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Isles out of Open Cup, Ready for Battery, Union
The City Islanders look forward to a league match against Charleston Battery and a friendly with the Union after being knocked out of the US Open Cup.
Streaking Islanders
The City Islanders have seen an end to the run of bad luck that marked the beginning of the season and currently sit in fourth place in the league. The sole remaining USL team in the US Open Cup, they recently dispatched New York Red Bulls in extra time and will face DC United on July 21st. On July 27th they host the Union in a friendly. Here’s a look at their recent form with an eye on some players to watch.
Islanders draw 1-1 with Pittsburgh, Open Cup Tuesday
The Union’s Nick Zimmerman, on loan to the City Islanders, scores a late equalizer against Pittsburgh Riverhounds. The City Islanders will face amateur side Brooklyn Italians Tuesday night in the US Open Cup.
Pittsburgh visits Harrisburg, Zimmerman visits too
The City Islanders face Pittsburgh Riverhounds in a land versus water animal free-for all. The Union’s Nick Zimmerman could be spending time on the island.
Islanders dominate but draw against Charlotte
Despite dominating play the City Islanders end up with a scoreless draw against the Charlotte Eagles. Before the match, it was announced that JT Noone has signed a season-long deal with the Harrisburg club.
Harrisburg hosting Charlotte saturday, with a surprising loanee
The Harrisburg City Islanders (1-4-1 ) will host the Charlotte Eagles (3-3-1) this saturday night, May 29th, at 7pm on City Island. The Islanders will have the benefit of 6’4″ Rochester Rhinos forward Andrew Hoxie for the match. Hoxie was a San Jose draft pick in January who latched on with the Rhinos before the start of [...]
Islanders Ink Noone – Implications?
The CIty Islanders sign Union trialist JT Noone on a 21 day contract. We give you our take on what the signing means.
Down on the farm: Something brewing in Harrisburg
Harrisburg has added five youth internationals to the roster. In the past, this team was typically all local talent. What changed? John Hackworth and Philadelphia Union, that’s what.
Union loan 3, City Islanders sign 3
Short Term Loans The Harrisburg City Islanders travel to Richmond tonight to open their USL-2 season against the Kickers – they will do so in the company of 3 short-term loanees. The Union have lent out M/D Toni Stahl, M Shea Salinas, and M/F JT Noone for the game this evening. What is unclear at this [...]
Islanders Announce Pre-Season Games in PA, Sign Midfielder
For those Union fans now more attentive and those Isles fans eager to get a look at the squad in preseason training, they have announced a schedule of friendlies across the midstate: Date – Opponent – Time – Location Wed, March 17 – Saint Francis University – 8:00 – Millersville University Tues, March 23 – Bucknell University [...]
Farming the Union, Cultivating the Fans
With today’s announcement of an exclusive partnership with USL-2 side Harrisburg City Islanders, the Philadelphia Union has laid the ground work for a highly developed farm system. Already with a working partnership with PDL side Reading United AC, the Union have now established links to …
Hounds snatch Severs from Isles, Velten heads to St. Louis
While waiting for good news about signings from the City Islanders, I get this: Our cross-state rivals have signed our all-time leading goal scorer, and one of our best defenders has left to join AC St. Louis. Oh boy. Penn St. alumni and Harrisburg great Chad Severs has been signed by the Pittsburgh Riverhounds this [...]
City Islanders Re-Sign 5, Fisher Retires, Schedule Announced
A little over a month before the Harrisburg City Islanders open camp on March 15th, the team is beginning to take shape. We already know that standout attacker Tiyi Shipalane will not be returning to the Isles as his contract was purchased by D.C. United. Now add to that news that City Islanders original Steve [...]
Tryouts – Pittsburgh Riverhounds Feb. 23-25th
In addition to their closed winter tryout in December, the Hounds are holding an open Pro-Combine from February 23rd-25th. The tryout does require fees and pre-registration but it is open to professionals, college players, and amatuers alike. You can find more information here on the team website. Have you ever attended a pro-tryout? Philly Soccer Page wants [...]
Name That Team – Ocean City ______
The Ocean City PDL team, formerly known as the Barons, has severed ties with the Barons Youth Academy and is looking for a new name. They have turned to the fans to help them out, and give the team a new identity. I’m not a big fan of these myself, but feel free to submit [...]
Follow Friday – USL, MISL, Blogs, and News
Stealing a page from Twitter’s playbook, today’s piece is dedicated to highlighting some great news outlets for professional soccer in Maryland and Pennsylvania. The Upper 90 – Derek Meluzio Derek does great work covering soccer in the Harrisburg area and following the Harrisburg City Islanders. I have really enjoyed some of his recent pieces on [...]
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KYW Philly Soccer Show: Amobi Okugo & Chris Vito, WPS
February 3, 2012 17:02 -
Footy on the Telly, Feb. 3 – Feb. 6
February 3, 2012 11:02 -
Le Toux to fans: “Support your team,” more news
February 3, 2012 10:02 -
“New heroes will be created,” Capt. Califf, MacMath No. 1, more news
February 2, 2012 10:02 -
Nakazawa & 2nd-rounder to LA for international slot
February 1, 2012 16:02
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Guido:
The links on this page did not work for me. Had to go to the main KYW site where -
IL:
Nowak has a knack for blaiming everyone but himself. Well... he will have no one -
RyanM:
Dan is right that we should lay off the young kids, but Nowak gets no pass from -
Dan Walsh:
Heh heh. Good luck tempering THAT one. ;p But I doubt you'll see the young forwa -
Guido:
if the team does not perform and is cold during the first 10 games then Nowak ha
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