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Lalas Abubakar
Alhassan "Lalas" Abubakar (born 25 December 1994) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Major League Soccer club FC Dallas. Early life Born in Kumasi, Abubakar was raised in the Ghanaian capital of Accra and attended the University of Ghana. He participated in the football team at the university and in 2013, after one of his teammates was selected to join the Dayton Flyers program in the United States, Abubakar was also offered to join after his friend recommended him. Despite having a couple offers in Europe, Abubakar decided to attend the University of Dayton in Ohio and play college soccer for the Flyers. Dayton Flyers During his three seasons with the Dayton Flyers, Abubakar appeared in 61 matches, scoring four goals and earned six assists. During the 2015 season, Abubakar won the A-10 Championship with Dayton, and made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. In 2016, Abubakar was named the Defensive Player of the Year, and was also nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew are an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference (MLS), Eastern Conference. The team began play in 1996 as one of the 10 charter clubs of the league. The Crew are currently operated by an ownership group led by the Haslam family (also owners of the Cleveland Browns and Pilot Company, Pilot Corporation) and former team physician Pete Edwards. The Haslam/Edwards group is the third ownership group in club history. The franchise was founded in 1994. Its stadium is Lower.com Field, opened in 2021. From 1999 to 2021, the Crew played home games at Historic Crew Stadium (formerly Mapfre Stadium and Columbus Crew Stadium), the first soccer-specific stadium built for an MLS team, with a seating capacity of 19,968 as of the 2015 season. From 1996 to 1998, the Crew played its home games at Ohio Stadium on the campus of Ohio State University. In 2023, the team set club atte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Dayton
The University of Dayton (UD) is a Private university, private, Catholic research university in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary (Marianists), Society of Mary, it is one of three Marianist universities in the US and the second-largest private university in Ohio. Its campus is located in southern Dayton and spans 388 acres on both sides of the Great Miami River. The campus is noted for the Immaculate Conception Chapel and the University of Dayton Arena. As of 2023, the university enrolls approximately 11,300 undergraduate and postgraduate students from a variety of religious, ethnic and geographic backgrounds. It offers more than 80 academic programs in the arts, sciences, business, education, health sciences, engineering, and law. In 2009, UD offered what it believes to be one of the first undergraduate degree programs in human rights. It is Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Columbus Crew SC Season
The 2018 Columbus Crew SC season was Columbus Crew, the club's 23rd season of existence and their 23rd consecutive season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of soccer in the United States soccer league system, United States and Canadian soccer league system, Canada. The first match of the season was on March 3 against Toronto FC. It was the fifth season under head coach Gregg Berhalter. Background Overshadowing the season for Columbus was a threat by owner Anthony Precourt to move the team to Austin, Texas; Precourt had announced the proposed move in October 2017, five days before the team's final regular season game. The #SavetheCrew movement had been created in the aftermath of this proposed move. Two days after the 2018 regular season began, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the City of Columbus filed a lawsuit against Precourt, citing a 1996 state law that prevents sports teams that benefited from public facilities or financial assistance from relocating to another ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Major League Soccer Season
The 2018 Major League Soccer season was the 23rd season of Major League Soccer, top division of soccer in the United States and Canada. The regular season began on March 3, 2018 and concluded on October 28, 2018. The MLS Cup Playoffs began on October 31, 2018 and concluded with MLS Cup 2018 on December 8, 2018. The league took a nine-day hiatus in early June for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, reduced from previous breaks. Los Angeles FC joined the league as an expansion franchise, while D.C. United debuted their new soccer-specific stadium, Audi Field. Toronto FC were the defending Supporters' Shield champions and defending MLS Cup champions. New York Red Bulls won their third Supporters' Shield, with a league record 71 points, while Atlanta United FC won their first MLS Cup in their second year in the league. Teams Stadiums and locations Personnel and sponsorship Note: All teams use Adidas as kit manufacturer. Coaching changes Regular season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orlando City SC
Orlando City Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in Orlando, Florida. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. Owned by Zygi, Leonard, and Mark Wilf, it is the sister club of the National Women's Soccer League's Orlando Pride and MLS Next Pro's Orlando City B. The team plays its home games in downtown Orlando at Inter&Co Stadium, which is owned and operated by the club. The team played as a charter member of the USL Pro, winning three Commissioner's Cups and two league championships in its first four seasons. The victories led to a successful bid to enter MLS, the highest level of the United States soccer league system, debuting in its 2015 season alongside New York City FC, and selling their USL franchise rights to Louisville City FC. Since its purchase by the Wilf family in 2021, the club has qualified twice for the Concacaf Champions Cup, and won the U.S. Open Cup in 2022. History Overview Origi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USL Championship
The USL Championship (USLC) is a men's professional association football, soccer league in the second tier of the United States soccer league system#Men's leagues, United States league system. It is organized by the United Soccer League (USL) as its premier league for men above USL League One. Operating under a Professional sports league organization#Structure of North American leagues (franchise and minor league system), franchise model, 24 teams divided between the league's Eastern Conference (USL Championship), Eastern and Western Conference (USL Championship), Western Athletic conference, conferences compete in an annual Round-robin tournament, round-robin Season (sports)#regular season, regular season, lasting from spring to fall. At the end of the season, the top team overall wins the ''Players' Shield'', while the top eight teams in each conference advance to a Playoffs, playoff tournament culminating in the USL Championship final, which determines the champion. The league ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC is an American professional association football, soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1998 and beginning play in 1999, the club plays in the Eastern Conference (USL), Eastern Conference of the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid. Since 2013, the Riverhounds have played their home games at the 5,000-seat Highmark Stadium (Pennsylvania), Highmark Stadium, a soccer-specific stadium located in Station Square. Their current head coach is Bob Lilley (soccer), Bob Lilley. Saint Lucia national football team, Saint Lucian international David Flavius currently holds the club records for most appearances and goals which he set over his eight seasons with the Riverhounds between 1999 and 2006. The Riverhounds have an affiliated women's soccer team, Pittsburgh Riveters SC, that plays in the USL W League. History An ownership group led by local banker Paul Heasley was awarded a Pittsburgh expansion tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 MLS SuperDraft
The 2017 MLS SuperDraft was the eighteenth SuperDraft conducted by Major League Soccer. The SuperDraft is held each year in conjunction with the annual National Soccer Coaches Association of America convention. The first two rounds of the 2017 SuperDraft were held in Los Angeles, California on January 13, 2017, as part of the NSCAA 2017 convention. Rounds three and four were held via conference call on January 17, 2017. Format The SuperDraft format has remained constant throughout its history and closely resembles that of the NFL Draft: #Any expansion teams receive the first picks. MLS has announced that Atlanta United FC and Minnesota United FC will begin play in 2017. As determined by a "Priority Draft" conducted on October 16, 2016, Minnesota received the first overall selection and Atlanta picked second. #Non-playoff clubs received the next picks in reverse order of prior season finish. #Teams that made the MLS Cup Playoffs were then ordered by which round of the playoffs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calgary Foothills FC
Calgary Foothills Football Club is a Canadian soccer club based in Calgary, Alberta, that competes in League1 Alberta (L1AB). The club was founded as a youth club in 1972 and joined as a USL2 franchise in 2015. The team plays its home games at the Foothills Composite High School in Okotoks. The team colours are green and white. History Calgary had previously hosted the Calgary Storm of USL2 (then known as Premier Development League) during the 2001 season. Calgary Foothills FC launched in 2014 as they played a series of exhibition games against Vancouver Whitecaps U 23's, FC Edmonton Reserves, and local university clubs. The club's inaugural game was played on May 17, 2015 against Puget Sound Gunners FC, winning 2–1. The club finished 4th in the Northwest Division in 2015 with a 3–2–7 record, ultimately missing the playoffs. In the 2016 season, Calgary Foothills won the Northwest Division with an 8–3–3 record, despite only 4% of supporters predicting the club w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flint City Bucks
Flint City Bucks is an American soccer team based in Flint, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in USL League Two. The club was founded in 1995 as the Mid-Michigan Bucks, playing in Saginaw, and began playing in 1996. In 2004, the club changed its name to the Michigan Bucks following a move to Plymouth. In 2008, they moved to Pontiac. In 2019, they moved to Flint and changed their name to the current Flint City Bucks. Starting in 2019, they began playing their home matches at Atwood Stadium. From 2008 through 2018, the team played its home matches at the soccer-specific Ultimate Soccer Arenas, one of the few teams to play regularly on a full-size indoor soccer field. Throughout their existence, the Bucks have been one of the most successful amateur soccer teams in the United States, qualifying for eleven U.S. Open Cups, winning eleven divisional championships, and four national titles—the first team to reach that mark in USL League Two. In 2000, the B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 PDL Season
The 2016 USL Premier Development League season was the 22nd season of the PDL. The regular season began on May 6 and ended on July 17, consisting of 67 teams playing across 10 divisions. The Michigan Bucks were the playoff champions. Conferences Changes From 2015 New/Returning teams Name Changes *Golden State Misioneros became LA Laguna FC. *Springfield Synergy became Saint Louis FC U23. Folding/Moving *Forest City London – moved to League1 Ontario * Houston Dutch Lions – moved to National Premier Soccer League * Puget Sound Gunners FC – Folded * Boston Rams – Folded * Real Colorado Foxes – Folded * D.C. United U-23 – Folded its PDL team * Orlando City U-23 – Folded its PDL team * Ocala Stampede – Folded On Hiatus *Laredo Heat Standings Tiebreakers 1. Head-to-head results 2. Goal differential 3. Goals scored Eastern Conference Northeast Division Mid Atlantic Division South Atlantic Division Central Conference Great Lakes Division Heartla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 PDL Season
The 2015 USL Premier Development League season was the 21st season of the PDL and consisted of 63 teams across 10 divisions. The regular season began on May 2 and ended on July 19. The Michigan Bucks were the defending champions and posted the best overall record in the League; however, they were defeated by K-W United FC in the Central Conference finals. K-W United went on to win the league championship by defeating the Seattle Sounders FC U-23 1-0 in the semi-finals and in high scoring final they overcame the New York Red Bulls U-23 4-3. 63 clubs competed in the semi-professional soccer leagues. Changes from 2014 New/Returning teams Name Changes * Connecticut FC Azul became AC Connecticut. * River City Rovers became Derby City Rovers. * Los Angeles Misioneros became Golden State Misioneros. * Springfield Demize became Springfield Synergy FC. * Northern Virginia Royals became D.C. United U-23. Folding/moving * Austin Aztex - Moved to Division III USL. * Chica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
