(Bloomfield,NJ)- The Morristown 1776 AFC fell 5-2 to Winter Rovers at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield Monday night.
Morristown went down 2-0 in the first half but countered with a Russell Bauer goal just before the break.
The second half started with some back and forth play until Continental midfielder Rob Linepinuel struck with a 35 yard blast that found the upper corner of the Winter Rover net to notch the score at two with 20 minutes to play and set off one of the more passionate celebrations in Morristown history, but the Rovers struck with 3 late tallies as Morristown never again put a serious attack on net.
Fitness seemed to squash the Morristown comeback for the second time this year, the also tied the score last week againist New Providence late in the second half.
Morristown next plays Wednesday night at Parsippany Gators.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Winter Rovers Match Preview
(Morristown,NJ)- 6-1,3-1,6-1,2-1....... those are the 4 scores in previous meetings between Winter Rovers and The Morristown 1776 AFC, with Morristown losing all 4 matches.
Morristown has played the Rovers well at home losing 3-1 in 2007 and 2-1, a match they led with 20 minutes to play but failed to match the Rovers speed on the road.
The two 6-1 road debacles were the first match in club history in 2007 and the first match of the season just a year ago. Morristown hopes to neutralize the Rovers on the smaller pitch at Brookdale Park then the turf field at West Side Park they played on last year.
Morristown will be missing Dan Clayton, keeper Mark Basso and Ryan Deighan with previous commitments.
The match is set to kick off tonight at 6:30pm at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield.
Morristown has played the Rovers well at home losing 3-1 in 2007 and 2-1, a match they led with 20 minutes to play but failed to match the Rovers speed on the road.
The two 6-1 road debacles were the first match in club history in 2007 and the first match of the season just a year ago. Morristown hopes to neutralize the Rovers on the smaller pitch at Brookdale Park then the turf field at West Side Park they played on last year.
Morristown will be missing Dan Clayton, keeper Mark Basso and Ryan Deighan with previous commitments.
The match is set to kick off tonight at 6:30pm at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Clayton Speaks On Goalkeeping Positional Battle
(Hope,NJ)- The Morristown 1776 AFC Manager Dan Clayton controversially removed starting goalkeeper Ryan Vinton, in favor of long time first choice Mark Basso, at halftime of Monday's match with the score 1-1, sparking controversy amongst Continental supporters for pulling a keeper in a tight match, and leaving himself open to "Monday morning quarterbacking" when the club eventually fell 4-2.
Basso and Vinton have been locked in a positional battle for the first choice keeper slot since Vinton returned from injury earlier this spring, with neither player emerging as the clear number one.
"Our depth at keeper is a good problem to have." said the gaffer, "What we really have is two first choice quality keepers, I'm trying to play the hot hand and give them both time between the pipes."
"My plan is to stabilize the keeper slot by starting Vinton tonight and allowing him the full 90 if things go according to plan and then do the same thing with Mark on Friday. I'll reevaluate the position come the weekend, hopefully with a full 90 from each player to analyze."
Basso and Vinton have been locked in a positional battle for the first choice keeper slot since Vinton returned from injury earlier this spring, with neither player emerging as the clear number one.
"Our depth at keeper is a good problem to have." said the gaffer, "What we really have is two first choice quality keepers, I'm trying to play the hot hand and give them both time between the pipes."
"My plan is to stabilize the keeper slot by starting Vinton tonight and allowing him the full 90 if things go according to plan and then do the same thing with Mark on Friday. I'll reevaluate the position come the weekend, hopefully with a full 90 from each player to analyze."
Taylor Out For Blues Match
(Morristown,NJ)- Australian international and new Continental Jack Taylor will miss tonight's match with a hyper extended knee suffered during Monday's loss to New Providence Pioneers.
Taylor is also expected to miss Friday's match but is likely to return Monday when Morristown travels to take on rival Winter Rovers.
Catizone Returns
The youngest player ever to make a first team appearance for Morristown 1776, Louie Catizone is expected to be back on the pitch today for 1776.
Catizone was a regular starter at 17 years old for the 2008 MCSSA Continentals but was limited to only one appearance for the latest NJSL side due to Cross Country commitments that will see the youngster continue to run competitively at the college level this fall.
Taylor is also expected to miss Friday's match but is likely to return Monday when Morristown travels to take on rival Winter Rovers.
Catizone Returns
The youngest player ever to make a first team appearance for Morristown 1776, Louie Catizone is expected to be back on the pitch today for 1776.
Catizone was a regular starter at 17 years old for the 2008 MCSSA Continentals but was limited to only one appearance for the latest NJSL side due to Cross Country commitments that will see the youngster continue to run competitively at the college level this fall.
Continentals Ready For Parsippany Blues
(Morristown,NJ)- The Morristown 1776 AFC face Parsippany Blues tonight, 6:30pm at Frelinghuysen Middle School in Morris Township, although players are asked to arrive at 6pm.
Morristown has never defeated Parsippany in 4 previous meetings.
Weather at match time could possibly involve rain showers, the match will be played rain or shine.
Only thunderstorms that pose a danger to players or supporters will delay on postpone tonights match.
Morristown (0-1) are looking for the first win early in the MCSSA season, the lost a nail bitter to New Providence Monday at Frelinghuysen.
Morristown has never defeated Parsippany in 4 previous meetings.
Weather at match time could possibly involve rain showers, the match will be played rain or shine.
Only thunderstorms that pose a danger to players or supporters will delay on postpone tonights match.
Morristown (0-1) are looking for the first win early in the MCSSA season, the lost a nail bitter to New Providence Monday at Frelinghuysen.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Continentals Lose Heartbreaker
(Morris Township,NJ)- The Morristown 1776 AFC opened their 2009 MCSSA season yesterday at Frelinghuysen Middle School facing old rival New Providence Pioneers.
1776 struck first as David Chase, from the sweeper position broke thru the Pioneer defensive line at the ten minute mark of the first half and beat the N.P. keeper.
Morristown held a lead on position in the first half and held off New Providence, including a goal line clear by defender Russell Bauer, for the first 43 minutes until a late first half tally sailed past Continental keeper Ryan Vinton to level the score at 1 apiece.
Manager Dan Clayton made the half time change to Mark Basso in the net and Basso made several quality stops to open the half. The Pioneers struck 15 minutes into the half to lead 2-1.
Morristown continued to stay back and counter attack and a chest pumping Clayton found the net off a Luis Guzman cross to tie the game once again with 10 minutes to play, but the Continentals allowed to quick strikes from the Pioneers at the 85 and 87 minute marks to fall 4-2.
1776 drops to 0-1 as New Providence goes to 2-0.
Morristown still has two home matches remaining this week at Frelinghuysen Middle School, Wednesday vs Parsippany Blues 20 and Friday vs Irvington Knights both at 6:30pm.
1776 struck first as David Chase, from the sweeper position broke thru the Pioneer defensive line at the ten minute mark of the first half and beat the N.P. keeper.
Morristown held a lead on position in the first half and held off New Providence, including a goal line clear by defender Russell Bauer, for the first 43 minutes until a late first half tally sailed past Continental keeper Ryan Vinton to level the score at 1 apiece.
Manager Dan Clayton made the half time change to Mark Basso in the net and Basso made several quality stops to open the half. The Pioneers struck 15 minutes into the half to lead 2-1.
Morristown continued to stay back and counter attack and a chest pumping Clayton found the net off a Luis Guzman cross to tie the game once again with 10 minutes to play, but the Continentals allowed to quick strikes from the Pioneers at the 85 and 87 minute marks to fall 4-2.
1776 drops to 0-1 as New Providence goes to 2-0.
Morristown still has two home matches remaining this week at Frelinghuysen Middle School, Wednesday vs Parsippany Blues 20 and Friday vs Irvington Knights both at 6:30pm.
Monday, June 1, 2009
1776 Prepares For 3 Match Week
(Morristown,NJ)- The Morristown 1776 A.F.C. begin a busy fixture week as they play 3 times at Frelinghuysen Middle School, Today, Wednesday and Friday all at 6:30pm.
The Continentals start tonight with a match against familiar foe New Providence Pioneers, Morristown has lost to them the last two years in MCSSA play, 4-3 and 5-2.
Morristown welcomes a bunch of new players to its MCSSA roster including Mike Austin, Dave Scott, Mugs Naveendra, James Greskovich, Jack Taylor, Scott Hanaran, Cesar Bellido and John Alves. Returning from former Continental clubs are David Chase , Luis Silva, Luis Guzman and Louie Catizone.
Current Continentals Dan Clayton, Mark Basso, Russell and Dylan Bauer, Ryan Deighan, Ryan Vinton, Charlie Hyre, Mike Cheatham, Brady McDonald, Brian Daire, Rob Linepinuel and Tyquan Griffin are also on the roster.
The Continentals start tonight with a match against familiar foe New Providence Pioneers, Morristown has lost to them the last two years in MCSSA play, 4-3 and 5-2.
Morristown welcomes a bunch of new players to its MCSSA roster including Mike Austin, Dave Scott, Mugs Naveendra, James Greskovich, Jack Taylor, Scott Hanaran, Cesar Bellido and John Alves. Returning from former Continental clubs are David Chase , Luis Silva, Luis Guzman and Louie Catizone.
Current Continentals Dan Clayton, Mark Basso, Russell and Dylan Bauer, Ryan Deighan, Ryan Vinton, Charlie Hyre, Mike Cheatham, Brady McDonald, Brian Daire, Rob Linepinuel and Tyquan Griffin are also on the roster.
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