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After a tight UPSL battle between Sure Sports FC and Lynchburg last weekend, I can’t resist picking Lynchburg FC’s next match against current second place in the DMV, Olympiacos DC. Should be a big battle with massive implications in the standings.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAnother week in the NPSL and the Golden Gate was full of blowouts! We also got some Florida clubs in on the action. We recap three and give you one to watch this weekend!
Read More“But there is a fourth path to earning a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League (from the United States), one MLS has not completely made unavailable to the rest of the leagues, professional or even amateur, and that is the winner of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup (coincidentally, a tournament the Seattle Sounders have won four times).”
Read MoreAfter a weekend of matches, we’ve got the Knights Who Say NISA Week 5 Power Rankings. Maryland hops back into the top spot, but just barely. Valley United is pressing from the West and Chattanooga FC is about to get into the meat of its schedule. Can the Bobcats hold onto the top spot for another week?
by KWSN
Read MoreWhile some of the news around NISA has been less than thrilling, particularly in Syracuse with the player payment issues and the forfeiture of last weekend’s match with Michigan, one of the bright aspects of the league was on full display this week. LA Force paid a solidarity payment to Inland Empire when the NISA professional club signed Jonathan Garcia, a 24 year old midfielder.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreComing off Santa Clarita’s UWS title last season, it seems clear to Danielle Gawronski that Blue Heat deserve some serious recognition, given its track record of producing top talent. Gawronski considers what the future may hold for the 16th ranked women’s club in CONCACAF.
by Danielle Gawronski
Read MoreLast weekend’s match was an unexpected draw, but it shows that the UPSL has quality that goes deeper than the the top of the table. This weekend, we’ve got a great West Texas matchup between Odessa FC and Tapatio FC Amarillo. It’s a top of the table clash just three weeks into play!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIt’s the massive NISA preview of your dreams. The Knights Who Say NISA guys review all the clubs from the East. Each club gets the full treatment with a club overview, roster changes, 2022 preseason matches, 2022 schedule check, and a predicted finish. It’s the prefect way to get ready for the NISA regular season.
by KWSN
Read MoreIt’s the massive NISA preview of your dreams. The Knights Who Say NISA guys review all the clubs from the West. Each club gets the full treatment with a club overview, roster changes, 2022 preseason matches, 2022 schedule check, and a predicted finish. It’s the prefect way to get ready for the NISA regular season.
by KWSN
Read MoreIt was the USOC match everyone was talking about, Denton Diablos hosting fellow DFW club DKSC. On the frigid turf in Denton, with temperatures dropping in whipping winds, 5 goals were put through in the first half. The second half matched the intensity with 3 red cards and a missed handball that prevented an equalizer. It was one for the ages!
by Dan Vaughn
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