The video game company Riot Games and the esports data provider Bayes Esports have extended their exclusive data partnership for three more years. The expanded agreement is set to expire in 2024.
New York City FC Goalkeeper Luis Barraza Signs Contract Extension
NEW YORK, N.Y., – New York City FC (NYCFC) today announced that goalkeeper Luis Barraza has signed a contract extension through the 2023 season with additional option years in 2024 and 2025.
The Las Cruces, New Mexico native joined the Club as the 12th overall draft pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft after a standout career at Marquette University, where he claimed the Big East Conference Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2018 in addition to being named in the conference’s All-First Team selection. NYCFC traded its 19th pick and $75,000 in General Allocation Money to move up in the draft to acquire the Golden Eagles’ goalkeeper.
Barraza said: “It’s been three years of hard work and a lot of learning. I’ve learned a lot about the people around me during this time and a lot about myself as well. I’m so thankful for this opportunity to keep working and learning from the people around me.”
“Ever since I got to New York, the Club, the city, I’ve loved it here, I still love it. The environment, the people, the fans. That’s why it was not a difficult decision to renew here, I’m working every day with great coaches and players and I’m happy and that’s the most important part.”
Barraza has developed and impressed during his time at NYCFC, making his competitive debut in the CONCACAF Champions League against Mexican side Tigres UANL last December. The third-year goalie has made five starts this season while Sean Johnson was with the USMNT during the Gold Cup. In those starts, Barraza complied three wins, two clean sheets, and one assist with a 72.9% passing percentage.
“As a player, you want to push to play, that’s the ultimate goal. I think in the coming years I want to do that; I want to play more games and have a greater impact on helping the team achieve our goal of winning trophies.’’
NYCFC Sporting Director, David Lee, said: “We’re really pleased Luis has signed an extension with the Club. Luis is a talented young goalkeeper who has developed tremendously over the past three years since signing professionally and fully deserves this new contract.
“It is really important to have a strong goalkeeper group and Luis has shown this season that he is ready to play at MLS level. We’re excited for his progression to continue here at NYCFC and look forward to helping him maximize his potential as a player.”
TRANSACTION: New York City FC signs Luis Barraza signs contract extension
Name: Luis Barraza
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 194 lbs
Date of Birth: 11/08/1996
Age: 24
Hometown: Las Cruces, NM
Matt Turner Named to United States Men’s National Team Roster for November’s FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Revolution goalkeeper will look to build on 9-1-2 record with USMNT in qualifiers against Mexico and Jamaica
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner has been called in to the United States Men’s National Team for two 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches in November. Turner will join the United States for matches against Mexico in Cincinnati, Ohio on Friday, November 12 (9:00 p.m. ET – ESPN2, TUDN, Univision) and away in Jamaica on Tuesday, November 16 (6:00 p.m. ET – Paramount+).
Turner’s latest action with the United States came in October with two starts in FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches. Turner backstopped the Stars and Stripes to a 2-0 victory over Jamaica on Oct. 7 before making three saves in a 1-0 defeat at Panama on Oct. 10. In September, Turner started the first three games for the U.S. Men’s National Team in Concacaf’s final round of FIFA World Cup Qualifying. Turner established himself on the international stage as the Best Goalkeeper at the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup. Through 12 matches in his international career, he owns a 9-1-2 record with seven clean sheets.
The Park Ridge, N.J. native and 2021 MLS All-Star has led the Revolution to an 17-3-7 record in 27 starts this season, his sixth as a pro. Turner was instrumental in helping the club’s secure its first Supporters’ Shield title and set a single-season MLS record with 73 points to date. With an unbeaten 11-0-2 mark at Gillette Stadium, Turner’s 17 wins this season are a new career high and club record.
Turner is not expected to miss MLS action as New England will conclude its record-setting regular season on Sunday, Nov. 7 against Inter Miami CF at Gillette Stadium (3:30 p.m. ET – TV38, myRITV, CoziTV, 98.5 The Sports Hub HD2, 1260 AM Nossa Radio). The Revolution will then begin the Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs in the Eastern Conference Semifinal round in late November (date to be announced).
Here is Gregg Berhalter’s complete U.S. Men’s National Team roster for November’s FIFA World Cup Qualifiers:
GOALKEEPERS (3): Sean Johnson (New York City FC; 9/0), Zack Steffen (Manchester City/ENG; 24/0), Matt Turner (New England Revolution; 12/0)
DEFENDERS (9): Reggie Cannon (Boavista/POR; 22/1), Mark McKenzie (Genk/BEL; 8/0), Chris Richards (Hoffenheim/GER; 4/0), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/ENG; 17/1), Miles Robinson (Atlanta United; 14/3), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach/GER; 0/0), Sam Vines (Royal Antwerp/BEL; 8/1), DeAndre Yedlin (Galatasaray/TUR; 69/0), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC; 20/2)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Kellyn Acosta (Colorado Rapids; 42/2), Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig/GER; 20/1), Gianluca Busio (Venezia/ITA; 7/0), Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy; 33/8), Weston McKennie (Juventus/ITA; 27/7), Yunus Musah (Valencia/ESP; 9/0), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders; 29/0)
FORWARDS (6): Brenden Aaronson (Red Bull Salzburg/AUT; 13/5), Paul Arriola (D.C. United; 41/8), Jesús Ferreira (FC Dallas; 2/2), Ricardo Pepi (FC Dallas; 4/3), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea/ENG; 40/16), Tim Weah (Lille/FRA; 16/1)
New Opponent for Heavyweight Sonny Conto on November 18
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA HEAVYWEIGHT SONNY CONTO PUTS UNDEFEATED STREAK ON THE LINE AGAINST JOEL CAUDLE;
LEGENDARY FIGHT PROMOTER JOE HAND, SR., BRINGS TOP-NOTCH LIVE BOXING EVENT TO SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
AFC Players of the Month – October
COLTS RB JONATHAN TAYLOR, TITANS S KEVIN BYARD & BILLS K TYLER BASS NAMED AFC PLAYERS OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER
NFC Players of the Month – October
RAMS WR COOPER KUPP, PACKERS LB DE’VONDRE CAMPBELL & SAINTS P BLAKE GILLIKIN NAMED NFC PLAYERS OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER
NFL Rookies of the Month – October
STEELERS RB NAJEE HARRIS & CHIEFS LB NICK BOLTON NAMED NFL ROOKIES OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER
NFL Transactions 11-4-21
The following are the NFL transactions for Thursday, November 4. Transactions will be published each day after they are circulated to NFL clubs. This public version will include waiver requests, assignments via waivers, terminations, free agent signings, reserve list and practice squad additions and deletions, and trades.
