Ronald Matarrita returns to the Costa Rican squad for the first time since World Cup preparations, where he picked up an injury and was unable to participate. Costa Rica will face Mexico and Colombia in October friendlies. Mexico vs. Costa Rica – 9.30 PM ET – Estadio Universitario de Nuevo Leon, Mexico (October 11, 2018) […]
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Aug
Aug
New York City FC added midfield depth on Thursday, announcing the signing of Daniel Bedoya from the Long Island Rough Riders, the club’s PDL affiliate. Bedoya has been training with the first-team since catching the eye of the coaching staff in a midweek scrimmage between NYCFC and the Rough Riders at Etihad City Football Academy. Bedoya told […]
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Aug
Aug
Toronto FC announced that the club has acquired forward Jon Bakero from the Chicago Fire in exchange for midfielder Nicolas Hasler. “With this trade we acquire a forward in Jon Bakero who can provide us with some depth at that position. Jon was the MAC Hermann Trophy winner last year, an intelligent soccer player and […]
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May
May
VOS USA client Ronald Matarrita has been named in the Costa Rica 23-man roster for the World Cup. Full squad: Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas (Real Madrid), Patrick Pemberton (LDA), Leonel Moreira (Herediano) Defenders: Cristian Gamboa (Celtic), Ian Smith (Norrkoping), Ronald Matarrita (NYCFC), Bryan Oviedo (Sunderland), Oscar Duarte (Espanyol), Giancarlo Gonzalez (Bologna), Francisco Calvo (Minnesota United), Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps), Johnny […]
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Apr
Apr
NYCFC team captain David Villa scored his 400th career goal for club and country against FC Dallas. “Now I need to work to get 402 and that’s the mentality I’ve always had – I want to score more goals to help the team and I will try,” Villa said. ““I don’t care if I’m 36 or 20, […]
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Mar
Mar
Spanish star David Villa made his 100th MLS appearance with NYCFC in the home opener against Los Angeles Galaxy. Villa scored in his fourth consecutive home opener at Yankee Stadium. David Villa in numbers: • 100 matches • 66 goals • 22 assists • 8459 minutes • Goal = 128 minutes • Goal or assistance […]
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Jan
Jan
Jon Bakero joins the Chicago Fire after a four-year career at Wake Forest University. Bakero was an ACC First Team selection in 2017 and was named 2017 ACC Offensive Player of the Year after posting 16 goals and 14 assists in 21 appearances. Bakero was also named Mac Herman Trophy award winner and Senior Class […]
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Jan
Wake Forest University soccer star, Jon Bakero, has joined VOS USA. Bakero was named one of three finalists for the 2017 MAC Hermann Trophy, given to the top player in college soccer. The ACC Offensive Player of the Year, Bakero, 21, has been invited to participate at the 2018 MLS adidas Player Combine in Orlando. Jon Bakero in 2017: – Senior […]
Ronald Matarrita has signed a contract extension with NYCFC. The Costa Rican international told NYCFC.com: “I am very happy to re-sign with New York City, it’s the team that has given me the strength to raise my level as a football player and as a professional. I am very happy with the decision I have taken.” Matarrita […]
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Dec
Dec
The left back defender Waylon Francis has signed with the MLS side Seattle Sounders FC. The Costa Rican international and 2015 MLS All-Star selection made 83 MLS appearances in four seasons with the Crew and recorded 18 assists. He also made seven playoff appearances, including the 2015 MLS Cup against the Portland Timbers. Seattle Sounders […]