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In an effort to streamline and standardize the ticket-buying process, the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) has partnered with SoccerStub, a division of Passage, Inc. that provides ticketing and payment services in addition to revenue reporting. The deal makes SoccerStub the official ticketing provider for the NPSL, a fourth-division...
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This is part two of our NPSL story. Make sure you check out part one here. Thoughts on D3 The NPSL is preparing for a strong year. The league just kicked off their season with 96 teams, and that number is expected to rise significantly this year, based...
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Soc Takes understands that OKC Energy have signed Andy Craven as a trade deal for Danni Konig; as first reported by Soc Takes. The 25-year-old striker heads back to OKC Energy having made just three appearances for FCC. His final appearance against Bethlehem Steel resulted in him being given a four-game...
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The panel breaks down all the action from the four NASL weekend matches while awkwardly tying in a Journey motif. “Don’t Stop Believin'” — ever. Listen: Thumbnail image credit: Journey/Nomota LLC You can follow Soc Takes on Twitter @SocTakes....
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It’s almost Open Cup time again! The 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament kicks off this Tuesday, with the first day of the first round. We have 56 clubs entering in the first round, with 21 from the PDL, 18 from the NPSL and 17 through the local...
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INDIANAPOLIS — Join Nipun Chopra for a recap via Periscope of the Indy Eleven’s scoreless draw with FC Edmonton, and a rundown of all the other NASL matches on Saturday: Review of @naslofficial GW. #JAXvNYC #PRFCvNYC #INDvFCE @the_byb @socTakes . Preview #ARSMUN https://t.co/1mbpCBNpVx — Nipun Chopra, PhD (@NipunChopra7) May...
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INDIANAPOLIS — Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupts about every 74 minutes on average. Not quite as often nor with as much dramatic flair, Indy Eleven utility man Daniel Keller pops up every few matches to give bystanders a steady, if unspectacular, show. With “the Chris Tierney of...
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Permanent Relegation podcaster Andy Baumgartner converses with regulars Aaron Gunyon and Kevin Johnston about the Indy Eleven’s 1-1 draw against Jacksonville Armada FC before previewing Indy’s upcoming match with FC Edmonton. The panel also analyzes what the two new player signings mean for the club, then breaks down Justin Braun’s...
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More changes to the US Soccer Pyramid are underway. The number one question Joe Barone, director of the National premier soccer league (NPSL) gets asked whenever he’s interviewed is – “Is the NPSL looking to expand into a year-around model?” Until now, his generic answer has been something to...
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With forwards Andy Craven and Djiby suspended, FC Cincinnati are poised to sign Danni Konig from OKC Energy FC. While the contract has not been finalized, Soc Takes understands negotiations are at an advanced stage and are likely to be completed this weekend or early next week. Konig will...
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INDIANAPOLIS — Soc Takes has learned that once-Costa Rican U-20 international Brandon Poltronieri and ex-Bayern Munich youth product Jason Plumhoff have signed contracts with Indy Eleven. Poltronieri and Plumhoff are primarily midfielders, although both are capable of playing other positions; Poltronieri as a left back, while Plumhoff has played in attacking...
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2017 record: 16-17 Profit/loss: -53.16 I’m back this week with two plays for Wednesday evening’s MLS slate. The remainder of my plays for the games this weekend will be posted Friday. Here are my early Week 10 MLS plays: Toronto FC/Orlando City SC Under 3.0 -115 Risk 57.50 to win...
In an effort to streamline and standardize the ticket-buying process, the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) has partnered with SoccerStub, a division of Passage, Inc. that provides ticketing and payment services in addition to revenue reporting. The deal makes SoccerStub the official ticketing provider for the NPSL, a fourth-division...
This is part two of our NPSL story. Make sure you check out part one here. Thoughts on D3 The NPSL is preparing for a strong year. The league just kicked off their season with 96 teams, and that number is expected to rise significantly this year, based...
Soc Takes understands that OKC Energy have signed Andy Craven as a trade deal for Danni Konig; as first reported by Soc Takes. The 25-year-old striker heads back to OKC Energy having made just three appearances for FCC. His final appearance against Bethlehem Steel resulted in him being given a four-game...
The panel breaks down all the action from the four NASL weekend matches while awkwardly tying in a Journey motif. “Don’t Stop Believin'” — ever. Listen: Thumbnail image credit: Journey/Nomota LLC You can follow Soc Takes on Twitter @SocTakes....
It’s almost Open Cup time again! The 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament kicks off this Tuesday, with the first day of the first round. We have 56 clubs entering in the first round, with 21 from the PDL, 18 from the NPSL and 17 through the local...
INDIANAPOLIS — Join Nipun Chopra for a recap via Periscope of the Indy Eleven’s scoreless draw with FC Edmonton, and a rundown of all the other NASL matches on Saturday: Review of @naslofficial GW. #JAXvNYC #PRFCvNYC #INDvFCE @the_byb @socTakes . Preview #ARSMUN https://t.co/1mbpCBNpVx — Nipun Chopra, PhD (@NipunChopra7) May...
INDIANAPOLIS — Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupts about every 74 minutes on average. Not quite as often nor with as much dramatic flair, Indy Eleven utility man Daniel Keller pops up every few matches to give bystanders a steady, if unspectacular, show. With “the Chris Tierney of...
Permanent Relegation podcaster Andy Baumgartner converses with regulars Aaron Gunyon and Kevin Johnston about the Indy Eleven’s 1-1 draw against Jacksonville Armada FC before previewing Indy’s upcoming match with FC Edmonton. The panel also analyzes what the two new player signings mean for the club, then breaks down Justin Braun’s...
More changes to the US Soccer Pyramid are underway. The number one question Joe Barone, director of the National premier soccer league (NPSL) gets asked whenever he’s interviewed is – “Is the NPSL looking to expand into a year-around model?” Until now, his generic answer has been something to...
With forwards Andy Craven and Djiby suspended, FC Cincinnati are poised to sign Danni Konig from OKC Energy FC. While the contract has not been finalized, Soc Takes understands negotiations are at an advanced stage and are likely to be completed this weekend or early next week. Konig will...
INDIANAPOLIS — Soc Takes has learned that once-Costa Rican U-20 international Brandon Poltronieri and ex-Bayern Munich youth product Jason Plumhoff have signed contracts with Indy Eleven. Poltronieri and Plumhoff are primarily midfielders, although both are capable of playing other positions; Poltronieri as a left back, while Plumhoff has played in attacking...
2017 record: 16-17 Profit/loss: -53.16 I’m back this week with two plays for Wednesday evening’s MLS slate. The remainder of my plays for the games this weekend will be posted Friday. Here are my early Week 10 MLS plays: Toronto FC/Orlando City SC Under 3.0 -115 Risk 57.50 to win...