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# nasl - Monday 19 March, 2018
'I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and who knows what can happen over here?'
Lee J Lynch has swapped Shannonside for the US and is hoping to put himself in the shop window.
# nasl - Thursday 18 January, 2018
'A shambles - nobody has thought about the players': Irish contingent caught up in US chaos
It’s a complicated mess with many layers.
'Bizarre news!' - Former League of Ireland star Zayed a free agent after leaving US club
The United Soccer League outfit Indy Eleven have parted ways with the ex-Drogheda, Derry City and Shamrock Rovers striker.
# nasl - Tuesday 31 October, 2017
History-makers and title favourites, the move to Miami proving fruitful for Tipp's Richie Ryan
The former Sligo Rovers midfielder is closing in on another Championship final appearance in the US.
# nasl - Wednesday 20 September, 2017
Irish players caught up in confusion and uncertainty regarding North American lower leagues
The future of the NASL is up in the air and that’s bad news for everyone involved.
# nasl - Friday 4 August, 2017
'It’s nice to be able to say to my girlfriend ‘listen, let’s head out to Florida for a year-and-a-half''
Ex-Dundalk striker Ciaran Kilduff says the opportunity to join Jacksonville Armada was too good to turn down a second time.
# nasl - Sunday 9 July, 2017
With Alessandro Nesta in charge, former League of Ireland star Richie Ryan tastes success in Miami
The ex-Sligo Rovers midfielder has had quite the adventure since making the move to North America.
# nasl - Monday 12 December, 2016
Chaos in the lower tiers of North American football and Irish players are caught up in it
The NASL is on the brink of collapse and its future remains unclear.
# nasl - Sunday 13 November, 2016
'All you can do is keep going': Cork's Colin Falvey on his tough slog being rewarded in US
The defender leads Indy Eleven out in the NASL final against New York Cosmos later today.
# nasl - Friday 11 November, 2016
Former League of Ireland striker rewarded for magnificent season in US and named in Best XI
Eamon Zayed has been included alongside Joe Cole in the NASL’s Team of the Year.
# nasl - Tuesday 23 August, 2016
Forget MLS - the second tier of football in North America is seeing benefit of familiar names
The likes of Joe Cole and former Juventus striker Amauri have rediscovered their form in the US.
# nasl - Wednesday 10 August, 2016
American dream continues for ex-League of Ireland attacker with more personal accolades
Eamon Zayed can’t stop scoring for Indy Eleven of the North American Soccer League.
# nasl - Sunday 17 July, 2016
Joe Cole's latest goal in the US was a stunning bicycle kick
The former Chelsea and Liverpool playmaker is plying his trade with Tampa Bay Rowdies nowadays.
# nasl - Thursday 30 June, 2016
'It's only the beginning': Former League of Ireland striker rewarded for superb form in America
Eamon Zayed has been voted as the NASL’s Player of the Month for June.
# nasl - Sunday 12 June, 2016
Former League of Ireland star nets hat-trick as his remarkable American dream continues
Eamon Zayed is in his first season with Indy Eleven of the North American Soccer League.
# nasl - Sunday 22 May, 2016
The Irish influence is proving crucial in the second tier of North American soccer
Colin Falvey and Eamon Zayed have been integral to Indy Eleven’s impressive start to the season.
'I closed the door, turned to the missus and said 'What the f**k has just happened?''
Richie Ryan has just signed a lucrative and life-changing deal in North American soccer.
# nasl - Friday 13 May, 2016
Former Sligo Rovers star Richie Ryan is heading for Miami in a massively-lucrative deal
The midfielder is linking up with legendary former Italian star Alessandro Nesta, who is in charge of the struggling NASL franchise.
# nasl - Wednesday 4 May, 2016
'I’m not coming for an extended holiday,' says Joe Cole as he jets off to play in America
Joe Cole and Freddy Adu, together at last at the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
# nasl - Wednesday 20 April, 2016
A pair of former League of Ireland players have made the grade in America this week
Eamon Zayed’s dramatic brace didn’t go unnoticed while an ex-Sligo Rovers player also came in for utmost praise.
# nasl - Sunday 17 April, 2016
Former League of Ireland star Eamon Zayed living the American dream after dramatic brace
The ex-Bray Wanderers, Drogheda and Derry City striker is now with Indy Eleven of the North American Soccer League.
# nasl - Saturday 2 April, 2016
Plenty of Irish interest as North American Soccer League gears up for new season
Richie Ryan and Colin Falvey came so close to the championship in 2015 but both players are now at different clubs.
# nasl - Friday 1 April, 2016
Plenty of stardust as North American Soccer League returns for new season
Paolo Maldini is part-owner of Miami FC while Alessandro Nesta is the club’s manager.
# nasl - Wednesday 16 December, 2015
North American adventure continues for Richie Ryan as he swaps Canada for Florida
The former League of Ireland man is off to Jacksonville.
# nasl - Wednesday 25 November, 2015
'He hugged me, kissed me on the cheek and said 'Ken, it's great to see you''
Former Irish underage international Ken Fogarty played alongside and against George Best during the glory days of the NASL.
# nasl - Monday 16 November, 2015
Despair for Irish duo as Spanish icon Raul enjoys fairytale ending to illustrious career
Richie Ryan and Colin Falvey were part of the Ottawa Fury side that suffered defeat to the New York Cosmos.
# nasl - Sunday 15 November, 2015
This George Best-esque Wrexham AFC goal from the lower leagues has just made our Sunday
Dom Vose slalomed his way past half of the Gateshead team before firing to the net.
'I was constantly called a 5-a-side footballer because I wanted to keep possession of the ball'
Tipperary’s Richie Ryan captains the Ottawa Fury in the North American Soccer League championship final later today.
# nasl - Sunday 8 November, 2015
It's a big day for two Irish footballers plying their trade in North America
Richie Ryan and Colin Falvey are preparing for a championship semi-final.
# nasl - Friday 23 October, 2015
It's been a pretty special week for a pair of Canada-based Irish footballers
Richie Ryan and Colin Falvey are now NASL Fall champions for 2015 but have their eyes on a bigger prize.
# nasl - Wednesday 23 September, 2015
Two Irishmen are at the centre of remarkable turnaround in North American soccer circles
Richie Ryan and Colin Falvey are crucial to the Ottawa Fury’s reversal of fortunes.
# nasl - Sunday 5 April, 2015
This Spanish legend made his debut for the iconic New York Cosmos last night
Despite almost grabbing a first-half goal, Raul lasted just 53 minutes after reportedly tweaking his hamstring.
# nasl - Wednesday 17 December, 2014
Remember Caleb Folan? He's just signed for a club in Burma
The former Republic of Ireland international has bounced from one country to the next in recent years.
# nasl - Thursday 11 December, 2014
Is Kim Kardashian set to become part-owner of a football club?
Reality TV star reported to be part of the ownership group behind a new LA franchise.