GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Minnesota United today announced that it will host Aston Villa of the EFL Championship in an international friendly at Allianz Field on Wednesday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m. CT. Tickets for the general public will go on sale on Thursday, April 25. Season ticket members, members of The Preserve and newsletter subscribers will have access to presales beginning this week for this game, which is not included in season ticket packages.

CARY, N.C. The North Carolina Courage opened the 2019 NWSL Season tonight against the Chicago Red Stars with a 1-1 draw. Crystal Dunn scored the equalizer goal in the second half to help the Courage earn one point. The team was honored before the match with their 2018 NWSL Championship rings presented by Charles and Colvard.

KINGSTON, Jamaica -International soccer’s latest rankings have revealed the Caribbean’s lone representative at this summer’s women’s World Cup are assured tough competition in France this summer.     

The Reggae Girlz, made history by becoming the first Caribbean country to qualify for a FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup is scheduled for June 1 – July 1, 2019 in France. The Reggae Girlz will take on Brazil on June 9 th , Italy on June 14th , and Australia on June 18th during the Group Stages.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Newly-elected Cricket West Indies President Ricky Skerritt, says he intends to make sure the region’s legends have a key role to play in Caribbean cricket development.

NEW YORK - The New York Cosmos announced today another round of roster additions ahead of the 2019 NPSL regular season with the signings of goalkeepers Paul Blanchette and Jesse Corke, defender Dominick Falanga, and midfielders Giuseppe Barone and Charlie Ledula.

Several Caribbean nations are scheduled to participate in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship May 13 to 19 in Mexico.

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The king has fallen. Long live the queen.

Eight Caribbean teams have qualified to play in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer tournament to be staged in the United States this summer.

 KENNESAW, Ga. – North Carolina FC suffered its first setback of the season with a 2-1 loss to Atlanta United 2 on Saturday night at Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

NEW YORK - The New York Cosmos announced today the signing of defender Emmanuele Sembroni.

Thank you for coming out to Thursday’s fundraising cocktail reception at The Kimberly Hotel. I appreciate your generous support of my efforts and that of the Reggae Girlz as we continue preparation for our historic debut at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, this summer.