Alumni in the Pros: July 13

A week of thrilling matches signaled the resumption of professional soccer across the country, with alumni of the Clemson men’s soccer program right in the midst of all the action.

MLS Recap

Joe Bendik was named to the Philadelphia Union’s 21-man roster for the team’s opening match against NYCFC. The Union won the match via a 1-0 result, with the lone goal coming in the 63rd minute.

Andrew Tarbell was named to the Columbus Crew’s 21-man roster and saw his side convincingly win its opening match over FC Cincinnati via a 4-0 result.

Amadou Dia dressed for Sporting KC’s opening match of the MLS is Back Tournament. In the match against Minnesota United FC, Dia and Sporting KC fell short of victory, as a 2-1 decision went against his side.

There are goals and assists. There is victory and defeat.

We play because we love the game. We play for Kansas City. We play for something bigger than ourselves.

🙏😤💪🏽🏆 #ELIJAHMcCLAIN #BLM #GAMEDAY #ONESPORTINGWAY pic.twitter.com/jA4hLEqDVo

— Amadou Dia (@Amadou_iT11) July 12, 2020

USL Championship

Jack Metcalf provided a delightful assist to the San Diego Loyal’s lone goal on Saturday, as the team defeated Real Monarchs SLC, 1-0. Metcalf was substituted off in added time and finished the match having completed 94 percent of his passes.

Big 1-0 win on the road to get things going again…. on to the next ♥️⚽️ https://t.co/ZiaSobips5

— Jack Metcalf (@JackPezMet) July 11, 2020

Kyle Murphy was substituted on for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the 62nd minute of the match against Atlanta United 2. The Rowdies claimed a 2-1 victory, as Murphy logged three shots during his time in the match.

Cody Mizell was in net for New Mexico United as the team won its opening match via a 2-1 result over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.

Big win for the boys last night! Short rest and we go again on Wednesday 👊🏻 #SomosUnidos pic.twitter.com/1B6fNT9Fgw

— Cody Mizell (@CodyMizell1) July 12, 2020

USL League One action will start this week as Paul Clowes and the Greenville Triumph take to the field to start their season.

MLS SCHEDULE

Monday, July 13

• Los Angeles Football Club v. Houston Dynamo – 8 p.m. – FS1/TUDN, Fox Sports App, TSN, TSN App, TVA Sports, TVA Sports App.

Tuesday, July 14

• Philadelphia Union v. Inter Miami CF – 10:30 p.m. – TUDN/Twitter, TUDN app, TSN, TSN App.

Thursday, July 16

• Columbus Crew SC v. New York Red Bulls – 10:30 p.m. – TUDN/Twitter, TUDN app, TSN, TSN App.

Friday, July 17

• Sporting KC v. Colorado Rapids – 8 p.m. – ESPN2/Deportes, ESPN app, TSN, TSN App

Saturday, July 18

• Portland Timbers v. Houston Dynamo – 8 p.m. – ESPN2/Deportes, ESPN app, TSN, TSN App, TVA Sports, TVA Sports App

USL Championship SCHEDULE

Wednesday, July 15

• El Paso Locomotive FC v. New Mexico United – 10 p.m.

Friday, July 17

• Tampa Bay Rowdies v. North Carolina FC – 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 18

• Philadelphia Union II v. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC – 7:30 p.m.
• Louisville City FC v. Saint Louis FC – 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 19

San Diego Loyal v. LA Galaxy II – 10 p.m.

USL League One SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 18

• Fort Lauderdale CF v. Greenville Triumph SC – 8 p.m.