by FSL News | 26 Jun, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Leyton Orient academy product attacker, Josh Koroma, has joined Championship side Huddersfield for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.
The Terriers beat off a number of clubs including Sunderland and Middlesbrough for the youngster’s signature.
Koroma, 20, played a huge role in the O’s promotion back to the Football League, scoring 11 goals in 44 games while also picking up seven assists.
“I’m very happy. It has been a long time coming. It fills me with confidence, knowing have done well last season.”
“I’ve been linked with the Club since January. It’s good to finally get it over the line.” Koroma told the club’s “website.
Koroma, who is of Sierra Leonean descent, played over 103 matches for the O’s since breaking into the first-team.
Head coach Jan Siewert said, “Josh is a very interesting young player. He had a fantastic season for Leyton Orient, and he can fit into our style in attack or on the wing.”
Huddersfield was relegated back to the Championship at the end of the 2018–19 season.
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by FSL News | 25 Jun, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Colorado Rapids top scorer Kei Kamara has been named in the MLS team of Week 16 presented by Audi.
The Sierra Leone striker was again instrumental for the Rapids against former club Vancouver Whitecaps, who scored late in each half to rally from an early two-goal deficit to draw with the Colorado Rapids Saturday night at BC Place.
Kamara as always put in a solid performance against his former team and even earned an assist on Andre Shinyashiki’s 20th-minute goal.
MLS Team of the Week: Jesus Ferreira (DAL), Kei Kamara (COL), Marvin Loria (POR), Diego Valeri (POR), Paxton Pomykal (DAL), Perry Kitchen (LA), Favio Alvarez (LA), Ali Adnan (VAN), Bressan (DAL), Lalas Abubakar (COL), Tim Melia (SKC)
Coach: Luchi Gonzalez (DAL)
Bench: Quentin Westberg (TOR), Julian Araujo (LA), Botond Barath (SKC), Yordy Reyna (VAN), Gerso Fernandes (SKC), Dominique Badji (DAL), Brian Fernandez (POR)
The Team of the Week presented by Audi is voted on by the MLSsoccer.com editorial staff.
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by FSL News | 17 Jun, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Sierra Leone international Michael Lahoud was instrumental as San Antonio FC forced a 1-1 draw against OKC Energy FC at Taft Stadium on Saturday night.
A penalty saved from goalkeeper Matthew Cardone and a late equalizer from midfielder Jack Barmby earned the Alamo City club, its first point on the road of the season.
Lahoud’s Antonio could have opened the scoring in the 8th minute if it wasn’t for the quick feet of Cody Laurendi.
However, hosts Oklahoma City Energy opened the scoring in the 55th minute after midfielder Rafael Garcia converted from the spot to give the Energy the 1-0 lead.
San Antonio FC level the scoreline in the dying moments of the match after Barmby buried a direct kick from distance past goalkeeper Cody Laurendi.
San Antonio FC will return to USL Championship action as they visit Fresno FC at Chukchansi Park next Friday, June 21. They won their last game at home against Reno 1868 3-2.
Since joining San Antonio in January, Lahoud has been a pivotal player making 13 appearances over 1350 minutes on the pitch. They are standing 15th in the USL Championship Western Conference table.
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by FSL News | 16 Jun, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Phoenix Rising FC won its fifth consecutive match in a 3-0 victory over Orange County SC on Saturday night at Casino Arizona Field.
The Sierra Leone defender pictured in the middle kneeling in their celebration, was pleased with the result as the victory means they go top of the Western Conference.
Rising FC took the lead in the sixth minute on a moment of misfortune for Orange County defender Kevin Alston, whose attempt to clear a cross by Mustapha Dumbuya from the right ended up in his own net.
Two more goals from Joey Calistri and Solomon Asante in the 17th and 50th minutes respectively were enough for the host team.
After their victory, Dumbuya confirmed he was pleased to be part of the USL Championship side.
“The team has been playing well, we are getting points so, I am happy to be a part of the side,” he said.
Since joining the USL side, the former Partick Thistle and Falkirk defender has been a pivotal player for the club. He has played in ten matches over 800 minutes.
PHOENIX RISING FC 3-0 ORANGE COUNTY FC
Scoring Summary:
PHX: 6’, 2-Kevin Alston (OG)
PHX: 17’, 21-Joey Calistri (9-Adam Jahn)
PHX: 50’, 20-Solomon Asante
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by FSL News | 9 Jun, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Colorado Rapids extended their unbeaten run to five matches with a 1-0 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
The Rapids top striker Kei Kamara scored the only goal and was named Man of the Match.
The Sierra Leonean registered his eighth goal of the season with a header in the 29th minute from a Jack Price’s corner kick.
The victory means they climbed off the Western Conference table and move above Portland Timbers.
The former New England Revolution and Whitecaps man have now scored his 120th MLS career, making him the fifth player in MLS to cross that threshold.
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by FSL News | 5 Jun, 2019 | Players Abroad News
Augustus Kargbo has signed his first professional contract with Serie B FC Crotone.
The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a new three-year deal, tying him to the club until June 2022.
Kargbo told club website “I am really very proud and happy to have signed my first professional contract.”
“I consider Crotone a real family, they’ve welcomed me all in the best way since the first day I arrived.”
“I thank the Club for the trust it has placed in me. I hope to repay them on the pitch. All I have to do now is to keep working hard.”
The Sierra Leone youngster in July 2018 signed a pre-technical contract.
Kargbo, who had a spell with Campobasso in the Italian Serie D, has been a good player last season.
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