Chris Hockman

Hell is Real for Cincinnati as Crew Scores Four

BAY LAKE – Columbus Crew SC managed a mammoth 4-0 derby win over in-state tical FC Cincinnati to claim the Hell is Real derby, at ESPN Wide World of Sports on Saturday. The match was delayed due to the opening match of the day’s MLS is Back play, between the New York Red Bulls andContinue reading “Hell is Real for Cincinnati as Crew Scores Four”

Late Fernandez Goal Sends Rowdies Past 10-Man Atlanta

ST. PETERSBURG – After playing against 10-men for over 80 minutes, the Tampa Bay Rowdies needed a Leo Fernandez tap-in at the death to seal a 2-1 win over Atlanta United 2 at Al Lang Stadium Saturday night. Atlanta United 2 was reduced to 10-men in just the 7th minutes after Amir Bashti pulled downContinue reading “Late Fernandez Goal Sends Rowdies Past 10-Man Atlanta”

Sounders and Quakes Blow Chances in Scoreless Draw

BAY LAKE – The two teams had 28 shots between them, but it wasn’t enough as Seattle Sounders FC and the San Jose Earthquakes fought out a scoreless draw in the MLS is Back tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World on Friday night. It was all Earthquakes in the firstContinue reading “Sounders and Quakes Blow Chances in Scoreless Draw”

Stoppage Time Winner Sends Orlando Past Miami to Open MLS is Back Tournament

BAY LAKE – A stoppage-time goal from Nani has handed Orlando City SC its first derby win in the MLS era. The Lions defeated Inter Miami CF 2-1 on Tuesday night in the opening match of the MLS is Back tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World. The match opened withContinue reading “Stoppage Time Winner Sends Orlando Past Miami to Open MLS is Back Tournament”

Rowdies Match to be Aired on Fox Sports Sun

ST. PETERSBURG – For the first time a Tampa Bay Rowdies match will be broadcast on Fox Sports Sun beginning with the Rowdies v Atlanta United 2 match this Saturday. “We are excited to resume the 2020 USL Championship Season with our first match on FOX Sports Sun. While many of our players’ families andContinue reading “Rowdies Match to be Aired on Fox Sports Sun”

USL Championship Announces 2020 Schedule

TAMPA – The United Soccer League Championship has revealed the schedule for the revised 2020 season, with teams now grouped regionally and facing minimal travel following COVID-19. There will be four Florida derbies, in Miami on August 7th and September 26th and in St. Petersburg on August 16th and September 2nd. While there’s no rulingContinue reading “USL Championship Announces 2020 Schedule”

Rowdies, Miami FC Learn Group Opponents for USL Championship Resumption

TAMPA – The United Soccer League Championship has released its groupings for the return to play. The Tampa Bay Rowdies and Miami FC are in Group H with ATL UTD 2 and Charleston Battery in Group H.Having those four teams in the group was expected, with USL taking a different approach to MLS and NWSL.Continue reading “Rowdies, Miami FC Learn Group Opponents for USL Championship Resumption”

NWSL Allows Return of Small Group Training

CHICAGO – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced on Tuesday the next stage in its return to phased play protocol following Coronavirus could commence. This phase allows for small group training to begin under phase two. “Following the advice and counsel of our medical advisors, the NWSL is pleased to be taking the nextContinue reading “NWSL Allows Return of Small Group Training”

Rowdies Launch Esports Team

ST. PETERSBURG – The Tampa Bay Rowdies have launched an e-sports team, Rowdies Gaming, announcing the team on Friday. Four games will be part of the group, FIFA, Rocket League, League of Legends, and Hearthstone.The games that are part of the team were decided based on global popularity, core business, and the programs at localContinue reading “Rowdies Launch Esports Team”

Florida Elite Soccer Academy to Host FIFA Tournament

JACKSONVILLE – USL League Two side, Florida Elite Soccer Academy, has found a way to enjoy some competition by launching an online FIFA 20 tournament for the youth in their program.The event will be held on Friday, May 8th, 2020, and is being called the Florida Elite FIFA E-vitational.Players will compete in two age divisions,Continue reading “Florida Elite Soccer Academy to Host FIFA Tournament”