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New Signing Lifts DCFC Pasts PUMAS

David Levine by David Levine
March 1, 2026
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Welcome to Detroit Abdi Salim! Officially, DCFC had yet to announce the arrival of the powerfully built defender from Orlando City of MLS, but he stepped straight into the starting eleven for last Saturday’s friendly against UNAM Pumas of Liga MX and right into the hearts of the Northern Guard with the winning goal.

It had been five years, that’s pre-COVID, since DCFC had brought in an opponent from abroad for a friendly game at Keyworth. Previous visitors have include Jaguares and Atlas from Mexico, as well as St. Pauli from Germany and FC United of Manchester from England. Pumas accepted their invitation to the Motor City and took advantage of the surroundings to do a meet and greet with fans last Friday.

Connor Rutz (#11) passes the ball downfield.
Connor Rutz (#11) passes the ball downfield.

Hot and steamy conditions greeted the two teams in Hamtramck Saturday night. Fans were well advised to hydrate before, during, and after the game to beat the heat. Because the game was treated more like a preseason friendly, which for Pumas it was, both coaches took the opportunity to substitute freely. DCFC in particular gave debuts to three academy players in addition to the newly arrived Salim. There was also a return to action for academy product Dominic Gasso in midfield.

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Nate Steinwascher stepped into the starting lineup for the first time since conceding three goals in Monterrey last month. He was tested throughout the game and came good every time. Pumas put him under pressure as early as the seventh minute, when a sharp double save kept the visitors off the board. Le Rouge responded a few minutes later when Daniel Espeleta hit the post following a corner. The teams continued to trade chances in an open game, entertaining more than 7,000 spectators crammed into Keyworth. Pumas brought the largest contingent of away fans Keyworth has seen in some time, adding to the party atmosphere.

Nate Steinwascher (#1) makes a diving save to prevent a first half goal.
Nate Steinwascher (#1) makes a diving save to prevent a first half goal.

Salim struck just eight minutes into the second half when Ryan Williams’ free kick swerved over the Pumas back line and found him unmarked. The new hero celebrated his first DCFC goal with a spectacular back flip that brought another roar from the crowd and waves of multi-colored smoke from the East Stand.

During the second half DCFC manager introduced three teenagers from the academy: Louis Sala of DCFC II, DCFC Academy’s Bennett Quijand, and DCFC West’s Khaled Jamoukha, a sixteen year old. The youngsters helped Le Rouge hold on for their second ever win over a Liga MX team. They defeated Atlas previously. Summer weather, a packed house, a debut goal, and teenagers coming on to show that the club has a path for young players to succeed made this game an overwhelming success for the club.

Pumas will move on to continue their preseason preparations ahead of the Apertura’s first game on July 7. DCFC has little time to bask in the glow of Saturday’s win. They step into the national television spotlight this week against Birmingham Legion, a Wednesday night game on CBS Sports Network, before traveling to Miami on Saturday to face the current worst team in the USL Championship

DCFC Women Take Down Kalamazoo

Prior to the men’s team taking on Pumas, the first place DCFC Women met their nearest pursuers going into the day’s action, Kalamazoo FC. Early arriving fans got to see the Great Lakes Division leaders continue their unbeaten season with a 2-0 win. The result leaves DCFC five points clear of Midwest United with two games left in the regular season. DCFC will play Midwest United on Thursday night in Grand Rapids, needing only a point to clinch first place and their first ever playoff berth.

Two first half goals gave the home team an insurmountable lead. Acadia Murphy picked out Kayla Addison in the eleventh minute with a long pass that stretched the field. Addison finished coolly for her third goal in the last three games. Tatiana Mason doubled the lead in the thirtieth minute with a left-footed shot from the top of the penalty area. DCFC dominated long portions of the first half, but couldn’t increase their lead.

During the second half, goalkeeper Gabby Shriver and the crossbar helped preserve the shutout. The ladies have only given up five goals in the first ten games of the season. Tight defense and a ruthless attack have seen David Dwaihy’s team to a comfortable lead atop the Great Lakes Division of the USL W League. Of the eighty teams across the country in the W League, only sixteen will advance to the post-season. DCFC’s women haven’t qualified before, but could even host a game. The playoff picture will be more clear next week, once the regular season ends.

El Nuevo Fichaje Levantó al Detroit City Superando a los Pumas 1-0

¡Bienvenido a Detroit Abdi Salim! el Detroit City FC no había anunciado oficialmente la llegada del poderoso defensor del Orlando City de la MLS, quien hizo su entrada en el minuto once, directamente al corazón del área Norte con su meta en la victoria, en el amistoso del sábado pasado, contra los Pumas de la UNAM de la Liga MX.

Desde hace 5 años, el Detroit City no había traído a ningún oponente extranjero para un amistoso en el estadio Keyworth. Habiendo tenido anteriormente a los Jaguares y al Atlas de México, a St. Pauli de Alemania y al FC United de Manchester de Inglaterra. Los Pumas aceptaron la invitación a la Motor City y aprovecharon para tener un encuentro con sus aficionados el pasado viernes.

Connor Rutz (#11) passes the ball downfield.
Connor Rutz (#11) passes the ball downfield.

La humedad y el calor recibieron a los dos equipos en Hamtramck el sábado por la noche. Se recomendó a los aficionados que se mantuvieran hidratados para combatir el calor. Por la condición de partido amistoso de pretemporada, ambos entrenadores aprovecharon para sustituir libremente. El DCFC hizo debutar a tres jugadores de la cantera, además del recién llegado Salim. También regresó como centrocampista como fichaje de la Academia, el jugador Dominic Gasso.

Nate Steinwascher entró en los titulares por primera vez desde que metió tres goles en Monterrey el mes pasado. Estuvo a prueba durante todo el partido y mantuvo un buen desempeño en el terreno de juego. Los Pumas lo presionaron desde el minuto 7, cuando un doble pique dejó a los visitantes fuera del tablero. Le Rouge respondió unos minutos más tarde cuando Daniel Espeleta la estrelló en el palo, tras un saque de esquina. Los equipos continuaron intercambiando oportunidades en un juego abierto, con más de 7.000 espectadores en el estadio Keyworth. Los Pumas trajeron la mayor cantidad de visitantes que el estadio ha tenido en mucho tiempo, lo que contribuyó al ambiente de diversión.

Nate Steinwascher (#1) makes a diving save to prevent a first half goal.
Nate Steinwascher (#1) makes a diving save to prevent a first half goal.

Salim anotó apenas a los 8 minutos del segundo tiempo cuando un tiro libre de Ryan Williams se desvió sobre la línea defensiva de los Pumas y lo encontró sin marca. El nuevo héroe celebró su primer gol en el DCFC con una espectacular voltereta hacia atrás que provocó otro rugido de la multitud y olas de humo multicolor desde la tribuna este.

Durante la segunda mitad, el entrenador del DCFC presentó a tres adolescentes de la academia: Louis Sala del DCFC II, Bennett Quijand de la Academia del DCFC y Khaled Jamoukha del DCFC West de dieciséis años. Los jóvenes ayudaron a Le Rouge a conseguir su segunda victoria sobre un equipo de la Liga MX. Derrotaron al Atlas anteriormente. El clima de verano, un estadio lleno, un gol de debut y los adolescentes que vinieron a demostrar que el club tiene oportunidades para que los jóvenes triunfen, hicieron de este juego un éxito abrumador para el club.

Los Pumas continuarán con sus preparativos de pretemporada antes del primer partido de Apertura el 7 de julio. DCFC tiene poco tiempo para disfrutar del brillo de la victoria del sábado ya que salen en la televisión nacional esta semana, contra Birmingham Legion, el partido del miércoles por la noche en CBS Sports Network, antes de viajar a Miami el sábado para enfrentarse al peor equipo del Campeonato de la USL.

Las Mujeres del DCFC Derriban a Kalamazoo

Antes de que el equipo masculino se enfrentara a los Pumas, el DCFC Women se enfrentó a sus contingentes más cercanos, Kalamazoo FC. Los aficionados que llegaron temprano pudieron ver a las líderes de la División de los Grandes Lagos continuar su temporada invicta con una victoria de 2-0. El resultado deja al DCFC cinco puntos por delante del Midwest United cuando restan dos partidos de la temporada regular. DCFC jugará contra Midwest United el jueves por la noche en Grand Rapids, y solo necesita un punto para llevarse el primer lugar y garantizar su llegada a los playoffs.

Dos goles en la primera mitad le dieron al equipo local una ventaja insuperable. Acadia Murphy eligió a Kayla Addison en el minuto once con un pase largo que estiró el campo. Addison remató fríamente su tercer gol en los últimos tres partidos. Tatiana Mason duplicó la ventaja en el minuto treinta con un zurdazo desde lo alto del área. DCFC dominó la primera mitad, pero no pudo aumentar su ventaja.

Durante la segunda mitad, la portera Gabby Shriver y el travesaño ayudaron a preservar el marcador. Las chicas sólo han concedido cinco goles en los diez primeros partidos de la temporada. Una defensa firme y un ataque despiadado han llevado al equipo de David Dwaihy a una cómoda ventaja en la cima de la División de los Grandes Lagos de la Liga W de la USL. De los ochenta equipos que hay en todo el país en la W League, sólo dieciséis avanzarán a la postemporada y las mujeres del DCFC no han clasificado antes, pero incluso podrían lograr un partido. El panorama de los playoffs será más claro la próxima semana, una vez que finalice la temporada regular.

Traducción por Carmen Elena Luna

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He has been covering soccer for 30 years, locally, nationally, and internationally for El Central. He is a lifelong aficionado a currently a volunteer youth soccer coach. He also enjoys classical music and opera, as well as cooking.

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