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Well, hello there, SocTakes crowd. Remember me? It’s been a while. Even longer than before. Sorry about that, the pandemic, and life, and the universe, and everything, it all happened. You know the drill by now, it’s January February March April, which means the start of #HipsterManifesto season, and...
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The southwest Florida-based Cape Coral Cyclones have become the WPSL‘s latest expansion team, the league announced today. The Cyclones will debut in the upcoming 2021 season and host their home matches at Mariner High School’s Tony McKenna Stadium. Under the umbrella of the Cape Coral Soccer Association, which was...
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Westchester United FC, based in Westchester, N.Y., is the WPSL‘s latest expansion side, the league announced Thursday. The team will debut in 2021. The 4-year-old club already fields a men’s squad in the UPSL, and now brings a women’s side to the second tier of the American pyramid. Antonio...
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With the recent announcement that the WPSL will be partnering with Movement Interactive, Soc Takes was interested in exploring the idea and science behind using accelerometer-based equipment for diagnosing concussive injuries. The idea behind using accelerometers is fairly simple, at least in premise. It has to do with g-forces...
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Indianapolis-based FC Pride has been selected as one of 16 new recipients of the Players First license, US Club Soccer announced this month. The Players First license focuses on developing players to their full potential by taking a holistic approach to the game. Select clubs are chosen after a...
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — My third “Supporting Local Soccer” adventure takes me on the farthest trip yet: 338 miles and roughly five hours northeast from Dallas to Little Rock. I’m here to check out the Little Rock Rangers’ season-ending doubleheader. This trip technically began back in November 2017. I...
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INDIANAPOLIS — It’s either here, or almost here. While the soccer season is already underway for some central Indiana-based clubs, others are busy making preparations for what’s to come. Here’s a local roundup of some of the area’s latest footy happenings. BUTLER MEN’S SOCCER The Bulldogs unveiled their 2018...
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“Is John back on his rant soapbox again?” Yes, yes he is. “Well, what is it this time?” It’s simple. There is still no Women’s Open Cup. You see, the U.S. Open Cup is kind of the greatest thing in American sports. Every single year, teams from all over...
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In 2018, the state of American women’s soccer is in an unusual position of stability. The NWSL has survived five seasons, and is entering its sixth in pretty good shape, United Women’s Soccer is growing at a healthy pace, and the WPSL has made a lot of changes to...
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Current WPSL associate commissioner for the central region and former Des Moines Menace general manager Matt Homonoff guests on the podcast to touch on the WPSL, PDL, FC Edmonton and MLS SuperDraft. Homonoff also spent several years working in D.C. United and FC Edmonton’s front offices. In 2015, he...
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CARMEL, Ind. — A partnership between Indy Saints FC and Midwest Business Funding that spawned earlier this year in the Saints’ inaugural season will be renewed for 2018, the two parties told Soc Takes on Friday. Midwest Business Funding will sponsor both the men’s and women’s Indy Saints FC...
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INDIANAPOLIS — A new Division II women’s side may soon be coming to the Circle City. Indy Saints FC submitted a bid to join the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL), the club announced Friday. The expansion bid will now be considered by the WPSL’s Executive Committee at an upcoming...
The southwest Florida-based Cape Coral Cyclones have become the WPSL‘s latest expansion team, the league announced today. The Cyclones will debut in the upcoming 2021 season and host their home matches at Mariner High School’s Tony McKenna Stadium. Under the umbrella of the Cape Coral Soccer Association, which was...
Westchester United FC, based in Westchester, N.Y., is the WPSL‘s latest expansion side, the league announced Thursday. The team will debut in 2021. The 4-year-old club already fields a men’s squad in the UPSL, and now brings a women’s side to the second tier of the American pyramid. Antonio...
With the recent announcement that the WPSL will be partnering with Movement Interactive, Soc Takes was interested in exploring the idea and science behind using accelerometer-based equipment for diagnosing concussive injuries. The idea behind using accelerometers is fairly simple, at least in premise. It has to do with g-forces...
Indianapolis-based FC Pride has been selected as one of 16 new recipients of the Players First license, US Club Soccer announced this month. The Players First license focuses on developing players to their full potential by taking a holistic approach to the game. Select clubs are chosen after a...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — My third “Supporting Local Soccer” adventure takes me on the farthest trip yet: 338 miles and roughly five hours northeast from Dallas to Little Rock. I’m here to check out the Little Rock Rangers’ season-ending doubleheader. This trip technically began back in November 2017. I...
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s either here, or almost here. While the soccer season is already underway for some central Indiana-based clubs, others are busy making preparations for what’s to come. Here’s a local roundup of some of the area’s latest footy happenings. BUTLER MEN’S SOCCER The Bulldogs unveiled their 2018...
“Is John back on his rant soapbox again?” Yes, yes he is. “Well, what is it this time?” It’s simple. There is still no Women’s Open Cup. You see, the U.S. Open Cup is kind of the greatest thing in American sports. Every single year, teams from all over...
In 2018, the state of American women’s soccer is in an unusual position of stability. The NWSL has survived five seasons, and is entering its sixth in pretty good shape, United Women’s Soccer is growing at a healthy pace, and the WPSL has made a lot of changes to...
Current WPSL associate commissioner for the central region and former Des Moines Menace general manager Matt Homonoff guests on the podcast to touch on the WPSL, PDL, FC Edmonton and MLS SuperDraft. Homonoff also spent several years working in D.C. United and FC Edmonton’s front offices. In 2015, he...
CARMEL, Ind. — A partnership between Indy Saints FC and Midwest Business Funding that spawned earlier this year in the Saints’ inaugural season will be renewed for 2018, the two parties told Soc Takes on Friday. Midwest Business Funding will sponsor both the men’s and women’s Indy Saints FC...
INDIANAPOLIS — A new Division II women’s side may soon be coming to the Circle City. Indy Saints FC submitted a bid to join the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL), the club announced Friday. The expansion bid will now be considered by the WPSL’s Executive Committee at an upcoming...