Pitch Invasion, an excellent soccer website, has posted a Q&A with the NASL's Interim Commisioner Jeff Cooper, where he speaks about MLS, the WPS and the NASL/USSF Second Division.
Nothing too much in regard to the Rowdies in here, but it is an interesting interview with a man whose influence in North American soccer has grown considerably in the past few years.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
USSF denies sanctioning to NASL, USL
The NASL, USL and Tampa Bay Rowdies were dealt a blow on Wednesday as the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors voted unanimously to deny sanctioning to either league for the upcoming season.
The USSF said in a statement that the two leagues would have the opportunity to come to a compromise within the next seven days to set up an interim plan for 2010 that could meet the required benchmarks.
“After carefully reviewing the findings from the Task Force it was clear there are still too many uncertainties for both organizations, which would be extremely difficult to resolve in a timely fashion that would allow them to prepare for the 2010 season,” U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati said. “In the best interest of soccer in the United States, we decided to not sanction either league at this point. However, we did encourage both leagues to come together in the next week and attempt to develop another plan which would allow a single league to be approved on a provisional basis. We are committed to finding ways to improve the long-term viability of all leagues and teams and continue the growth of soccer in the United States.”
The USL released a statement, which can be read here.
Goal.com’s Andrea Canales has a view on the topic, which can be found here.
South Florida writer Kartik Krishnaiyer, who has done sterling work on the entire USL/NASL breakaway, has also weighed in briefly, with more likely to come.
http://thekartikreport.wordpress.com/
The USSF said in a statement that the two leagues would have the opportunity to come to a compromise within the next seven days to set up an interim plan for 2010 that could meet the required benchmarks.
“After carefully reviewing the findings from the Task Force it was clear there are still too many uncertainties for both organizations, which would be extremely difficult to resolve in a timely fashion that would allow them to prepare for the 2010 season,” U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati said. “In the best interest of soccer in the United States, we decided to not sanction either league at this point. However, we did encourage both leagues to come together in the next week and attempt to develop another plan which would allow a single league to be approved on a provisional basis. We are committed to finding ways to improve the long-term viability of all leagues and teams and continue the growth of soccer in the United States.”
The USL released a statement, which can be read here.
Goal.com’s Andrea Canales has a view on the topic, which can be found here.
South Florida writer Kartik Krishnaiyer, who has done sterling work on the entire USL/NASL breakaway, has also weighed in briefly, with more likely to come.
http://thekartikreport.wordpress.com/
Monday, November 23, 2009
Blast from the past: New league to be named NASL
The NASL could be making a comeback.
The group of nine teams, including the Tampa Bay Rowdies, announced on Monday that the new league they are planning on forming will be named the North American Soccer League, a nod to the predecessor of Major League Soccer that was formed in 1968 before folding in 1984.
“By becoming the NASL, we are paying respect to the players, coaches and leaders who were pioneers for men’s professional soccer in North America, many of whom remain involved and committed to the growth of our game in various capacities throughout the U.S. and Canada,” Selby Wellman, principal owner of the Carolina RailHawks and newly appointed president of NASL, LLC said in a press release. “For that, we honor and thank them with a new era for the NASL.
“Further, by going with NASL, we’re obligated to operate our league at a high standard befitting a name that means so much to the soccer community throughout North America. Our intention is to offer an elite brand of soccer and outstanding experience for our partners and fans, something the old NASL did very well during its day. We will do the same in the new NASL.”
The group of nine teams has submitted an application to the United States Soccer Federation to be sanctioned as a Division II Men’s Outdoor Professional League. The next step for the league would appear to be the search, and appointment of a new commissioner.
The newly-monikered league has stated that it intends to begin play in April, 2010.
The group of nine teams, including the Tampa Bay Rowdies, announced on Monday that the new league they are planning on forming will be named the North American Soccer League, a nod to the predecessor of Major League Soccer that was formed in 1968 before folding in 1984.
“By becoming the NASL, we are paying respect to the players, coaches and leaders who were pioneers for men’s professional soccer in North America, many of whom remain involved and committed to the growth of our game in various capacities throughout the U.S. and Canada,” Selby Wellman, principal owner of the Carolina RailHawks and newly appointed president of NASL, LLC said in a press release. “For that, we honor and thank them with a new era for the NASL.
“Further, by going with NASL, we’re obligated to operate our league at a high standard befitting a name that means so much to the soccer community throughout North America. Our intention is to offer an elite brand of soccer and outstanding experience for our partners and fans, something the old NASL did very well during its day. We will do the same in the new NASL.”
The group of nine teams has submitted an application to the United States Soccer Federation to be sanctioned as a Division II Men’s Outdoor Professional League. The next step for the league would appear to be the search, and appointment of a new commissioner.
The newly-monikered league has stated that it intends to begin play in April, 2010.
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