soccer

August 24, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

Updated County Order Reclassifies Soccer as Medium-Risk Sport

According to an updated county executive order on COVID-19 recovery, soccer has been reclassified as a medium-risk sport and is now allowed in Montgomery County. It was previously considered a high risk-sport- which is not currently permitted at Montgomery Parks athletic fields due to COVID-19 health safety concerns. Montgomery County Council met on Monday to […]

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August 13, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

After Classifying Soccer as High Risk, County Still Reviewing Guidelines

Montgomery County is still considering how to approach soccer during the ongoing pandemic.  County Executive Marc Elrich issued an executive order last week amending his Phase 2 reopening order. Under the directive, high-risk sports are limited to no-contact skills building and drills, while low and medium-risk sports can have games. The county references the Maryland […]

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July 30, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Leyenda del Fútbol Jaime Moreno Podría Perder un Ojo tras Accidente de Golf

La leyenda del DC United Jaime Moreno está en peligro de perder su ojo izquierdo después de un extraño accidente de golf ocurrido el jueves 16 de julio. El nativo boliviano, que jugó como delantero estrella para DC United durante 14 temporadas antes de retirarse en 2010, jugaba con un grupo de amigos en el […]

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July 28, 2020 | Tori Bergel

Soccer Great Jaime Moreno Could Lose Eye After Freak Golfing Accident

DC United legend Jaime Moreno is in danger of losing his left eye after a freak golfing accident on Thursday, July 16. The Bolivian native, who played as star forward for D.C. United for 14 seasons before retiring in 2010, was playing with a group of friends at the 1757 Golf Club in Dulles, Virginia when […]

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July 13, 2020 | Alex Argiris

Spirit Star Sullivan Out for Season With Torn Meniscus

Washington Spirit midfielder and captain Andi Sullivan is out for the remainder of the 2020 National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup. The team announced in a press release that an MRI revealed a torn meniscus in her left knee. The U.S. Women’s National team member suffered the injury during the second half of the Spirit’s […]

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June 14, 2019 | Frances Moyonero

Wheaton Sports Pavilion to Host Women’s World Cup Viewing Party

The Wheaton Sports Pavilion – an indoor turf field – will have an open house during the FIFA’s Women’s World Cup on June 16. The event is free to the public, and it will include on-site food trucks to purchase food and beverages from as you sit back and enjoy the USA vs. Chile Women’s […]

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June 20, 2018 | Marisa Fried

photo of Wheaton Sports Pavilion

World Cup Viewing Party for Saturday’s Mexico vs. South Korea FIFA Match-up

Following Mexico’s big win against Germany Sunday in the FIFA World Cup Tournament, Montgomery Parks has decided to host a free viewing party for the Mexico vs South Korea game at the Wheaton Sports Pavilion Saturday, June 23. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. with the game scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Food trucks […]

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August 30, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 30, in Montgomery County

Your daily rundown of five stories and events happening today, Aug. 30, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. PSC Hearing: The Maryland Public Service Commission wants to know what you think of Pepco’s proposed rate hike that would increase the average customer’s bill by $7.37 per month. A public hearing takes place tonight, beginning at 6:30 […]

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July 28, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Five Things to Know for July 28 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, July 28, in Montgomery County: 1. GOALLLLLLL!: Soccer 4 Change soccer clinic runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Nancy H Dacek – North Potomac Community Recreation Center 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville. 2. Buy Local: The Buy Local Challenge ends today. The challenge encourages Marylanders to […]

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May 4, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Grass Roots Exhibit Opens at Maryland SoccerPlex (VIDEO)

There’s a new, interactive display at the Maryland SoccerPlex. It’s called the Grass Roots exhibit, and it’s designed to teach you about different grasses and how to best take care of your lawn. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. When you think of the Maryland SoccerPlex, you probably think of watching soccer or playing soccer on the beautiful […]

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