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Inspired by Keylor Navas and Joel Campbell, Rónald Matarrita is Following His Dreams

Alfonso Félix — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 15:41:52 +0000

NYCFC defender Rónald Matarrita is living out his dreams, following in the footsteps of fellow Tico futbolistas Keylor Navas and Joel Campbell. The 21-year-old star, new to the MLS after making a move from one of Costa Rica’s top two teams in January, senses new opportunity and excitement in the Costa Rican game in the

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The Challenges of Being a Mexican-American Soccer Player, As Told By NYCFC’s Mikey Lopez

Alfonso Félix — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 19:01:01 +0000

NYCFC midfielder Miguel “Mikey” Lopez’s childhood idol was Mexican striker Luis “El Matador” Hernández. Born in Dallas, Texas, to a mother from Monterrey and a father from Reynosa, Lopez grew up rooting for El Tri. But when the opportunity to represent the U.S. national team suddenly surfaced, he had no doubts regarding the direction he

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Rumors Suggest Iker Casillas Is Headed to New York City FC

Jessica Lopez — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 18:21:46 +0000

A source has told ESPN FC that Iker Casillas – yes, San Iker Casillas – is being targeted by New York City FC. Remember almost a year ago to the day when we wrote in response to the madridista legend expressing his interest in someday playing in the U.S.? Yeah, that day might just be

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