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.

1776 Draw Emeralds Away In NJSL League Cup

(Ramsey, NJ)- The Morristown 1776 AFC have drawn Emeralds FC in the 1st round of the NJSL League Cup. The match is scheduled this Sunday, October 5th at Emeralds, 10 am at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield.

Emeralds plays in the NJSL US Division, one division above Morristown's NJSL NJ Division in the NJSL promotion/relegation league structure. Emeralds has played three matches this season with 1 loss and 2 ties.

A Morristown victory could see a quick rematch with Lyndhurst FC as they face first division Spring Street Strikers Sunday in NJSL League Cup action.

1776 Fall To Hispano 2-0

(Parsippany,NJ)- The Morristown 1776 A.F.C. took the pitch at a foggy Smith Field early Sunday morning knowing the side they were to play against had just last week tied a Lyndhurst FC squad the 1776 fell to 7-1 Wednesday.

But the underdog tag is something that never bothered manager Ryan Vinton's eleven chosen lads. Although they fell 2-0 to Hispano on this day, the Continental side looked as inspired as they have in months,in a match that could have easily gone the other way with a few breaks.

A revamped Morristown defense, led by former captain Ryan Deighan back at center back for the first time in 2 matches, appeared on the same page and looked a cohesive unit in holding Hispano to a 20th minute strike on a shot from outside the 18 yard box and an early second half PK.

The attack had their opportunities but failed to convert, Center forward Brian DeMarco and striker Brady McDonald were each denied two scoring chances apiece. Right wing Russell Bauer was also denied a good look in his first match ever wearing the Continentals arm-band.

1776 is in action next Sunday in the first round of the NJSA League Cup. The draw is expected from the league later tonight or tomorrow morning. Their next NJSL League match is Sunday October 12th v. Frankies Finest FC, home at Mennen Field 11am.

Maiwand FC Forfeit Sunday Match, 1776 Awarded 3 Points

(Morristown, NJ)- Maiwaid FC have forfeited their match Sunday v. The Morristown 1776 AFC according to NJSL league sources.

The Continentals will be awarded 3 points. Morristown next plays Wednesday Night at Lyndhurst FC at Lyndhurts Rec. Center.

Maiwand FC Match Sunday, Lyndhurst Makeup Scheduled

(Morristown, NJ)- The Morristown 1776 A.F.C. will take on Maiwand FC in a NJSL NJ Division match, this Sunday, 5pm at Smith Field in Parsippany.

Maiwand FC dropped their opening match to Lyndhurst FC, The Continentals opponent next Wednesday night, 7-4.

1776 also announced the match postponed due to Tropical Strom Hanna will be made up Wednesday, September 24th, 8pm at Lyndhurst Recreation Center.