Friday, Jul 23, 2021 The Crew hasn’t witnessed defeat in five straight matches, and the Black & Gold will look to push that streak to six as they travel to face a struggling Atlanta United squad on Saturday afternoon on ABC & 97.1 FM The […]
Year: 2021
Atlanta United FC once again elevates an assistant to head coach; Rob Valentino gets a shot to turn fortunes around
For the second straight year, Atlanta United has promoted their interim coach from in house, naming Assistant Coach Rob Valentino as the club’s head coach until it can find a permanent replacement. But if the team shows, promise, growth and improvement under his leadership, he […]
Atlanta United FC Match Preview: Hosts MLS defending champion Columbus Crew in Saturday afternoon National Telecast on ABC
ATLANTA – Atlanta United returns to action Saturday when it hosts Columbus Crew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The match, presented by Coca-Cola, is set to kick-off at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be nationally broadcast on ABC. Atlanta owns an all-time record of 4-4-0 against Columbus Crew: […]
Atlanta United FC News: Amar Sejdic acquired from CF Montreal
ATLANTA (July 6, 2021) —Atlanta United today announced it has acquired midfielder Amar Sejdic from CF Montreal in exchange for $100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM), with the potential to rise to $150,000 GAM if performance incentives are met. The trade is effective as of July […]
Atlanta United FC News: Fernando Meza’s contract terminated
Friday, Jul 23, 2021 ATLANTA — Atlanta United today announced it has mutually terminated the contract of Fernando Meza. The veteran defender was on loan at Defensa y Justicia since the beginning of the 2021 MLS Regular Season. “We want to thank Fernando for his time […]
Atlanta United FC: Game Notes for Columbus Crew Match this afternoon at 3:30 pm on ABC TV
ATLANTA UNITED vs. COLUMBUS CREWMERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM, Atlanta, Ga. Saturday, July 24, 2021 (Week 15, MLS Game #188)3 p.m. ET (ABC / ESPN Deportes) 2021 SEASON RECORDS GP W-L-T PTS GF GAATLUTD 14 2-4-8 14 14 17at home 6 2-1-3 9 8 6Crew 14 5-3-6 21 […]
Columbus Crew News: Game Notes for road match at Atlanta today, 3:30 pm
COLUMBUSCREW2021 REGULAR SEASON:(5-3-6, 21 pts.) ATLANTAUNITED2021 REGULAR SEASON:(2-4-8, 14 pts.) Date: Saturday, July 24Match Time: 3:30 p.m. ETKickoff: 3:38 p.m. ETLocation: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia)National TV: ABC Jon Champion Taylor Twellman97.1 The Fan [Radio]: Chris Doran (play-by-play Neil Sika (analyst) Jordan Angeli (analyst)ColumbusCrew.com Spanish Audio […]
Daily Almanac for Saturday, July 24, 2021: PIONEER DAY (UTAH)
PIONEER DAY (UTAH) Pioneer Day commemorates the day in 1847 when Brigham Young led his “pioneer band” of Mormons into the Salt Lake valley to establish a settlement–their new Zion. The Mormons had been driven from New York, Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois and had spent […]
Zygi Wilf and Family Completes Purchase of Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Pride
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 21, 2021) — The Wilf family has finalized its acquisition of Orlando City Soccer Club, becoming the Club’s new majority owners, it was announced today. The purchase includes Orlando City Soccer Club of Major League Soccer, the Orlando Pride of the National Women’s […]
Orlando City SC issues Statement on future of forward Chris Mueller
Wednesday, Jul 21, 2021 ORLANDO, Fla. (July 21, 2021) — Orlando City SC and Chris Mueller have been involved in contract negotiations for some time, with the forward’s contract set to expire following the 2021 Major League Soccer season. Earlier, Mueller informed the Club that he […]
Daily Almanac for Friday, July 23, 2021; the 204th Day of the Year
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS George Lee “Sparky” Anderson (February 22, 1934 – November 4, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player, coach, and manager. He managed the National League‘s Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. Anderson was the first manager to win the World Series in […]
Ohio State Football News: Chris Olave & Garrett Wilson on Biletnikoff Watch List
Thu, Jul 22, 2021 Star receivers will form the top receiving tandem in college football in 2021 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State’s outstanding receiving duo of senior Chris Olave and junior Garrett Wilson have today been named to the Biletnikoff Award watch list. The Biletnikoff Award is […]
Big Ten Announces 2021 Football Preseason Honors
July 22, 2021 View Online: bit.ly/2Uz71y7 Ten former All-Big Ten selections highlight this year’s list ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced its 2021 football preseason honors on Thursday in conjunction with the start of Big Ten Football Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium. A media […]
Big Ten Conference names Barry Alvarez as Special Advisor for Football
July 22, 2021 ROSEMONT, Ill. – During his opening address at 2021 Big Ten Football Media Days, Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren announced that Barry Alvarez has been named Special Advisor for Football. Alvarez will begin his new role on August 2, 2021. A legendary […]
Big Ten Conference announces the creation of the George and Viola Taliaferro Fellowship
July 22, 2021 ROSEMONT, Ill. – During his opening address at 2021 Big Ten Football Media Days, Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren announced the creation of the George and Viola Taliaferro Fellowship. The George and Viola Taliaferro Fellowship will provide individuals who have not historically […]
2021 Big Ten Football Media Days Release – July 22
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Blue Jackets announce 2021-22 Regular Season Schedule
JULY 22, 2021 Club opens 21st NHL season at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, October 14 vs. Arizona Coyotes The Columbus Blue Jackets and National Hockey League announced today a 2021-22 regular season schedule in which the club will play 82 games, including 41 home dates at […]
Daily Almanac for Thursday, July 22, 2021
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS John Herbert Dillinger (June 22, 1903 – July 22, 1934) was an American gangster of the Great Depression. He led a group known as the “Dillinger Gang“, which was accused of robbing 24 banks and four police stations. Dillinger was imprisoned several times but escaped […]
Chicago Fire without head coach for couple matches
Statement from Chicago Fire FC CHICAGO (July 17, 2021) – Head coach Raphael Wicky will not be in attendance tonight or at Wednesday’s game versus D.C. United. He has traveled to Switzerland due to a health matter concerning a close family member. Assistant coach Frank Klopas will […]
Neck-and-neck in the Eastern Conference Standings, much-improved Nashville SC visits the defending MLS champion Columbus Crew tonight
The Crew and Nashville SC are sixth- and fifth-place in the Eastern Conference, respectively, and depending on how other mid-week matches around the League shake out, it could be a considerable swing for the short-handed Black & Gold as they look to extend their win […]