Zachary Shiposh, a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania who has been with IFX the past 3 years has completed the move from Freie Turner Braunschweig effective immediately.
After trials and subsequent offers from FSV Erlangen-Bruck, FSV Stadeln and SG Quelle Fürth, Canadian midfielder opts for Landesliga side SG Quelle Fürth for the 2013-14 season.
Pletz came to terms with top Landesliga club SC Feucht in May for the 2013-14 season. Pletz has had several appearances already this summer, including a start in their DFB Pokal (German Cup) match against rival Bayernliga side ASV Neumarkt. In a heated match, Pletz netted a spectacular header off a long cross from a set piece on the right flank.
Faerber managed to impress the Bruck coaching staff during his trials and IFX friendly matches. Faerber’s shear size is a huge asset as a goalkeeper in Germany and also has extremely quick hands and good distribution qualities.
Pro IFX Germany Year player Sebastian Vallejo is headed to El Salvador tomorrow for the next 3 weeks after being invited by the Salvadoran Football Federation to trial for a roster position on the Salvadoran U-20 National team.
VfL Frohnlach played hosts to FC Bayern Munich Reserves on the eve of Easter Sunday in a replay of memorable away victory in Munich (Frohnlach prevailed 1-0).
BZL Mittelfranken Nord play resumed after the winter break as 2nd place Baiersdorfer SV visited 5th place SpVgg Erlangen. With a chance to go top of the table this match was full of emotion. Baiersdorf would not capitalize on this, as they would lose 2-1 on the afternoon, conceding on a 2nd half penalty kick. The spot kick from 11 meters had its fair share of controversy as the initial attempt found the bottom of the right post and was cleared by the defense. The referee would then allow for a second spot kick due to encroachment by a Baiersdorf player.
IFX player Zack Mahon made his Regionalliga debut on March 3rd away to 1 FC Nürnberg as the 26th round of play resumed after the winter break. It was a homecoming of sorts for Mahon (who resides in the city of Nürnberg) in front of approx. 700 Fans at the Grundig Stadium, but one his team would soon want to forget.
British Columbian, Grant Fadden, is a 5th generation dairy farmer hailing from near Abbottsford, BC, Canada. When he is not helping his father with the tough work around the farm, Fadden is usually found out on the soccer pitch with his home club Abbottsford Mariners.
Newcomers to the German game, Juan Pablo Pimienta, a Pro Year IFX player from Southwestern University and Texas native, suited up against Post SV and IFX player Kirk Horton, former Marin FC player and San Franciscan, in what turned into an intense and action packed upset.
Native Denver, Colorado player Christian Mbasi-Botuli arrived in Germany early July to trial with various German clubs through the Pro IFX 30 Day program.
Brandin McClay, above, signing his first professional contract with SpVgg Weiden of the German Oberliga after his participation in the PRO IFX.
