Tag: World Soccer

New Zealand Soccer 1962

Flag of New Zealand – Isolated by Enda Mulcahy for Eirball from Vector Contributor: grebeshkovmaxim all world countries national flags [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/all-world-countries-national-flags-1610621497 [Accessed 12 July 2022]

Major League Tables

New Zealand - Auckland First Division 1962

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Eastern Suburbs (CQ)105322823513
2Blockhouse Bay1052331181312
3North Shore (W)106042923612
4Mount Roskill104331920-111
5Onehunga104242227-510
6Port Chevalier (R)100281836-182

New Zealand - Christchurch First Division 1962

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Western (CQW)1071234161815
2Shamrock1071220101015
3Nomads1061332181413
4Technical102262236-146
5City #103162430-65
6Rangers (R)101271537-224

New Zealand - Wellington First Division 1962

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Northern (CQ)1072138142416
2Western Suburbs1054128171114
3Diamond104422317612
4Seatoun (W)103162230-87
5Miramar Rangers103162232-107
6Railways (R)101271740-234

New Zealand - Dunedin First Division 1962

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Northern (CQW)76102772013
2Technical75021211110
3Mosgiel7403201828
4Caversham723211927
5St. Kilda72231116-56
6Old Boys72141516-15
7Roslyn-Wakari7124914-54
8Maori Hill (R)7115822-143

[References: 1]

(C) = Champions, (Q) = Qualify for Rothmans Tournament, (W) = Cup Winners and Qualify for Chatham Cup, (R) = Relegated

Rothmans Tournament Results (League Playoffs)

Match Day Semi-Finals 1st Series 1st Leg
(Semi-Finals 1st Series 1st Leg)
0 - 0
New Zealand Rothmans Tournament
1962

Eastern Suburbs vs Northern

Match Day Semi-Finals 1st Series 2nd Leg
(Semi-Finals 1st Series 2nd Leg)
2 (2) - 4 (4)
New Zealand Rothmans Tournament
1962

Northern vs Eastern Suburbs

Match Day Semi-Finals 2nd Series 1st Leg
(Semi-Finals 2nd Series 1st Leg)
0 - 4
New Zealand Rothmans Tournament
1962

Western vs Northern

Match Day Semi-Finals 2nd Series 2nd Leg
(Semi-Finals 2nd Series 2nd Leg)
1 (5) - 0 (0)
New Zealand Rothmans Tournament
1962

Northern vs Western

Match Day Final Series 1st Leg
(Final Series 1st Leg)
0 - 2
New Zealand Rothmans Tournament
1962

Eastern Suburbs vs Northern

Match Day Final Series 2nd Leg
(Final Series 2nd Leg)
1 (3) - 2 (2)
New Zealand Rothmans Tournament
1962

Northern vs Eastern Suburbs

[References: 1]

Chatham Cup (Knockout Cup)

Match Day Quarter-Finals (North)
(Quarter-Finals (North))
4 - 2
New Zealand - Chatham Cup
1962

Hamilton Technical Old Boys vs North Shore

(Quarter-Finals (North))
3 - 1
New Zealand - Chatham Cup
1962

Moturoa vs Seatoun

Match Day Quarter-Finals (South)
(Quarter-Finals (South))
2 * - 2
New Zealand - Chatham Cup
1962

Nelson Rangers vs Western

(Quarter-Finals (South))
2 (AET) - 1
New Zealand - Chatham Cup
1962

Northern vs Invercargill Thistle

Match Day Semi-Finals (North Final)
(Semi-Finals (North Final))
4 - 0
New Zealand - Chatham Cup
1962

Hamilton Technical Old Boys vs Moturoa

Match Day Semi-Finals (South Final)
(Semi-Finals (South Final))
2 - 1
New Zealand - Chatham Cup
1962

Northern vs Nelson Rangers

Match Day Final
(Final)
4 - 1
New Zealand - Chatham Cup
1962

Hamilton Technical Old Boys vs Northern

[References: 1]

Report

Shamrock, undoubtedly named after Irish team Shamrock Rovers, finished second in the Christchurch League in New Zealand in 1962 – one of four Major Leagues in New Zealand Soccer. The Winners of each of the four Major Leagues – Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Dunedin then went foreward to the Rothmans Tournament Playoffs, won 3-2 on aggregate by Northern of Dunedin versus Eastern Suburbs of Auckland. [References: 1]

This was followed by the Chatham Cup knockout tournament Finals, where the winners of each of the Four Major Leagues’ Cup Competitions played a single elimination cup versus the four winners of the Minor Leagues’ Cup Competitions (Hamilton, Nelson, New Plymouth and Invercargill). Hamilton Technical Old Boys, although from one of the Minor Leagues defeated Dunedin Cup Winners and also Rothman Tournament winners Northern 4-1 in the Chatham Cup Final. [References: 1]

Stock Image

aerial view of soccer field
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References

[1] D.D.M. Stewart (1962) “Complete New Zealand Details” World Soccer. December 1962. p. 18. Echo Publishing, London, UK.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Richard Conville, Conor Lynch, Maurice Lynch, Simon Brennan and Gordon Brennan.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 12 July 2022

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CONCACAF Cup-Winners’ Cup Final Round 1991

Final Round Table

CONCACAF Cup-Winners' Cup Final Round 1991

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Atletico Marte (El Salvador)32015236
2Communicaciones (Guatemala)31202115
3Universidad Guadalajara (Mexico)31112204
4Racing Club (Guadeloupe)301237-41

Final Round Results

Match Day Two
(Two)
4 - 1
CONCACAF Cup-Winners' Cup Final Round
1991

Atletico Marte (El Salvador) vs Racing Club (Guadeloupe)

Match Day One
(One)
1 - 1
CONCACAF Cup-Winners' Cup Final Round
1991

Communicaciones (Guatemala) vs Racing Club (Guadeloupe)

(One)
1 - 0
CONCACAF Cup-Winners' Cup Final Round
1991

Atletico Marte (El Salvador) vs Universidad Guadalajara (Mexico)

Match Day Two
(Two)
0 - 0
CONCACAF Cup-Winners' Cup Final Round
1991

Communicaciones (Guatemala) vs Universidad Guadalajara (Mexico)

Match Day Three
(Three)
1 - 0
CONCACAF Cup-Winners' Cup Final Round
1991

Communicaciones (Guatemala) vs Atletico Marte (El Salvador)

(Three)
2 - 1
CONCACAF Cup-Winners' Cup Final Round
1991

Universidad Guadalajara (Mexico) vs Racing Club (Guadeloupe)

Report

Atletico Marte of El Salvador, which may be claimed as the “Irish” team in Central America due to the probable origins of organised Athletic Contests in the Tailteann Games in Ireland in 1600BC, won the CONCACAF Cup-Winners’ Cup in 1991 despite losing the last game in the Final Round Group 0-1 to Communicaciones of neighbours Guatemala. Atletico Marte had won their two previous games in the Final Round in Guatemala 1-0 versus Universidad Guadalajara of Mexico and 4-1 versus Caribbean qualifiers Racing Club of Guadeloupe. [References: 1]

Ancient History of Athletics

The Tailteann Games are an Ancient Sporting and Athletic Event hosted in what is today Teltown in Co. Meath, Ireland. The background to these games, which folklore scholars believe date back to 1600BC, approximately 900 years before the Olympic Games in Greece, are that they were a tribute to the Goddess Tailtiu, the wife of Eochaid mac Eirc, the last of the Fir Bolg High Kings. Tailtiu was foster mother to Lugh, a member of the Tuatha De Danann, an invading force in Ireland which defeated the Native Fir Bolg (as accounted in the “Book of Invasions”). After Eochaid mac Eirc’s death, and also Tailtiu’s death (possibly while clearing land for agriculture), Lugh instituted the Tailteann Games in her honour near the seat of the High Kings in Co. Meath. [References: 2-3]

The Games themselves ran for hundreds of years from the July fortnight up to August 1. events included Hurling, Long Jump, High Jump, Running, Spear Throwing, Boxing, Sword Fighting, Archery, Wrestling, Swimming, Chariot Racing, Strategy Games and crafts, storytelling, singing and dancing – all competitors attempting to be crowned best in Ireland. [References: 2-3]

Latin Soccer Stock Image

green and blue soccer field
Photo by Pablo Cordero on Pexels.com

References

Results References

[1] Keir Radnedge (Ed.) (1992) “South & Central American League Results and Tables” World Soccer. March 1992. p. 61. IPC Magazines, London, UK.

Historical References

[2] Francis Mulraney (2021) Did Ireland’s ancient August Lughnasa games influence the Olympics?” Irish Central [Internet] Available from: https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/tailteann-games-1924 [Accessed 5  July 2022]

[3] Lebor Gabala Erenn (2022) The Book of Invasions Celtic New Dawn Press. Printed by Amazon.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Richard Mulcahy, Fiona Connolly-Mulcahy, Conor Connolly-Mulcahy, Dara Connolly-Mulcahy, Orla Connolly-Mulcahy & Aodhan Connolly-Mulcahy

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 5 July 2022

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FLD1 Football League Division One 1980-81

Final League Table

FLD1 Football League Division One 1980-81

PosTeamPWDLFAPts
1Aston Villa FC (C)422688724060
2Ipswich Town4223109774356
3Arsenal FC421958614553
4West Bromwich Albion42201210604252
5Liverpool FC4217178624251
6Southampton42201012765650
7Nottingham Forest42191211624450
8Manchester United FC4215189513648
9Leeds United4217105394744
10Tottenham Hotspur42141513706843
11Stoke City42121812516042
12Manchester City42141117565939
13Birmingham City42131217506138
14Middlesbrough4216521536137
15Everton FC421310195555836
16Coventry City42131019486836
17Sunderland4214721525335
18Wolverhampton Wanderers4213920435535
19Brighton & Hove Albion FC4214721546735
20Norwich City (R)4213722497333
21Leicester City (R)4213623406732
22Crystal Palace (R)426729478321

Table Compiled from Table in Aston Villa FC Matchday Programme For more details please see [References: 1]

Republic of Ireland and Ireland Players Football League D1 1980-81

FLD1 Football League Division One Irish Players 1980-81

#PlayerTeamPositionGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsAppearances
irlEamonn DeacyAston Villa FC00005

Ireland Players list compiled from Aston Villa FC Matchday Programmes in [References: 1-2]

Report

Republic of Ireland’s Eamonn Deacy played five games for Aston Villa FC in their first Football League Championship winning season in 71 years in 1980-81 [References: 1-2]. Deacy would later also be honoured by Galway United FC who named their ground after the Republic of Ireland player who made his debut for Ireland in 1982 and played four games for the Republic of Ireland in total. [References: 3]

Aston Villa News & Record – Official Matchday Magazine (1981) “Statistics” Aston Villa v Notts County – League Division One – Saturday 29th August 1981. pg. 17 [Programme Photographed by Enda Mulcahy]

References

[1] Aston Villa News & Record – Official Matchday Magazine (1981) “Statistics” Aston Villa v Notts County – League Division One – Saturday 29th August 1981. pg. 17

[2] Aston Villa News & Record – Official Matchday Magazine (1981) “For the Record” Aston Villa v Middlesbrough – League Division One – Saturday 25th April 1981. pg. 17

[3] John Anderson (2013) International Appearances 1872-2013 – Republic of Ireland. Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2013-14 pg. 943. Headline Publishing Group. London, England.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Nora Mulcahy, Richard Mulcahy, Dervla Mulcahy, Conor Connoly-Mulcahy, Dara Connoly-Mulcahy, Aodhan Connolly-Mulcahy.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, Compiled and Written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish, North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 30 April 2022

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CFU Caribbean Cup Final Round 2007

CFU Caribbean Football Union Logo [References: 1]

Final Tables

CFU Caribbean Cup Sydney Joseph Group 2007

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1*Trinidad & Tobago32109367
2*Haïti32014316
3Martinique310248-43
4Barbados301236-31

CFU Caribbean Cup Bobby Sookram Group 2007

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1*Guadeloupe32016516
2*Cuba31112204
3Guyana311145-14
4St. Vincent & the Grenadines31022203

*Qualify for Semi-Finals. Tables Calculated Automatically from Results. Please see Results in [References: 2] Please buy World Soccer for more information.

Knockout Rounds

Match Day Semi-Finals
(Semi-Finals)
1 - 3
CFU Caribbean Cup Knockout Rounds
2007
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Guadeloupe vs Haïti

(Semi-Finals)
3 - 1
CFU Caribbean Cup Knockout Rounds
2007
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Trinidad & Tobago vs Cuba

Match Day Final
(Final)
1 - 2
CFU Caribbean Cup
2007
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Trinidad & Tobago vs Haïti

Match Day 3rd Place Playoff
(3rd Place Playoff)
3 - 1
CFU Caribbean Cup Knockout Rounds
2007
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Cuba vs Guadeloupe

Results taken from Results in [References: 2] Please buy World Soccer for more information.

Group Stage Results

Match Day Day 1
(Day 1)
1 - 1
CFU Caribbean Cup Sydney Joseph Group
2007
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Trinidad & Tobago vs Barbados

(Day 1)
1 - 0
CFU Caribbean Cup Sydney Joseph Group
2007
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Haïti vs Martinique

Match Day Day 3
(Day 3)
0 - 2
CFU Caribbean Cup Sydney Joseph Group
2007
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Barbados vs Haïti

(Day 3)
5 - 1
CFU Caribbean Cup Sydney Joseph Group
2007
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Trinidad & Tobago vs Martinique

Match Day Day 5
(Day 5)
2 - 3
CFU Caribbean Cup Sydney Joseph Group
2007
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Barbados vs Martinique

(Day 5)
3 - 1
CFU Caribbean Cup Sydney Joseph Group
2007
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Trinidad & Tobago vs Haïti

Match Day Day 2
(Day 2)
1 - 2
CFU Caribbean Cup Bobby Sookram Group
2007
Marabella, Trinidad

Cuba vs Guadeloupe

(Day 2)
0 - 2
CFU Caribbean Cup Bobby Sookram Group
2007
Marabella, Trinidad

Guyana vs St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Match Day Day 4
(Day 4)
3 - 4
CFU Caribbean Cup Bobby Sookram Group
2007
Marabella, Trinidad

Guadeloupe vs Guyana

(Day 4)
1 - 0
CFU Caribbean Cup Bobby Sookram Group
2007
Marabella, Trinidad

Cuba vs St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Match Day Day 6
(Day 6)
1 - 0
CFU Caribbean Cup Bobby Sookram Group
2007
Marabella, Trinidad

Guadeloupe vs St. Vincent & the Grenadines

(Day 6)
0 - 0
CFU Caribbean Cup Bobby Sookram Group
2007
Marabella, Trinidad

Cuba vs Guyana

Results taken from Results in [References: 2]. Please buy World Soccer for more information.

Qualify for CONCACAF Nations Gold Cup 2007 in USA: Haïti, Trinidad & Tobago, Cuba and Guadeloupe. [References: 2]

Recap

Barbados, whose population are partly descended from Irish captives sold into slavery during Oilver Cromwell’s invasion of Ireland [References: 4], did very well in their opening Group match in the CFU Caribbean Cup Final Round in Trinidad, by drawing with Caribbean power and hosts Trinidad & Tobago 1-1. Barbados had less luck in their subsequent matches, losingb 0-2 to Haïti three days later and 2-3 to Martinique in their final match. The Sydney Joseph Group was the stronger of the two groups in the Final Round, with both traditional Caribbean powers, Trinidad & Tobago and Haïti going on to meet in the Final, which Haïti won 2-1. Martinique would also be a very strong team in Caribbean football. The other group, the Bobby Sookram Group featured Guadeloupe and Cuba, who qualified for the Semi-Finals ahead of Guyana and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. [References: 2]. In addition to the make-up of Barbados’ population thew Roman Catholic Cathedral in Barbados in St. Patrick’s Cathedral. [References: 3]. The Tournament doubled as the qualifying round for the CONCACAF Nations Gold Cup 2007, to be held in USA. [References: 2]

Stock Photo of Trinidad from the Air showing Stadium

Aerial View of Trinidad with Stadium Visible
Aerial view of cityscape against cloudy sky, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. Contributor: shipfactory Reference: [3]

REFERENCES

IMAGES

[1] IMS Soccer News (1992) 200px-Caribbean_Football_Union [Internet] Available from:  https://www.insidemnsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/200px-Caribbean_Football_Union.jpg [Accessed 8 October 2020]

NEWSPAPERS

[2] Gavin Hamilton, Ed. (1992) “Results March 2007” World Soccer. March 2007. pg. 76-77. IPC Country & Leisure Magazines. London.

[3] Go Barbados (2022) St. Patrick’s  Roman Catholic Cathedral [Internet] Available from: https://barbados.org/churches/stpatrick.htm#.YlKtYpHMI2w [Accessed 10 April 2022]

[4] Irish America (2022) The Irish of Barbados [Internet] Available from: https://www.irishamerica.com/2015/10/the-irish-of-barbados-photos/#:~:text=Captain%20West%20was%20instructed%20to%20return%20to%20London,sold%20in%20Barbados%20for%20between%20%C2%A310%20and%20%C2%A335. [Accessed 10 April 2022]

IMAGE REFERENCES

[5] Contributor: shipfactory (2022) Aerial view of cityscape against cloudy sky, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago Item ID: 347457122. [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/aerial-view-cityscape-against-cloudy-sky-347457122 [Accessed 28 February 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Richard Costello (Gateway).

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 10 April 2022

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved. The Logos and Photos used in this article remain the property of the organisations and individuals which own the copyright and are used here for educational and information purposes only.

USL United Soccer League Championship 2022

Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland Players 2022

USL United Soccer League Championship Ireland Players List 2022

#PlayerTeamPositionGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsAppearances
4irlLee DesmondSacramento Republic FCDefender00102
5irlDan CaseySacramento Republic FCDefender00102
5irlStephen CarrollDetroit City FCDefender00002
6irlRichie RyanEl Paso Locomotive FCMidfielder00103
6irlAaron MolloyMemphis 901 FCMidfielder10001
11irlNiall McCabeLouisville City FCMidfielder00000
50irlNiall LogueMemphis 901 FCDefender00102

Compiled from Player Stats and Rosters on USL Championship website. For Official Player Stats and Rosters please visit League and Team Pages at: [References: 2-12]

Standings

USL United Soccer League Championship Eastern Conference 2022

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Louisville City FC431061510
2Tampa Bay Rowdies42207258
3Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC32106247
4Loudoun United FC32104047
5FC Tulsa42025416
6Memphis 901 FC320134-16
7Detroit City FC31112204
7The Miami FC31112204
9Atlanta United 2410346-23
10Charleston Battery310225-33
11New York Red Bulls II410317-63
12Hartford Athletic201123-11
13Indy Eleven301214-31
14Birmingham Legion FC301226-41

USL United Soccer League Championship Western Conference 2022

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC33005149
2San Diego Loyal SC43017439
3San Antonio FC33005239
4New Mexico United42207438
5Sacramento Republic FC32015416
6Las Vegas Lights FC420278-16
7Orange County SC31114404
8Phoenix Rising FC31027703
9LA Galaxy II310234-13
10Monterey Bay FC310257-23
11Rio Grande Valley FC410335-23
12Oakland Roots SC401358-31
13El Paso Locomotive FC3003610-40

Reference: [1]

Schedule March 2022

Match Day Week 1
(Week 1)
1 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Loudoun United FC vs Indy Eleven

(Week 1)
1 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Charleston Battery vs FC Tulsa

(Week 1)
0 - 3
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Memphis 901 FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

(Week 1)
2 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

The Miami FC vs New York Red Bulls II

(Week 1)
1 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Louisville City FC vs Atlanta United 2

(Week 1)
2 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs Orange County SC

(Week 1)
1 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Rio Grande Valley FC vs Oakland Roots SC

(Week 1)
1 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

San Antonio FC vs Detroit City FC

(Week 1)
4 - 2
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Phoenix Rising FC vs Monterey Bay FC

(Week 1)
3 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Sacramento Republic FC vs El Paso Locomotive FC

(Week 1)
2 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

San Diego Loyal SC vs LA Galaxy II

(Week 1)
1 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Birmingham Legion FC vs Tampa Bay Rowdies

(Week 1)
2 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

New Mexico United vs Las Vegas Lights FC

Match Day Midweek 2
(Midweek 2)
0 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Atlanta United 2 vs New York Red Bulls II

Match Day Week 2
(Week 2)
0 - 3
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

New York Red Bulls II vs Loudoun United FC

(Week 2)
1 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Detroit City FC vs Charleston Battery

(Week 2)
1 - 2
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

LA Galaxy II vs San Antonio FC

(Week 2)
2 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Memphis 901 FC vs Oakland Roots SC

(Week 2)
2 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs Hartford Athletic

(Week 2)
2 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Louisville City FC vs The Miami FC

(Week 2)
2 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Indy Eleven

(Week 2)
1 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs Monterey Bay FC

(Week 2)
1 - 2
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

El Paso Locomotive FC vs New Mexico United

(Week 2)
3 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

FC Tulsa vs Birmingham Legion FC

(Week 2)
2 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Las Vegas Lights FC vs Phoenix Rising FC

(Week 2)
2 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Orange County SC vs Rio Grande Valley FC

(Week 2)
2 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

San Diego Loyal SC vs Sacramento Republic FC

Match Day Midweek 3
(Midweek 3)
0 - 2
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

New York Red Bulls II vs Louisville City FC

(Midweek 3)
0 - 3
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Atlanta United 2 vs Tampa Bay Rowdies

(Midweek 3)
1 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

FC Tulsa vs San Diego Loyal SC

(Midweek 3)
4 - 5
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

El Paso Locomotive FC vs Las Vegas Lights FC

(Midweek 3)
1 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

LA Galaxy II vs Rio Grande Valley FC

Match Day Week 3
(Week 3)
1 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Detroit City FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

(Week 3)
1 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

New Mexico United vs Orange County SC

(Week 3)
0 - 0
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

The Miami FC vs Loudoun United FC

(Week 3)
0 - 2
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Birmingham Legion FC vs Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

(Week 3)
1 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Louisville City FC vs Indy Eleven

(Week 3)
1 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Hartford Athletic

(Week 3)
0 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Las Vegas Lights FC vs Memphis 901 FC

(Week 3)
2 - 3
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Oakland Roots SC vs Monterey Bay FC

(Week 3)
2 - 3
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Phoenix Rising FC vs San Diego Loyal SC

(Week 3)
2 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Sacramento Republic FC vs FC Tulsa

(Week 3)
4 - 1
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Atlanta United 2 vs Charleston Battery

(Week 3)
1 - 2
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

Rio Grande Valley FC vs San Antonio FC

Match Day Midweek 4
(Midweek 4)
2 - 2
USL United Soccer League Championship
2022

New Mexico United vs Oakland Roots SC

Reference: [2]

Week 1 Recap (12 March-13 March 2022)

Republic of Ireland’s Dan Casey and Richie Ryan were both yellow-carded in this ill-tempered match in Northern California. Casey was yellow-carded after eigth minutes and Ryan was yellow-carded four minutes into time added on in the first half as El Paso Locomotive gave up a goal to Rodrigo Lopez which cancelled their earlier strike by Sonupe. Martinez (84′) and Keko (90-+1′) scored two late goals to give Sacramento Republic the win. Ryan was one one of three El Paso players yellow-carded in the incident just before halftime and there were a total of seven yellow cards handed out during the match, four of them in the first half to El Paso. Lee Desmond also made an appearance for Sacramento [Reference: 2 – see Sacramento Republic v El Paso Locomotive match details]

In other games Niall Logue was yellow-carded after 39 minutes but played the full 90 minutes for Memphis 901 FC as they lost 0-3 at home to Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Stephen Carroll also played the full 90 minutes in defense for Detroit City FC as they lost 0-1 at San Antonio FC. [References: 2-12]

Week 2 Recap (19 March-20 March 2022)

Aaron Molloy gave Memphis 901FC the lead after 13 minutes in their game at AutoZone Park versus Oakland Roots FC. Memphis 901FC went 2-0 up before halftime, and although Oakland Roots FC pulled one back in the 81st minute, Memphis 901FC held on in an ill-tempered game which saw three yellow cards for Memphis 901 FC and four yellow cards for Oakland Roots FC [References: 2]

Ireland’s Stephen Carroll played the full 90 minutes in Detroit City’s 1-0 win versus Charleston Battery [References: 3-4]  

Another of Ireland’s USL Championship trailblazers Richie Ryan came on as a substitute after 65 minutes in El Paso Locomotive’s 1-2 loss at home in Southwest University Park as the West Texas team went down to Southwest rivals New Mexico United in an ill-tempered match that saw five yellow cards handed out to El Paso and four to New Mexico.  [References: 2, 5-6]

Dan Casey and Lee Desmond, two more of the Republic of Ireland’s contingent in the USL Championship played the full 90 minutes in Sacramento Republic’s 0-2 loss at Torero Stadium in San Diego versus the San Diego Loyal SC. Desmond was yellow carded after 39 minutes, one of four Sacramento Republic FC players yellow-carded along with three San Diego Loyal SC players in this Californian derby game. [References: 2, 9-10]

Richie Ryan played his second game in five days for El Paso Locomotive FC in a Thursday evening match-up with Las Vegas Lights FC, this time playing the full 90 minutes in a game that saw 9 goals – four for the home team El Paso Locomotive FC and five for the visiting Las Vegas Lights. If that was not enough drama and excitement for the fans of these Southwest derby match teams, there were also 9 cards handed out – four yellow for each team and one red for Las Vegas. [References: 2, 5-6]

About USL Championship 2022 – Republic of Ireland Players

Seven Republic of Ireland players are signed to USL Championship teams in 2022 – Richie Ryan (El Paso Locomotive FC), Niall Logue (Memphis 901 FC), Dan Casey (Sacramento Republic FC), and Niall McCabe (Louiville City FC) return from 2021, while Stephen Carroll (Detroit City FC) makes his debut for Detroit City FC; Lee Desmond joins Casey at Sacramento Republic FC and Aaron Molloy joins Logue at Memphis 901 FC. Rob Kiernan has moved on from Orange County SC and Jordan Doherty from Tampa Bay Rowdies. [Reference: 3-12]

Fan Stock Image

redhead fan boy with new mexico state flag painted on his face. Item ID: 388257805 Contributor esfera [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/redhead-fan-boy-new-mexico-state-388257805 [Accessed 14 March 2022][Edited by Enda Mulcahy for Eirball.ie / eirball.football subsite]

REFERENCES

[1] USL Championship (2022) USL Championship Standings 2022 [Internet] Available from:  https://www.uslchampionship.com/league-standings [Last Accessed 14 March 2022]

[2] USL Championship (2022) USL Championship Schedule 2022 [Internet] Available from:   https://www.uslchampionship.com/league-schedule [Last Accessed 14 March 2022]

Player References

[3] USL Championship (2022) Detroit City FC Roster 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslchampionship.com/detroit-city-fc-roster [Accessed 14 March 2022]

[4] USL Championship (2022)  Detroit City FC Player Stats 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslchampionship.com/detroit-city-fc-player-stats [Accessed 14 March 2022]

[5] USL Championship (2022) El Paso Locomotive FC Roster 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslchampionship.com/el-paso-locomotive-fc-roster [Accessed 7 March 2022]

[6] USL Championship (2022) El Paso Locomotive FC Player Stats 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslchampionship.com/el-paso-locomotive-fc-player-stats [Accessed 14 March 2022]

[7] USL Championship (2022) Louisville City FC Roster 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslchampionship.com/louisville-city-fc-roster [Accessed 7 March 2022]

[8] USL Championship (2022) Louisville City FC Player Stats 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslchampionship.com/louisville-city-fc-player-stats  [Accessed 14 March 2022]

[9] USL Championship (2022) Sacramento Republic FC Roster 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslchampionship.com/sacramento-republic-fc-roster [Accessed 7 March 2022]

[10] USL Championship (2022) Sacramento Republic FC Player Stats 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslchampionship.com/sacramento-republic-fc-player-stats [Accessed 7 March 2022]

[11] USL Championship (2022) Memphis 901 FC Roster 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslchampionship.com/memphis-901-fc-roster [Accessed 7 March 2022]

[12] USL Championship (2022) Memphis 901 FC Player Stats 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslchampionship.com/memphis-901-fc-player-stats [Accessed 7 March 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Jason Caldwell, Alan McCormack, Paul Nolan, Andrew McGovern, Niall Brennan, Gareth Quigley.

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MLS Major League Soccer 2022

Conference Standings 2022

MLS Eastern Conference 2022

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Philadelphia Union8521125717
2New York Red Bulls8422136714
3Orlando City94231010014
4Atlanta United83231011-111
5Toronto FC83231517-211
6CF Montréal83231417-311
7New York City FC73131610610
8Chicago Fire FC824255010
9Charlotte FC9315811-310
10Inter Miami CF8314916-710
11Columbus Crew823310919
12D.C. United7304101009
13New England Revolution82151216-47
14FC Cincinnati8215916-77

MLS Western Conference 2022

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Los Angeles Football Club86111981119
2Austin FC85212071317
3LA Galaxy8512106416
4FC Dallas8431125715
5Minnesota United8422116514
6Real Salt Lake9342913-413
7Houston Dynamo FC8332119212
8Nashville SC832389-111
9Portland Timbers92521013-311
10Colorado Rapids8233911-29
11Seattle Sounders FC7214911-27
12Sporting Kansas City9216614-87
13San Jose Earthquakes81341520-56
14Vancouver Whitecaps FC8116617-114

Reference: [8]

Schedule February/March 2022

Match Day Week 1
(Week 1)
1 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Philadelphia Union vs Minnesota United

(Week 1)
4 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Columbus Crew vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC

(Week 1)
3 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Los Angeles Football Club vs Colorado Rapids

(Week 1)
1 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

FC Dallas vs Toronto FC

(Week 1)
5 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Austin FC vs FC Cincinnati

(Week 1)
3 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

D.C. United vs Charlotte FC

(Week 1)
0 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Inter Miami CF vs Chicago Fire FC

(Week 1)
1 - 3
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

San Jose Earthquakes vs New York Red Bulls

(Week 1)
2 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Portland Timbers vs New England Revolution

(Week 1)
2 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Orlando City vs CF Montréal

(Week 1)
3 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Atlanta United vs Sporting Kansas City

(Week 1)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

LA Galaxy vs New York City FC

(Week 1)
0 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Houston Dynamo FC vs Real Salt Lake

(Week 1)
0 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Seattle Sounders FC vs Nashville SC

Match Day Week 2
(Week 2)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

New England Revolution vs FC Dallas

(Week 2)
1 - 4
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Toronto FC vs New York Red Bulls

(Week 2)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Sporting Kansas City vs Houston Dynamo FC

(Week 2)
1 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

CF Montréal vs Philadelphia Union

(Week 2)
3 - 3
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

San Jose Earthquakes vs Columbus Crew

(Week 2)
0 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Chicago Fire FC vs Orlando City

(Week 2)
0 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

FC Cincinnati vs D.C. United

(Week 2)
3 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Colorado Rapids vs Atlanta United

(Week 2)
1 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Minnesota United vs Nashville SC

(Week 2)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Real Salt Lake vs Seattle Sounders FC

(Week 2)
0 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs New York City FC

(Week 2)
0 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Charlotte FC vs LA Galaxy

(Week 2)
5 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Austin FC vs Inter Miami CF

(Week 2)
1 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Los Angeles Football Club vs Portland Timbers

Match Day Week 3
(Week 3)
4 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

New York City FC vs CF Montréal

(Week 3)
2 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Columbus Crew vs Toronto FC

(Week 3)
0 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Inter Miami CF vs Los Angeles Football Club

(Week 3)
3 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Seattle Sounders FC vs LA Galaxy

(Week 3)
2 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Houston Dynamo FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC

(Week 3)
0 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

D.C. United vs Chicago Fire FC

(Week 3)
2 - 3
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

New England Revolution vs Real Salt Lake

(Week 3)
1 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Orlando City vs FC Cincinnati

(Week 3)
2 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Philadelphia Union vs San Jose Earthquakes

(Week 3)
2 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

FC Dallas vs Nashville SC

(Week 3)
2 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City

(Week 3)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Portland Timbers vs Austin FC

(Week 3)
2 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Atlanta United vs Charlotte FC

(Week 3)
0 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

New York Red Bulls vs Minnesota United

Match Day Week 4
(Week 4)
3 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami CF

(Week 4)
0 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union

(Week 4)
2 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Toronto FC vs D.C. United

(Week 4)
0 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

LA Galaxy vs Orlando City

(Week 4)
3 - 3
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Atlanta United vs CF Montréal

(Week 4)
3 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Chicago Fire FC vs Sporting Kansas City

(Week 4)
3 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Charlotte FC vs New England Revolution

(Week 4)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes

(Week 4)
4 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers

(Week 4)
1 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Houston Dynamo FC vs Colorado Rapids

(Week 4)
2 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Real Salt Lake vs Nashville SC

(Week 4)
1 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

New York Red Bulls vs Columbus Crew

(Week 4)
1 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC

(Week 4)
3 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Los Angeles Football Club vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Match Day Week 5
(Week 5)
2 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Charlotte FC vs FC Cincinnati

(Week 5)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Sporting Kansas City vs Real Salt Lake

(Week 5)
1 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Portland Timbers vs Orlando City

Reference: [9-13] See Below February/March Weekly Recaps for April 2022 Schedule and Recaps

Week 1 Recap (25-28 February 2022)

Jon Gallagher, a native of Dundalk, Ireland, was on the subs bench for Austin FC’s 5-0 defeat of FC Cincinnati to open the 2022 MLS season. The other two Republic of Ireland players on MLS rosters, Derrick Wiiliams of LA Galaxy and Jake Mulraney of Atlanta United did not feature. Reference: [2-9]

Week 2 Recap (5-7 March 2022)

Republic of Ireland’s John Gallagher came on as a substitute, playing 13 minutes in Austin FC’s 5-1 victory over Inter Miami CF, a huge win for the second week running, which meant the Texas Capital’s amazing start to the season continued. Another Republic of Ireland player, Derrick Williams, although born in Germany moved to Waterford as a child where he made a name for himself at AFC Tramore, securing a contract with Aston Villa FC of the English Premier League in 2009. After spells at Bristol City (2013 to 2016) and Blackburn Rovers (2016 to 2021) before signing for LA Galaxy in March 2021, just before the MLS season started. He earned his first cap for Republic of Ireland versus France in 2018. Williams came on as a substitute with four minutes remaining in LA Galaxy’s 1-0 at Charlotte FC. References: [2-10]

Week 3 Recap (12-13 March 2022)

Republic of Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute with seven minutes to go in Atlanta United’s home game versus Southern rivals Charlotte FC, and made an immediate impact, the super-sub making two attempts on goal, one of which went in as Atlanta United won 2-1 to go fifth in the Eastern Conference, one point behind leaders Columbus Crew. J Martinez had put Atlanta United ahead from the Penalty spot after 60 minutes only for Charlotte FC to reply through A Armour 60 minutes later. Jake Mulraney’s introduction after 83 minutes for R Hernandez proved vital as he scored after six minutes of time added on to win the game for Atlanta United. Mulraney received a long ball out on the right wing, cut inside the Charlotte FC defender just inside the box and let fly, not even looking as the ball deflected of a Charlotte FC defender leaving the goalkeeper looking on helpless. [References: 2-7a, 14]

Another Irish player Jon Gallagher came on as a substitute for Austin FC as the Texans lost 0-1 at Portland Timbers for their first loss of the season, and Derrick Williams was an unused substitute in LA Galaxy’s 2-3 loss at Seattle Sounders. [References: 2-7a]

Week 4 Recap (19-21 March 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute at halftime in Atlanta United’s 3-3 draw versus CF Montréal, a result which left Atlanta United in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Jon Gallagher came on with 8 minutes remaining in Austin FC’s 0-0 draw with Seattle Sounders FC which left the Texans in fourth place in the Western Conference. Ireland’s Derrick Williams was an unused substitute in LA Galaxy’s 0-1 loss to Orlando City SC, which left LA Galaxy in seventh place in the Western Conference. [References: 2-7A]

Philadelphia Union led the Eastern Conference on 10 points after four games, and Los Angeles Football Club and Real Salt Lake were also on 10 points at the top of the Western Conference.

Schedule April 2022

Match Day Week 6
(Week 6)
0 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Dallas

(Week 6)
3 - 4
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

FC Cincinnati vs CF Montréal

(Week 6)
2 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Toronto FC vs New York City FC

(Week 6)
0 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC

(Week 6)
0 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

D.C. United vs Atlanta United

(Week 6)
0 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

New England Revolution vs New York Red Bulls

(Week 6)
2 - 4
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Orlando City vs Los Angeles Football Club

(Week 6)
2 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte FC

(Week 6)
2 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC

(Week 6)
1 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Minnesota United vs Seattle Sounders FC

(Week 6)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Sporting Kansas City

(Week 6)
1 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake

(Week 6)
1 - 3
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Inter Miami CF vs Houston Dynamo FC

(Week 6)
1 - 3
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Portland Timbers vs LA Galaxy

Match Day Week 7
(Week 7)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Orlando City vs Chicago Fire FC

(Week 7)
3 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Inter Miami CF vs New England Revolution

(Week 7)
1 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

New York Red Bulls vs CF Montréal

(Week 7)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Philadelphia Union vs Columbus Crew

(Week 7)
2 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles Football Club

(Week 7)
2 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Real Salt Lake vs Toronto FC

(Week 7)
3 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

FC Dallas vs Colorado Rapids

(Week 7)
4 - 3
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Houston Dynamo FC vs San Jose Earthquakes

(Week 7)
1 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Sporting Kansas City vs Nashville SC

(Week 7)
2 - 3
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Portland Timbers

(Week 7)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Charlotte FC vs Atlanta United

(Week 7)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Austin FC vs Minnesota United

Match Day Week 8
(Week 8)
2 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

CF Montréal vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC

(Week 8)
2 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

San Jose Earthquakes vs Nashville SC

(Week 8)
0 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati

(Week 8)
0 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Houston Dynamo FC vs Portland Timbers

(Week 8)
0 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

New York Red Bulls vs FC Dallas

(Week 8)
0 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Columbus Crew vs Orlando City

(Week 8)
2 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

New England Revolution vs Charlotte FC

(Week 8)
2 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Toronto FC vs Philadelphia Union

(Week 8)
0 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Chicago Fire FC vs LA Galaxy

(Week 8)
2 - 3
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

D.C. United vs Austin FC

(Week 8)
3 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Minnesota United vs Colorado Rapids

(Week 8)
0 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Seattle Sounders FC vs Inter Miami CF

(Week 8)
6 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

New York City FC vs Real Salt Lake

(Week 8)
3 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Los Angeles Football Club vs Sporting Kansas City

Match Day Week 9
(Week 9)
2 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo FC

(Week 9)
1 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Philadelphia Union vs CF Montréal

(Week 9)
3 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Minnesota United vs Chicago Fire FC

(Week 9)
3 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

D.C. United vs New England Revolution

(Week 9)
3 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Austin FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC

(Week 9)
0 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Sporting Kansas City vs Columbus Crew

(Week 9)
0 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Colorado Rapids vs Charlotte FC

(Week 9)
0 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake

(Week 9)
4 - 3
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

San Jose Earthquakes vs Seattle Sounders FC

(Week 9)
1 - 0
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

LA Galaxy vs Nashville SC

(Week 9)
2 - 1
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Inter Miami CF vs Atlanta United

(Week 9)
0 - 3
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls

(Week 9)
1 - 2
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

FC Cincinnati vs Los Angeles Football Club

(Week 9)
5 - 4
MLS Major League Soccer
2022

New York City FC vs Toronto FC

Week 6 Recap (2-3 April 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney started in Atlanta United’s 1-0 at D.C. United. Mulraney was substituted after 74 minutes. [References: 2-3] Another of Ireland’s contingent in USA Jon Gallagher came on as a substiute with 10 minutes to go in Austin FC’s 2-2 draw at San Jose Earthquakes [References: 4-5]. Derrick Williams of Ireland played the full 90 minutes, helping LA Galaxy to a 3-1 win at Portland Timbers [References: 7-7a]

Week 7 Recap (9-11 April 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute with half an hour to go as Atlanta United lost 0-1 at Southeast rivals Charlotte FC in North Carolina. [References: 2-3]. Ireland’s Jon Gallagher came on with 29 minutes remaining as Austin FC won 1-0 at home to Minnesota United to maintain their challenge for the Western Conference Regular Season Championship. [References: 4-5]. Ireland’s Derrick Williams got one shot on goal, and was later substituted off after 76 minutes after starting in LA Galaxy’s 2-1 win at home to Los Angeles FC in the Southern California derby. [References: 7-7a]

Week 8 Recap (16-17 April 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute with one minute remaining as Atlanta United drew 0-0 versus FC Cincinnati [References: 2-3]. Jon Gallagher of Ireland started versus D.C. United in Austin FC’s 3-2 win at the Nation’s Capital, and was substituted after 56 minutes. [References: 4-5] Ireland’s Derrick Williams had one shot on target and played the full 90 minutes in LA Galaxy’s 0-0 draw at Chicago Fire FC [References: 7-7a]

Week 9 Recap (23-24 April 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute with 14 minutes remaining as Atlanta United went down 1-2 at Inter Miami, leaving Atlanta United in fourth sport in the Eastern Conference standings. [References: 2-3]. Ireland’s Jon Gallagher started in Austin FC’s 3-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC as Austin FC moved into second in the MLS Western Conference table behind Los Angeles FC. Gallagher was substituted after 70 minutes. [References: 4-5] Ireland’s Derrick Williams had an assist in LA Galaxy’s goal in their 1-0 victory over Nashville FC as Williams played the full 90 minutes and LA Galaxy moved into third place in the Western Conference. [References: 7-7a]

Republic of Ireland Players 2022

MLS Major League Soccer Ireland Players 2022

#PlayerTeamPositionDate of BirthGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsHeightWeightAppearances
3irlDerrick WilliamsLA GalaxyDefenderJanuary 17, 199301005'111655
17irlJon GallagherAustin FCDefenderFebruary 23, 199600005'091597
23irlJake MulraneyAtlanta UnitedMidfielderApril 5, 199610005'081416

Reference: [2-7A]

MLS Footage (2021)

FC Dallas forward Jáder Obrian (7) advances the soccer ball during a MLS preseason match between the Austin FC and FC Dallas, April 07, 2021, at Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas. Contributor: Mark Fann Reference: [1]

Image Reference

[1] Contributor: Mark Fann FC Dallas forward Jáder Obrian (7) advances the soccer ball during a MLS preseason match between the Austin FC and FC Dallas, April 07, 2021, at Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas. [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/fc-dallas-forward-obrian-7-advances-1952841547 [Accessed 28 February 2022]

REFERENCES

Logo References

[] Sportslogos.net (2020) MLS Primary Logo 2015- [Internet] Available from: http://8653__major_league_soccer-primary-2015 [Accessed 5 May 2021]

Player References

[2] MLS (2021) Jake Mulraney [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jake-mulraney/ [Accessed 5 May 2021]

[3] MLS (2021) Jake Mulraney Match Log [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jake-mulraney/match-log/ [Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[4] MLS (2022) Jon Gallagher [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jon-gallagher/ [Accessed 28 February 2022]

[5] MLS (2022) Jon Gallagher Match Log [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jon-gallagher/match-log/ [Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[6] MLS (2022) Derrick Williams [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/derrick-williams/ [Accessed 28 February 2022]

[7] MLS (2022) Derrick Williams Match Log [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/derrick-williams/match-log/ [Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[7a] FAI (2022) Derrick Williams [Internet] Available from: https://www.fai.ie/ireland/player/250012722 [Accessed 7 March 2022]

Matchday REFERENCES

WEBSITES

[2] MLS (2022) MLS Standings [2022] [Internet] Available from:  https://www.mlssoccer.com/standings/2022/conference#season=2022&live=true [Accessed 28 February 2022]

[9] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule February 21-27 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-02-21 [Accessed 28 February 2022]

[10] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule February 28-March 6 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-02-28  [Accessed 3 March 2022][Last Accessed 7 March 2022]

[11] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule March 7-13 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-03-07  [Accessed 3 March 2022][Last Accessed 14 March 2022]

[12] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule March 14-20 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-03-14  [Accessed 3 March 2022][Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[13] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule March 21-27 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-03-21  [Accessed 3 March 2022][Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[14] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule March 28-April 3 2022 [Internet] Available from:  https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-03-28 [Accessed 18 April 2022]

[15] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule April 4-10 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-04-04 [Accessed 18 April 2022]

[16] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule April 11-17 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-04-11 [Accessed 18 April 2022]

Match Recaps

[7] MLS (2022) Atlanta United v Charlotte FC 2022-03-13 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/mls-regular-season/2022/matches/atlvsclt-03-13-2022/ [Accessed 14 March 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Soccer Bowl International Tournament 1989

Results

Match Day Semi-Finals
(Semi-Finals)
1 - 1
Soccer Bowl
1989
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Ecuador vs League of Ireland

(Semi-Finals)
2 - 1
Soccer Bowl
1989
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Trinidad & Tobago vs Peru

Match Day Soccer Bowl 1989
(Soccer Bowl 1989)
1 - 0
Soccer Bowl
1989
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Trinidad & Tobago vs League of Ireland

Match Day 3rd Place Playoff
(3rd Place Playoff)
2 - 1
Soccer Bowl
1989
Port of Spain, Trinidad

Peru vs Ecuador

Recap

A League of Ireland XI travelled to Trinidad in the Caribbean to play in the Soccer Bowl 1989 International Tournament. Having beaten Ecuador (presumably on penalties) after a 1-1 draw in the Semi-Finals, the League of Ireland XI lost to hosts Trinidad & Tobago 1-0 in the Final. Peru finished third defeating Ecuador 2-1 in the Third Place Playoff. Reference: [1-2]. The Quality of opposition for the League of Ireland squad was undeniable with Ecuador and Peru, both South American countries, always strong, and Trinidad & Tobago at the time in line for a 1990 World Cup Finals berth (they would eventually lose out on the last day of Qualifying to USA). Reference: [3-4]

About the Soccer Bowl

The Soccer Bowl 1989 International Tournament was a preseason International Tournament held in Trinidad & Tobago that took its name from the Championship Game of the by then defunct North American Soccer League (1977-1985) Championship Game, also called Soccer Bowl, like Super Bowl in American Football (NFL).

Aerial View of Trinidad with Stadium Visible

Aerial view of cityscape against cloudy sky, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. Contributor: shipfactory Reference: [3]

Image References

[3] Contributor: shipfactory (2022) Aerial view of cityscape against cloudy sky, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago Item ID: 347457122. [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/aerial-view-cityscape-against-cloudy-sky-347457122 [Accessed 28 February 2022]

Results References

[1] Anon. / Kier Radnedge (ed.) (1989) “Results” World Soccer. September 1989. Volume 30 Number 1. pg. 55. IPC Magazines, London, England, UK.

[2] Guy Oliver (1989) “Peru” Guinness Record of World Soccer. p. 674. Guinness Publishing, Middlesex, England, UK.

[3] Guy Oliver (1989) “The Fourteenth World Cup” Guinness Record of World Soccer. p. 57-58. Guinness Publishing, Middlesex, England, UK.

[4] Anon. / Kier Radnedge (ed.) (1989) “World Cup Results and Tables” World Soccer. January 1990. Volume 30 Number 4. pg. 59. IPC Magazines, London, England, UK.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Mauritius Premier League 2016-17

Final Table

Mauritius Premier League 2016-17

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Pamplemousses SC Belle Vue (C)36227777403773
2Petite Rivière Noire SC36226863402372
3Bolton City Youth Club36209744261869
4Association Sportive Port Louis361951266372962
5AS Quatre-Bornes361412104236654
6La Cure Sylvester SC361461658451348
7Cercle de Joachim SC36125194665-1941
8Savanne SC3698195176-2535
9AS Rivière du Rempart (R)36810184067-2734
10Grand Rivière Sud Est Wanderers SC (R)3644283994-5516

(C) Champions and Qualify for CAF Champions League: Pamplemousses SC Belle Vue

(R) Relegated to Second Level for 2017-18: AS Rivière du Rempart and Grand Rivière Sud Est Wanderers SC.

(P) Promoted from Second Level for 2017-18: Chebel Citizens, Entente-Boulet Rouge-Riche Mare Rovers.

Top Scorer 2016-17: Sewram Gobin (AS Rivière du Rempart)

Cup Final (Coupe de Maurice de Football): AS Port Louis 2000 – Pamplemousses SC Belle Vue 2-0

Players with Irish Names in the Mauritus National Team playing in the Mauritius Premier League 2016-17:

O’Brian Kévin Jean-Louis (G) Pamplemousses SC

Peter Donovan Colin Bell (M) Pamplemousses SC

Joseph Stephen Kévin Perticots (M) Pamplemousses SC

Luther Murphy Rose (M) AS Port Louis 2000

Joseph Duddy Éduoard (F) Bolton City Youth Club.

Recap

With a large number of immigrants from the Indian Ocean of Mauritius arriving in Ireland in recent decades, it can be reasonably stated that the Island is the Ireland of Africa, given that Irish names proliferate in the country, as shown by the number of players in the Mauritius National Team alone with Irish names in 2016-17: O’Brian Kévin Jean-Louis, Peter Donovan Colin Bell and Joseph Stephen Kévin Perticots from Champions Pamplemousses SC, Luther Murphy Rose from AS Port Louis 2000 and Joseph Duddy Éduoard of Bolton City Youth Club all plying their trade in the Mauritius Premier League as well as Kylian Joel Farley Yrnard playing for RC Waterloo in Belgium and Clency Rofique playing for Le Havre SC in France.

mauritius country flag map shape national symbol Contributor tony4urban [2]

[2] Image Contributor tony4urban mauritius country flag map shape national symbol Item ID: 270206261 [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/mauritius-country-flag-map-shape-national-270206261 [Accessed 21 January 2022]

References

[1] Gabriel Mantz (2017) “Mauritius” African Yearbook of Football 2018. pg. 439, 443-444 Soccer Books Ltd. Cleethorpes, N.E. Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom.

Images

[2] Image Contributor tony4urban mauritius country flag map shape national symbol Item ID: 270206261 [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/mauritius-country-flag-map-shape-national-270206261 [Accessed 21 January 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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FF de Chile Primera Division 2020-21

Final Table

FF de Chile Primera Division 2020-21

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Universidad Catolica (C)341811565353065
2Union La Calera341761159411857
3Universidad de Chile341313849331652
4Union Espanola341410105553252
5Palestino34149114945451
6Deportes Antofagasta341212104342148
7Cobresal34138134540547
8Huachipato34137144344-146
9Curico Unido34137144052-1246
10O'Higgins34129134039145
11Santiago Wanderers34128144253-1144
12Everton341013113741-443
13Audax Italiano341011134750-341
14Union de Concepcion (RP)34914113846-841
15Deportes La Serena34109153441-739
16Colo Colo (RP)34912133343-1039
17Deportes Iquique (R)34911143846-838
18Coquimbo Unido (R)3498173346-1335

Legend / Key: (C) Champions, (RP) Relegation Playoff, (R) Relegated

Universidad de Concepcion were relegated after losing Playoff 0-1 to Colo Colo.

Recap

O’Higgins finished 11th in the Chilean Primera Division in 2020-21, on 45 points from 34 matches, 20 points behind Champions Universidad Catolica, and 4 above relegated Universidad de Concepcion. Other teams with names recognizable to Irish readers were Union Espanola (4th), Palestino (5th), Santiago Wanderers (12th), Everton (13th) and Audax Italiano (14th). [1]

About O’Higgins Soccer Team and General Bernardo O’Higgins

Like O’Higgins numerous Soccer teams in Chile reference the origins of the majority of Chileans in European ancestry. O’Higgins are named after General Bernardo O’Higgins, born in Chile out of marriage to Ambrosio O’Higgins, who was born in Ireland and Isabel Riquelme. Bernardo O’Higgins took charge of a rabble of a rebel army, despite having no military training himself and led the Liberation of Chile from Spanish rule in a war that lasted from 1810 to 1818. Today he is regarded as the liberator of Chile and the father of the Nation [2]. He is recognized by Football authorities not just in the name O’Higgins for the Soccer team, but also in the Copa Libertadores, the Liberators Cup, which is the South American equivalent of the UEFA Champions League, named in honour of all the South American Liberators.

Statue of General Bernardo O’Higgins in Santiago, Chile.

Bernando O’Higgins General Statue at Bulnes Square and Bicentenario Chilean flag – Santiago, Chile / Item ID: 1276756747 Contributor Diego Grandi (2022) [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/bernando-ohiggins-general-statue-bulnes-square-1276756747 [Accessed 15 January 2022][3]

REFERENCES

[1] Stephen Fishlock Group Ed.. (2021) “World Service: Club football: South America: Chile” World Soccer. April 2021 pg. 96, Kelsey Media, Maidstone, Kent, England. UK.

[2] Christopher Minster (2019) Biography of Bernardo O’Higgins, Liberator of Chile Thought Co. July 21, 2019. [Internet] Available from: https://www.thoughtco.com/bernardo-ohiggins-2136599 [Accessed 15 January 2022]

Image References

[3] Contributor Diego Grandi (2022) Bernando O’Higgins General Statue at Bulnes Square and Bicentenario Chilean flag – Santiago, Chile / Item ID: 1276756747 [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/bernando-ohiggins-general-statue-bulnes-square-1276756747 [Accessed 15 January 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Venezuela FA First Division 1992-93

Final Table

Venezuela FA First Division 1992-93

PosTeamPWDLPts
1*Maritimo (CL)30169541
1*Minerven (CL)30169541
3Caracas FC30184840
4Union Tachira30175839
5Mineros Guyana30158738
6Trujillanos30138934
7Estudiantes30138934
8Anzoategui301210834
9Lara301112734
10Monagas301361132
11Llaneros308111127
12Universidad de Los Andes305101520
13Zamora30661818
14Italia30571817
15Galicia (R)30391815
16Portuguesa (R)30442212

Note: * Maritimo and Minerven were to playoff for title(CL) – Qualify for Copa Libertadores

Recap

Galicia, named after the Atlantic and Celtic region of North West Spain, finished second from bottom in the Venezuela First Division in 1992-93, and were relegated straight back down to the Second Division having being promoted the previous season [1]. Coincidentally they finished in the bottom three along with Italia and Portuguesa, two other teams named for regions in Mediterranean and Atlantic Europe from which the some of the settlers of South America and Venezuela came [1, 2]

About Galicia

Galicia is a Province of North West Spain, speaking Gallego, a language related to both Spanish and Portuguese, however, since 1981 there has been a movement in Galicia to link with the Atlantic and Celtic past of Galicia. Celtic Galicia compares itself not just in terms of weather to the Atlantic fringe of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, but also to the Celtic past which dates back to the 6th Century A.D. There is both a sporting and cultural heritage being revived, with Gaelic Football starting in the 2010s and the traditional instrument – a form of bagpipe being promoted by Celtic musicians [2].

The Galicia Football Club in Venezuela, like its counterparts Italia and Portuguesa, would be relating to the homeland of these Mediterranean and Atlantic peoples now transplanted to South America.

Close up of a soccer ball with Venezuela flag. 3D Rendering [Reference: 3][Text “Venezuela Futbol” added by Enda Mulcahy / Eirball]

Item ID: 1069680932 –

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Ink Drop

Ink Drop

References

[1] Anon. / Keir Radnedge (Ed.) (1993) “South America: Tables” World Soccer. August 1993. IPC Magazines, London, UK.

[2] Penn Museum (2021) The Modern Celts of Northern Spain [Internet] Available from: https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedition/the-modern-celts-of-northern-spain/#:~:text=The%20earliest%20known%20reference%20to%20the%20Celts%20in,even%20in%20Spain%E2%80%99s%20current%20climate%20of%20economic%20development. [Accessed 30 December 2021]

[3] Shutterstock / Ink Drop (2021) Close up of a soccer ball with Venezuela flag. 3D Rendering [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/close-soccer-ball-venezuela-flag-3d-1069680932 [Accessed 30 December 2021]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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