Welcome to this week’s edition of The Roundup, where we keep you updated on all things Hartford Athletic, as well as what's going on around the United Soccer League and the Soccer world. This past week, there has been a ton of positive news circulating around the club. New player signings, new division opponents, and some international call-ups – plus an update on our friends across the pond at Leyton Orient! Let's get to it!
A Busy News Week
This past week, Athletic fans were treated to some exciting news on and off the field. On Tuesday, the club announced the signing of Bradford Jamieson IV. The forward arrives in Hartford with an impressive resume and a play style that will get fans off the edge of their seats. Jamieson IV has big shoes to fill after the departure of Alex Dixon. Dixon is currently Athletic’s all-time leading goal scorer (8) and was central and essential to Hartford’s attack in the past two seasons.
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Roundup, where we keep you updated on all things Hartford Athletic, as well as what’s going on around the United Soccer League and the Soccer world. This past week, there has been a ton of positive news circulating around the club. New player signings, new division opponents, and some international call-ups – plus an update on our friends across the pond at Leyton Orient! Let’s get to it!
A Busy News Week
This past week, Athletic fans were treated to some exciting news on and off the field. On Tuesday, the club announced the signing of Bradford Jamieson IV. The forward arrives in Hartford with an impressive resume and a play style that will get fans off the edge of their seats. Jamieson IV has big shoes to fill after the departure of Alex Dixon. Dixon is currently Athletic’s all-time leading goal scorer (8) and was central and essential to Hartford’s attack in the past two seasons.
Another new signing has been in the news for Athletic this week as well. Just after becoming Harry Watling’s newest addition to the backline, Nicolás Cardona received more positive news. This past week, he became the first active Hartford Athletic player to earn an international call-up, joining his home country of Puerto Rico in their quest to qualify for a World Cup! In some ways, Cardona’s professional journey has come full circle in Hartford. He started for Puerto Rico in a friendly match at Dillon Stadium between Hartford Athletic and the Puerto Rico National Team in 2019. Now, Cardona is a Hartford player and Puetro Rican international regular!
Another new signing has been in the news for Athletic this week as well. Just after becoming Harry Watling’s newest addition to the backline, Nicolás Cardona received more positive news. This past week, he became the first active Hartford Athletic player to earn an international call-up, joining his home country of Puerto Rico in their quest to qualify for a World Cup! In some ways, Cardona’s professional journey has come full circle in Hartford. He started for Puerto Rico in a friendly match at Dillon Stadium between Hartford Athletic and the Puerto Rico National Team in 2019. Now, Cardona is a Hartford player and Puetro Rican international regular!
The cherry on top of the news week was without question the USL’s announcement of the 2021 Atlantic Division. Athletic are joined by last year’s Group F opponents, Loudoun United, New York Red Bulls ll, and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The other Atlantic division members are located below the Mason Dixon line in places much warmer than Hartford. Athletic will travel down the east coast to both the Carliona’s where they will play Charlotte Independence and Charleston Battery. Then the team will have to head further down south to the sunshine state where the group is rounded out by two quality sides, last season’s USL Eastern Conference champions Tampa Bay Rowdies and Miami FC. Both will fare as interesting matchups for Athletic!
The cherry on top of the news week was without question the USL’s announcement of the 2021 Atlantic Division. Athletic are joined by last year’s Group F opponents, Loudoun United, New York Red Bulls ll, and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. The other Atlantic division members are located below the Mason Dixon line in places much warmer than Hartford. Athletic will travel down the east coast to both the Carliona’s where they will play Charlotte Independence and Charleston Battery. Then the team will have to head further down south to the sunshine state where the group is rounded out by two quality sides, last season’s USL Eastern Conference champions Tampa Bay Rowdies and Miami FC. Both will fare as interesting matchups for Athletic!
Around the USL:
– USL celebrates Women's History Month
https://twitter.com/USLChampionship/status/1367505113028300801?s=20
Leyton Orient Gets First Win Under New Management
After recently parting ways with Manager Ross Embleton, Leyton Orient needed this victory. This past week, Orient got back on track with a 1-0 win over Grimsby Town. Under the leadership of new interim manager Jobi McAnuff, the former O’s player will be looking for more performances like this one to round out the season!
Bottom of the league Grimsby Town would have been looking to get a result in this one. The struggling O’s hadn’t won since the 16th of January and haven’t won away from home since November. In the 10th minute, standout defender Dan Happe found himself on the end of a deflected cross. The 6 foot 5 center back showed great skill to outstretch his left leg and put Orient in front!
In the second half, Orient hit the bar, missed some chances and so did Grimsby Town. In the end, Orient held on to win 1-0. McAnuff gets his first win as interim manager and O’s fans can breathe a sigh of relief for the week.
Around the USL:
– USL celebrates Women’s History Month
https://twitter.com/USLChampionship/status/1367505113028300801?s=20
Leyton Orient Gets First Win Under New Management
After recently parting ways with Manager Ross Embleton, Leyton Orient needed this victory. This past week, Orient got back on track with a 1-0 win over Grimsby Town. Under the leadership of new interim manager Jobi McAnuff, the former O’s player will be looking for more performances like this one to round out the season!
Bottom of the league Grimsby Town would have been looking to get a result in this one. The struggling O’s hadn’t won since the 16th of January and haven’t won away from home since November. In the 10th minute, standout defender Dan Happe found himself on the end of a deflected cross. The 6 foot 5 center back showed great skill to outstretch his left leg and put Orient in front!
In the second half, Orient hit the bar, missed some chances and so did Grimsby Town. In the end, Orient held on to win 1-0. McAnuff gets his first win as interim manager and O’s fans can breathe a sigh of relief for the week.
