We* will try to keep all AFC Cleveland news & updates current as we get information. — We just had an informal supporters' meeting that AFC Cleveland owner, Terry Lawriw, was able to attend. A wrap up of that meeting, 6CS news and AFC Cleveland updates can be read here. The bullet points are: 6CS Planning Away Game Trip Organizing Tifo Selling our first scarf AFCC Coach and player info 2016 U.S. Open Cup NPSL Region/Conference alignment Rust Belt Derby *"We" are the 6th City Syndicate (6CS)
After 4 seasons in the stands, we are producing our first ever supporter's scarf for this season! Show your love for our Royals. Show your love for Cleveland. Show your support for Cleveland Soccer. They are only $20 and can be ordered here: 6CS Supporter Scarf
http://afccleveland.com/news/story.php?id=111 2016 AFC Cleveland Tryouts Lost Nations Sports Park 38550 Jet Center Pl Willoughby, OH 44094 Saturday, March 26 12:00-2:00 PM The cost for this year's tryouts is $40.00 and is required to be paid with applicants' registrations. Applicants must bring a valid form of I.D. with them. To register, Click Here.
AFC Cleveland@AFCCleveland 12m12 minutes ago We will face @GPSMaine in the 1st round of the #USOC2016. The game will be the farthest road trip in club history.
Antonio Manfut takes next step in career re-signs with AFC Cleveland After a stellar 4 seasons with the Silver Knights and US National Futsal call ups, Manfut re-signed with AFC Cleveland of the NPSL. He will join the team after last season when he scored 15 goals in just 16 games.
2016 LH USOC May 11 in Portland, Maine GPS Portland Phoenix (Maine) (PDL) 0 AFC Cleveland (NPSL) 1 U.S. futsal international (Syracuse Silver Knights) Antonio Manfut's 24th-minute goal was enough to send AFC Cleveland into the second round at St. Louis FC.
Erie Commodores FC@Erie_Commodores 3h3 hours ago Tonight we travel to @AFCCleveland for our final road game, they must win to clinch the #1 spot, you can follow the action on their twitter
Midwest Region Playoffs: July 22 - 23 July 22, 2016 (Friday): Midwest Regional Semi-Finals - All games hosted by Grand Rapids AFC Cleveland (#1 East) vs AFC Ann Arbor (#2 West) Grand Rapids FC (#1 West) vs Indy Eleven NPSL (#2 East) July 23: Northeast Regional Finals - Winners of above Matches (Rain date July 24)
6thCitySyndicate @6CSCleveland 5m Playoff match now goes to kicks from the spot. Playing a man down since 78' there has been UNPRECEDENTED heart shown by EVERYONE in an @AFCClevelandkit today! #WAMPUS
http://www.npsl.com/news_article/show/674584?referrer_id=2168389 NATIONAL SEMIFINAL PREVIEW: CLARKSTOWN SC EAGLES VS. AFC CLEVELAND
AFC Cleveland @AFCCleveland 27s FT: Clarkstown SC 2-3 AFC Cleveland; WE'RE THROUGH TO THE NPSL NATIONAL FINAL! #WAMPUS pic.twitter.com/AmVzmZSMGq
some photos from the final: https://business.facebook.com/npslsoccer/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10154449819349173
so sorry as the final score was actually 4-2: http://www.cleveland.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/08/soccers_royals_bring_cleveland.html Soccer's Royals bring Cleveland another national championship
CLEVELAND TO HOST HANK STEINBRECHER CUP AFC Cleveland, will host the Hank Steinbrecher Cup this spring. AFC Cleveland - NPSL Champion Michigan Bucks - PDL Champion FC United - 2016 Hank Steinbrecher Champion Christos FC - USASA Amateur Cup Champion http://afccleveland.com/news/story.php?id=153
http://www.afccleveland.com/news104/ AFC Cleveland is proud to announce Mike Sesar as the new Head Coach of the club. “We’re thrilled to bring Mike on,” said AFC Cleveland President/CEO Terry Lawriw. “He has a wealth of soccer experience and a deep understanding of the soccer community here in Northeast Ohio.” Sesar grew up in London, Ontario, Canada, and is a 4-year letterman graduate of the University of Windsor. After college, Sesar went on to play professional outdoor soccer with London City (Ontario, CA) and Windsor Border Stars (Windsor, CA). He also played professional indoor soccer with the Border Stars and was in the squad for their national championship victory. Sesar has also played locally for Cleveland Croatia SC and Cleveland Concordia SC before bridging his playing career into coaching. Sesar brings over a decade of head coaching experience at multiple levels to AFC Cleveland.
AFC ClevelandVerified account @AFCCleveland 12h12 hours ago Full time in Independence!! The last gasp goal from @reymar_y gives the Royals the 2-1 win and a birth in tomorrow's final! #WAMPUS
6CS Cleveland @6CSCleveland 4h4 hours ago BREAKING: looks like @AFCCleveland is officially out of @NPSLSoccer for the 2018 season. - We have confirmation that they will play a 2018 season, but we do not know in what league.
Buffalo News Soccer @BN_Soccer 16h16 hours ago Further @NPSLSoccer news: Cleveland will field a team under different owners than '16 league winners @AFCCleveland, which folded after '17.
CLEVELAND SC JOINS THE NPSL 2/19/2018, 12:00pm EST NPSL is proud to announce that Cleveland SC (Cleveland, OH) has joined the league as an expansion team. The club will compete in the Midwest Region’s East Conference. “Cleveland SC has been built on a strong foundation, bringing players, supporters, and the community together to grow the beautiful game,” NPSL Chairman Joe Barone commented. “The addition of NPSL teams in Cleveland and Columbus for 2018 shows our league’s commitment to Ohio and the entire Midwest.” The club will be led by President Samuel T. Seibert, who was born, raised, and educated in Northeast Ohio. “Cleveland SC has realistic goals for 2018 both on and off the pitch,” Seibert added. “First and foremost, the team plans on increasing the awareness to the communities in Greater Cleveland that a talented team in the sport of soccer rests right here in Cleveland, Ohio. On the field, we fully expect to compete for the conference title through building a roster comprised of the most talented players and coaches available. Additionally, we fully expect to form and maintain all facets of the team organically through partnerships exclusively from the great city of Cleveland.” Seibert is an MBA Sports Management graduate of Tiffin University with experience in sports media and operations. He is a resident of Lakewood, Ohio. “Cleveland SC is going to bring a fanbase filled with pride,” Seibert continued. “Cleveland has a soccer fan base that is a sleeping giant and we intend to tap into that immediately. Cleveland has the best sports fans anywhere and our opponents will learn that quickly.” More information about the club can be found at www.clevelandsc.com or by following the club on Facebook (@SoccerCleveland), Twitter (@SoccerCLE), and Instagram (@SoccerCLE). “We feel the NPSL has the best model to promote the sport of soccer in Cleveland,” Seibert concluded. “Cleveland SC decided to join the NPSL because of the rich history Cleveland has with the league.”