Last month, The Miami FC coach Paul Dalglish gave some clues as to how the club would be built in 2019. This week, fans and observers got a clearer view as to what kind of team might take the field this season.
Miami United hosted Peñarol at Ted Hendricks Stadium in Hialeah in Jan. 12, 2018. Photos by Lee Ifans.
Miami United were the center of soccer attention in Miami-Dade County, hosting defending Uruguayan champions Peñarol. After a shaky start, United rose to the occasion and earned a 2-2 draw with the Carboneros.
Miami United FC host Club Atlético Peñarol in an international club friendly. Watch Miami United’s live stream below.
Fado Irish Pub, a staple in downtown’s Brickell area and home to Miami Arsenal Supporters Club and American Outlaws supporters groups, closed permanently after Monday night’s last call.
The city of Miami has yet to make its triumphant return to Major League Soccer, but the 2019 season will have a bit more 305 flare. Luis Gonzalez, bettern known as Luchi Gonzalez, was born in Hialeah and raised in Miami-Dade County. He will take over as head coach of FC Dallas, the culmination of a long journey for the Gulliver Prep product.
The Miami FC CEO Sean Flynn and manager Paul Dalglish met members of the press and the general public on Thursday night promoting the club’s new partnership with Soccer Academy of the Americas. However, the club’s leadership also spoke about plans on the field in 2019.
The Miami FC returned to Tamiami Park on Thursday night to announce a new collaboration, partnering with the Soccer Academy of the Americas to create The Miami FC Youth Academy Program.
This week, the first round of the UPSL Florida South division playoffs kicked off and some remarkable goals were scored. Vote for your favorite below!
No. 1: Florida Soccer Soldiers 2, Gold Coast Inter 0
No. 2: Palm Beach Spartans 4, Jupiter United 0
One more? One more! @UPSLsoccer @UPSL_Florida @MagicCitySoccer https://t.co/UWjqX00U4b
— L҉e҉e҉ (@lee_ifans) December 9, 2018
No. 3: Miami Sun 1, FSI Vultures 0
Oh you want some more lower league sauce? @UPSLsoccer @UPSL_Florida @MiamiSunFC @MagicCitySoccerhttps://t.co/RYsaRaiD4d
— L҉e҉e҉ (@lee_ifans) December 9, 2018
No. 4: Palm Beach Spartans 2, Jupiter United
Check out this amazing goal from the @PB_Spartans_FC in the @UPSLsoccer @UPSL_Florida South playoffs. @MagicCitySoccer https://t.co/TxZUdAxSco
— L҉e҉e҉ (@lee_ifans) December 9, 2018
What’s your favorite?
What was your @UPSL_Florida South #GoalOfTheWeek? (Voting closes 12/12/2018 at 10:30 am)
— Magic City Soccer (@MagicCitySoccer) December 11, 2018
Three months ago, it appeared La Liga and Relevent Sports would be bringing one of the biggest soccer events in South Florida history to Hard Rock Stadium in January. But today, FC Barcelona announced it would not be participating in a game with Girona FC next month, dealing a significant blow to the league’s hopes of playing outside Spain.