I "Crest" dei team della MLS

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MLS Blog Italia: Proviamo a ripartire!

Cari amici lettori del blog "Major League Soccer Italia",

il 2013 è stato per chi scrive un anno durissimo da affrontare e ciò ha dovuto imporre uno stop all'attività di questa pagina sul soccer nord-americano.

Come vi avevo scritto lo scorso ottobre, la volontà del sottoscritto era di riprendere le pubblicazioni e gli aggiornamenti.

Ora, è il momento di riprovarci! Cambierò gradualmente qualcosa a livello grafico e non solo e proveremo anche a recuperare anche parte del regresso.

Le porte per collaborazioni e suggerimenti, come sempre, sono sempre aperte alle Vostre email.

Un abbraccio "virtuale" a voi tutti che spero di ritrovare ancora al mio fianco in questa passione per il mondo del calcio, soccer come dicono, in Nord America.


Giuseppe


mercoledì 29 giugno 2011

US Open Cup: sette MLS avanti, fuori i Crew ad opera dei Richmond Kickers

Il terzo round dell'U.S. Open Cup 2011 rispecchia i pronostici e premia ben sette delle otto compagini della MLS, la maggior lega nazionale che strappano l'accesso ai quarti in linea generale senza grossi patemi e con ampie rotazioni nell'organico impiegato.

L'unica eccezione arrica da Columbus dove i Crew sono superati nel finale di una sfida equilibrata - pesa l'inferiorità numerica dei padroni di casa nell'ultima mezz'ora per il rosso al rientrante Danny O'Rourke - dai Richmond Kickers dell'USL Pro. La squadra della Virginia non solo conferma il buon momento nel proprio campionato, ma quale unica superstite delle serie minori incassaerà anche un premio in denaro certamente gratificante.

Definiti anche gli abbinamenti per i quarti che di seguito riportiamo insieme con risultati e tabellini del terzo round.

Third Round (28 giugno 2011)

Columbus Crew-Richmond Kickers (USL Pro) 1-2(Grossman 37; Hiroyama 20, Delicate 85)

New York Red Bulls-FC New York (USL Pro) 2-1 (Hertzog 58, Rooney 65; Morrison 56)

Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro)-Chicago Fire 0-1(Chaves 37)

Sporting Kansas City-Chicago Fire PDL (PDL) 3-0 (Bunbury 3, Stojcev 58, Kamara 59)

FC Dallas-Orlando City Soccer Club (USL Pro) 3-2 (Jackson 39, R.Villar 50, M.Rodriguez 95; M.Griffin 24, Y.Alvarez 93)

Real Salt Lake-Wilmington Hammerheads (USL Pro) 2-0 (Beltran 40, Alexandre 44)

Los Angeles Blues (USL Pro)-LA Galaxy 1-2 (C.Rivera 62; Gonzalez 75, Magee 81 )

Kitsap Pumas (PDL)-Seattle Sounders 1-2 (Besagno 71; Fucito 39 e 62)

Quarterfinals Round (12 luglio 2011)

Chicago Fire-New York Red Bulls
Sporting Kansas City-Richmond Kickers (USL Pro)
FC Dallas-Real Salt Lake
Seattle Sounders-Los Angeles Galaxy


TABELLINI:

Los Angeles Blues-Los Angeles Galaxy 1-2

Marcatori: Cesar Rivera (Carlos Borja) 62, Omar Gonzalez (Juninho) 75, Mike Magee (Omar Gonzalez) 81;

Los Angeles Blues -- Oscar Dautt, Cameron Dunn (Leonard Griffin 40), Nelson Akwari, Erlys Garcia, Mike Randolph, Mehrshad Momeni (Akeem Priestly 87), Josh Tudela, Edwin Miranda (Cesar Rivera 46), Israel Sesay, Carlos Borja, Chukwudi Chijindu.
Substitutes Not Used: Gerardo Bravo, Tomislav Colic, Shahryar Dastan, Amir Abedzadeh.

LA Galaxy -- Brian Perk, Sean Franklin, Omar Gonzalez, Gregg Berhalter, A.J. DeLaGarza, Bryan Jordan (Miguel Lopez 46), Michael Stephens, Jovan Kirovski (Juninho 64), Mike Magee, Chad Barrett (Adam Cristman 83), Paolo Cardozo.
Substitutes Not Used: Kyle Davies, Hector Jimenez, Dan Keat, Josh Saunders.

Referee: Alejandro Mariscal; Referee's Assistants: Apolinar Mariscal-Eduardo Mariscal; 4th Official: Felisha Mariscal; Time of Game: 1:56; Weather: Clear and 69 degrees; Attendance: 3,627; Misconduct Summary: Josh Tudela (caution; Reckless Foul) 1, Gregg Berhalter (caution; Reckless Tackle) 8, Mehrshad Momeni (caution; Delaying a Restart) 70, Adam Cristman (caution; Fails to Respect Distance) 88, Israel Sesay (caution; Dissent) 90, Israel Sesay (caution; Dissent) 90, Israel Sesay (ejection; Second Caution) 90;

Kitsap Pumas-Seattle Sounders 1-2

Marcatori: Mike Fucito (Nate Jaqua) 39, Mike Fucito (unassisted) 62, Nikolas Besagno (Robert Christner) 71;

Kitsap Pumas -- Bryan Meredith, Stephen Mohn, Taylor Hyde, Dan Scott, Mark Lee, Matt Friesen (David Gray 84), Nikolas Besagno, Elliott Fauske, Cameron Hepple (Tye Perdido 83), Robert Christner, Bryan Burke (Warlen Silva 69). Substitutes Not Used: Zac Lubin, Samuel Roca, Chris Andre, Kendell McFayden.

Seattle Sounders -- Terry Boss, Zach Scott, Leo Gonzalez, Taylor Graham, Michael Tetteh, David Estrada (Pat Noonan 54), Osvaldo Alonso, Mike Seamon (Servando Carrasco 85), Miguel Montano, Mike Fucito (Jeff Parke 68), Nate Jaqua. Substitutes Not Used: Roger Levesque, Lamar Neagle, Tyson Wahl, Josh Ford.

Referee: Tyler Ploeger; Referee's Assistants: Jeff Hosking-Mike Rottersman; 4th Official: William Niccolls; Weather: Cloudy and 63 degrees; Attendance: 3,811; Misconduct Summary: Taylor Hyde (caution; Reckless Tackle) 43, Dan Scott (caution; Tactical Foul) 80;

FC Dallas-Orlando City SC 3-2

Marcatori: Max Griffin (Kevin Molino, Lewis Neal) 24, Jackson (Ricardo Villar) 39, Ricardo Villar 50, Yordany Alvarez 93, Milton Rodriguez 95

FC Dallas – Kevin Hartman, Zach Loyd (Bruno Guarda 68), Ugo Ihemelu, Andrew Wiedeman, Jair Benitez, Bobby Warshaw, Andrew Jacobson (Eric Alexander 46), Ricardo Villar, Jackson, Brek Shea, Ruben Luna (Milton Rodriguez 52).
Substitutes Not Used: Chris Seitz, Moises Hernandez, Peri Marosevic, Victor Ulloa.

Orlando City SC – Miguel Gallardo, Jack Traynor (Jamie Watson 69), Demar Stewart, Rob Valentino, Jerome Mechack, Erik Ustruck, Lawrence Olum, Yordany Alvarez, Lewis Neal, Max Griffin, Kevin Molino (Dennis Chin 79).
Substitutes Not Used: Sean Kelley, Luke Boden, Justin Fojo, Charlie Campbell.

Referee: Armando Villarreal; Referee’s Assistants: Jonathan Johnson-Greg Boles; 4th Official: Jorge Luna Hernandez; Attendance: 1,876; Weather: Fair, 95 degrees; Misconduct Summary: Jerome Mechack (caution; reckless foul) 59, Max Griffin (caution; reckless foul) 61, Jack Traynor (caution; reckless foul) 68, Jamie Watson (caution; tactical foul) 72;

Real Salt Lake-Wilmington Hammerheads 2-0

Marcatori: Tony Beltran (Jean Alexandre) 40, Jean Alexandre (Will Johnson) 44;

Real Salt Lake -- Kyle Reynish, Tony Beltran, Rauwshan McKenzie, Nat Borchers, Chris Schuler (Robbie Russell 63), Andy Williams, Kyle Beckerman (Ned Grabavoy 63), Collen Warner (Nelson Gonzalez 74), Will Johnson, Jean Alexandre, Luis Gil. Substitutes Not Used: Artur Aghasyan, Jamison Olave, Donny Toia, Tim Melia.

Wilmington Hammerheads -- Kyle Polak, Tom Parratt, Ivan Becerra, Gareth Evans, Dylan Riley, Emanual Guzman (Jyler Noviello 60), Tom Taylor (Richard Jata 52), Paul Nicholson, Hakop Avesyan (Julio Cuero 74), Luke Muholland, Andriy Budnyy. Substitutes Not Used: Chris Banks.

Referee: Allen Chapman; Referee's Assistants: Brad Jensen-Brandon Major; 4th Official: Vincent Bair; Weather: Clear and 91 degrees; Attendance: 7,620; Misconduct Summary: Tom Taylor (caution; Reckless Foul) 17, Emanual Guzman (caution; Reckless Tackle) 35, Ned Grabavoy (caution; Tactical Foul) 68, Paul Nicholson (caution; Persistent Infringement) 83;

Rochester Rhinos-Chicago Fire 0-1

Marcatori: Diego Chaves (unassisted) 37’

Rochester Rhinos: Neal Kitson; TJ Gore (Rich Costanzo 44’), Troy Roberts, Tyler Bellamy, Quaves Kirk; Alfonso Motagalvan, Tony Donatelli, Michael Tanke (Isaac Kissi 80’), Tyler Rosenlund, Kendall Jagdeosignh; Andrew Hoxie (JC Banks 67’); Substitutes Not Used: Ryan Kenny, Will Traynor, Anthony Hamilton, Drew Cost

Chicago Fire: Sean Johnson; Bratislav Ristic, Josip Mikulic, Dasan Robinson (Jalil Anibaba 49’), Pari Pantazopoulos; Gabriel Ferrari (Patrick Nyarko 46’), Michael Videira, Daniel Paladini, Corben Bone (Dominic Oduro 75’); Diego Chaves, Cristian Nazarit; Substitutes not used: Jon Conway, Baggio Husidic, Davis Paul, Orr Barouch

Referee: Daniel Fitzgerald; Referee’s Assistants: Amanda Ross-Democratis Pashalidis; 4th Referee: Scott Boniface; Attendance: 5,558; Misconduct Summary: Troy Roberts (Caution) 26’, Michael Videira (Caution) 72’, Rich Costanzo (Caution) 87’, Alfonso Motagalvan (Caution) 90+’, Cristian Nazarit (Caution) 90+’

Sporting Kansas City-Chicago Fire Premier

Marcatori : Teal Bunbury (Luke Sassano) 3, Milos Stojcev (unassisted) 58, Kei Kamara (Graham Zusi) 59;

Chicago Fire Premier -- David Meves, Hunter Gorskie, Kevin Cope, Jonathan Raj, Tyler Polak, Andrew Ribiero, Jacob Bushue (Callum Mallace 46) Chris Estridge, Ian Christianson, Harrison Petts (Brenden King 63), Paulo Voz; Substitutes Not Used: Jordan Godsey, Josey Portillo, Drew Russell, Goffin Boyoko, Bryan Ciesiulka;

Sporting Kansas City -- Eric Kronberg, Michael Harrington, Shavar Thomas, Aurelien Collin (Matt Besler 83), Scott Lorenz, Luke Sassano (Graham Zusi 46), Birahim Diop, Milos Stojcev, Kei Kamara (Kevin Ellis 63), Teal Bunbury, Korede Aiyegbusi; Substitutes Not Used: Kempin, Omar Bravo, Chance Myers

Referee: Landis Wiley; Referee's Assistants: Richard Ominsi-Jon Fremon; 4th Official: Terry Vaughn; Weather: Partly Cloudy and 81 degrees; Attendance: 4,487; Misconduct Summary : Jonathan Raj (caution; Reckless Tackle) 58, Birahim Diop (caution; Reckless Tackle) 87;

Columbus Crew-Richmond Kickers 1-2

Marcatori: Nozomi Hiroyama (Stanley Nyazamba) 20, Cole Grossman (Justin Meram) 37, Matthew Delicate (Edson Elcock) 85;

Columbus Crew -- Andy Gruenebaum, Korey Veeder (Andy Iro 88), Eric Gehrig, Kevin Burns, Danny O'Rourke, Santiago Prim (Tommy Heinemann 59), Cole Grossman, Dejan Rusmir, Robbie Rogers (Bernardo Anor 87), Justin Meram, Jeff Cunningham. Substitutes Not Used: Andy Adlard, Rich Balchan, Ben Sippola, Alex Riggs.

Richmond Kickers -- Ronnie Pascale, Sascha Gorres, Henry Kalungi, William Yomby, David Hertel, Luke Vercollone, Jamel Wallace, Nozomi Hiroyama (Edson Elcock 54), Ryan Heins (David Bulow 87), Stanley Nyazamba (Shaka Bangura 78), Matthew Delicate. Substitutes Not Used: Brian Sowell, Evan Harding, Ross MacKenzie.

Referee: Sorin Stoica; Referee's Assistants: John Safar-Britton Maier; 4th Official: Pierre Saintil Francillon; Time of Game: 1:51; Weather: Sunny and 81 degrees; Attendance: 1,845; Misconduct Summary: David Hertel (caution; Reckless Tackle) 35, Danny O'Rourke (ejection; Serious Foul Play) 67, David Bulow (caution; Reckless Tackle) 88;

New York Red Bulls-FC New York 2-1

Marcatori: Owen Morrison (Don Smart) 56’, Corey Hertzog (Juan Agudelo) 58’, John Rooney (Tim Ream) 65’;

New York Red Bulls – Greg Sutton (GK), Mike Jones, Tim Ream, Stephen Keel (Sacir Hot 46’), Matt Kassel, Teddy Schneider (Tyler Lassiter 66’), John Rooney, Austin da Luz, Corey Hertzog, Marcos Paullo, Juan Agudelo; Substitutes Not Used: Alex Horwath (GK)

FC New York – Steve Diaz (GK), Troy Cole, Karsten Smith, Kyle Hoffer, Josiah Snelgrove (David Reed 65’), Gary Boughton (Don Smart 54’), Qwame Holder, Mike Aquino, Tadeu Terra, Bradley Welch (Owen Morrison 46’), Johnny Arteaga; Substitutes Not Used: Derby Carillo (GK), Stephen Roche;

Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero; Referee’s Assistants: Brian Dunn-Thomas Zabloci; 4th Referee: Dan Caron; Attendance: 2,074; Disciplinary Summary: Mike Aquino (caution) 34’, Tim Ream (caution) 38’, Karsten Smith (caution) 60’;

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