By IVES GALARCEP
A new team debuts in Florida, another world superstar joins the action, and several teams unveil revamped rosters as the 2015 NASL season kicks off with a full slate of matches on Saturday.
The North American Soccer League continues its steady growth as a league this weekend, with the Jacksonville Armada debuting to what is expected to be a record crowd for an NASL match. Further south in Florida, Spanish legend Raul will make his debut as the New York Cosmos kick things off against a new-look Fort Lauderdale Strikers side. Meanwhile, in Texas, the San Antonio Scorpions begin defense of their Soccer Bowl title.
SBI will be ramping up the coverage of the American second division this season, and that increased coverage has begun with our preseason previews, and more. If you missed any of it, here is a rundown:
NASL Team Previews: Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina Railhawks, FC Edmonton, Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, Indy Eleven, Jacksonville Armada FC, Minnesota United, New York Cosmos, Ottawa Fury, San Antonio Scorpions, Tampa Bay Rowdies
Atlanta Silverbacks newcomers fulfilling their own American Dream
Profile on retired NASL standout Zack Schilawski
The SBI Show: Episode 200 (with special guest Manny Lagos)
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Give our NASL preview coverage a read and let us know what you think about the upcoming 2015 NASL season. Which team do you see winning it all? What new player are you most interested to watch? What do you see being the top story lines in NASL this season?
Share your thoughts below.
Its time to shine! Let’s see if next year they start the Spring season a couple of weeks earlier!!! That said, Let’s go Cosmos!!!
Thanks for all of the great coverage of NASL. I’m looking forward to seeing how the league shakes out this year, and of course, the U.S. Open Cup…
I think the only teams that have a chance to win are between Armada, Cosmos, MU, Indy 11, Scorpions, Railhawks, Silverbacks, Strikers, FCE, Rowdies, or the Fury in no particular order.
Don’t care to follow NASL, no West Coast Rep! I’ll just stick to MLS or USL!