Long time no see. After a month-long hiatus, the BBL is back to talk soccer as the Hammers’ 2017 campaign is upon us. No more dreaming about soccer. No more worrying about roster choices, kits, sponsors, coaches, venues, etc… Just good old-fashioned footy. And we have a dandy of a match to preview for you…
Mark your calendars Birmingham – the Hammers front office has organized a remarkable showcase friendly for all of the Magic City to enjoy. This Memorial Day (May 29) at Samford Soccer Stadium on Lakeshore Drive in Homewood, the mighty Boys in Red will welcome Club Deportivo Guadalajara Sub 23 (Or simply, Las Chivas Sub 23) to the…
The Birmingham BackLine is your source for local soccer news in the Magic City. Today’s Guest Blogger is Simon Iles. Simon is a British Football fan in exile, having moved to the States in the Fall of 2015. He lives in Birmingham with his wife, who he is still determined to convert to soccer fandom. …
The Birmingham Hammers announced last Friday that they were adding two friendlies to the 2017 home schedule. The Boys in Red will renew the I-20 Cup with the Georgia Revolution on June 13th. But perhaps overshadowing that match is the May 27th matchup against the Atlanta United U18 squad. The ATLUTD U18 match is savvy addition…
I took a trip over to Atlanta with a few buddies for the inaugural Atlanta United FC match. The heart of Atlanta turned into a sea of patrons dressed in red, gold, and black, 55,000 strong. And walking into the stadium, you could hear the rafters shaking from the persistent crashing of supporters’ feet as the…
The Birmingham Hammers announced their 2017 NPSL schedule earlier this week. Despite still needing to finalize a few roster spots and wrap up a few last-minute touches to the team, the path to a 2017 NPSL Southeast Conference Championship has become much clearer. “We have several interesting matchups this summer,” said club President Morgan Copes, “most…
Smart decisions and good first touches – that’s exactly what the Birmingham Hammers’ coaching staff was looking for during open tryouts at Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex earlier this morning. About 50 hopeful players representing eight different nationalities took to the pitch today to display their talents and decision-making while 25-30 supporters and family members cheered…
“It’s still early – we have time to grab a bite to eat,” I thought to myself. It’s been raining all week. Typical Alabama spring weather. But today is the first day the sun has been out in full force, emphatically assuring those in the Magic City that summer is just around the corner. But…
Division realignment was a major topic at the NPSL Annual Owners Meeting in Orlando last weekend (December 2-4, 2016). In the ever-changing world of US lower-division soccer, the NPSL has made some fairly significant changes to its conference structure for the upcoming 2017 season. What was a conference of 6 teams in 2016 is now…
Go give the Frugal Footballer’s latest blog a read. He provides great commentary on the Hammers’ opening season match against Sandy Springs FC. Good Stuff! See the link below. In which I preview a soccer game in a very roundabout manner Source: My Birmingham Hammers Preview: Player Ratings vs. Sandy Springs FC, 4/30/16
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