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New York Cosmos Return With A Win
  The New York Cosmos opened their preseason with a 6-0 win against the Newtown Pride FC in their first match since 1984. Played at New Britain, CT's Veterans Memorial Stadium, read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Carolina RailHawks To Host Mexican Side Puebla FC In Friendly
    NASL’s Carolina RailHawks will host two-time Mexican league champion, Puebla FC in a friendly scheduled for 7:30 pm ET at WakeMed Soccer Park on July 6. The match read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Miller Returns To Lead Canada At 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup
    Colin Miller has been named Interim Head Coach for Canada at the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup which is set to begin in Pasadena, California USA on July 7. Miller, who is read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Vote for NASL Play of the Week
  Vote For The NASL Play of the Week Each week the North American Soccer League reviews all of the top goals, saves and other plays of the week.  It is up to you the fan to read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 18, 2013
New York Cosmos To Play Exhibition Match Against Newtown Pride FC
    The NASL’s New York Cosmos will play its first encounter of 2013 when they face host Newtown Pride FC in an exhibition at Veterans Memorial Stadium in New Britain, read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Carolina RailHawks Cesar Elizondo, Ty Shipalane Share Player of the Week Honors
    Midfielder Cesar Elizondo and forward Ty Shipalane scored three of the Carolina RailHawks’ four goals this week between them, including the game-winner at the Lamar read more...
Posted on Mon, Jun 17, 2013
FC Edmonton 1 Carolina RailHawks 1
  Costa Rican midfielder Cesar Elizondo was the hero for the Carolina RailHawks for the second time in the space of five days as his goal rescued a point in a 1-1 draw away to FC read more...
Posted on Sun, Jun 16, 2013
Late Late Show Sends Silverbacks Top
  It was a late, late show in the North American Soccer League on Saturday night as the race to host Soccer Bowl 2013 took a dramatic twist and turn in the closing minutes of two games read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 15, 2013
Tampa Bay Rowdies 1 San Antonio Scorpions 2
  The Tampa Bay Rowdies dropped their second straight league match, losing 2-1 to the San Antonio Scorpions at Al Lang Stadium in front of an enthusiastic 4,595 fans in St. Petersburg, read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 15, 2013
Fort Lauderdale Strikers 0 Atlanta Silverbacks 1
    A stoppage time penalty kick goal by midfielder Richie Menjivar earned the visiting Atlanta Silverbacks a 1-0 victory over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers at Lockhart Stadium on read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 15, 2013
Halftime Recap: FC Edmonton 0 Carolina RailHawks 0
  With the Carolina RailHawks bidding to return to the top of the North American Soccer League and FC Edmonton fighting to stay in contention to host Soccer Bowl, neither side could break read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 15, 2013
Halftime Recap: Tampa Bay Rowdies 0 San Antonio Scorpions 1
  The Tampa Bay Rowdies enter halftime down 1-0 against the San Antonio Scorpions at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Fla. Scorpions' forward Blake Wagner scored the go-ahead read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 15, 2013
The Race To Host Soccer Bowl Heats Up With Four Weeks Remaining
  Between them, the current league-leading Carolina RailHawks and Atlanta Silverbacks have held top spot in the North American Soccer League standings for seven of the past eight read more...
Posted on Fri, Jun 14, 2013
Where To Watch In Week 11
    Catch all the North American Soccer League Week 11 action live from all three home venues on Ustream at www.NASL.com/Livethis weekend starting on Saturday, June 15 and read more...
Posted on Fri, Jun 14, 2013
Match Preview: Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. San Antonio Scorpions
    Following elimination from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup this week, defending NASL champion Tampa Bay Rowdies have their eye on top spot as they host the San Antonio Scorpions read more...
Posted on Fri, Jun 14, 2013
Match Preview: Fort Lauderdale Strikers vs. Atlanta Silverbacks
    Fort Lauderdale Strikers hosts the Atlanta Silverbacks at Lockhart Stadium.  For the Strikers to stay in the hunt for Soccer Bowl they must defeat the Silverbacks read more...
Posted on Fri, Jun 14, 2013
Match Preview: FC Edmonton vs. Carolina RailHawks
  The deal is simple for FC Edmonton - win to stay alive in the race to host Soccer Bowl.  And for the Carolina RailHawks victory will return them to the top of the NASL standings read more...
Posted on Fri, Jun 14, 2013
Throwback Thursday - Goal Fest In Fort Lauderdale
  Throwback Thursday looks back less than a year to recall a clash between two of this weekend’s opponents, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers and Atlanta Silverbacks. The Florida read more...
Posted on Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Cosmos Sign Spanish International Midfielder Marcos Senna
    The New York Cosmos have signed Villarreal legend and former European Champion Marcos Senna, pending a physical exam.  Senna is set to make his debut on American soil on read more...
Posted on Thu, Jun 13, 2013
San Antonio Scorpions Host Friendly Against Tigres UANL Of Mexico
    NASL’s San Antonio Scorpions will host three-time Mexican league champion Tigres UANL in a friendly set for Toyota Field on July 6, at 8:30 pm ET. The match will read more...
Posted on Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Record-Setting RailHawks Upset Chivas USA In U.S. Open Cup
  Two goals in the first period of extra time sent the Carolina RailHawks into the Quarterfinals of the 100th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 3-1 victory over visiting CD Chivas USA in read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 12, 2013
Rowdies Exit U.S. Open Cup Felled By The Timbers
  The Tampa Bay Rowdies were knocked out of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after a 2-0 loss to Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers at JELD-WEN Field in Portland, OR.  An read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 12, 2013
NASL Weekly Rewind - Week 10
  NASL Weekly Rewind - Week 10 Each week we feature the best highlights from every game around NASL. Enjoy the weekly rewind from the video player read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 12, 2013
NASL Team of Week 10
    The NASL Team of the Week is selected based on performances each weekend and features the best XI players in their respective positions. Of course the selections are open read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 12, 2013
Watch NASL Clubs In The U.S. Open Cup Live
    The Carolina RailHawks and Tampa Bay Rowdies go in search of Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round glory and a place in the quarter finals as the two remaining North American read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 12, 2013
Hlavaty Free Kick Wins Play of the Week
  FC Edmonton midfielder Neil Hlavaty wins this week’s Play of the Week vote, for his spectacular free kick that tied the game against the Atlanta Silverbacks. Each week the read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 12, 2013
Rowdies Aim To Make U.S. Open Cup History
  While the Rowdies past is rich in tradition and history, Tampa Bay’s involvement in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup dates back to only 2010. For the first time in franchise history, read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 12, 2013
RailHawks Target Revenge And Quarter Finals
  In one of the franchise’s most important matches in their seven-year history, the Carolina RailHawks will host Chivas USA of Major League Soccer on Wednesday night in the 100th read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 12, 2013
Juergen Sommer Named Coach Of Indy Eleven
    Former U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper Juergen Sommer will guide the fortunes of Indy Eleven having been named Director of Soccer Operations and Head Coach of the read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 11, 2013
Vote For The NASL Play of the Week
  Each week the North American Soccer League reviews all of the top goals, saves and other plays of the week.  It is up to you the fan to decide which is the NASL top play of the read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 11, 2013
What They Are Saying About Juergen Sommer
  Peter Wilt, Indy Eleven President & General Manager “I'm thrilled we were able to hire our top choice and maintain our commitment to do so with an Indiana-connected read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 11, 2013
NASL Teams Have Elimination Of MLS Opponents In Their Sights At U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round
    The quest continues to become the first North American Soccer League team to capture the historic Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup as the two remaining NASL sides aim to knock off read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 11, 2013
Indy Eleven To Announce First Head Coach In Team History
  The wait to find out who will be the first head coach of Indy Eleven is almost over, as Indiana’s North American Soccer League squad is set to unveil the first sideline boss in read more...
Posted on Mon, Jun 10, 2013
Monday Musing - Playing Striker Mind Games
  No player feels pressure in a game like a forward.  It is his job to score the goals that win games.  It’s as simple as that. When they’re in a slump, or the read more...
Posted on Mon, Jun 10, 2013
Minnesota United FC Forward Pablo Campos Named Player of Week 10
    Striker Pablo Campos scored both goals to fire Minnesota United FC to a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, read more...
Posted on Mon, Jun 10, 2013
All Change At The Top Of The NASL
  The Carolina RailHawks produced a stunning comeback during stoppage time to grab a 2-1 victory from the jaws of defeat and take over at the top of the North American Soccer League read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 8, 2013
Game Recap: Minnesota United 2 Fort Lauderdale Strikers 1
  Minnesota United produced late dramatic scenes as forward Pablo Campos, having scored the game-tying penalty after 54 minutes, sealed victory with the injury time clock ticking down as read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 8, 2013
Game Recap: Carolina RailHawks 2 Tampa Bay Rowdies 1
  The Carolina RailHawks produced a stunning comeback during stoppage time to grab a 2-1 victory from the jaws of defeat and take over at the top of the North American Soccer League read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 8, 2013
Game Recap: Atlanta Silverbacks 1 FC Edmonton 1
    The Atlanta Silverbacks played the visiting FC Edmonton to a 1-1 draw on Saturday evening in front of a sellout crowd of 5,000 fans at Atlanta Silverbacks Park. The read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 8, 2013
Halftime Recap: Minnesota United 0 Fort lauderdale Strikers 1
  The Fort Lauderdale Strikers lead Minnesota United FC 1-0 at halftime on the strength of a goal from Darnell King.  The Strikers forward was able to deflect a clearance read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 8, 2013
Halftime Recap: Carolina RailHawks 0 Tampa Bay Rowdies 0
  The Tampa Bay Rowdies and Carolina RalHawks reached the end of the first half tied at 0-0 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC.  With the teams sharing moments of possession, a read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 8, 2013
Every Match Matters In The NASL
    The split season format:  It created a debate when it was announced that the winners of the NASL spring season would host the 2013 Soccer Bowl and the team that triumphs read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 8, 2013
Where To Watch In Week 10
    Catch all the North American Soccer League Week 10 action live from all three home venues on Ustream at www.NASL.com/Live this Saturday, June 8. Carolina RailHawks return read more...
Posted on Fri, Jun 7, 2013
Match Preview: Minnesota United FC vs. Fort Lauderdale Strikers
    Fort Lauderdale Strikers travel to Minneapolis and the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome to take on Minnesota United FC.  The last meeting between the pair had the Strikers read more...
Posted on Fri, Jun 7, 2013
Match Preview: Atlanta Silverbacks vs. FC Edmonton
    Atlanta Silverbacks look to aim to stay on top of the NASL standings when they host FC Edmonton at the Atlanta Silverbacks Park.  The Eddies have won seven out of nine read more...
Posted on Fri, Jun 7, 2013
Match Preview: Carolina RailHawks vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Carolina RailHawks return to WakeMed Soccer Park where they will put their season’s unblemished home record on the line when the defending NASL champion,Tampa Bay read more...
Posted on Fri, Jun 7, 2013
Throwback Thursday - Silverbacks Alumni, Where Are They Now?
    The Atlanta Silverbacks are playing their 14th professional season in 2013, meaning the club has been home to dozens upon dozens of players over the years. Whether it was read more...
Posted on Thu, Jun 6, 2013
Every Match Matters For Clubs Coveting NASL Top Spot
    Just two points separate four teams from the top spot in the North American Soccer League standings going into Week 10 as every match matters in the 2013 Spring read more...
Posted on Thu, Jun 6, 2013
Cosmos Officially Open Practice Facility At Nassau County's Mitchel Field
    The New York Cosmos today officially opened their new training facility at Nassau County’s Mitchel Field during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony with County Executive read more...
Posted on Thu, Jun 6, 2013
NASL Weekly Rewind - Week 9
        NASL Weekly Rewind - Week 9 Each week we feature the best highlights from every game around NASL. Enjoy the weekly rewind from the video player read more...
Posted on Thu, Jun 6, 2013
RailHawks And Rowdies Eye U.S. Open Cup Quarter Finals
  The Carolina RailHawks and Tampa Bay Rowdies must go on the road if they are to navigate their way through the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in their quest to win the centennial edition of read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 5, 2013
NASL Players Called Up For International Team Duties
    Atlanta Silverbacks midfielder Richie Menjivar and FC Edmonton defender Carlyle Mitchell were named to the preliminary rosters for El Salvador and Trinidad & Tobago, read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 5, 2013
Cosmos And Cavalry FC Announcements Generate National And Global Media Coverage
    The New York Cosmos and Virginia Cavalry FC made major announcements on Tuesday that grabbed headlines across the nation and internationally for the two North American Soccer read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 5, 2013
NASL Team of Week 9
    The NASL Team of the Week is selected based on performances each weekend and features the best XI players in their respective positions. Of course the selections are open read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 5, 2013
Jeremy Vuolo Save Is The Play of Week 9
    San Antonio Scorpions keeper Jeremy Vuolo came off the bench to preserve his side’s shutout and wins this week’s Play of the Week vote, for a great save with his read more...
Posted on Wed, Jun 5, 2013
New York Cosmos Land Emirates Airline Sponsorship Deal
  The New York Cosmos announced today that Emirates Airline has agreed to a sponsorship deal to become the jersey-front sponsor of the club. This agreement makes Emirates a Founding read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 4, 2013
New Home Of Virginia Cavalry FC To Be Named Edelman Financial Field
  Tuesday, June 4 became a significant date in the young history of Virginia Cavalry FC as Bob Farren, founding CEO and President of the NASL club’s VIP Sports & Entertainment read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 4, 2013
NASL Player of the Month for May - Simone Bracalello
  Minnesota United FC forward Simone Bracalello has earned the media’s vote as the North American Soccer League Player of the Month for May. The Genoa, Italy native scored three read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 4, 2013
Vote For The NASL Play of the Week
Each week the North American Soccer League reviews all of the top goals, saves and other plays of the week.  It is up to you the fan to decide which is the NASL top play of the week. View read more...
Posted on Tue, Jun 4, 2013
Monday Musing - Silverbacks Smiling
  The Atlanta Silverbacks woke up on Monday morning with a broad smile on their collective faces.  Three teams playing in three different games at the weekend all had an read more...
Posted on Mon, Jun 3, 2013
Scorpions Defender Blake Wagner Named Player of Week 9
  San Antonio Scorpions defender Blake Wagner scored in the opening seconds of the match to set his side on the path to a 2-0 victory over Minnesota United FC at Toyota Field and earns read more...
Posted on Mon, Jun 3, 2013
Silverbacks Stay Top After Rowdies Draw In Edmonton
    The Tampa Bay Rowdies failed to win away from home for the first time this season and missed out on taking over at the top of the North American Soccer League standings by read more...
Posted on Sun, Jun 2, 2013
FC Edmonton 0 Tampa Bay Rowdies 0
    Tampa Bay Rowdies played to a scoreless draw against host FC Edmonton despite the Canadian side playing a man down for over 30 minutes on Sunday afternoon at Clarke read more...
Posted on Sun, Jun 2, 2013
Scorpions And Strikers Create Upsets To Stay In The Hunt
  The San Antonio Scorpions and Fort Lauderdale Strikers forgot to read the script on Saturday evening.  Both Minnesota United and the Carolina RailHawks had designs on top spot in read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 1, 2013
San Antonio Scorpions 2 Minnesota United FC 0
San Antonio Scorpions won their second-consecutive home after a 2-0 victory over Minnesota United FC at Toyota Field on Saturday evening. The goals came in the first and 90th minute, read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 1, 2013
Fort Lauderdale Strikers 1 Carolina RailHawks 1
Second-place Carolina RailHawks battled host Fort Lauderdale Strikers to a 1-1 tie at Lockhart Stadium on Saturday evening, in an encounter that saw both teams finishing with 10 men read more...
Posted on Sat, Jun 1, 2013