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CLEMSON, S.C. – No. 1 Clemson pushed past Presbyterian College (5-1-0) under the lights at Historic Riggs thanks to electric performances by freshman duo Marco Garcia and Tyler Trimnal. The Tigers advance to (7-1-0) in 4-0 fashion as Garcia recorded his first career goal and hat trick, becoming the first freshman Tiger to score a hat trick since Eric Quill in 1996.  After subbing on during the 36th minute, Garcia’s first goal came just 30 seconds before the end of the first half. After an Enrique Montana cross caromed off Isaiah Easley, Garcia was in the perfect place to put the ball past...

After choosing between basketball and soccer, Chris Richards overcame an early rejection to become a potentially key player for USMNT

6 hours ago Things haven't always been easy for USA international Chris Richards, but the 21-year-old centre-back has overcome financial setbacks, sporting rejection and racism to emerge as one of the Bundesliga's rising stars. Born in Birmingham, Alabama in March 2000, Richards got his very first taste of soccer at the age of three or four, playing indoor games during day care sessions at a local gym. His father Ken had been a semi-professional basketball player, getting the chance to travel and play in countries including Iceland, Bolivia and Australia, but he quickly realised his son's pas...

FRISCO, Texas – After selecting Nicky Hernandez and Colin Shutler in the first and second rounds of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, FC Dallas took two FCD Academy graduates and an international player with its three third-round picks. With its initial third-round selection, FC Dallas took forward Thibaut Jacquel 75th overall out of Campbell University. Born in Saverne, France, Jacquel was part of FC Metz’s academy before coming stateside to continue his development and pursue a degree in communications. “He’s an interesting player,” said FC Dallas Director of Soccer Operations Marco Ferr...

CLEMSON, S.C. — Major League Soccer announced earlier today that Clemson midfielder Philip Mayaka has signed a Generation adidas contract. A native of Nairobi, Kenya, Mayaka is now eligible for selection in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, which is set to take place virtually on Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. This is the seventh time in program history and second consecutive year that Clemson has had a member of its program sign a Generation adidas contract. Today’s announcement signals the end of Mayaka’s collegiate eligibility and means he will join his new club after being selected in the upcoming draft...