Posts Tagged ‘men’s first team’
Spurs Signing: Gabe Norris
Putting on the Hotspurs kit for the 3rd time, we’re pleased to welcome Gabe Norris to the Men’s First Team competing in the NPSL for the 2021 season. Norris, a Robert Morris University (D1) commit for the upcoming season, was the 2nd youngest starter during our Members Cup series games last summer. “Gabe joined the…
Read MorePittsburgh Hotspurs Roundup: NPSL 2020 Members Cup
2020 has obviously been a tough year. COVID-19 created an unprecedented situation that had the world on lockdown for months. In the midst of preparing for our 2nd season in the NPSL, tryouts were postponed and the season ultimately canceled. Yet, on June 8th, the City of Pittsburgh finally received the green light to begin…
Read MoreAn Alternate Route to a Soccer Future: A Gap Year
The road to soccer in the U.S. is straight — and very narrow. Even some of the most passionate and skilled players follow the same journey. They begin with youth clubs, enter into high school, and immediately try out for a college team. However, the long-standing question for athletes and their parents remains: Is moving…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Ryan Landry
While we anxiously await the kickoff of our National Premier Soccer League season, we’re pleased to add Pittsburgh-area talent to the Men’s First Team roster, current Duquesne University (D1) captain, Ryan Landry. This is Landry’s 2nd year in the NPSL after competing with Fort Pitt Regiment two summers ago. “Landry is a very dynamic player…
Read MoreYouth to Adult: A Full Pathway
When it comes to ‘football,’ Pittsburgh is known for the American game. The Steelers have won the Super Bowl six times, and the area has been the home to numerous household names in the NFL. Unfortunately, the city doesn’t hold the same reputation for producing our type of football players. The most common argument for…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Keaton Jennings
We’re pleased to announce Keaton Jennings, a Greater Pittsburgh goalkeeper, to the inaugural Men’s First Team roster. Jennings, who is from Cranberry Township, is headed to George Mason University in the fall. “Keaton is a local lad who has really impressed us with his desire to improve. His distribution is excellent, as is his shot…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Mikel Ubeda
We are pleased to announce, Bethany College (D3) senior, Mikel Ubeda to the Men’s First Team roster. Ubeda, who is originally from Spain, competed last year with the Fort Pitt Regiment (NPSL). Before that, he played for Arenas Club, a historic Spanish club which was a founding member of La Liga, for 14 years; as…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Ethan Hackenberg
Ethan Hackenberg, a greater Pittsburgh-area rising athlete, has joined the Men’s First Team roster. Hackenberg is preparing to head to Valencia, Spain next season to play in Eture Sport Men’s Gap Year Program which gives athletes the opportunity to compete in the highest U19 level in Spain. “Ethan is a very intelligent, versatile midfielder. He…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Peter Mattocks
Adding some northern PA talent to the roster, Peter Mattocks has joined the Men’s First Team for our inaugural National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season. Mattocks, who is from Saegertown, is going into his senior year at Westminster where he has received First Team All-PAC honors all three years. “Peter is a striker with a…
Read MoreSpurs Signing: Jeremy Lucas
Pulling on the Hotspurs jersey again, Jeremy Lucas has joined the Men’s First Team roster (NPSL). Lucas, goalkeeper (Murrysville), will be attending Penn State New Kensington (PSUAC) in the fall. “Jeremy is a local lad who has been through our club site a few years ago,” said Coach Tom Campbell. “His shot stopping ability is…
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