Clayton Makes a Bold Statement

Hope(NJ)- Continentals Captain Dan Clayton, or to club supporters simply "Red" held a press conference this evening on the eve of the team's first indoor season.

Speaking with team officials, media and club supporters he had this to say....

" I know this is a team of individuals coming together for a common goal to help win. But lads, if manager Vinton will put me in the position I will lead the team in points this indoor season and do everything it takes to win." He also said "I will accept most of the blame for the infertility of the fall season, we have plenty of opportunities for the spring and I think with some of the new personnel, we will still make the playoffs like I said earlier in the year."


Is this man the new Nostradamus, Joe Namath,or just an Irish Rambling Drunk?, We'll see if this young man can cash in.

Wonderkid Catizone Takes Leave From Club

(Morristown,NJ)- 17 year old youngster Louie Catizone, who became both the youngest Continental to ever earn a senior team appearance and score a goal last summer, both feats he accomplished at the tender age of 16, has taken a leave from the club.

Catizone, who sat out most of the fall NJSL slate due to commitments to his high school cross country team, is pursing a college scholarship in that sport.

In a statement issued to the club Catizone said, "I have decided it's best if I don't play soccer through the winter. I may be running in college on a scholarship so after discussions with both my parents and coach we've decided it's best if I take a break(from soccer)."

When reached for comment 1776 manager Ryan Vinton said, "Obviously Louie's a big loss, we'd love to have him around, he brings a tremendous amount of pace and hustle to the lineup, but at the same time I want what's best for Louie and under the circumstances it seems like he's making the smart move, he has a opportunity you'd be stupid to pass up. He definitely has a good head on his shoulders and he's more than welcome back in the future."

Catizone has stated he'd like to return to the club at some point in the future.

1776 To Offer Online Matchcasts

(Morristown,NJ)- The Morristown 1776 A.F.C. will offer online matchcasts this spring when they continue their NJSL campaign via their new twitter site, http://www.twitter.com/mt76 .

Continental supporters will be able to log on to the 1776 site, http://www.mt76.org, and view match updates as they occur on the pitch.

For more info on The Morristown 1776 Association Football Club visit them on the web at http://www.mt76.org or contact them via email at club@morristown1776.org or phone at (862)579-2652.

FIFA 09 Tournament Postponed

(Morristown)- The Morristown 1776 AFC have postponed their 1st annual Fifa 09 Tournament/Fundraiser scheduled for January 3.

The makeup date is TBA and should be announced by the club soon.

Club to host FIFA 09 Tournament/Fundraiser

The Morristown 1776 A.F.C. announced today they plan to hold a FIFA 09 tournament and fundraiser Saturday January 3rd at Tavern Off The Green, 127 Morris St, Morristown.

The tournament will be a 50/50, half the money will be prize money and the other half will go to the club, which is a non-profit corporation.

The entry fee will be $10 per person and will start at 8pm sharp.

For more information contact the club at club@morristown1776.org

Club Dinner Saturday November 8 at Tavern Off The Green

(Morristown,NJ)- Tavern Off The Green will hold a team diner for The Morristown 1776 AFC, Saturday November 8th at Tavern Off The Green 8pm.

All team members and Continental supporters are welcome for a night of food and drinks.

Turmoil at Continental Park

There seems to be something brewing within the Morristown 1776 AFC organization. I don't know if the October air has gotten into the lads, but unfortunate events has even led to injured manager Ryan Vinton taking the pitch in the final minutes of the Continentals last home match.

Morristown 1776 has dropped it's last two home fixtures, falling to Frankie's Fintest 4 to 3 in a thriller, and then to Vikings FC in an 11 to 1 blowout.

Something's got to give.

In their last home match on 10/19 the Continentals fell early following an unmarked Viking on a corner kick. As the lone Viking found the back of the net, the Continentals collapsed... Giving up seven more goals in that half alone. Vin Mazza would net the Continentals lone goal in the second half after Dan Clayton lobbed a ball to the top of the box.

After the match, Morristown 1776 wondered what was to come next... A full collapse or a nice rebound? We will find out next week as the Continentals travel to take on mid-table RD Benders.