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sports17 days ago•4 min saved

OKC United to Lead Oklahoma City's New Pro Soccer Era in 2028

Oklahoma City announced OKC United as its new professional soccer club, set to debut in 2028 at the MAPS 4 stadium in the USL Championship. The crest honors Native American heritage with 39 sun rays and an arrowhead shield, the colors are Midnight Blue, Pink Sunset and Ivory Cloud, and the kit is navy with pink accents. The club is owned by Echo Investment Capital’s Christian Kanady, and the name “United” signals a community-wide club built for a world-class city after a branding overhaul and Energy FC’s dormancy.

via News 9|

#branding #okc #soccer

sports20 days ago•1 min saved

Dani Rojas actor Cristo Fernandez makes pro debut with El Paso Locomotive

Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez, best known for Dani Rojas, made his professional football debut for El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship, coming on as a 79th-minute substitute in a 2-0 loss to New Mexico United after signing in May following a two-month trial; Fernandez had left football at 15 due to a knee injury, later moved to London and pursued acting, and now chases his dream of playing professionally while Ted Lasso Season 4 is set to premiere on August 5.

via BBC|

#cristo-fernandez #el-paso-locomotive #football-debut

sports2 months ago•15 min saved

Dani Rojas Goes Pro: Cristo Fernández Signs with El Paso Locomotive

Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández has signed a professional soccer contract with El Paso Locomotive FC of the USL Championship after a two-month trial; terms are undisclosed and pending league/federation approval, marking a real-life step for the actor who portrays Dani Rojas.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#cristo-fernandez #dani-rojas #el-paso-locomotive-fc

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Ex-Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernandez signs with USL's El Paso Locomotive

Cristo Fernandez, the actor best known for playing Dani Rojas in Ted Lasso, has signed with USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive FC after a two-month trial. The 35-year-old Mexican forward had stepped away from football due to a knee injury in his youth, later pursued a comeback including a Chicago Fire second-team trial, and will join El Paso with the club's coach highlighting him as an additional attacking threat.

via BBC|

#cristo-fernandez #dani-rojas #el-paso-locomotive-fc

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough Sets North American Record with Historic Pro Soccer Debut

Da'vian Kimbrough, a 13-year-old forward for the Sacramento Republic, made his professional debut, becoming the youngest North American soccer player to do so. Kimbrough signed a first-team contract with the club in August, making him the youngest American to agree to a professional deal. He appeared in the 87th minute of the team's 2-0 win against the Las Vegas Lights. With two games left in the regular season, Sacramento is currently in first place in the USL Championship Western Conference standings.

via ESPN|

#north-american-record #sacramento-republic #soccer

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

San Diego Loyal Soccer Club to Disband After 2023 Season

San Diego Loyal, a second-division professional soccer club, will cease operations at the end of the season due to the impending arrival of a Major League Soccer franchise in 2025. Owner Andrew Vassiliadis made the emotional announcement, citing his unwillingness to provide an inferior product and his love for the city. The Loyal have explored options for staying in the area but faced economic challenges, including losses of over $20 million. The team gained attention for walking off the field and forfeiting games in response to racial and homophobic slurs. The USL Championship will transition the Loyal's franchise rights, but no specific details were provided regarding new ownership or relocation.

via The San Diego Union-Tribune|

#andrew-vassiliadis #major-league-soccer #san-diego-loyal

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"13-year-old Da'vian Kimbrough becomes youngest pro soccer player in U.S. history with Sacramento Republic"

Sacramento Republic has signed 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough, making him the youngest professional soccer player in U.S. history. Kimbrough, a forward, surpassed the previous records set by Maximo Carrizo and Melanie Barcenas. He joined Sacramento's player academy at 11 and has excelled in various age groups, scoring a total of 61 goals. While multiple MLS academies were interested in signing him, Kimbrough will remain with Sacramento Republic for now, with the possibility of a future move to Europe. He will be eligible to compete in USL Championship matches and will continue his studies alongside his professional training.

via The Athletic|

#mls #sacramento-republic #soccer

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Pro Soccer Teams and New Stadium Set for Northwest Arkansas

Two professional soccer teams, a men's team and a women's team, are planned to play in Rogers, Northwest Arkansas. The men's team will compete in the USL Championship, while the women's team aims to play in the USL Super League. The teams are expected to be ready by summer 2026 and fall 2026, respectively. A new soccer stadium with over 5,000 seats will be built in the Pinnacle Hills entertainment district in Rogers.

via 4029tv|

#northwest-arkansas #pro-teams #soccer

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"Kings NBA Playoff Game Impacts Sacramento Sports Schedule"

The Sacramento Republic FC has shifted its kickoff time from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. to allow fans to watch the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Playoffs. The Kings are facing off against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, and the game begins at 5:30 p.m. The Republic FC is currently in first place in the USL Championship Western Conference with three wins and two draws.

via KCRA Sacramento|

#kickoff-time #nba-playoffs #sacramento-kings

sports3 years ago•3 min saved

U.S. Open Cup Third Round matchups announced for 2023 season.

FC Cincinnati will host Louisville City FC in the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on April 26 at TQL Stadium. The event welcomes 18 MLS clubs, including FC Cincinnati, into the annual, single-elimination competition. FC Cincinnati will meet their old USL foes for the first time since the 2019 U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round, when the Orange and Blue defeated Louisville City FC 2-1 after extra time at Nippert Stadium.

via FC Cincinnati|

#fc-cincinnati #lamar-hunt-us-open-cup #louisville-city-fc