The Phoenix Wolves Hold Real Salt Lake at Bay SANDY, Utah (April 22, 2013) - The first meeting between Phoenix FC of USL PRO and The Reserves of Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer ended in a scoreless draw Monday night in front of a crowd of 8,263 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, UT. The match’s first half was highlighted by brawl that earned three red cards: goalkeeper Andrew Weber and defender Renan Felipe Boufleur were ejected for Phoenix FC; and defender Kwame Watson-Siriboe for Real Salt Lake. Following a missed Real Salt Lake free kick attempt, a scuffle at the edge of Phoenix FC’s box quickly turned into both teams fighting. http://www.phoenixfc.com/news/Phx-RSL/index_E.html
Galaxy Reserves Hold Off Blues Blues storm back from deficit, but Galaxy take 4-3 win Tuesday, May 7, 2013 CARSON, Calif. – After jumping out to a four-goal lead, the LA Galaxy held on for dear life and picked up their first win of the MLS Reserve League season, beating the Los Angeles Blues 4-3 on Tuesday night at The Home Depot Center. Gyasi Zardes scored once and assisted on two others while also earning a penalty to lead the Galaxy to the win in their first game of the year against the USL PRO club. It took just five minutes for the Galaxy to get on the board as a Zardes cross from the right wing found Michael Stephens streaking into the center of the box. The midfielder powered a right-footed shot into the corner of the net for his first goal of the season, giving his side a 1-0 lead. Zardes and Stephens nearly combined a few minutes later, only for Stephens to see his shot rattle off the crossbar. However, the Galaxy would double their lead in the 17th minute when Zardes and Jimenez combining to set up Chandler Hoffman for his first goal of the year. A long period of sustained possession and passing led to Jimenez picking out Hoffman to make the score 2-0. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/717144.html
Orlando City 2 Seattle Sounders Reserves 0 TACOMA, Wash.— Behind two goals from Sporting Kansas City loanee and Orlando Forward Dom Dwyer, Orlando City SC topped the Seattle Sounders Reserves 2-0 for their third-straight win of the season Sunday night in Tacoma, Washington, at Cheney Stadium. Dwyer scored his league-leading ninth and 10th goal of the year as the Lions won their third straight game and first ever against the Sounders Reserves. http://www.orlandocitysoccer.com/news/?article_id=1342 http://www.soundersfc.com/media-lib...12-reserve-highlights-vs-orlando-city-sc.aspx
Timbers Reserves Tie With Tampa Bay VSI lets three-goal lead slip in 4-4 draw in interleague clash Saturday, June 1, 2013 PLANT CITY, Fla. -- VSI Tampa Bay FC and the Portland Timbers Reserves played to a 4-4 draw after both teams weathered the first day of hurricane season in typical Florida style, waiting patiently through the lightning delays for kickoff. Tampa Bay held a 4-1 halftime lead, but the Timbers Reserves rallied in the second half to earn a point, Sal Zizzo scoring the game-tying goal from the penalty spot with just over 20 minutes to play. After a delayed warm-up, VSI kicked off nearly an hour later than originally intended, but the hosts were able to take the lead quickly as Andriy Budnyy gave Tampa Bay the lead in the opening minute. The Timbers Reserves retaliated quickly, bouncing back in the first five minutes with a goal from midfielder Michael Nanchoff. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/725007.html
Reserve League: Impact and Rhinos play to 1-1 draw ROCHESTER, New York – The Montreal Impact remains undefeated in Reserve League action (2-0-1) after playing the Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro) to a 1-1 draw on the road Friday night at Sahlen’s Stadium, in Rochester, New York. Defender Karl W. Ouimette scored his first for the Impact in the 87th minute. http://www.impactmontreal.com/en/news/2013/06/reserve-league-impact-and-rhinos-play-1-1-draw
Riverhounds Held By Toronto Reserves Pittsburgh continues undefeated streak after 1-1 draw PITTSBURGH -- In the first ever game involving a Major League Soccer club at Highmark Stadium, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Toronto FC Reserves ended in a 1-1 draw in front of a crowd of 3,104 for ‘White-Out’ night. Strikers Jose Angulo and Jhonny Arteaga connected for the Riverhounds’ lone goal in the ninth minute, while Toronto’s Andrew Weideman took advantage of a failed clearance to bring the score level in the 72nd minute. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/726877.html
Battery Sweep Past Dynamo Reserves Paterson scores twice as Charleston takes 4-1 victory CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Charleston Battery came away with victory on Saturday night against Major League Soccer’s Houston Dynamo Reserves at Blackbaud Stadium in front of 2,988 fans. Three different players scored for the Battery, helping them to a 4-1 victory. The Battery’s record turns to (7-3-2) moving them into sole possession of third place in the USL PRO standings. “It was great to have Quinton back tonight, he always adds another dimension to our game and seeing him and Jose get their first goals was huge. If our wingers are scoring it only makes us more dangerous,” said head coach Mike Anhaeuser after the win. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/727044.html
Dayton Grabs Draw With Crew Reserves Smith scores dramatic equalizer to earn 4-4 tie DAYTON, Ohio -- A late goal by Shane Smith gave the Dayton Dutch Lions a 4-4 draw against met the Columbus Crew Reserves on Dayton’s home turf at Beavercreek Stadium in front of 1,621 fans for a zealous and action-packed game. Joel DeLass also scored twice for Dayton, while the Crew Reserves got a pair of goals from Ryan Finley. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/727040.html
Rapids Reserves Down Harrisburg Harbottle's second-half hat trick earns 3-1 victory HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Colorado Rapids Reserves got a second-half hat trick from Kevin Harbottle to snap the Harrisburg City Islanders' three-game winning streak as they rallied from a halftime deficit to take a 3-1 victory at Skyline Sports Complex on Saturday night. Morgan Langley had given Harrisburg the lead just before halftime, but Harbottle scored three goals in the final 15 minutes to give his side victory. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/727038.html
Eagles Rally Past Fire Reserves Charlotte's Ramirez, Newnam get goals in 2-1 victory CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte Eagles received two second-half goals to earn a comeback victory against the Chicago Fire Reserves on Friday night at the Queens Sports Complex. Chicago took a 1-0 advantage into halftime thanks to a Quincy Amarikwa header. Charlotte countered in the second half with more attacking pressure as Christian Ramirez and Ben Newnam scored to secure the victory. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/729377.html
Steres Lifts Hamerheads Past New York Second-half goal gives Wilmington win vs. Red Bulls Reserves WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Wilmington Hammerheads midfielder Daniel Steres gave his side victory on Saturday night with his lone goal against the New York Red Bulls Reserves at Legion Stadium proving the difference in a 1-0 victory in front of 4,287 fans. The win was the Hammerheads' fourth of the league season, moving them within two points of the eighth and final playoff place. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/729561.html
Blues Earn Draw With Galaxy Reserves Cortez scores late to grab 1-1 draw at StubHub Center CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Blues remain undefeated at home as they took a 1-1 draw against the LA Galaxy Reserves on Saturday night at the StubHub Center. The Blues earned a point after an end-to-end match that saw a 90th-minute equalizer by Chris Cortez keep Los Angeles in sixth place in the USL PRO standings. The Galaxy started off strongly from the get-go, with three chances within the first four minutes inside the Blues’ penalty area. In the fifth minute, the Blues’ Matt Hall made a run down the eft and crossed into the Galaxy penalty area looking for Aaron Horton, who met two Galaxy defenders and ended up colliding with goalkeeper Brian Perk, who sustained an injury and was replaced by Brian Rowe. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/729576.html
Wolves, RSL Reserves End Even Phoenix takes point from scoreless draw on Saturday night TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Phoenix FC Wolves gained some much-needed confidence following their 0-0 draw with Real Salt Lake's reserve side Saturday night at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium. Phoenix FC outshot RSL 5-2 and played solid defensively, an area in which the club sought improvement after losing the past four matches. Goalkeeper Andrew Weber recorded his second clean sheet of the season and first since the home opener against VSI Tampa Bay FC. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/729574.html
Kickers Draw With Whitecaps Reserves Richmond remains undefeated after 1-1 draw with Vancouver RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers remained undefeated this season after battling Major League Soccer’s Vancouver Whitecaps FC Reserves to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night at City Stadium. Conceding an early goal by Kekuta Manneh, the Kickers rallied from the deficit when Joseph Ngwenya buried the equalizer in the second half. Outshooting the MLS Reserves team 10-3 in front of a rain-soaked crowd of 2,135, the home side was denied twice by the woodwork after the 90th minute to take a point in the USL PRO-MLS interleague match-up. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/731461.html
Eagles Earn Win Against Fire Reserves Claim season sweep with 2-1 victory in Chicago on Saturday CHICAGO, Ill. – The Charlotte Eagles took a 2-1 victory against the Chicago Fire Reserves on Saturday evening at Toyota Park. The Eagles went ahead early in the third and 14th minute courtesy of goals from Christian Meza and Shaun Francis. Maicon Santos pulled the Men in Red within one in the second half before a 78th minute red card to Alex forced the Fire to finish the match a man down. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/733561.html
Hammerheads Rally Past New York Perry scores late as Wilmington downs Red Bulls Reserves HARRISON, N.J. – The Wilmington Hammerheads scored a pair of second-half goals to rally for a 2-1 victory against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on Sunday afternoon. The victory gave the Hammerheads a sweep of the home-and-home series between the teams, and moved the Hammerheads into 10th place in the USL PRO standings, four points out of eighth. The game-winner came in the 88th minute as second-half substitute Steven Perry put home a cross by Bryce Taylor from the right at the near post. The Hammerheads had taken a 1-0 win against the Red Bulls Reserves in their first meeting of the season at Legion Stadium. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/733891.html
Crew Reserves Rally Past Dutch Lions Columbus takes 3-1 victory against Dayton on Wednesday night COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Dayton Dutch Lions fell to a second consecutive defeat as the Columbus Crew Reserves rallied from a halftime deficit to take a 3-1 victory at Crew Stadium on Wednesday night. The Dutch Lions remained in seventh place in the USL PRO standings as goals by Ben Speas, Tyson Wahl and Tony Tchani gave the Crew Reserves victory. The two teams had played to a 4-4 draw in their first meeting in interleague play this season, but there would be fewer fireworks on Wedneday night. While both the Crew Reserves and Dutch Lions had chances to take the lead in the opening half, neither side was able to find a decisive finish until the final five minutes before the break. The Dutch Lions took the lead in the 42nd minute as as Tjeerd Westdijk fired home a half-volley off a cross by Gibson Bardsley. The goal was Westdijk's fifth this season. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/736466.html
San Jose Reserves Down Antigua Jahn scores twice as Earthquakes take 6-0 victory SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes Reserves got a pair of goals from Adam Jahn as they took a 6-0 victory against Antigua Barracuda FC on Monday night at Kezar Stadium. The Earthquakes Reserves took the lead in just the second minute as Brad Ring rose to head home a corner kick by Mehdi Ballouchy. Jahn, a former player for the PDL’s Washington Crossfire, made it 2-0 in the 16th minute as he was able to get on the end of a clever flick into the right side of the penalty area and finish low into the left corner past an advancing Molvin James http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/738032.html
Rhinos, Impact Reserves Finish Even Rochester claims second point of weekend in Montreal Sunday, July 21, 2013 MONTREAL, Quebec -- The Rochester Rhinos and the Montreal Impact Reserves played to a scoreless draw in Saputo Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The draw was the second of the weekend of the Rhinos, who also finished tied with the Wilmington Hammerheads on Friday night at Sahlen's Stadium, and their second against the Impact Reserves this season in their home-and-home interleague series. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/739515.html
RICHMOND 2, VANCOUVER 1 Kickers Extend Unbeaten Streak to 22 Games to Conclude West Coast Swing VANCOUVER, BC – The Richmond Kickers concluded their three-game west coast swing in style with a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Reserves Tuesday night. Franchise all-time leading scorer Matthew Delicâte and defender Conor Shanosky scored on either side of the half to give the road weary Kickers the lead for the majority of the match before Whitecaps forward Kekuta Manneh pulled a goal back in stoppage time. Through the groundbreaking affiliation between USL PRO and MLS, the inter-league match-up counts towards the official USL PRO standings, boosting the Kickers to the top of the table while extending their record-breaking unbeaten streak to 20 regular season games and 22 games overall. http://www.reddit.com/tb/1iyudn
