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2022 NPSL National Champions 🏆 NPSL Keystone Conference Champs ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️NPSL & USL2 soccer team based out of Morristown NJ. Our ambition knows no bounds.
Morristown, NJ
Joined October 2016
Not the result we hoped for, but the journey has been incredible. Thank you to our fans, players, and everyone behind the scenes. 💚😁. We’ve had amazing accomplishments this season, and FC Motown will continue to grow. 💚⚽️. 🟢 FC Motown 1 | 2 El Farolito 🟡. 📸 @MattRalph_
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The wait is over as we will play NYCFC2 in the first round of the US Open Cup. A former co-ed team comprised of plumbers, truck drivers and immigrants takes on the Abu Dhabi Group and Yankee Global Enterprises. This is as high of profile game as we could have gotten against an
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❤️ RIP #ST23 Our teammate, friend, brother @sainclairtueno.We send our sincerest condolences to his loved ones. We love you and know you will always be with us 💚 @ussoccer @NPSLSoccer @opencup @USLLeagueTwo
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WE HAVE DONE IT!!! National Champs in a flat out epic game. Coby Handy Jean plays hero tying in 83rd and winning it a pure sprint to ball in injury time.
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We had a horrible accident within our club that puts everything in perspective regarding our @opencup match tomorrow. Sainclair Tueno is fighting for his life. He is a beloved teammate and a wondrous talent. Any support appreciated
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3-1 loss to @TheMiamiFC in the @NPSLSoccer national title. Dilly Duka with the Motown goal and Miami had some stunners. So proud of the players, Coach Hot, volunteers and fans. 2129 fans at Drew University. From a co-ed team to the national stage. what a journey!!.
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Thrilled to announce the signing of Gideon Baah for the @opencup and our @NPSLSoccer season. The former Ghana international also played for the @NewYorkRedBulls and most recently in the Kazakhstan Premier League. Huge get for us! #morristown #madison #rbny #npsl #gssl #Ghana
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Breaking News….Our talented right back, Samuel Pompee, has made it to Austin to play for Haitian side Violette AC in the @TheChampions match against @AustinFC Proud of Sammy getting this big stage! #rbny #npsl #usl2 #violetteac #haiti #morristown #madison #austinfc.
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2-1 win over @FCMPortland in the @NPSLSoccer national semifinals in extra time. David Nigro scored off a cross from Lucas Terci in the 119th minute. Nelson Bacerra sprung the play with an inch perfect through ball. Heroic performance by the Portland goalie and team.
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WE ARE THROUGH TO THE 3RD ROUND OF THE OPEN CUP!!! 1-0 win over Syracuse Pulse with a goal by Freddy Olivera in extra time! Best of luck to @SyracuseAC this season.
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Thanks to the @NewYorkRedBulls for honoring our @NPSLSoccer national champion winning players. Great gesture supporting the local lower division club!! #rbny #phillyunion #morristown #madison #npsl #sta #montclair
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We are thrilled to announce the signing of Dilly Duka for the 2020 season!! The 8 year MLS veteran recently led @fkpartizani to the Albanian Super Division title and a Champions League berth. #RBNY #FKPartizani #Rutgers #Montville #Morristown #Madison #NPSL #MLS #GSSL
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Exhilarating 4-3 win over a sensational @CrossfirePrmr team in @npsl National Final. Goals Handy Jean 2 Peterson & Catania. Assists Perez 2, Holland & Catania. Greczek brilliant. A very special group with unlimited heart. #rbny #morristown #madison #montclair #npsl
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BOOM!!! We are thrilled to participate in the 2020 Lamar Hunt Cup. Will be loading up the roster with some big names and our core mens team. #morristown #thecup #npsl #gssl
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Huge 2-1 win over @RedBullsAcademy in Lamar Hunt Cup. Dilly Duka with 2 goals and Katona with an assist. Thanks to all the fans who came out!
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Video of Matt Nigro’s stunner vs @BSteelFC this weekend. The center midfielder was in top form and one of best players on the field
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Blockbuster announcement for the club as we are thrilled to be joining @USLLeagueTwo starting this season! This will work in conjunction with our @NPSLSoccer team as we expand to a younger player base. Buckle up! #morristown #madison #usl2 #npsl #gssl #path2pro #communityteam.
A powerhouse at the pre-professional level, and now a member of the #Path2Pro 🙌. Welcome to League Two, @fc_motown!
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A club legend, the gaffer! .Coach Sacir Hot has announced his departure after 7 fantastic yrs together!. A club legend, the gaffer! .Coach Sacir Hot has announced his departure after 7 fantastic years together!.Thanks @sacihot for everything and good luck in the future.
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‼️Coach announcement‼️ .We are thrilled to welcome Gideon Baah @gbaah3 as our player/coach for the 2022 @NPSLSoccer season. The former NY Red Bull & Ghana player has been a terrific addition to the club. NPSL game #1 away @JacksonLionsFC Sat May 7th.
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Congrats to @Mattynigs on winning the NPSL Golden Ball. A tremendous honor to obtain such a prestigious award. Wonderful player, teammate and a true soccer junkie.
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We welcome back @SacirHot to be the head coach for the 2019 @NPSLSoccer season. Sacir went 14-2 last year while leading us the national runner up finish. He also is a full time student @montclairstateu and a @RedBullsAcademy scout. #Morristown #fcmotown #madison #NPSLSoccer
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3-2 final over @NYCosmos in @NPSLSoccer Northeast regional finals. Goals from Calderon, Katona and Duka. Assist from Matt Nigro and Katona. Heart stopping ending by Kabo came up big.
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WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!!! 4-2 PK victory over Clifton in the Garden State Super Division finals!
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We are delighted to announce @SacirHot will be returning for Summer 2021 as our @NPSLSoccer Head Coach. ⚽️
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Big Thanks to the Ecuadorian National Team for a controlled scrimmage. Would like to stress controlled with a heroic 0-0 result. By transitive property we will be on call for USMNT when they are in NY metro area. 😊#fcmotown #usmnt #npsl #ManchesterUnited #morristown #madison
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WELCOME: DILLY DUKA Head Coach☘️ .Our former captain returns to guide FC MOTOWN in NPSL & US Open Cup 2024. Excited for the season ahead. #madisonnj #morristownnj #montvillenj
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The final whistle blows and we are through to the @npsl final. Two late goals by Coby Jean and Joe Holland stun @TTownSoccer Greczek was sensational giving us a chance late. Team has comeback late all year but this was the best!! 🍀❤️ #rbny #morristown #madison #npsl.
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WHISTLE BLOWS AND WE WIN THE NJ STATE CUP!!! 2 trophies in 1 week!.
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We have officially been announced as 1 of 84 participants in the 2019 Lamar Hunt Cup. Honored to compete in the best tourney in American soccer. We have made 2nd round in 17 and 18, but still dream of the pro scalp. #fcmotown #npsl #usopencup
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And Violette is through 3-2 on aggregate!!! Has to be one of the biggest upsets in @TheChampions history. Will be some good @npsl representation in quarters! A few more wins to club world championship against Bayern Munich?? #npsl #usl2 #morristown #madison #violette #rbny.
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Great article about our club and where we came from. To be fair we were born on 3rd base given the talent in NJ/NY. Like fishing in a stocked pond. Coach Hot is the real deal though and deserves a crack at the next level.
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Quite a goal by Nelly tonight. He does something every game that is jaw dropping. St Johns and St Benedict’s legend!
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Our first round @usopencup matchup will against @WCUSCPredators on March 22 at Montclair State. Really tough draw as every matchup with our PA friends is a riveting back and forth affair. This will be a popcorn worthy game on a huge field. #morristown #madison #npsl #usl2 #rbny
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Congrats to the @NewYorkRedBulls and @NYRBII on an incredible weekend. Best soccer club in this country by a wide margin.
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Big player signing for the fall as Erik Sa joins the squad. Erik was a recent 4 year starter @RUMensSoccer and also the U18 captain for @RedBullsAcademy. In addition he was a member of the US U15 national team.
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Our coach @SacirHot recently traveled to a Syrian Refugee camp on the boarder of Jordan and Syria. Along with Kickstartjoy Foundation they were able to donate 200 pairs of cleats, jerseys and equipment for the children of the camp. Check out the video of his time there!
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3-0 loss to NYCFC 2 in the Open Cup. They played a terrific game and it would have been worse without the heroics of Greczek. Have to retool in the next month for NPSL season.
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Excited to announce that we have brought back Sacir Hot to coach the 2020 season. The former @NewYorkRedBulls player and @FordhamSoccer asst coach has quite the resume in @NPSLSoccer making national final in 2018 and winning the Keystone Conf in 2019. #npsl #morristown #fordham
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Good luck to our own @Mattynigs as heads out on a trial this week. @USL teams should contact Coach Hot as many other guys could help in playoff chase. @Cheetahcf7 is killing it for the Riverhounds. we played 4 pro teams to an absolute stalemate this year. #waitingbythephone.
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Game Day!!! 7PM tonight at Montclair State RB2 Field against @WCUSCPredators We will have three ex-MLS players in the lineup (Dilly Duka, Gideon Baah and Mike Da Fonte) so be sure to attend/tune in. Game will be 🔥as West Chester is a national power at lower level. #morristown
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3-1 win over @WCUSC in a well played NESL final. Kene Eze with 2 goals and Katona with the other. Thanks to our friends @JacksonLionsFC for an enjoyable partnership. And that ends the 2018 season with 5 trophies and a @NPSLSoccer runner up. Brilliant group on players!!.
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We are thrilled to announce a partnership with 1776 by David Burke for the 2023 season. One of Morristown’s signature restaurants featuring Top Golf Swing Suites and unique events. They will be the lead sponsor on our jerseys (unveiled this week) which recognize Morristown’s
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Congratulations to Dilly Duka on signing with Albanian Superliga power @fkpartizani . Dilly propelled us to the @NPSLSoccer final and was a joy to have in the club. We will be tracking this journey! #fcmotown #fkpartizani #NPSL #dillyduka
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Relive all 4 of our goals and trophy celebration from last night's @NPSLSoccer championship win! Goals from Ryan Peterson, Franco Catania and 2 from Coby Handy for the comeback win! A game we will never forget
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4-3 win over @BSteelFC. M Nigro 2, Emmo and Maxi with goals. Fought hard in an exciting friendly. Huge thanks to Bethlehem for having us.
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Fun last minute scrimmage scheduled for today against the Ecuadorian National Team (in town for Honduras friendly). Will be a closed door affair at Red Bull’s training facility. #fcmotown #npsl #madison #morristown #ecuadorsoccer #ManchesterUnited.
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At the @NPSLSoccer national meeting in NYC. Will be wearing a “scudetto”patch on uniforms to honor national title last year. Also were given a credit for franchise fees for 2023. Thank you!!! #npsl #morristown #madison #rbny #montclair
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Thanks to @coachAlMac for getting a great banner honoring Sainclair Tueno at Drew University. We miss him dearly and have dedicated the season to our brother. #st23 #npsl #rbny #morristown
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4th annual holiday party at the Laundromat in Morristown. Big thanks to all of our players, coaches and supporters behind the scenes who made it a great year.
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Come out to Drew University tomorrow for the 7PM Lamar Hunt Cup game againsta loaded @RedBullsAcademy U-23 team. Weather looks perfect. Dream Big!
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Coach Hot is back for the 2022 @npsl season!! He has led us to five straight @usopencup berths and will be leading the squad again for this competition in March. Very excited to have him back. #morristown #madison #npsl #rbny
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It’s official as we will be participating in our fifth consecutive Lamar Hunt Cup!! Major accomplishment for players, staff and organization. Dreaming of a big run this year with a loaded roster. #USOC2022 #npsl #morristown #madison #parsippany #sta #dreambig #rbny
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The stage is set for our @npsl National Title game against @CrossfirePrmr . We play at the beautiful @NYRBII field at the Montclair State University Soccer Park on Saturday at 7:30 PM. Tickets will be $10 at the gate with kids U14 free #RBNY #morristown #madison #montclair
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Flight cancelled to Milwaukee tonight due to weather. Will be a Planes Trains and Automobiles to get to the game tomorrow but we are taking a crack at it. 5 flights from 3 different states into Chicago with layovers and then a 90 minute drive to Milwaukee. One of those seasons.
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Congrats to @RedBullsAcademy on their 4-4 shootout win. Epic game that @BrianSciaretta called the “best Open Cup game he had ever seen”. 45 shots, 8 goals, jaw dropping misses and countless interventions. Goals from Fala, Kene, Vickers and Maxi. Assists Allen 2, Vickers Kene.
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Congrats to @Mattynigs on making the @NPSLSoccer national 11. He has 7 goals and 12 assists for us this year. Also congrats to Thomas Judge for @WeAreMonmouth making the prestigious list.
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Congrats to our guys who delivered the NJ State Cup in a grind of a game. Two games left for a perfect @GardenStateSocc season. It has been a lot of games!
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It’s official!! We have qualified for our 7th consecutive US Open Cup. This is the longest Open Division streak in the nation and is a testament to our talented players coaches and staff. Working on a killer roster this year. #USOC2024 #npsl #rbny #morristown #madison
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3-0 win over @NYCFC U19s at St Johns University. Terci, Martin and Paulinho with goals. Ryan Baird with the clean sheet. Very solid preseason for us as things ramp up.
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Here is the link to buy US Open Cup tickets for our match against NYCFC2. Please consider supporting lower division soccer and its place in the US soccer pyramid! #rbny #nycfc #npsl #sta #morristown #montclair #madison.
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Thanks to the 768 fans who came to Drew last night. Atmosphere is getting better and better. Biggest sporting event in Morris County history next week. Going for a sellout!
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Thanks to @hfdathletic for hosting us today in a preseason friendly. Solid 0-0 draw with some chances for both sides as we ramp up the preseason. #morristown #madison #NPSL #USOC2020 #GSSL
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The final whistle blows and Motown wins a thriller 2-1 over a great @Ga_Revolution squad. Late goals by Julian Gomez and Roy Boateng were the difference. That most likely devoted an @usopencup spot. #npsl #morristown #madison #whippany #monmouth #rbny.
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FC Motown is thrilled to announce the signing of Hunter Freeman to our @NPSLSoccer team. Hunter was a huge part of @TheMiamiFC magical US Cup run last year providing assists in victories over Orlando City and Atlanta United. Huge get for us!
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We are excited to sign Fabio De Sousa for the 2019 @NPSLSoccer season. Fabio starred @RUN_Soc before playing in the @USLChampionship for Penn FC. Fabio also played @RedBullsAcademy U-23 during 2017. #Fcmotown #morristown #npslsoccer #madison
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Very proud to make the @usopencup again. Congrats to all the @NPSLSoccer teams. Some big upsets coming!
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We have a coveted ESPN+ time slot next Tuesday at 7pm for our @opencup against @WCUSCPredators Our roster will have some recognizable names in the soccer world but will have our hands full a team that is flying this preseason. Popcorn worthy matchup!!! #morristown #madison.
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FULL TIME WE WIN 3-2 on the road against FC Monmouth!! We are the first away team to win at Count Basie Park as well! Great game for Shkreli and Katona!.
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Here is the 90th minute game winner from Roy Boateng. Fala with the assist.
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Thanks to @IcarusFCphl for working with us on these fresh 2023 @NPSLSoccer jerseys. Shoot was done in the historic town of Morristown NJ. Get your jerseys & schedule for this season on the link. 📷 by
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Congrats to @RJ_allen27 on signing with the @PhilaUnion RJ was a pleasure to have in the club and is our 4th big signing in the past few years joining @DilaverDuka @Cheetahcf7 and @kodai_iida10969 up the ladder. #morristown #philadelphiaunion #monmouth #NPSLSoccer #Path2Pro.
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2-0 win over @morriselite in our inaugural @USLLeagueTwo game at Drew University. Brutal conditions but a Ryan Peterson first half brace was the difference. Kian Alberto with an assist and Dave Greczek with the clean sheet. Strong first weekend juggling two leagues. #icarus
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Tomorrow we play @SyracuseAC in the 2nd round of the @opencup at Montclair State at 7PM. The match will be streamed on ESPN+. Tickets $10 for adults and kids are free. All proceeds will go to Sainclair Tueno’s medical fund. #st23 #USOC2022 #rbny #npsl #morristown #madison
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We are proud to release our 2018 @NPSLSoccer schedule. There will be plenty of riveting games against our Keystone Conference rivals and the Lamar Hunt Cup game looms large right from the get go. All home games at beautiful Drew University.
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GOOAALLL FC MOTOWN!!!! 95th minute goal for Freddy Olivera on a beautiful shot!.
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3-0 win over @NPSLSoccer Northeast semifinals over @fcbaltimore1729 Kav 2 and Katona with goals. A flashy matchup against @NYCosmos awaits for the Northeast Championship.
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We have signed RJ Allen for the 2019 @npsl season. RJ is a 28 year old local NJ product who played @MonmouthSoccer and had great success for @NYCFC and @OrlandoCitySC. Thrilled to welcome him aboard. #fcmotown #mls #morristown #NPSL #madison
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Festive evening @GardenStateSocc awards dinner. A Titanic style 1997 night at the podium for us. Congrats to Coach Hot for his award and all the honorees.
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Congratulations to @davidjgreczek on signing with the @GVLTriumph in the @USLLeagueOne. The former @RUMensSoccer keeper joins Jersey legend John Harkes team. Dave led us to the Keystone Championship this summer in @Npslsoccer #morristown #rutgers #path2pro
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Another signing as a result of our @opencup run. Congrats to Kian Alberto for signing with @SportingKCII His incredible talent and creativity shined through on ESPN+ which led to a trial and contract. Always play as if someone is watching!!!! #morristown #delbarton #npsl.
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The team that started it all won some hardware too in 2012. Thanks to @SacirHot, our volunteer coaches and many talented players past and present who drove this meteoric rise.
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4-3 win over @JacksonLionsFC in state cup semis. Game of the year in NJ. Down 2-0 and 3-1 before Dilly scored at the whistle. Goals by Sammy, Nigro, Maxi and Dilly with goals. Thanks to Jackson for a great atmosphere.
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Training at the Superdome in Waldwick. Some big friendlies and US Open Cup will speed up preseason activity. #USOC2020 #morristown #NPSL
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Many in the @WCUSCPredators soccer club have donated to help Sainclair. We are completely touched and hope to have a great match tonight at 7:30 on ESPN+. All gate proceeds will go towards his family. #npsl #morristown #madison #westchesterunited #thecup.
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Proud to participate in the US Open Cup for the 4th straight year. @BrianSciaretta loved our 4-4 extra time loss to Red Bull’s U23 last year. This is the year for a big run! #USOC2020 #morristown #madison #GSSL #NPSL
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Survive and advance. A thrilling 1-1 shootout win over @WCUSC Tied it in the 88th and then won 4-2 in the shootout. Terci from Dave Nigro in regulation and James, Terci, Emmo and Hani in the shootout. Many tired legs for the Keystone Conference Champs.
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Another player signing and it is a big one. we are pleased to announce that @NPSLSoccer 2018 Golden Ball Winner @Mattynigs will return for the 2019 season. The engine to our midfield will lead us in the @usopencup and the Hank Steinbrecher Cup. #fcmotown #goldenball #NPSL
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@VancityReynolds You too!! Get FC Motown on your American tour. It would be the most interesting match on it with the best lower division American team during 2022 vs Wrexham. We play 10 miles from NYC for press tour!!.
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Gritty 2-1 win over Clifton Elite to take the NJ State Cup. Goals from Rene White and Eddy Enowobi with assists from Maxi and Cordeiro. Greczek strong in goal. Big congrats to @SacirHot and staff. It wasn’t easy but they found a way. #morristown #madison #double
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We have arrived in Tulsa for the @NPSLSoccer semi-final against @TTownSoccer at 8:30 EST tonight. Excited for the game against a terrific opponent. Game will be streamed with high production values. #rbny #morristown #madison #whippany #haiti #ghana #gotham
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Congrats to Kenny Hot on signing with @hfdathletic and Tony Tchani on signing with @MDBobcatsFC We had a loaded squad this summer with talent spanning many different age groups. @SacirHot has moved 4 players up to the pro ranks this year and there are more!! #npsl #usl2 #madison.
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FC Motown is pleased to announce the signing of Nelson Becerra for the 2018 @NPSLSoccer season. Nelson played professionally in Peru and led St Johns to the final 4 during his time there.
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Our first player signing for the 2019 is Chris Katona. Currently the leading scorer in the @CosmoLeague league and last year he was a handful for @NYCosmos and @TheMiamiFC during our run to the @NPSLSoccer final. We call him the best amateur goal scorer in America. #fcmotown
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1-0 win over @Lansdownebhoys in NESL semis. Julius James with the goal and Ryan Baird with the clean sheet. Brilliant performance by Kabo in goals for the Bhoys. We get @WCUSC in the finals at home in the never ending season.
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