tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182605593130416132024-03-04T23:30:23.548-05:00Greensboro FC NewsThe official provider of all the latest Greensboro FC Vipers news and info.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-37849783968732402222013-07-25T22:42:00.001-04:002013-07-25T22:42:28.986-04:00Desmond Named Pre-Season Player of the Year<a href="http://www.whatifsports.com/soccer/Images/Pools/Heads/103012004.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.whatifsports.com/soccer/Images/Pools/Heads/103012004.gif" /></a>34 year old striker <a href="http://www.whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=438159&section=Stats">Anthony Desmond</a> brings the luck of the Irish with him every time he steps onto the pitch for the Covington Old Boys. The quick quiltedman has rode that luck to over 300 goals in his 16 year career for the senior club -- including netting over 40 each of the past 4 seasons. Desmond nearly became a 60 goal scorer twice, in season 28 the MVP finished 1 goal away, then in season 30, Desmond picked up his 3rd MVP and finished with 58 goals. Desmond's consistent domination made him an easy choice to pick up a record 5th MVP. While he has clearly accumulated some miles while re-writing the record book, Desmond can afford to slow down and still be the best. He is surrounded with premier talent and will face several low-tier clubs, where he can rack up multi-digit goals. I expect Desmond to once again finish with 40+ goals and bring home the league MVP. Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-31690721063465014502013-07-22T20:53:00.000-04:002013-07-22T20:53:03.914-04:00Greensboro Picked 7th -- Old Boys Picked to Win In the USA World 67 preseason poll the league coaches predicted the Vipers would remain 7th in the league table. The predicted order of finish placed the Vipers once again behind the "Big 6" clubs -- Jersey Shore, Minnesota, Chelsea, Old Boys, Dallas and Arizona.<br />
Old Boys, who finished 6th but led the league in goal differential last year, were a trendy pick to win it all -- along with defending champ Chelsea and perennial juggernaut Minnesota.<br />
Even though the Vipers were picked 7th, owner Chris Fields knows that the table position likely won't accurately show the team's progression.<br />
"We could finish 7th but be 40 goals better than we were last year," said Fields, "We really like the additions we made in the offseason and our young guys are progressing nicely. We will be a much better team this year, even if the standings don't show it."Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-49670252408712752422013-07-17T22:11:00.001-04:002013-07-17T22:11:25.006-04:00Greensboro Adds 3Greensboro added three names to their short roster Wednesday: one new and two familiar.<br />
<a href="http://www.whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=628964&section=Negotiate">Abran Aponte</a> and <a href="http://www.whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=642582&section=Negotiate">Gregorio Capitan</a> signed one year contracts and agreed to return to Greensboro. Aponte has been with the club since last season, when the then 22 year old midfielder played two games. Although the young Argentinian didn't see the field often last season, he shows flair and promise.<br />
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Unlike Aponte, Gregorio Capitan last played for the Vipers in season 28. Then, at age 18, Capitan appeared in 35 games as a starting forward. Unfortunately, as detailed in our last post, the Argentinian striker struggled, only netting 10 goals. Greensboro management decided to allow Capitan to develop elsewhere and Capitan signed a three year deal with FCDD. After earning a starting role on the bottom tier Dynamo squad, Capitan finally broke through as a 21 year old. Capitan netted a personal best 18 goals last year and decided the time was right to re-enter the transfer market as a young, skilled forward. Lacking depth at forward, Greensboro FC management submitted a bid and won the services of Capitan for at least one more year. Although Capitan will once again be coming off the bench, time will tell if the second time is a charm for Greensboro and Capitan.<br />
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Greensboro waited until the end of the day to make their biggest splash. With Aponte and Capitan added to provide depth, Greensboro focused on bigger targets. With several of the most sought after stars signing mega-deals, (see: Fabio Minelli and Javeon Cristemas) Greensboro narrowed their focus to a few realistic targets. At the top of their list was <a href="http://www.whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=479436&section=Negotiate">Keshon Altidore</a>. The 32 year old American winger spent his last 9 seasons in the dessert with the Green Snakes, but Arizona decided to part ways. To Greensboro, Altidore was a clear under appreciated star. Greensboro saw a versatile and skilled athlete that put the ball in the back of the net -- A lot -- Altidore scored double digit goals in 8 of his 9 years in Arizona. Altidore's skill and affordability made him extremely attractive to Greensboro. Owner/manager Chris Fields stated that "Altidore is one of those guys that might not be young, sexy and glamorous, but this guy flat out gets it done." With the finances and the skills both checked out, Greensboro cashed in. Altidore and the Vipers agreed to a two year deal for $655,000/year. <br />
Altidore's addition makes Greensboro's midfield a formidable group of both youthful and experienced players. Fields stated that Altidore's versatility gives him some flexibility with the team's formation. "Altidore can play a variety of positions. He played some outside defender for Arizona and could do the same for us. Obviously he has a lot of experience in the midfield. We also like him as a winger or an attacking mid. We'll definitely give him the opportunity to make plays all over the field."<br />
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Greensboro is still looking to add one more player, most likely a defender. Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-12016858952937435062013-07-14T12:08:00.003-04:002013-07-14T12:15:55.895-04:00Transfer Period Targets - ForwardsThe season 32 pre-season transfer period is underway and with only 14 players on the roster and over $11 million in the bank, the Vipers are prime candidates to make a few moves. <br />
Looking at the Vipers roster, their biggest need is clearly at the forward position. Both depth and talent are needed. <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=479371&section=Stats">Benjamin Kevin</a> has one spot locked down, but <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=656654&section=Stats">Braulio Ghinassi </a>is 21 and with three seasons under his belt has yet to show enough progress to impress Greensboro management. <br />
In addition, Greensboro is in dire need of some depth to back up the two aforementioned returnees.<br />
With a need for both talent and depth, Greensboro is targeting several talented veterans as well as young amateurs.<br />
The biggest of those targets: <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Contract.aspx?pid=519977&section=Negotiate">Fabio Minelli</a>. <br />
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The 30 year old Brazilian is one of the top forwards in the world and is hitting the free agent market after two years with the Minnesota Torpedoes in which he earned over $2 million per year. Prior to his time in Minnesota, Minelli spent nine seasons with now defunct American club Chelsea. He scored over 30 goals four times for the blues. To obtain Minelli, clubs are going to need to bid well into the $1.5 million range, and while Greensboro has excess cash, a move like that is typically made to win championships, not move from 7th to 5th in the league table. With that being said, I don't expect Greensboro to be a serious player for Minelli. Look for a club trying to make the final push for a ring to land Minelli.<br />
With Minelli seemingly out of the picture, Greensboro will likely focus on several younger prospects. One name might sound familiar: <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Contract.aspx?pid=642582&section=Negotiate">Gregorio Capitan</a>, a now 22 year old Argentinian who played for Greensboro back in season 28. In that, his rookie season, Capitan played 35 games but only netted 10 goals, and was promptly let go. After three years with FCDD, Capitan has re-emerged as a Greensboro target.<br />
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In addition to Capitan, we have confirmed that the Vipers are targeting 18 year old amateur <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Contract.aspx?pid=698696&section=Negotiate">Ethan Gilpin</a>,a 5'8" Irish youngster who shows promise and skill on the ball. Gilpin woud require more development than Capitan, but also shows more long term potential. If Gilpin is accquired, Greensboro management would likely need to make a decision between Ghinassi or Gilpin in the starting 11, but with such little depth, both would likely see ample minutes. One current Viper who is doing his part to bring in Gilpin is fellow Irish striker Benjamin Kevin. "I've phoned the young lad and told him how giddy we'd be to have him playing his professional footy across the pond," said Kevin.<br />
These three targets seem to be at the top of Greensboro's board. With such a need at the position, Greensboro will likely devote serious funds towards filling this need. Unfortunately for the Vipers, there is a serious lack of strikers on the market, and high demand throughout the world. If the Vipers are unable to land one of these targets, don't be surprised if management turns to another familiar face: <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Contract.aspx?pid=683829&section=Negotiate">Xavier Maronna</a>. Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-51692983474333788422013-07-13T16:46:00.003-04:002013-07-13T16:46:48.073-04:00Season 31 ReviewSeason 31 was about one thing for the Greensboro FC Vipers: Bouncing Back.<br />
After a 17-7-14 season, the worst finish in 17 years, the young Vipers squad needed to show that they had hit rock bottom and were ready to right the ship.<br />
Their 21-9-8 finish proved that they were indeed steering in the right direction.<br />
There were ups (beating two top six clubs in the final four games).<br />
And downs (losing to two bottom tier clubs in the middle of the season).<br />
But as a whole, this season was a step in the right direction.<br />
A step that Greensboro owner Chris Fields hopes is just the second stride on a long walk to the top.<br />
Basically, Fields set out a 10 year plan after the club's championship in season 27. Fields knew that his club had got the most it possibly could out of a strong generation of players. The club had won three championships in a five year period and was simply out of gas.<br />
After that championship, Fields and management came together to design a plan of replacing older retiring players with young talent.<br />
The club and Fields had a strict policy of allowing tenured players to retire on their own terms. Fields believes in building a family atmosphere. That belief is why Fields shows such ardent loyalty to the Viper veterans.<br />
With that in mind, Field and his team of management planned a longterm plan that allowed the Vipers first generation of championship players to retire on their own terms, while still rebuilding the roster relatively quickly and efficiently. <br />
In the seasons following the third championship, the club quickly showed that time had caught up to it. The team dropped to 5th in season 28 and 6th in season 29.<br />
After the 6th place finish, in the third season of the ten year plan, the roster was nearly halfway turned over to the new generation.<br />
The combination of youth and age showed. The clubs 9th place finish in season 30 was the bottom of the bottom.<br />
But during the offseason, Fields and co. remained true to their plan. They brought in a bevy of young and experienced players to help restock the roster, such as <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=684094&section=Stats">Dunlang Moiles</a> and <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=479371&section=Stats">Benjamin Kevin</a>. The additional experience and talent showed. <br />
You could say it started with Moiles in the defense.<br />
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The 18 year old came into Greensboro raw and talented. He went through struggles and made youthful mistakes. His talent was often hidden by his mental mistakes. But as the season progressed, the young defender showed progress. He credits that progress to tutoring by a legendary defense, anchored by <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=352702&section=Stats">AaronJames Sequeba</a> and <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=375495&section=Stats">Stanfield Takemoto</a>. Sequeba and Takemoto took Moiles under their wing and taught the young defender the ins and outs of defending at the highest level. By the end of the year, Moiles' talent far outshined his mental youthfulness. Moiles used his 6'1 frame and skill on the ball to get forward and become a threat on the offense end, especially in the air. Moiles finished with 8 goals, more than Takemoto has ever netted and 3 more than Sequeba netted in his inaugural campaign. The tutoring also payed off on the defensive end. Moiles, who showed mental lapses and collected 3 yellow cards in the beginning of the season, finished with only 41 fouls and was never sent off, something he credits to Sequeba, who hasn't picked up a card in his professional career. <br />
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If Moiles started the Greensboro rebound, veteran first year Viper Benjamin Kevin certainly finished it, literally and figuratively. After playing 12 years for his hometown club, Irish FC, the 31 year old striker was put on the transfer block because of several lackluster seasons. Greensboro management unanimously approved a move for Kevin after several young players performed underwhelmingly. The Irish juggernauts accepted the transfer and Kevin was Greensboro bound. In his first year, Kevin immediately stepped into a leadership and starring role on the team. Kevin knew the Greensboro board believed in him and knew he was going to get a chance to be the featured striker day in and day out. "Ben brought confidence and veteran leadership to our team. As soon as we played with Ben, we knew he could be a go to striker. That really relieved a lot of pressure on the defense. We had an outlet that could hold the ball, make things happen, and obviously put the ball in the back of the net," said Sequeba. Kevin finished the season with 36 goals in 32 games, good enough for 3rd in the league. <br />
Finally, the new talent at defense and striker needed someone to bridge the gap. That gap was filled by three 19 year old midfielders. <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=670728&section=Stats">Carleton Lorigan</a>, <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=670733&section=Stats">Ivor McGeough</a> and most importantly, <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=670795&section=Stats">Bailey Aspenlind</a> provided energy, enthusiasm and creativity between the boxes. The trio, two of them defensive minded, were fierce competitors that gave the team a much needed jolt when the older defenders and strikers grew tired. "Their energy is infectious," said keeper <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=438216&section=Stats">Kylan Hartman</a>, "you can just tell everyone's effort gets better when those guys are working their tails off box to box."<br />
As a whole, the units came together very nicely. Veterans like Benjamin and Sequeba led the group of youngsters to both wins and progression. Progression, really the key to this year's team, will again be a focus for the Vipers next year. If they are going to improve on their finish, the young talent can't rest on their laurels.<br />
While this season can easily be deemed a big success, only if the young players continue to improve will Fields' longterm plan come to fruition. Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-14435441756798375992013-07-08T20:50:00.001-04:002013-07-08T20:50:43.812-04:00Greensboro Makes It a DoubleThe Vipers finished their two game home stand with the two biggest wins of the season.<br />
After knocking of big six stalwart Dallas, the Vipers netted four goals to double up Jersey Shore. <br />
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Leading the charge for Greensboro was star forward <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=479371&section=Stats">Benjamin Kevin</a>. The 31 year old striker is finishing his first year in Viper red and blue strong -- After a hat trick against the Spinkers he has climbed to third in the league with 36 goals.<br />
Midfielder <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=375498&section=Stats">Ty Jolley</a> added the 4th goal by heading in a Bailey Aspenlind cross. That goal, in the 56th minute, put Greensboro up 3-0 and proved to be all the Vipers needed. Greensboro's defense allowed two goals in the final 20 minutes, but the Spinkers push came too late. <br />
The Viper victory gives the team 21 on the season, with two thirds of those victories coming at Viper Stadium.<br />
Minnesota and a bottom tier team are the two remaining obstacles between the Vipers and the offseason. With 7th place locked down and four more wins than last year, the Vipers duties are done. They have accomplished their goals and played up to, if not above, their potential.<br />
A strong final two games will simply be a cherry on top. Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-55832674861494320742013-07-06T18:09:00.001-04:002013-07-06T18:09:46.751-04:00Vipers Slay DragonsPrior to Greensboro's three game stretch of big six clubs, we wrote that one win, one tie and one loss would be an excellent outcome.<br />
The hard part is out of the way - Greensboro took down the visiting Dallas Dragons 3 to 1 at Viper Stadium Friday night. Game stats and facts can be found <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/GameResults/Results.aspx?gid=1663508">here</a>. <br />
Although the Dragons won nearly every statistical battle, they lost the war.<br />
The one statistical battle not won by the Dragons, corner kicks, led to three Viper goals.<br />
First, <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=656654&section=Stats">Braulio Ghinassi</a> headed home a corner in the 7th minute. The early lead allowed Greensboro's midfield to play with a more defensive minded approach. <br />
With Greensboro's defense packed in, Dallas began settling for long distance shots from outside the box. Dallas peppered the the Greensboro goal a total of 11 times, but 10 of those 11 efforts were turned away by Viper keeper <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=438216&section=Stats">Kylan Hartman</a> -- a season high for the star goalie.<br />
Greensboro owner Chris Fields called Hartman's outing his best in a Greensboro uniform.<br />
The Vipers leading goalscorer <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=479371&section=Stats">Benjamin Kevin</a> added two second half headers to solidify Greensboro's lead. Kevin has now scored 33 goals for the season, good enough for third in the league.<br />
The Vipers return home tonight to face Jersey Shore, who currently sit at 2nd in the league table. Kickoff, as usual, is 11pm. <br />
<br />Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-57881921128374458592013-07-05T12:34:00.001-04:002013-07-05T12:34:26.360-04:00Season 31 Winds DownWith 4 matches remaining in the Vipers season 31 campaign, the club is sitting comfortably in 7th place, behind the big 6 clubs.<br />
Greensboro has established itself as a rebuilding giant -- a club that still has enough leftover talent from a goldenage, but one that is generally focusing on building young, homegrown talent.<br />
That combination of young and old has contributed to Greensboro's awkward position between good and bad.<br />
They sit 9 points and 50 sum odd goals clear of 8th place, but are nearly equally as far back from 6th. Simply put - they are in no mans land.<br />
Before Greensboro wraps up the season, they must finish a stretch where 3 of their final 4 games come against big 6 opponents -- Dallas Dragons, Jersey Shore and Minnesota. <br />
A reasonable goal for the Vipers is 1 win, 1 tie and 2 loses in these final four. If the Vipers can attain that goal, they will finish with 20 wins and 9 draws on the season -- with only 9 loses. Last season, the club dropped 14 contests.<br />
And while the club would love to finish strong, it's clear that player development is key. They will likely finish in 7th -- a respectable and expected position -- no matter what the outcome of these final four games. Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-61375131673782998792011-10-26T10:24:00.000-04:002011-10-26T10:24:51.116-04:00Vipers solidify defenseAfter the season 20 transfer period came and went with not a single signing Greensboro fans started to question owner Chris Fields committment and thriftyness. <br />
Those questions were quickly answered.<br />
Greensboro cemented its weakest area just a few weeks into the season with two key signings.<br />
Defenders <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=501741&section=Ratings">Rogelio Paez</a> and <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/ContractHistory.aspx?pid=459673&section=Ratings">Matias Tevez</a> were signed by the Vipers to five year contracts.<br />
<a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Stats.aspx?pid=501741&section=Ratings">Paez</a>, one of the most saught after defenders in the league, signed for a modest $612,000 per season. The former Galway FC defender and Argentinian adds immense star power and talent to the defense.<br />
<a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/ContractHistory.aspx?pid=459673&section=Ratings">Tevez</a>, also Argentinian, aso signed a bargain deal of $253,000 per season. Tevez was also a saught after defender who formerly played for Galway, as well as a short stint for the Lexington Lions. <br />
These two deals have Greensboro fans going from booing to ooing. <br />
The Vipers D has gone from being maybe its weakest unit to being undeniably its strongest.<br />
Opposing teams face an uphill battle when attacking the Viper's back line this season.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-51072683559858432762011-10-21T14:08:00.001-04:002011-10-21T14:09:41.996-04:00Greensboro Edges WilmingtonA crowd of 43,176, one of the largest in Greensboro history, watched the Vipers take down Wilmington Storm FC 1-0 in the 2nd of 2 exhibiton matches between the clubs. <br />
Match facts can be found <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/GameResults/Results.aspx?gid=1000215">here</a>.<br />
The two in-state rivals have played exhibitions multiple times, and even though they occupy different leagues, are two of the most talented teams in the state. <br />
Farrell O'Reagan netted what proved to be the game winner for the Vipers in the 27th minute.<br />
"I got a good cross my way and put a head to it," said O'Reagan.<br />
The ball found the top corner of the goal, beating Wilmington keeper Blaze Aames. <br />
The game was closely contested the whole way, but niether team could capitalize on opportunities, and both sterling defences were stout.<br />
The two teams plan to schedule more exhibitons, and have mentioned including other prestigious North Carolina based clubs in a North Carolina Champions League of sorts.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-83861526912447490362011-10-11T17:35:00.000-04:002011-10-11T17:35:51.243-04:00Season 19 Wrap Up, Making Up For Lost TimeSo, theres a lot to catch up on.<br />
Season 17 is over.<br />
And by the way, so is season 18 and 19.<br />
To give a crash course, Greensboro finished 3rd in season 17, with a total of 92 points and a 29-5-4 record. The Lexington Lions won the league championship with 103 points.<br />
Greensboro's 3rd place finish is the highest in team history. They also notched their highest goal differential ever, outscoring opponents by 94 goals.<br />
The Vipers took a step back in season 18. Greensboro finished in 6th overall with a 25-5-8 record. The team clearly did not perform up to expectations. <br />
Going into season 19 with signicantly less hype than the previous year, the Vipers felt less pressure and played more freely. Throughout an up and down season the team was near the top of the table, and owned an impressive goal differential throughout the year. Even though the team once again finished 6th in the table, it is clear that the Vipers inproved drastically from the previous year. The final goal differential talley had Greensboro outscoring opponents by a margin of 134, the largest in team history, and 2nd in the league for the season. Greensboro also netted over 170 goals, by far the most in team history, as well as 2nd in the league. The offense was not the only reason Greensboro was so succesfull. The Viper's defense was a stingy group who allowed the 2nd lowest amount of goals against in team history.<br />
After season 19 several Greensboro veterans parted ways with the team.<br />
Long time goalkeeper Janiel Veldon retired after spending 9 seasons with the team. He retires, at 34, as the teams all time leader in clean sheets and saves. <br />
Starting midfielder Thomas Quilligan also left the team, after failing to agree to a new contract with the team. Quilligan, 29, spent 9 seasons with Greensboro. Quilligan stated that he wanted to test the free agent market in order to get a better contract. Qulligan was amongst the highest scoring midfielders in the league, and leaves the Vipers as the teams all time leading scorer from the midfield. <br />
Going into season 20 there are several key storylines for the Vipers. <br />
The biggest amongst these storylines may be the teams lack of aggression in the transfer period. The team did not sign any new free agents, nor did they sign any transfers. This dissapointed many fans, who for the first time accused owner Chris Fields of being cheap. The team stated that they went after many top notch free agent players, but simply could not come to terms with any headline players. Replacing Thomas Quilligan could prove to be a challenege for the team. Manuelle Rochi takes his place in the midfield. <br />
Season 20 starts in 2 days with a 11:00 PM home game against BUTTERface FC. <br />
Greensboro will hold a ceremony pregame to retire former keeper Janiel Veldon's number.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-52296445050524403282011-05-16T00:41:00.000-04:002011-05-16T00:41:08.120-04:00Top 2 face off in LexingtonTop ranked side Lexington Lions and your 2nd ranked Greensboro Vipers faced off sunday night in Lexington with the Table lead on the line.<br />
45,000 fans packed Lexington's stadium, the largest crowd for any game this season.<br />
Lexington's Diego Bernardi struck first in the 32nd minute with a fine header off of a cross.<br />
Just 3 minutes later Greensboro won a corner, and Jason Callinan found the head of Grosso Luca for the equalizer.<br />
For the next 50 minutes, the two squads battled for chances, each having several opportunities, but niether being able to capitalize. <br />
In the 82nd minute Lexington's Garvin Spillane earned himself a 2nd yellow card of the match, and was sent off. Things seemed to be heading Greensboro's way. It was only 2 minutes later that Lexington's Vincinte Civale sent a rocketing shot past Greensboro keeper Janiel Veldon for the 2-1 Lexington lead. <br />
Greensboro put together several attempts to answer, but they could never materialze an attack. <br />
Even though Greensboro finished with more opportunities as well as shots on goal, they fell 2-1.<br />
The loss did not drop Greensboro a spot in the standings, and was their first of the year. <br />
Lexington remains unbeatan and untied.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-39221411586896256252011-05-08T23:25:00.000-04:002011-05-08T23:25:14.875-04:00Record Crowd Watches Vipers Tie Chelsea40,462 Fans filled the seats of Greensboro FC Stadium to watch the 5-0-0 Vipers play the 3-0-2 Chelsea side to a 3-3 draw. <br />
Even though the result was slightly disapointing, the night is significant and symbolic for the Greensboro Franchise. Just 5 seasons ago the team broke into the league, and now it is clear that the Vipers are a force in the USA league, and will be for the years to come. <br />
Greensboro visits Black M.O.B. tomorrow, then come back to Greensboro for a 3 game homestand. Greensboro has a great chance to be 9-1-0 after the next 4 games. <br />
Owner Chris Fields to the fans "Your support has always been top notch, and your effort tonight was no different. We hope to see all of you and 6,000 more of your closest Vipers friends in 2 days when we return home."Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-74994836944733146002011-05-07T01:54:00.000-04:002011-05-07T01:54:01.894-04:00Vipers Slay DragonsFor the first time in club history, the Greensboro FC Vipers have beaten league juggernaut Dallas Dragons.<br />
The <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/GameResults/Results.aspx?gid=828515">3-2</a> favorable result came on the road, making it even more groundbreaking. 35,000 Dragons faitful filled Dragon Stadium, and about 1,000 loyal Vipers made the trip to root on Jason Callinan, Aaronjames Sequeba and Co.<br />
First year Viper Monita Quaqliarella scored Greensboro's first goal, in the 24th minute, to answer the Dragon's early 10th minute goal. After a 54th minute Dragon's goal to take the lead 2-1, Dragon's midfielder Charles Dunkin picked up a red card on a vicious aireal challenge. Dunkin went over the back of Quagliarella while challenging him for a header, and caught him in the side of the head with a swinging elbow. Quagliarella was slightly blodied, but was not seriously hurt. After the Dragons dropped to 10 men longtime Viper defender Kewon Carvaja equalized the game in the 76th minute, and star defender Aaronjames Sequeba put the game winner in the back of the net on a diving header during the 81st minute.<br />
The win puts Greensboro at 4-0-0 on the season, one of only 2 teams with 12 of 12 possible points. Greensboro visits FCNT on Saturday.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-72095350280823899842011-04-29T23:41:00.000-04:002011-04-29T23:41:09.016-04:002 New Faces Join GreensboroJust 3 weeks from the start of the new season, Greensboro has added 2 new players, bringing their offseason total to 4.<br />
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<a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Contract.aspx?pid=217782&section=Negotiate">Monita Quagliarella</a>, a 32 year old Italian Midfielder was added to Greensboro's roster by way of transfer. Greensboro and Galway FC management reached an agreement to send Quagliarella to Greensboro for a fee of $131,000. The veteran 5'10 middie then agreed to terms on a 5 year contract worth $305,000 a year. In total, Greensboro will pay Quagliarella $1,530,000. Although Quagliarella's new deal pays him a career high, he has always been viewed as underpaid, and his new contract is consistant with that assumption. Similiar players make up to $1,000,000 per year. Quagliarella had spent the first 11 years of his pro career with Galway FC, a succesful Irish team that is consistantly in the top 5, and has won 1 Irish Championship. In his first 7 years, Quagliarella was a fill-in starter, who played 20-28 games each season, but never more than 30. Over the last 4 years, Quagliarella has seen increased playing time, and has responded by netting double digit goal totals each year, including a career high 18 scores just last season. Quagliarella expects to replace the hole in the Greensboro midfield that Porter Stookey and Manuelle Rochi previously filled. Quagliarella was introduced in a press conference friday and had great things to say "I enjoyed my time with Galway, and had great friends and teammates there. Some people view me coming to Greensboro as a last horrah. However I dont feel like this is the end of the line for me. I signed a 5 year contract and I inted to play the length of that contract and longer. My legs feel great, I have tons of energy, and I am at a great place in my career. I think I can help Greensboro in their climb up the league table."<br />
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<a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Contract.aspx?pid=459848&section=Negotiate">Colten Quaranta</a> is the 4th player added to the Greensboro roster this offseason. Quarant is a 18 year old prospect from nearby Raleigh, NC. He had signed to play collegiant soccer at UNC-Chapel Hill, but after pro teams came calling, decided to turn pro. On Wednesday, Quaranta signed his first professional contract with Greensboro. The deal is worth $51,000 a year for Quaranta, including a $5,000 bonus. Quaranta agreed to play with the club for the next 5 seasons. In total, Greensboro will owe Quaranta $260,000. Greensboro coach Chris Fields noted that "Quaranta is extremely young, but we see great potential in him, as shown by our 5 year commitment to him." The Raleigh native is a defensive minded midfielder, who will see limited playing time behind an experienced midfield core in his initial seasons.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-33427761886410540392011-04-27T01:49:00.000-04:002011-04-27T01:49:35.310-04:00Offseason Additions5 weeks prior to the start of season 17, Greensboro FC has made 2 signings. <br />
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<a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Contract.aspx?pid=258042&section=Negotiate">Farrell O'Regan</a>, a 29 year old Striker out of Ireland, inked a 5 year deal worth $300,000 a season. Including a small bonus, Greensboro will pay a total of $1,505,000 over the next 5 seasons. Irish FC, 3 time winner of the Irish League, previously enjoyed the services of O'Regan. Even though O'Regan's first professional contract was with Italian side AS Venom, O'Regan moved to Irish FC after 1 year with Venom and remained with Irish FC for the last 8 years. "I enjoyed playing in my home country for a great side, and will miss all of my Irish FC lads greatly", stated O'Regan. The 6'1 Striker enjoyed a great deal of success on the pitch while playing for Irish FC. He scored over 30 goals 4 times, including a career high 36 in season 13. In his other 4 seasons he was no slouch. He netted 11 in his first season, only playing in 18 games, netted 19 in 2 other campaigns, and then added 23 last season for a career total of 203 career goals, 201 for Irish. "All great things must come to an end, and playing with Irish FC was certainly great, but I am looking forward to even more success while playing for Greensboro". <br />
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<a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/PlayerProfile/Contract.aspx?pid=417909&section=Negotiate">Matteo Geovinco</a>, a 20 year old Italian Defender is the second signing of Greensboro's offseason. Greensboro management was able to succesfully negotiate with Old Boys FC to apprehend the services of Geovinco. Old Boys recieved a small transfer fee of $21,000 from Greensboro, and Greensboro also agreed to pay Geovinco $60,000 a year over a 5 year contract. Geovinco only played 2 years for Old Boys, for which he signed his first professional contract. The prospect defender appeared in 24 games his first year, and 12 his second due to Old Boys upgrading their defence. Even though he has only netted 1 career goal, Geovinco is a skilled player who can occasionally play in the midfield, and is a dangerous player in the opposing team's box because of his towering 6'5 frame. "I am greatful to Greensboro for showing faith in my development as a player, and happy that they felt the need to negotiate a transfer for my services. I look forward to helping this club improve its results and become a power in the USA League."Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-75566363367729544792011-04-18T23:28:00.000-04:002011-04-18T23:28:22.557-04:00Season 16 OverAfter a <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/GameResults/Results.aspx?gid=813916">3-1 Win</a> over the Minnesota Torpedos, Greensboro FC finished up season 16 in 7th place in the USA League. Greensboro's overall record was 24-4-10. You can find overall stats and game box scores <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/ClubProfile/Summary.aspx?cid=10014&challenge=True">here</a>. Even though Greensboro finished the season in the same place in the league table as last year, there are several notable improvements and signs that the club is ready to make the next step. Greensboro set team records in Wins, Points, Goal Differential, Goals For, and Least Goals Allowed. The Vipers should have 10 of 11 starters returning next season, everyone except 35 year old Striker Riccardo Budel. In terms of other notables for the season, Greensboro finished 8th in average attendance, with just over 32000 Viper faithfull attending each match, including a crowd of over 37000 for the Vipers home match against Chelsea USA. Free agent signee Jason Calinan led the team in goals, with 23, his first 20+ goal scoring season. Veteran Striker Riccardo Budel added 21, and longtime Viper Juwan Sturgis put 15 in the back of the net. Midfielder Grossa Luca scored 12 times from his Left Mid position, a career high. Luca's oppositte midfielder Thomas Quilligan netted 11 goals. Star defender AaronJames Sequeba came forward to score 11 goals, also a career high. Sequeba has now scored at least 8 goals in his last 4 seasons. Forward Muhammed Wilmot came off the bench to score 10 goals on the season, making him the 7th double digit goalscorer on the season for the Vipers. Defensive midfielder River La Rosa led the team in Appearances as well as Minutes Played, with just over 3000. Janiel Veldon wrapped up another stellar season between the pipes for Greensboro, allowing a career low number of goals. After the game, Manager/GM/Owner Chris Fields and all the Greensboro players applauded the Greensboro Crowd, and went into the stands of the Snake Pit to celebrate the season with Greensboro most loyal and rowdy fans. It is clear that this season will be one to remember. In conclusion, let us remember Midfielder Porter Stookey, whose career was ended prematurally this season. Stookey emboided everything Greensboro FC has become known for, and his, as well as the rest of this years teams contributions will never be forgotten.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-31226703047518761842011-03-22T18:41:00.000-04:002011-03-22T18:41:11.249-04:00kicked while downIn the 77th minute of Greensboro FC's March 20th game against FCNT Greensboro midfielder Porter Stookey's career came to an abrupt end. Stookey had the ball, made a move past FCNT defender Lamario Taylor, and was taken down by the beaten defender Taylor. As soon as the tackle was made, it was clear Stookey was never going to play football again. The medical team rushed to the field to stabalize Stookey's left leg, and try to calm the 29 year old middie. Stookey suffered a dislocated kneecap, tearing his ACL, PCL, and MCL, literally snapping his leg laterally. He was immediately taken to the hospital for surgery. Stookey had 33 goals in just over 4 years playing for Greensboro. Greensboro plans to retire his number 22 jersey, as well as honor him at tonights home game vs. Gaming West Virginia. In the words of Greensboro FC Owner/Coach/GM Chris Fields "Stookey was a a great player, and played a priceles roll in turning Greensboro FC from a small startup franchise into a top 8 team. More importantly, Stookey was a model citizen, and dedicated himself to making a difference in the community. It has been an honor to Coach him for the last 4 years. He will always be a part of Greensboro FC." Teammate Aaronjames Sequeba said "Stookey has been a role model and mentor to me for the last 4 years, and it has been an honor to share the pitch with him."Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-70407770219808734412011-03-20T22:24:00.000-04:002011-03-20T22:24:21.109-04:00Spinker wrapup, NeTex pregameGreensboro FC defeated The Jersey Shore Spinkers 6-2 on Saturday night. You can find the game stats and summary <a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/GameResults/Results.aspx?gid=778209">here</a>. The loss was Jersey Shore's first of the season. Greensboro's victory puts the team at 6-2-2 so far for the season, good enough for 7th in the league table, 1 goal behind Chelsea USA in the goal differential category. Greensboro faces off with FC Northeast Texas sunday night at 11. FCNT is 7-0-3 on the season with a +24 goal differential. They have won their last 3 games, and 6 out of their last 7. Their efforts have gotten them to 5th place in the league table. High scoring strikers Keenan Tims and Dylon Saragosa lead the FCNT attack, with 11 and 9 goals so far this season respectively. The dynamic duo of FCNT will face off with the stingy Greensboro defensive crew that leads the league in fewest goals allowed, only giving up 8 so far this season. Tune in postgame for wrapup and analysis.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-63787333137829576882011-03-16T23:17:00.000-04:002011-03-16T23:17:11.826-04:00Greensboro beats Black M.O.B.After a poor first half effort Coach Chris Fields lit into his team at halftime. The Vipers players came out of the locker room focused and motivated, and netted 5 unaswered goals in the 2nd half to beat the home Black M.O.B. squad. Ricardo Budel started off the 2nd half with a 46th minute diving header goal, and as the star striker said, it just snowballed from their. Jason Callinan put the 2nd Greensboro goal in during a 70th minute charge, and midfielder River La Rosa headed in the 3rd Greensboro goal of a cross in the 76th minute. After a quick change of possession, Budel recieved a cross and headed in the 4th Vipers goal, Budel's 2nd of the match. Muhammed Wilmot who got the start at forward in place of a tired Juwan Sturgis finished off the 2nd half goal scoring jamboree with an 86th minute header off of a corner piece. The win, Greensboro's 5th of the season, held Greensboro's spot in the league table at 3rd. The club now has an overall record of 5-1-1, and 4-0-0 on the road. Keeper Janiel Veldon only had to come up with 2 saves, and secured his 5th clean sheet of the season. Veldon and a strong Vipers Defense have combined to form a steal curtain of sorts, allowing only 3 goals so far in the season. The Vipers not only lead the league in fewest goals allowed, but the 2nd place team has allowed more than twice as many goals. Greensboro starts off a tough 4 game stretch tomorrow with Chelsea USA visting Greensboro FC Stadium for an 11pm kickoff.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-56901538972320140012011-03-16T22:23:00.000-04:002011-03-16T22:23:24.098-04:00Greensboro at Black M.O.B. PregameGreensboro FC kicks off against Black M.O.B. at Black M.O.B. stadium in just under 45 minutes. Greensboro stands tied for 3rd in the league with 13 points and a record of 4-1-1. Greensboro has been excellent on the road this season, with an undefeated 3-0-0 mark. 2 of those road wins are over carRAMROD FC and the Clay Cougars, solid teams to say the least. The home Black M.O.B. side stands at 1-3-2 in their first season participating in the league. Their most notable result was a home tie against a solid Jersey Shore Spinkers side in the first game of the season. Black M.O.B. is currently tied for 15th in the league, and owns a -9 goal differential. If Greensboro wants to avoid the same dissapointing result that the Jersey Shore Spinkers suffered, then the Greensboro Defense must focus on Bradley Mastroeni. Mastroeni, a 25 year old rookie striker, has 3 of his teams 4 goals on the season. If Greensboro's defenders lock down Mastroeni, and the midfield and forwards do what is expected of them, Greensboro should be in good shape to improve to 5-1-1 on the season and 4-0-0 on the road.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-44046600758676485162011-03-15T23:51:00.000-04:002011-03-15T23:51:01.026-04:00Tough Loss to DallasGreensboro suffered a 2-1 loss to the Dallas Dragons late tuesday night, bringing their record to 4-1-1 overall for the season. Greensboro got outplayed fair and square coach Chris Fields stated. Dallas accumulated more opportunities and shots on goal than Greensboro did, and the consequence was a 2-1 loss. Jason Callinan scored the only goal for Greensboro, which occured in the 6th minute of the game when Callinan took on a few Dallas defenders and blasted one by Dallas keeper Tubrady Reidy. From that point on it was all Dallas. The Dragons netted their first goal in the 43rd minute, went to halftime, and came back out and put another past Janiel Veldon in the 46th minute. The loss drops Greensboro to 3rd in the league, and the Vipers face off against league newcomer Black M.O.B. on wednesday at 11.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-70878885555064879582011-03-14T19:19:00.000-04:002011-03-14T19:19:30.364-04:00Season 16 underwaySeason 16 has kicked off in the USA Divison-1 World 67 Soccer league. Defending champion Minnesota Torpedos FC are off to a 3-0-1 start, and looking like a contender early. The Arizona Green Snakes are the only team to win all 4 of their first games, and hold the league lead by 2 points over the Dallas Dragons and Greensboro. Greensboro is off to a hot start, at 3-1-0, with 11 goals for and only 1 conceded. In their first 4 games the club took down notable sides carRAMROD FC and the Clay Cougars. In Greensboro's 1 draw, the Alpharetta Wolves played the Vipers to a 1-1 stalemate. Juwan Strugis and Thomas Quilligan are tied for the team lead in goals, with 3 apiece. Notable signee Jason Callinan is also off to a good start with 2 goals in his first 2 games with the Vipers. Keeper Janiel Veldon is also off to a hot start, only allowing 1 goal so far, by far the best in the league. Greensboro plays league newcomer the New York Kings tonight, then has a showdown with the Dallas Dragons on tuesday, who are tied for 2nd place with Greensboro.Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-32798812572238005222011-03-05T14:45:00.000-05:002011-03-05T14:45:01.967-05:00Callinan SigningGreensboro FC makes big time signing.<br />
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<a href="http://world67fcdynasty.blogspot.com/2011/03/jason-callinan-signs-with-greensboro-fc.html">http://world67fcdynasty.blogspot.com/2011/03/jason-callinan-signs-with-greensboro-fc.html</a>Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-718260559313041613.post-70948398600405464492011-01-19T01:24:00.000-05:002011-01-19T01:24:35.062-05:00First Big Win of the Season for GreensboroLate Tuesday night Greensboro FC took down Clay Cougars FC 3-2 to go 3-0-1 in their first 4 games. Chris Fields, manager of the Vipers said "Cougars is always a tough game, and we are very happy with any points we get when we play them, especially on the road." The Cougars finished last season ranked 6th in the table standings, one spot and one point ahead of where Greensboro finished. Greensboro management has stated that they want to continue the trend of improving every season, and beating Cougars is a big step in the right direction. Greensboro United has another road date with league newcomer Real United FC tomorrow.<br />
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<a href="http://whatifsports.com/soccer/GameResults/Results.aspx?gid=715727">Cougars vs. Greensboro Game Recap</a>Chris Fieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12129771469934338461noreply@blogger.com0