Ugandan footballer, Thomas Tamale has signed a two year contract for American National Premier Soccer League outfit, Myrtle Beach Mutiny Football Club. The 33 year old versatile midfielder, who last featured for Rubaga based Mutundwe Lions in Uganda, impressed the Mutiny coaching staff during the trials.
“Playing soccer in the US will be a new challenge for me, but it is one that I welcome. I can’t wait to get the NPSL Season started. I have loved the beautiful game since I was very young. As an adult I have used my skills and knowledge of the game to reach out to local communities, villages, slums, and prisons through a Christian Missionary soccer program called Good News FC.” Remarked Tamale, who confessed having learnt of the team online.
Dual Head Coaches Joel Banta and Ross Morgan believe Tamale’s signing is dream come true for both club and player. “With Thomas on board, we get a versatile player that adds quite a bit of experience to our roster. He’s played at a high level in Uganda, and knows what it takes to make it at this level.” Coach Ross Morgan is quoted on the club’s official website.
Tamale joins the numerous list of Ugandans plying professional football outside the country as as usual Kawowo will keep you updated about the latest developments happening.
About Myrtle Beach Mutiny Football Club:
The Myrtle Beach FC Mutiny is owned by the Grand Strand Sports Club LLC with a vision to provide exceptional entertainment, utilizing, elite soccer stars, local and international.
MB Mutiny provides outstanding value to people who live and visit the Grand Strand. MB Mutiny plays in the National Premier Soccer League, in the Mid Atlantic Division. The Home games are played at the 6,500 capacity Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium and Ashley Booth Fields. While training sessions and some friendly matches are held at Socastee Rec. Park.
The National Premier Soccer League
The NPSL is the successor to the Men’s Premier Soccer League (MPSL), which was formed in 2002. By 2005 it became necessary for the league to expand to a national format in order to accommodate teams from the Midwest region.
The NPSL expanded further in 2007 by adding a Northeastern region. In 2011, with the addition of a Southeastern region, the National Premier Soccer League has truly become a nationwide league. The NPSL is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the governing body of soccer in the United States.
The NPSL operates and is managed as a team-run league. The structure of the league allows each team to have one vote on the executive committee. Each team is individually owned and operated, and is responsible for maintaining league minimum standards.
