Andy Hayes

  • Old Bhoys SC

    GM blog: Old Bhoys SC to cease operations

    A final farewell INDIANAPOLIS — November is already here. I had mentioned to KJ that I had another GM blog in me… but as I start to type it, each word is harder to get onto the screen. This is the final GM blog for the Old Bhoys —...
  • wrap for 2019

    GM blog: That’s a wrap for 2019

    The last entry to this GM blog series touched on the end of the Old Bhoys’ UPSL season. With this season summary, the focus turns to how the CIASA season ended, as well as a final snapshot of all comps by the Bhoys. Unfortunately, the city league title that...
  • Old Bhoys curtain

    GM blog: Closing out regular season

    While the table may look incomplete, the standings are final in the 2019 UPSL Midwest South Division. Further, as the UPSL spring season playoffs are underway, Milwaukee Bavarians (the 2018 UPSL spring champion) has advanced to represent the conference at the national playoff tournament. Joliet Soccer United were South...
  • full swing

    GM blog: Old Bhoys season in full swing

    As the Old Bhoys hit the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the season is in full swing. The Amateur Cup run continues, with a scheduled Region 2 Semifinal clash against RWB Adria in Chicago finalized for early June; the UPSL Midwest Conference South Division standings (below) reflect a solid rebound...
  • Old Bhoys host FC Indiana

    GM blog: Old Bhoys host FC Indiana tonight

    As I sit down to type this, it is the final day of April. The Bhoys play a final pre-UPSL friendly match tonight with FC Indiana of the NPSL. The battle for I-65 in-state bragging rights as the best non-league squad is upon us. There have been some updates...
  • win at the death

    GM blog: Old Bhoys kick off preseason with win at the death

    Goals: Old Bhoys – Tim Shackleton (11’, Ante Cop assist), Jalen Rice (90’, Ryan Blarr assist); Livonia City FC – (28’, Matt McCourt) Conditions: Overcast, kickoff temp of ~66 F. Attendance: 50 GAME SUMMARY Old Bhoys Soccer Club hosted Livonia City FC of the Michigan Premier Soccer League (MPSL) to...
  • preseason prepping

    GM blog: Preseason prepping, roster taking shape

    March just flew by. It’s been admittedly quiet on these pages from Old Bhoys HQ, but the work has continued behind the scenes. With several player signings already announced, as well as the addition to our coaching staff from 2018, the pitch side of the product is coming along....
  • season ticket info

    GM blog: Old Bhoys tryouts, friendlies, season tickets

    The last weekend of February saw Old Bhoys SC hold another tryout for the upcoming 2019 roster, as well as some schedule updates with the addition of friendlies to round out the complete UPSL-based slate. 2019 continues to take shape, with the Old Bhoys announcing on the 24th of...
  • Old Bhoys curtain

    GM blog: Old Bhoys’ UPSL schedule complete

    INDIANAPOLIS — 2019 enters its second month, and the staff at Old Bhoys HQ are plugging away with a ton of off-the-pitch work. Some recent accomplishments worth sharing on this space include finalizing the Bhoys’ 2019 UPSL schedule, as well as detailing the plans for competitions in this upcoming...
  • divisional alignment

    GM blog: Divisional alignment, scheduling

    INDIANAPOLIS — We left off at the end of 2018 wrapping up the first full year of the Old Bhoys. January has not been slow at HQ, and as the second half of the month comes into focus things are starting to crystallize. With the first player evaluations completed,...
  • Wrapping up 2018

    GM blog: Wrapping up 2018 and more

    INDIANAPOLIS — With the winter tryout session now officially behind the club, Old Bhoys HQ has taken a week to reflect on a wild year. The year was loaded with change and tested the ability of our volunteer staff to adapt, improvise and overcome. While the club’s first league...
  • March toward 2019

    GM blog: March toward 2019 continues

    INDIANAPOLIS — 2018 is flying to a finish, and things at Old Bhoys headquarters are humming along in high gear. The club’s social media presence has been somewhat calm outside of a flurry of tryouts announcements, but there is plenty of activity behind the scenes. Continued conversations with the...