MCQ Week 1

Majors Cup Qualifiers this week! The Wild Marys travel to Capital District to take on the Gunners. While significant injuries have hit key players Robbie Keane and Bill Hamid, CAC has managed to score and obtain victories. Road trips are difficult, though as noted by coach Ellinger, "We do all we can with nutrition and training, but at the end of the day players miss their homes and routines for game day and it affects play on the field. We will apply appropriate tactics and hope to snag an early goal to get the Gunners on the back foot."

Starters:
Bobby Shuttleworth (NER) GK
Patrick Mullins (NYC)
Charlie Davies (NER)
Lee Nguyen (NER)
Sasha Kljestan (NYR) Captain
Jordan Morris (SEA)
Darlington Nagbe (POR)
Justin Meram (CLB)
Tony Tchani (CLB)
Kendall Waston (VAN)
Anatole Abang (NYR)

Subs:
Rob Vincent (DCU)
Dillon Serna (COL)
Jose Villareal (LAG)

Res:
Robbie Keane (LAG)
Bill Hamid (DCU)

Week 4 Lineup

Week 3 provided a surprise. While there was technical trouble in Western Maryland that meant we couldn't get a lineup in on time, the Wild Marys overcame the penalty point deduction to grab the win! Unfortunately, long-term team captain, Robbie Keane has gone down needing knee surgery and will be out 4-6 weeks. So, shuffling the lineup a bit we have this for Week 4. Through the Narrows and Onward!

Starters:
Bobby Shuttleworth (NER) GK
Patrick Mullins (NYC)
Charlie Davies (NER)
Lee Nguyen (NER)
Sasha Kljestan (NYR) Captain
Jordan Morris (SEA)
Darlington Nagbe (POR)
Justin Meram (CLB)
Tony Tchani (CLB)
Kendall Waston (VAN)
Anatole Abang (NYR)

Subs:
Rob Vincent (DCU)
Dillon Serna (COL)
Jose Villareal (LAG)

Res:
Robbie Keane (LAG)
Bill Hamid (DCU)

Week 3 Lineup

Technical problems in rural Maryland leads to delays in lineup release!
Same lineup as last week.

Home Opener Roster!

Welcome to 2016 Cumberland Athletic Club Soccer. Campground Stadium is dressed for opening day in the colors of the Wild Marys. Here is your starting lineup for the opening day match against Union Southern California:

Starters:
Bobby Shuttleworth (NER) GK
Robbie Keane (LAG)
Charlie Davies (NER)
Lee Nguyen (NER)
Sasha Kljestan (NYR)
Jordan Morris (SEA)
Darlington Nagbe (POR)
Justin Meram (CLB)
Tony Tchani (CLB)
Kendall Waston (VAN)
Patrick Mullins (NYC)

Subs:
Anatole Abang (NYR)
Rob Vincent (DCU)
Jose Villareal (LAG)

Res:
Dillon Serna (COL)
Bill Hamid (DCU)

Roster Move

Needing to manage Bill Hamid's injury problem, Cumberland Athletic Club is bringing in Bobby Shuttleworth and releasing Ignacio Magnato. Director of Soccer Operations, Andy Williams, is quoted, "We are fortunate to be able to bring in Bobby who is an outstanding veteran and locker room leader."

RP fail...

A misunderstanding of the byzantine rules of the BSL means that Tony Tchani cannot be signed as a retention player. With no other players meeting criteria or coming to terms, the RP position will not be filled entering the 2016 season. The league office's official statement read, in part, "It is not uncommon for newer franchises to trip up on such matters, there is no shame." Director of Soccer Operations Andy Williams said, "I take full responsibility, but [REDACTED] these rules put MLS's salary cap rules to shame! We'll take greater care in our signings in 2016." [Ed Note: Intended all in fun, Freddy].

CAC Comes To Terms With 3 DPs and an RP.

Cumberland Athletic Club is pleased to announce coming to terms for 3 Designated Player contracts: Irish International Robbie Keane and American Internationals Lee Nguyen and Bill Hamid. American International Tony Tchani is also announced as CAC's Retention Player for 2016. Head Coach John Ellinger is quoted, "These four players provide the solid spine of the team with tremendous consistency. They are all leaders in the locker room and on the pitch. I couldn't be more pleased than to build the 2016 Wild Marys around these great young men." Director of Soccer Operations Andy Williams also expressed his satisfaction with the outcome of the negotiations. "I just enjoy being around all these guys. Their skill on the pitch and leadership for young players cannot be underestimated." Roll Wild Marys! Roll!