalamazoo Hackett, Creek and Keenan led the Irish to four state semifinal appearances, two Division 4 state title games and a 73-19-5 record. 3 WMU hockey heading into grueling finish to regular seasonWMU hockey forward, nationโs top goal scorer Ethen Frank nominated for Hobey Baker AwardNo.
mlive.comAFC Ann Arbor, local organizations launch new community youth program in Ypsilanti
Association Football Club Ann Arbor and Washtenaw My Brotherโs Keeper, in partnership with the Hart & Tay Train Foundation, the Rob Murphy Foundation and the Mighty Oak Project, have launched a new community youth program called CLR Academy.
AFC Ann Arbor withdraws menโs season for second year due to pandemic
ANN ARBOR โ AFC Ann Arbor officials announced on Tuesday that its menโs team will not participate in this yearโs USL League Two season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The club is currently consulting with the United Womenโs Soccer divisionโs leadership to determine whether or not the womenโs team will compete this year. โFrom the beginning of the pandemic, we have been precautious about our return to play and have followed the guidance and advice of our stateโs top medical expert, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun,โ Bilal Saeed, Chair of AFC Ann Arbor said in a statement. โUnder these guidelines and current state restrictions, we cannot in good conscience bring players in for a league season,โ the club said in a statement. โWe understand AFC Ann Arborโs decision to withdraw from participation in the 2021 League Two season,โ USL Vice President Joel Nash said in a statement.
Meet Metro Detroitโs 2020 all-state boys soccer players, vote for top performer
The Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association has released its all-state teams and many Metro Detroit players made the list, including Mr. Soccer selection Bosh Tanyi of Grosse Ile. With so many great performers, we want to know who your favorite player was this season. Here are all the players selected to the MIHSSCA all-state lists. Vote for your player as often as you want in the poll at the bottom. If you are having trouble viewing the poll on your browser, please click here to vote.
mlive.comMattawan, Gull Lake soccer play to 3-3 draw in battle of Mr. Soccer hopefuls
RICHLAND, MI - Star-studded casts were on the pitch and high stakes were at play in Tuesdayโs boys soccer matchup between Mattawan and host Richland Gull Lake. Gull Lake senior and Mr. Soccer frontrunner Roni Sylejmani scored the Blue Devils' second goal on a perfectly placed free kick that tucked itself inside the post, under the bar and out of reach from Mattawan goalkeeper Carson Foor. Gull Lake coach Matt Streitel was impressed, though not at all surprised by Sylejmaniโs 18th goal of the season, but what excited him more was his star playerโs willingness to take on a bigger defensive role against Mattawanโs powerful offense. โWe always say, โNext five, next five,โ and that means we work harder for those five minutes,โ Mattawan senior defender Tommy Martinic said. If both Mattawan and Gull Lake win, theyโll meet again Saturday in the SMAC tournament finals.
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