NEW YORK — When University of Connecticut coach Ray Reid took a 2012 recruiting trip to observe Sigma FC in League 1 Ontario, one striker clearly stood out: Cyle Larin – the Canadian International who now plays with Beşiktaş in the top tier of Turkish soccer after three prolific Major League Soccer seasons with Orlando […]
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NEW YORK — James Sands recorded an assist when his flick-on header off a set piece fell gently to Liam Fraser, whose goal from close range led to a 1-1 draw with Tigres UANL under-20s in the 5th annual MLS Homegrown game. Sands, New York City FC’s first Homegrown player, logged the full 90 minutes […]
NEW YORK — Despite creating a clear team identity that led to overall successful results during his two and a half seasons with New York City FC, Patrick Vieira did not escape criticism – especially in the category of playing time for his young, American players. That may be the clearest distinction between Vieira and […]