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  1. Neither side has actually said themselves, but others are pointing to the team didnt like her sources from some recent players transfers, notably Barreal.
  2. I think MLS is trying to get to markets with MLS Next Pro before USL gets them, as is the case with Huntsville.
  3. It appears MLS is in the beginning stages of killing off the "2, II, B" names in MLS Next Pro. I heard a few months ago that they were encouraging MLS clubs to move their Next Pro clubs outside of the MLS cities and stadiums. Effective immediately, LA Galaxy II has been rebranded to Ventura County FC and will move to Thousand Oaks playing at California Lutheran University. San Jose Earthquakes II have been rebranded to The Town FC and will move to Moraga at Saint Marys College
  4. It appears MLS is in the beginning stages of killing off the "2, II, B" names in MLS Next Pro. I heard a few months ago that they were encouraging MLS clubs to move their Next Pro clubs outside of the MLS cities and stadiums. Effective immediately, LA Galaxy II has been rebranded to Ventura County FC and will move to Thousand Oaks playing at California Lutheran University. San Jose Earthquakes II have been rebranded to The Town FC and will move to Moraga at Saint Marys College
  5. We have some drama brewing between FC Cincinnati, independent reporter Laurel Pfahler and FCC fans. Laurel is one of two local independent reporters who cover the team. She is one of the best in the industry. Last week FC Cincinnati temporarily revoked Laurels press credentials for two weeks. Since then fans have been spamming FC Cincinnatis social media with the hashtag #FreeLaurel. Many fans believe she has done nothing wrong. For days it had been nothing but silence regarding the matter from FCC, but as people kept spamming FreeLaurel, they finally released a statement just hours before tonights CONCACAF match at Monterrey. The statement from FC Cincinnati: To our fans who have inquired about the status of media credentials for Queen City Press: In seven years over thousands of stories, FC Cincinnati has never rescinded a reporter’s credentials. Reporters are invited into FC Cincinnati’s Mercy Health Training Center and TQL Stadium – our workspaces – consistent with a tradition of integrity and trust between sports organizations and the media. Since its founding in 2015, FC Cincinnati has supported local journalism and coverage from its hometown newspapers, television and radio stations, and news media bloggers alike. We have no issue with critical yet professional coverage of the team, as it is the passion of fans for a successful team that drives the intensity of our support while we aim to proudly represent our community. We had no intention of making this story public. However, since Laurel Pfahler has driven public attention to the matter, we have no choice but to provide answers to the many questions our fans are asking. Laurel has failed to act in accordance with the standards and practices of the Society of Professional Journalists and the MLS Notice of Credentials Use Conditions. She refuses to accept responsibility for her actions, despite multiple conversations and attempts at working together to forge a productive relationship between her and the club. Out of professional decorum, we will not be sharing the details publicly. The decision to temporarily rescind her media credentials is meant to serve as an opportunity to reflect and rebuild based on trust, transparency and an adherence to a common set of standards and ethics associated with her role as a journalist. In the spirit of “All for Cincy,” we hope to move forward in a positive manner soon. Laurels Response to the statement: So basically they suspended an independent journalist for.....reporting. She is INDEPENDENT. She does not work for the team. As far as Im concerned, being independent, you can source from whoever you want. Since she doesnt actually work for the team, she shouldnt have to use the club, or anyone approved by the club or MLS to source her material. FCC fans are pissed they are treating her this way.
  6. Schedule and bracket for Leagues Cup was announced today. I wont be watching or supporting due to schedule congestion.
  7. Cold in December and January is much different from cold in March. The windchill in the 30s didnt help either. FCC is off to a sluggish start. CONCACAF rotation doesnt help with that either. Vazquez has looked amazing with Monterrey. While its hard to fill his shoes, i have hope that Boupendza and Baird will start to wake up. We need better strikers coming from the bench. Santos aint it, Quimi is too inexperienced.
  8. Looks like the Clippers may be headed back to San Diego, or at least their G League team is heading there. https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/sports/g-league-hoops-in-oceanside-announcement-planned-for-monday-fuels-speculation/3457206/
  9. USL Championship and USL League One kicked off their seasons today. It appears Brooklyn FC, who are scheduled to begin play in 2025 at Maimonades Park (home of the Brooklyn Cyclones), will now begin play in the Championship instead of League One as originally stated.
  10. Did we really need a Leagues Cup preview? I guess its better than MLS whoring out Messi by giving us a Inter Miami vs MLS All Stars matchup. I mean we all know he's gonna be on the all star roster anyway.
  11. Only 8 MLS clubs will participate in the US Open Cup. 9 of MLS reserve squads from MLS Next Pro (plus the two independent clubs) will participate. Orlando, Miami, Nashville, Cincinnati, Columbus, DC, Philadelphia, New England, St Louis will not field either team.
  12. Maybe this all just a front so that people cant read the players names and have to identify them by their numbers so they buy more programs/yearbooks.
  13. There seems to already be a Ottawa Black Bears team in Major League Quadball (aka Quidditch). Hmmm....
  14. I get Omaha vibes from the proposed new Omaha arena. Most sports in Omaha are played in suburban venues and not in Omaha proper. The Storm Chasers and Union Omaha are in Papilion. The Lancers and Beef are in Ralston, and the newcomer Iowa Rampage are in Council Bluffs, Iowa across the river. The exceptions are Creighton, UNO, College World Series, and the new Supernovas volleyball team.
  15. So the NAL has terminated North Texas and Topeka (though Topeka may be propped up by other owners or the league to continue) leaving the league with 6 or possibly 7 teams just before the start of the season. I knew the league was gonna look rough after losing everyone but Carolina. Gaining Omaha and Sioux City pulled the league out of the grave and back onto life support, but the rest of the teams just seem like fillers for the other three
  16. It looks like we will be starting the MLS season with replacement officials. The Professional Referee Organization (PRO) announced it will lock out match officials as of 12:01am on February 18th after 95.8% of MLS officials rejected MLS and PROs CBA offer. The agreement would have mad PRO officials among the highest paid in the world. The five year CBA included: -Overall increases in guaranteed pay in the agreement’s first year: 10-33% for referees, 75-104% for assistant referees, and 15-100% for video match officials, plus increased match fees for regular-season games and playoffs. - An increase of seven percent in 2027 for all salaries/retainers and match fees – the highest mid-contract raise ever offered – with three percent increases in all other years. -First/business class air travel for the playoffs and MLS Cup throughout the deal, and for Decision Day in 2027 and 2028. - Additional benefits include enhanced injury continuance for referees and assistant referees, physical therapy reimbursement for referees and assistant referees in PRO’s sports performance program, employer contributions for assistant referees and video match officials for reimbursable health care costs, and increased severance for referees and assistant referees.
  17. The team was clearly in distress back then.
  18. Nothing official yet but league sources are pointing towards a Blue Jackets-Red Wings Stadium Series in March 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.
  19. Love the Coal Cats branding. Unique name, colors look great, but then again I expected them to share the colors of Marshall University. As for the Stormers, the logo looks nice but I loved the old Barnstormers name and branding better.
  20. USSF has granted division one status to the new USL Super League. The USLSL will be division one alongside NWSL in the womens pyramid. The USLSL will follow the European soccer calendar and begin the 2024-25 season in August with 8 clubs. -Brooklyn -Charlotte -Dallas/Fort Worth -Fort Lauderdale -Lexington -Spokane -Tampa -Washington DC Eight other are already in line to join in future seasons -Chattanooga -Indianapolis -Jacksonville -Madison -Oakland -Palm Beach -Phoenix -Tucson
  21. Huntsville recently converted their old baseball stadium to soccer and it looks great.
  22. So does this mean ESPN dumps ESPN+?
  23. I have ventured from Cincy to Columbus only three times for hockey and only two times was it for a Blue Jackets game. The other was a game involving the farm teams at that time, Syracuse Crunch (CBS) vs Cincinnati Mighty Ducks (ANA/DET) Hockey has always been low man on the totem pole here in Cincy. Reds, Bengals, FCC up top, college football and basketball in the middle, and hockey at the bottom. I honestly believe that people here would rather see the NBA return with the Royals than get an NHL team. The Coliseum has its own charm. I dont know any other venue that doesnt serve Coca Cola or Pepsi products (they serve products of Dr Pepper Keurig- RC Cola, Diet Rite, Sunkist, Big Red, Dr Pepper, 7 Up, Sun Drop), but its no old fashioned barn by any means. Now the Cincinnati Gardens, that was an old fashioned barn. I swear in 2004 i could still smell stale popcorn and beer from 1972 in there. Was sad to lose that arena.
  24. Didnt we say that when the Rams and Raiders left LA in the 90s. If the NFL can take not one but both teams out of the number 2 market, they can definitely take one out of the number 3 market.
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