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Ataulla Guerra and Neveal Hackshaw join Charleston Battery
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Trinidad and Tobago Internationals Neveal Hackshaw and Ataulla Guerra will join the Battery for the 2016 season, USL confirmed Thursday afternoon. Their contracts are cleared pending ITC approval.
Hackshaw is a 20-year-old holding midfielder from the TT Pro League’s North East Stars F.C., based in Sangre Grande, Trinidad. Guerra, 28, is from Central FC in the TT Pro League, based in the Couva region of Trinidad. Both are active members of the Soca Warriors, the Trinidad and Tobago’s national team.
The two internationals joined the club during the February Invitational Camp and were immediate standouts. Hackshaw, who has been with the club since mid-February, quickly moved into the defensive midfield job opposite returning midfielder Justin Portillo. Guerra, who departed Charleston briefly to attend to business at home, has appeared in several roles. He started at forward and scored the match-winner in Wednesday night’s 2-0 victory over the USC Gamecocks in Columbia.
Battery General Manager and Head Coach Mike Anhaeuser called Hackshaw a good signing with upside, and the ability to jump in right now.
“He was a U20 international for Trinidad and did so well he’s moved up to the (senior) team,” Anhaeuser said. “He was on the roster for the US game. He came available to us and we really jumped on it right away, particularly when Jarad (former Battery midfielder Jarad van Schaik) was saying he might not come back. We had to be looking for that position. He’s been in now for several weeks, and he’s been showing that, even for a young player, he’s got a lot of potential and a big upside.”
Hackshaw and van Schaik are “kinda similar,” Anhaeuser said. “Both left-footed. Has a good engine. Jarad’s (strength) is probably his ability to get around the pitch, but Neveal is very strong and very good with the ball, so he might have a little more ability with holding players off. You don’t want to compare a player, or put pressure on him, but Hackshaw kinda fills the mold, and that’s why I was interested in getting him.
“(If he had stayed in Trinidad) he probably would have moved to one of the bigger clubs, and he’s moving here for that reason: To try to grow and become a better player, and maybe take it to the next level: MLS or maybe Europe or wherever.”
Hackshaw said he played three or four positions as a professional before settling into his current role with the Battery, which is also his position with the Soca Warriors. “I started as a left winger, moved to left back, then to stopper,” Hackshaw said. “They played me on the right wing, and then moved me into midfield. I love the midfield.”
He listed his strengths as “jumping to head the ball, winning the ball on the ground, cutting down plays, passing the ball.” He’s working on improving the right-footed side of his game.
If Hackshaw fits the mold of the young prospect, Guerra is shaping up as a veteran tone-setter, both on the field and in the locker room. Anhaeuser called him “a versatile player with a ton of quality and experience,” and described his personality as ultra-competitive.
“He wants to do well, he wants the team to do well,” Anhaeuser said. “He gets on the players, he gets on himself. But he does it in a good way, because he wants to succeed. He gets upset if he misses a pass that he knows he should have hit, he wants guys to get it in to him. And that’s what guys with experience and that edge bring to the table. We have a lot of players like that. And he seems to have a bit of character, too — a fun character, which makes it enjoyable.”
After coming up through the ranks in the TT Pro League, Guerra spent two years in the Finland Premier Division with RoPS, which won the Finnish Cup with him in 2013. His TT Pro club faced the L.A. Galaxy in CONCACAF Champions League last year, and he’s one of the most capped players on the Soca Warriors, who deploy him as a second striker. His primary position is attacking midfield, and he’s played wide, centrally and farther up the field during the Battery preseason.
Guerra described his playing style as “very athletic, like to be on the ball and want to do well all the time. I want to win games, and I came here to win as many trophies as I could.”
He sees signing with the Battery as an opportunity to once again advance up the soccer pyramid.
“It was very great experience for me to play in Europe,” Guerra said. “I was young, but I took the opportunity because I wanted to play abroad for many reasons. At that time I was young, you know, and I didn’t have the experience to climb toward the next level, but now I have the experience to keep going and play at the next level. That’s my goal and that’s my dream.”
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Hackshaw ready to roll with Charleston Battery
charlestonbattery.com
One returned with his team on the verge of clinching a group stage win in World Cup qualifying. The other made his way back after his country narrowly advanced to the next round of the Caribbean Cup.
But Charleston Battery internationals Neveal Hackshaw of Trinidad and Tobago and Quinton Griffith of Antigua and Barbuda shared one common experience from the end of last week’s international period: A very long day of travel.
“It sucked,” said Hackshaw, a 20-year-old defensive midfielder for both the Battery and Trinidad and Tobago’s senior national team, the Soca Warriors.
Hackshaw made his way back to Charleston on March 30, the morning after T&T trounced visiting St. Vincent and the Grenadines 6-0 to take a commanding three-point lead over the USA in CONCACAF Group C World Cup Qualifying. He got about three hours of sleep before reporting to the stadium to catch a ride with his teammates to Melbourne, Fla., for the Battery’s April 1 match with Orlando City B.
The first-year Battery man figured as a substitute in both wins over St. Vincent, providing the back-breaking assist in Trinidad’s 3-2 first-leg victory on March 23. The home team had twice taken the lead, but the Soca Warriors had twice equalized by the time Hackshaw entered in the 82nd minute.
Within moments of checking in, Hackshaw spotted left winger Levi Garcia of AZ Alkmaar making a run off his blind side. Hackshaw’s long diagonal pass bounced right into his path. “He took it in stride and just hit it home one time,” for the match-winner, Hackshaw said.
Trinidad and Tobago will qualify for the the next round of World Cup qualification with a win at home against Guatemala or on the road against the United States in September.
Griffith, now in his fourth season with the Battery, played every minute in both of Antigua’s Caribbean Cup matches: a 2-1 win over Aruba on March 23, and a 1-0 loss to rivals St. Kitts and Nevis on March 29. His Benna Boys with be the No. 3 seed in its three-team group when Cup play resumes.
“We knew the first game we had to win, because the second game we knew would not be easy for us,” Griffith said. “So the first game was not as tough, but we won it. We could have scored more goals, but so be it.”
Despite short rest, long travel and heavy legs, Griffith returned to the Battery starting XI against OCB. Hackshaw, who has emerged as the Battery’s top option at defensive midfield next to Justin Portillo, made his Battery and USL debut in the second half of the Battery’s scoreless draw.
“It was pretty frustrating,” Hackshaw said. “We had a lot of possession, but sometimes the final pass wasn’t right. We got chances, hit the post, defenders blocked the shot. Goalkeeper made a couple of good saves. Even though we had all the possession, we were getting frustrated just trying to get it in.”
Hackshaw could assume the starting DM role in Saturday’s home match with Wilmington Hammerheads. It was filled by fellow Trinidadian Ataullah Guerra — typically an attacking specialist — against New York Cosmos and in the Battery’s first two USL games.
“I’m feeling great,” Hackshaw said of his return to regular training in Charleston. “I’m ready to make the team stronger than how it is already, I’m ready to help us win and do what I have to do to make us successful.”
The Battery hosts Wilmington in a Southern Derby Cup match Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased online at charlestonbattery.com or over the phone at 843.971.GOAL (4625).
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Wish them both successful seasons with their club :beermug:
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Yes shotta...do your thing.. You belong in the national team..
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Yes shotta...do your thing.. You belong in the national team..
belong on what national team? He has been abysmal and could hardly stay on his feet in attack. Not because you like a player means that they should be on the team for selfish reasons, what kind of analyst are you?
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Yes shotta...do your thing.. You belong in the national team..
belong on what national team? He has been abysmal and could hardly stay on his feet in attack. Not because you like a player means that they should be on the team for selfish reasons, what kind of analyst are you?
Guerra has more talent than your boy who shows up once in a while for our nation
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Hackshaw eager to impress Lawrence.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).
Midfielder Neveal Hackshaw is ready to make a good impression on national team head coach Dennis Lawrence as he gets his first opportunity to play under the former Everton man in the upcoming friendlies against Grenada and Guyana.
Hacksaw has not been in the national selection since the departure of Stephen Hart, which meant he missed the better part of the final round of World Cup qualification. But the former North East Stars player continued to stay active and made 19 appearances for the Charleston Battery in the 2017 United Soccer League (USL) season. He recorded 33 interceptions and had 12 key passes while winning 115 of 205 duels in the regular season, according to the club stats.
“It feels great to have gotten called up to the national team again and an even greater joy to be able to represent my country. I missed being part of the squad for much of the year and hopefully now I can make a good impression and a contribution to the team going forward,” Hackshaw said.
“I am hoping to be a good asset in the middle of the pitch.” Hackshaw is a past national under 20 captain, guiding the team to the CONCACAF Final round a couple years back under head coach Derek King, and has made six senior team appearances.
Commenting on his season with Charleston Battery, Hackshaw added, “The season was a great one. There was a lot of fight and togetherness in the team and we gave it our all to eventually finish second but unfortunately we only made it to the quarter finals of the playoffs. Generally it was a productive season and I’m thankful for the way things went.”
T&T faces Grenada today at 6pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium and will be looking for an impressive win as they seek to end the year on a high.
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WATCH: Neveal Hackshaw's first goal for Charleston Battery proves to be the game-winner in their 2-1 win over Louisville City FC.
https://www.youtube.com/v/5wTgJYuh1VE&start=51
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Neveal Hackshaw named to USL Team of the Week (#18)
By Sarah Cardamone (charlestonbattery.com)
Charleston Battery defender Neveal Hackshaw has been named to the USL Team of the Week for week 18.
Hackshaw helped the Battery to two wins over top four opponents at MUSC Health Stadium last week. The Trinidadian defender scored the eventual game-winning goal Saturday night against reigning USL Champions Louisville City FC, sealing the Battery’s first win over Lou City since their inaugural season in 2015. The goal was the first of Hackshaw’s career.
Hackshaw and the Battery back three continued their defensive success in the week 18 victories, allowing just seven shots on target across both matches. Hackshaw has been a mainstay in the Battery that has only allowed 19 goals in 18 games this season.
Gordon Wild joins Hackshaw as a reserve on the Week 18 Team. Wild scored both goals in Charleston’s 2-1 win over Indy Eleven last Wednesday and assisted Hackshaw’s goal against Louisville on Saturday.
The Battery will be back in action this Saturday, July 21 when they head to Pennsylvania to take on the second-place Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Highmark Stadium.
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WATCH: Neveal Hackshaw comes on as a substitute in the 88th minute, and three minutes later makes a driving run up the left wing from the halfway line to provide the assist for the first goal in Charleston Battery’s 2-0 win over North Carolina FC.
https://www.youtube.com/v/dH2QoAiiGgI?start=100
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Indy Eleven signs midfielder Neveal Hackshaw
IndyEleven.com
Indy Eleven Professional Soccer announced today the signing of midfielder Neveal Hackshaw to its roster for the 2019 season pending league and federation approval.
“Neveal is an excellent athlete who defends well and is very comfortable in possession of the ball,” said Indy Eleven head coach Martin Rennie. “He’s a young player with a lot of potential and we’re very happy that he’ll be part of our team in 2019.”
Hackshaw, 23, made 82 appearances over the last three seasons with USL Championship side Charleston Battery. In 2018, Hackshaw started 32 of his 33 total appearances. The La Horquetta, Trinidad and Tobago native scored one goal and two assists in over 2,800 regular-season minutes last season. Additionally, Hackshaw boasted strong defensive statics in the midfield having accumulated 146 clearances and 45 interceptions throughout the year.
Prior to his USL career, Hackshaw played for Trinidad and Tobago TT Pro League clubs North East Star FC and Joe Public FC. Outside of his club experience, Hackshaw has been capped eight times for the Trinidad and Tobago national team. His most recent cap was in Trinidad and Tobago’s 2-0 win over United Arab Emirates in an international friendly on September 6, 2018.
Per club policy, terms of player contracts with Indy Eleven will not be released.
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WATCH: Neveal Hackshaw opens his goalscoring account with Indy Eleven in a 2-1 loss to Saint Louis FC
https://www.youtube.com/v/SzOZE-ngO7g?start=95
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WATCH: Midfielder Neveal Hackshaw opens the scoring in Indy Eleven's 3-0 win over Bethlehem Steel.
https://www.youtube.com/v/K5Ms2p08mo8?start=16
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Indy Eleven midfielder Neveal Hackshaw named to USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 12
IndyEleven.com
Indy Eleven defender/midfielder Neveal Hackshaw has been voted to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 12. Hackshaw was a powerhouse for Indy’s backline last Saturday against Nashville SC, as he won 10 of 14 duels, accumulated 14 recoveries and three interceptions that helped lead the team to its fifth consecutive shutout in all competitions. Hackshaw also completed over 80 percent of his passes on the evening, checking another box on the Trinidad & Tobago international’s impressive effort up and down the left flank.
Hackshaw’s Team of the Week appearance marks the fifth time a member of Indiana’s Team has made the weekly cut in 2019. Ayoze Garcia (Week 4, 11), Dane Kelly (Week 7; Player of the Week) and Evan Newton (Week 9; Player of the Week) have also earned spots in Team of the Week lineups so far this season.
Hackshaw continues to impress in the USL Eastern Conference after coming stateside three seasons ago with Charleston Battery. He made 82 appearances during his stint with the Battery, starting 32 of 33 appearances, scoring one goal and two assists during in Black and Yellow last season. Moreover, Hackshaw solidified his status as a stout defensive midfielder, having accumulated 146 clearances and 45 interceptions by the end of 2018.
Outside of league play, Hackshaw has been making a name for himself for his national team contributions. In total, Hackshaw has earned 16 caps for Trinidad & Tobago, having made his international debut with the Soca Warriors’ U-20 team in January 2015 and his senior international debut two months later as a substitute in a Copa America Centenario qualifying round against Haiti. Hackshaw’s most recent international appearance came as an impressive late-game substitute at Wales on March 20, and he’s eyeing more potential “caps” this summer after recently being named to T&T’s 40-man preliminary roster for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
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Alvin Jones is also in the team of the week.
Article (http://"https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1024291")
D – Alvin Jones, OKC Energy FC: Jones helped Energy FC record a shutout as he won 7 of 10 duels and recorded four tackles, two clearances and one blocked shot against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
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Noting that Hacksaw recently stood in as captain of Indy Eleven when Indy faced Charleston Battery. Positive!
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Neveal Hackshaw selected to the USL Championship Team of the Year - Opta First XI
CB – Neveal Hackshaw, Indy Eleven (7.08): Hackshaw put up good defensive numbers on a solid Indy back line, but his high-volume passing stats appear to have helped push him up this list. The Trinidad & Tobago international registered the fourth-most completed passes in the league with 1,556 and tied for eighth among outfield players with 231 recoveries on the season.
https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1062592
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Neveal Hackshaw selected to the USL Championship Team of the Year - Opta First XI
CB – Neveal Hackshaw, Indy Eleven (7.08): Hackshaw put up good defensive numbers on a solid Indy back line, but his high-volume passing stats appear to have helped push him up this list. The Trinidad & Tobago international registered the fourth-most completed passes in the league with 1,556 and tied for eighth among outfield players with 231 recoveries on the season.
https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1062592
I HOPE ME MAKES A JUMP TO THE MLS this .. time to move on ....
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Neveal Hackshaw selected to the USL Championship Team of the Year - Opta First XI
CB – Neveal Hackshaw, Indy Eleven (7.08): Hackshaw put up good defensive numbers on a solid Indy back line, but his high-volume passing stats appear to have helped push him up this list. The Trinidad & Tobago international registered the fourth-most completed passes in the league with 1,556 and tied for eighth among outfield players with 231 recoveries on the season.
https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1062592
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This is one of the things that thoroughly upsets me about dennis lawrence. this guy is a very good midfielder he’s young so he can continue with the national team for years to come and he’s better than anything we have in midfield right now, so why is he not paired with hyland instead of this leston Paul and this kavan george bloke?
I remember after it was mathematically impossible to qualify for the world cup dennis claimed that he would set out to build a team for the future, yet he went back like a dog to his vomit with the likes of phillip, bateau, cyrus, mikel Williams and leston Paul.
right now players likes che benny, jarrell brito, tristin hodges, rondel winchester, Noah powder, ne al hackshaw, jameel boatswain and Greg ranjitsingh should be regulars on this team, not marvin phillip and certainly not danial cyrus.
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Indy Eleven defender Neveal Hackshaw named to USL Championship 2019 All-League First Team
IndyEleven.com
Indy Eleven is proud to announce defender Neveal Hackshaw has been named to the USL Championship’s All-League First Team for the 2019 season. The announcement comes after the United Soccer League honored 22 total standout performers across the Championship from the 2019 regular season on Tuesday afternoon.
“Neveal has been an outstanding performer all season long,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “He has done an excellent job defensively and has been very involved in our attacking play, as well. He has added a lot to our team on and off the field.”
In his first season with the Boys in Blue, Hackshaw, 24, played a pivotal role in Coach Rennie’s squad, starting 32 of his 33 matches played across all competitions in 2019. The defender’s consistency during the season helped Indy Eleven earn the Eastern Conference’s third seed in the USL Championship Playoffs and capture a pair of postseason wins en route to hosting the Eastern Conference Final last Saturday.
Hackshaw ranked in the USL Championship’s top 10 among outfield players with 231 recoveries, won 65.8% of duels – 10th in the league among players to win at least 175 duels in the regular season – and won 29 of 39 tackles. Moreover, he’s been a thorn in the side of opposing attackers all season long, racking up 88 clearances and 14 shot-denying blocks. Hackshaw also tallied 42 interceptions, keeping the opposition’s forward passing to a minimum.
The stout defender also put up impressive performances in the attacking third, notching two goals from 16 shots and had one assist out of the nine chances he created over the course of the year.
In addition to his league play, Hackshaw was called upon to represent Trinidad & Tobago in CONCACAF Gold Cup and Nations League competitions, bringing his international first-team appearances to 12.
The 2019 USL Championship All-League Team was voted on by club management and a league-wide media panel that included representation from every USL market.
The finalists for the 2019 Championship Awards will be announced on Wednesday, preceding the 2019 USL Championship Final, which will air live on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes in the United States on Sunday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET as Louisville City FC of the Eastern Conference and Real Monarchs SLC of the Western Conference meet at Lynn Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.
With 2019 now in the book, Indy Eleven continues to prepare for the upcoming 2020 USL Championship season. Season ticket packages for 2020 are now available at IndyEleven.com/season-tickets or by calling 317-685-1100.
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At LB.
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this bloke needs to be in our midfield. I was very impressed with him when he played during Steven hart’s tenure.
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this bloke needs to be in our midfield. I was very impressed with him when he played during Steven hart’s tenure.
Hart was a big fan of Hackshaw. Unfortunately he didn't get the chance to work that much with him.
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Neveal Hackshaw named as a 2019 USL Championship Defender of the Year Finalist
Hackshaw proved an integral part of an Indy defense that conceded a league-fewest six goals at home while ranking in the top 10 among outfield players with 231 recoveries and winning 65.8 of duels – 10th in the league among players to win at least 175 duels in the regular season.
https://www.youtube.com/v/oL-H7FzoKA4
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WATCH: Neveal Hackshaw's highlight reel
https://www.youtube.com/v/aeLg401AimU
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Can you believe that this player has been over looked for the three years that dennis has been coaching this team and insisted on leston paul and kevan george?I want to know what kind of narcotic this man was on to make such blatant errors, was he really sabotaging the team like contro alluded too?
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Take it to the next level now Neveal
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WATCH: A Neveal Hackshaw header seals the points for Indy Eleven in their 2-0 win over Saint Louis FC
https://www.youtube.com/v/mSmgDMmxbNM?start=98
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Neveal Hackshaw ranked at #3 in the list of Top 10 Caribbean Players in the USL Championship in 2020. (https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1119200)
When Neveal Hackshaw first arrived in the Championship at the Charleston Battery in 2016, there was a lot of raw potential for the club to work with. In the years since, the left-sided defender has become one of the best in the Championship both for the Battery and at his new home of Indy Eleven, where last year he earned Championship All-League First Team honors for the first time in his career. Hackshaw’s strength is certainly a great asset, but what has stood out beyond his defensive abilities is his passing technique and tactical awareness that has allowed him to become a strong two-way force even as part of a three center back scheme. For the 24-year-old Soca Warrior, the only question may be when he gets the bigger spotlight his talent and resume have earned.
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Hackshaw among Caribbean’s top three.
By Ian Prescott (Express).
Trinidad and Tobago utility player Neveal Hackshaw has been named the third best Caribbean player in the United Soccer League (USL), the second-tier competition in the United States.
Hackshaw is rated only behind 32-year-old Jamaican midfielder Kenardo Forbes (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) at number two while another Jamaican, Junior Flemmings (Phoenix Rising FC), is considered the number one player in the USL. Meanwhile, another T&T footballer getting an honourable mention was 23-year-old Dre Fortune (North Carolina FC).
Strong defensively and a good passer of the ball, Hackshaw was a central defensive midfielder at Under-20 level for Trinidad and Tobago and later, for TT Pro League club North East Stars. However, he has played mainly at left-back in the USA for the Charleston Battery and his current team, Indy XI.
Flemmings, the Jamaican international, started all five of the country’s games at the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup and was already a highly-regarded player in the league prior to this season. Now, he’s found a whole other level with 10 goals in nine games to start the new campaign for the USL Championship Final favourites.
And writing for uslsoccer.com, reporter Nicholas Murray spoke highly of Hackshaw, who turns 25 next month.
“When Neveal Hackshaw first arrived in the Championship at the Charleston Battery in 2016, there was a lot of raw potential for the club to work with. In the years since, the left-sided defender has become one of the best in the Championship both for the Battery and at his new home of Indy Eleven where last year, he earned Championship All-League First Team honours for the first time in his career.”
Having been given a couple of senior caps by former Trinidad and Tobago coach Dennis Lawrence, Murray expects Hackshaw to cement a T&T national team place in coming years.
“Hackshaw’s strength is certainly a great asset but what has stood out beyond his defensive abilities is his passing technique and tactical awareness that has allowed him to become a strong two-way force even as part of a three centre-back scheme. For the 24-year-old Soca Warrior, the only question may be when he gets the bigger spotlight his talent and resume have earned.”
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WATCH: Neveal Hackshaw's 72nd minute header earns a point for Indy Eleven with a 1-1 draw against Saint Louis FC
https://www.youtube.com/v/H7csTuzwyho?start=97
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Hackshaw named to USL Championship 2020 All-League Second Team
By Indy Eleven Communications
The United Soccer League honored standout performers from the regular season on Wednesday with the announcement of the 2020 USL Championship All-League Teams, which included Indy Eleven defender Neveal Hackshaw and forward Tyler Pasher being named to the All-League Second Team.
“Congratulations to Tyler and Neveal for being recognized in the Championship’s All-League Second Team,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “Both players did well this challenging season and deserve the accolades that come their way.”
Hackshaw ranked third in the league in passes completed with 791 and led all outfield players in total recoveries (151). In addition to leading the team in blocks (10) and interceptions (24), the Trinidad and Tobago international found flashes of brilliance in the attacking third, notching two goals on six shots and creating seven chances for his teammates. This marks the second consecutive All-League Team selection for the 25-year-old Hackshaw after he garnered a spot on the First Team – and a Defender of the Year nomination – for his standout performance in 2019.
Pasher earned his All-League debut after another stellar performance in the attacking half of the pitch. The 26-year-old started the season on the front foot, tallying six goals in six games in one of the fastest starts in USL Championship history, a feat that earned him the league’s Player of the Month award in July. The Canadian winger-turned-striker finished the regular season tied for seventh on the Championship’s Golden Boot chart with 10 goals, bringing his Indy career total to 24 and placing him just two behind Eleven all-time leading scorer Eamon Zayed. Pasher also finished the year with two assists, led the team in chances created (30), and ranked third across the league in shots (50).
The 2020 USL Championship All-League Team was voted on by club management and a league-wide media panel that included representation from every USL market.
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Neveal Hackshaw to represent Trinidad and Tobago in friendly against United States
Indy ElevenCommunications
Indy Eleven defender Neveal Hackshaw has been called up to the Trinidad & Tobago Men’s National Team ahead of its fixture against the United States this Sunday, January 31, at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Fla. The international friendly is set for a 7:00 p.m. ET kickoff, which will air live on FS1, UniMas and TUDN.
“Congratulations to Neveal on again being selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago,” said Indy Eleven Head Coach Martin Rennie. “I’m sure it will be good for him to get a chance to play in a game during the offseason and I look forward to welcoming him back for the beginning of our season soon.”
The 25-year-old defender, who was named to the Soca Warriors’ roster by coach Terry Fenwick, made his most recent international appearance back on June 23, 2019, when he earned his 11th senior “cap” by playing the full 90 minutes against the United States in CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage action. Hackshaw was also called up in October 2019 for Nations League group stage play against Honduras, but he did not feature in the squad’s last competitive match in CONCACAF action prior to all official competitions being halted by the federation in early 2020.
Hackshaw played an integral part on Indy Eleven’s back line throughout the 2020 USL Championship season, starting 15 of the team’s 16 regular season matches and adding two goals in support of the Eleven attack. The native of La Horquetta, Trinidad, finished the season with a team-high 28 interceptions and 10 blocks, and finished tied for fourth across the 33-team league in passes (1,012). Those numbers contributed to Hackshaw earning a spot on the 2020 USL Championship All-League Second Team, which came on the heels of his All-League First Team placement following a standout first season with the Boys in Blue in 2019.
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Neveal Hackhaw and Leland Archer named as center backs to watch in the 2021 USL Championship
By Nicholas Murray (USLChampionship.com)
Just as many things in life, history is starting to repeat in the USL Championship’s center back ranks.
Where once the All-League honors lists were regularly populated by the likes of Orlando City SC’s Rob Valentino or the Richmond Kickers’ William Yomby and others, now there’s a new pecking order of established central defenders that has begun to monopolize the end-of-season award lists.
That’s reflected in our selections for the Top Five center backs in the league going into the 2021 Championship season, where players who are also succeeding at the international level are joined by those who’ve made a serious impact in recent years in the Championship.
Neveal Hackshaw
Indy Eleven
Age: 25
Professional Seasons: 8
2020 Key Stats: 15 GP, 151 Recoveries, 84.6 Tackle Success Rate, 78.2 Passing Accuracy Rate
During his first three seasons in the Championship with the Charleston Battery, Neveal Hackshaw emerged as one of the most intriguing young defenders in the league, making 33 appearances as Charleston finished in the top four of the Eastern Conference in 2018. Over the past two seasons with Indy Eleven, the Trinidad & Tobago international has fully come into his own, earning back-to-back Championship All-League selections through his dynamic play.
Hackshaw’s game has in some ways married perfectly with Indy Head Coach Martin Rennie’s system, in which as a natural left-footed player he mans the left side of the defensive back three for the side. The 25-year-old is a difficult player to beat – he’s conceded on average less that one foul per game (72 fouls in 94 appearances) and has only been beaten off the dribble 44 times in the past four seasons while winning 70.6 percent of his contested tackles.
What adds a notable element to Hackshaw’s game, however, is his ability to read the game and take advantage of space when it’s offered to push into the opposing half. In addition to leading all defenders with 714 recoveries in the past four regular seasons, Hackshaw has also recorded 47 Key Passes and four assists. That ability makes Hackshaw not only one of the best defenders in the league, but one of the most entertaining to watch as well.
Leland Archer, Charleston Battery – There’s a method behind the way Charleston Head Coach Mike Anhaeuser brings players along, which meant Leland Archer’s first two seasons only saw him make 31 appearances for the Battery. As it proved with Forrest Lasso – who made 32 appearances in his first two seasons in Charleston – the third year was the breakout for the Trinidad & Tobago international. Playing every game of the season, Archer earned his first All-League selection in 2020, and will be aiming for more success this campaign.
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Neveal Hackshaw’s sights are set on winning the title in his third season with Indy Eleven
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In his first two seasons with Indy Eleven, Neveal Hackshaw has been an All-League performer (1st team in 2019, 2nd team in 2020). Now, he’s back for a third season in 2021. What makes Indy Eleven the right club for him right now in his career? “For me, the reason why it’s the right club, right now is because I fit the system,” Neveal told BGN. “The coach and the staff likes me, my teammates like me, we have a good team, and this season we are going to work very hard to win the season. We have the players, we have the coach to do so. So, all we have to just work hard and stay together as a team.”
“My goals for this season are to play at the best of my ability, win the championship, (and) maybe get a better contract with a bigger club somewhere. My main focus is here first. So my main goal is to win the championship.”
Indy won their season opener vs. Birmingham Legion FC before dropping their home opener vs. FC Tulsa over the weekend. Hackshaw has played every second of both of Indy’s matches this season thus far. He’s a key member of the backline, recording seven clearances and six tackles already in 2021. While he’s comfortable in defense, Hackshaw’s also played in the midfield throughout his career, including with Indy back in 2019 before sliding back into central defense. “It’s nice,” he said of being able to play multiple positions. “It’s good. I like to play center midfield cause I like to control the game, but even playing from the back is good. I mean, I’m always in the game from the back. It’s the same, I should say.”
“I could play anywhere you put me, just tell me how you want me to play, role and function, and I’m good.”
In addition to being a star player for his club, Hackshaw’s also had the opportunity to showcase his skills with his country, playing on the national team for Trinidad & Tobago. He has over ten caps for the Soca Warriors, including playing the full 90 minutes in both of the team’s World Cup qualifiers back in March.
“It’s always my pleasure to wear the red, white, and black from our country,” Hackshaw explained. “This was always my dream to do so. And now that I can, I’m happy to represent my country any day, any time. And it’s pretty awesome. I love it, I love repping my country. I love repping my colors.”
“I miss the sun, the beaches, anyone from over here will love Trinidad because of the beaches, the carnival, just the vibe man. It’s a whole different vibe from over here.”
When discussing his favorite foods from his native country in the Caribbean, Neveal listed bake and shark, doubles, macaroni pie with Callaloo, stewed chicken, and fried rice.
While he misses being back home, he’s made himself at home in Indiana. “Indianapolis is good,” he said. “Really don’t like to cold, (but) the summer is nice.” He said he’s not really the type of person to be out and about, but he does go to Verde and likes to walk downtown. “It’s nice, I like the views,” Hackshaw added.
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Hackshaw says he can play anywhere. The critique after the last qualifying round was that he can't. Where's the disconnect?
Discuss.
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Hackshaw says he can play anywhere. The critique after the last qualifying round was that he can't. Where's the disconnect?
Discuss.
I mean he said he can play anywhere, he didn't say he could play well
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Hackshaw says he can play anywhere. The critique after the last qualifying round was that he can't. Where's the disconnect?
Discuss.
I mean he said he can play anywhere, he didn't say he could play well
I think it is understood that he meant "well".
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Hackshaw says he can play anywhere. The critique after the last qualifying round was that he can't. Where's the disconnect?
Discuss.
But there is a preferred position for him and for team. Is it Left back in either case ?
Whatever happened to Mekiel Williams, is/was he injured ? or we just wanted to try ah ting ?
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Hackshaw says he can play anywhere. The critique after the last qualifying round was that he can't. Where's the disconnect?
Discuss.
But there is a preferred position for him and for team. Is it Left back in either case ?
Whatever happened to Mekiel Williams, is/was he injured ? or we just wanted to try ah ting ?
To my recollection, Hackshaw has been played in three positions: DM, CB, LB.
Mekeil has been played or can play at CB, LB and RB. He's currently at Pittsburgh. Not injured.
As far as de trying ah ting: that was the whole project, top to bottom in the last outings.
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WATCH: Neveal Hackshaw comes up big with a goal and assist in Indy Eleven's thrilling 3-3 draw with Louisville City FC
https://www.youtube.com/v/dqbk2vvfK_c?start=112
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Defender Neveal Hackshaw named to USL Championship Team of the Week
By Indy Eleven Communications
For the third time this year, an Indy Eleven player has found a place in the USL Championship Team of the Week presented by Cleer Audio, with defender Neveal Hackshaw earning the recognition for his Week 10 performance at Louisville City FC last Saturday.
The Trinidad and Tobago international finds himself in the TOTW after an impressive offensive display in Indy Eleven’s riveting 3-3 draw at Lynn Family Stadium. Hackshaw collected his first assist of 2021 in the early going, swinging in a mouthwatering cross that connected with midfielder Cammy Smith’s head in the 9th minute to level the game at 1-1. Just 11 minutes later Hackshaw found his way into the box and onto the end of an aerial ball from midfield hit with precision by Nick Moon. Hackshaw sliced the ball home off a jaw dropping, first-time finish, his first goal of the campaign leveling the back-and-forth affair once again at 2-2 in the 20th minute. Not only did Hackshaw contribute big offensively, but he held down the left flank defensively as well, intercepting the ball four times and notching six clearances along the way to ensure Indy was able to claim a point on the road.
The 25-year-old recently returned from a pair of World Cup Qualifying round matches with the Trinidad and Tobago National Team. The La Horquetta, Trinidad, native earned his 16th and 17th full international “caps” in a scoreless draw against Bahamas on June 5, and a 2-0 win against Saint Kitts and Nevis three days later on June 8, playing the full 90 minutes in both contests. Since returning to USL Championship play, Hackshaw has won 13 duels, and tallied 13 clearances and nine interceptions in his last three appearances.
Hackshaw is the first member of the Boys in Blue to be selected to the league’s Best XI since Week 6, when forward Jordan Hamilton earned his first nod for a two-goal effort in Indy’s first trip to Louisville. Forward Gordon Wild was the first member of Indiana’s Team to make a TOTW appearance this season in Week 5, with goalkeeper Bobby Edwards and defender A.J. Cochran both earning “honorable mentions” in Week 9 and Week 2, respectively. The Championship’s Player of the Week is selected by the USL National Media Panel, which is made up of representatives from each media market in the Championship.
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Trinidad and Tobago midfielder Neveal Hackshaw recovering from pneumonia scare
By Joel Bailey (T&T Newsday)
T&T football team midfielder Neveal Hackshaw is recovering from a bout of pneumonia, which resulted in him missing Sunday’s Concacaf Gold Cup Group A match between TT and Guatemala at the Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas, United States.
Hackshaw was originally named on the starting lineup by coach Angus Eve but was replaced by Jesse Williams less than a hour before kickoff.
In a media release issued by T&T Football Association (TTFA) media officer Shaun Fuentes on Tuesday, “According to team doctor Akash Dhanai, (Hackshaw) had what is referred to as walking pneumonia or a community acquired pneumonia which is a bacterial infection of part of the lung. He encountered discomfort in the chest area during the warm-up.”
The media release continued, “He was taken to hospital by ambulance after the game. (Hackshaw) is expected to recover and able to resume training within seven days. He returned to the team hotel the night of the match and returned to his club in the United States (USL team Indy Eleven) on Monday.”
In related news, some members of the T&T team are set to return home on Wednesday, at 8 pm.
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God bless Neveal, health is more important than anything
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WATCH: Neveal Hackshaw with the long ball over the top which splits FC Tulsa's defence and sets up Indy Eleven's first goal of the night.
https://www.youtube.com/v/Y3YtYQsDRzY?start=141
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Defender Neveal Hackshaw has re-signed with Indy Eleven for the 2022 USL Championship season.
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Defender Neveal Hackshaw has re-signed with Indy Eleven for the 2022 USL Championship season.
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Defender Neveal Hackshaw has re-signed with Indy Eleven for the 2022 USL Championship season.
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WATCH: Neveal Hackshaw scored Indy Eleven's two opening goals with identical headers during a 5 minute span as they earned a thrilling 4-3 win over Birmingham Legion.
https://www.youtube.com/v/1449iwV9v9w?start=35
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Oakland Roots Sports Club sign Trinidad and Tobago defender Neveal Hackshaw
Oakland Roots SC
Oakland Roots SC have added another USL veteran defender of seven seasons, Neveal Hackshaw, ahead of the 2023 USL Championship season. Hackshaw most recently featured for Indy Eleven for four seasons following three seasons with Charleston Battery having earned more than 150 appearances in the league to date.
“Neveal is a veteran of this league, and someone who truly understands what the USL and CONCACAF is all about,” said Roots Director of Player Personnel Nana Attakora. “Adding another great person and very experienced player to our squad is going to only help grow our culture and maturity on the field in 2023.”
Hacksaw has featured for Trinidad and Tobago, his home country, on 28 occasions with the first appearance dating back to 2015. The 27-year-old was born in La Horquetta in Trinidad and Tobago and scored twice for his national team in 2022 in back-to-back games in the CONCACAF Nations League.
Welcome to Oakland, Neveal.
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Neveal Hackshaw's 90th minute overhead kick earns Oakland Roots a 2-2 come-from-behind draw against Monterey Bay FC.
https://www.youtube.com/v/huIjmU4kO_U?start=301
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I swear that ball look like it was going outside.
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I criticize de man fitness before so ah hadda make note of the athleticism required for dat shot. Well done
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Warrior Profile: Sport heads Neveal Hackshaw in the right direction
By Sherdon Pierre (T&T Newsday)
NATIONAL central midfielder Neveal Hackshaw believes sport is the answer for youths to escape many of the ills plaguing society.
Hackshaw is one of the mainstays under current T&T men's football coach Angus Eve as he is a usual starter for him while clocking hefty minutes. The 28 year old has already recorded 28 caps since his debut in 2015 against Haiti at 19 years old.
The former national youth player attended Arima North Secondary School, commonly known as “Compre,” which had included several exciting and promising players such as the late Marcus Gomez, Jesus Perez and Jomoul Francois
On the field, the La Horquetta-born Hackshaw wears his heart on his sleeves and is one of the team's emotional leaders.
Hackshaw has had stints playing defence, but his preferred position is central midfield. He is valuable to any coach because he portrays versatility in the centre of the park, whether as a pivot, ball winner, box-to-box player or attacking midfielder providing enticing crosses or defence-splitting passes.
Hackshaw considers his passing ability and presence in the air as his best qualities as a player.
He believes sport has not only helped elevate his standard of living but also brought out the best qualities in him. Similar to national teammate and fellow La Horquetta resident Nathaniel James, Hackshaw has a message for young people.
“Sport teaches you discipline, sportsmanship, respect – which will enhance your self-esteem and build confidence. With all these values, you will become a good role model in society.
"Youths, stay out of crime and stop wasting time on the streets,” he said in an interview with Newsday.
Hackshaw owes everything he has achieved thus far in his career to his loving and supportive family. “My mom and dad, I would like to thank them for always being there for me and always showing me love. To my little sister who is also playing football and look up to me, I love you also. To my big sister who supports me endlessly, I love you.”
The six-footer is not known for his goal-scoring capabilities, but his most memorable moment for the red, white and black is his first international goal for the senior team in 2022, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo, in a Concacaf Nations League B match.
He vividly recalled, “My first goal was against Bahamas, it was a corner kicked from Noah Powder and I headed it into the goal. It was indeed a great feeling.” His goal proved to be the winner for the match and three days later, he got his second goal for the Soca Warriors away against St Vincent and the Grenadines.
The left-footer has been plying his trade as a professional footballer in the United States for eight years after leaving T&T as a teenager. He describes his tenure in the US as great.
His first overseas team was Charleston Battery 2016-2018 (73 caps), followed by Indy Eleven 2019–2022 (88 caps, seven goals) and then Oakland Roots which competes in the USL Championship, the second tier of US soccer. On Saturday, Hackshaw scored a sensational overhead kick in the 90th minute to secure a crucial 2-2 draw for his team against Monterey Bay FC.
Hackshaw was an instrumental player for the national team earlier this month against Curacao and El Salvador in the opening fixtures in the Nations League Group A. T&T defeated Curacao 1-0 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium and then got past El Salvador 3-2 – the men's team's first-ever competitive win in that country.
Hackshaw will hopefully be suiting up for the Soca Warriors in Nations League action again next month as T&T face Guatemala and Curaçao in the next international window. Having won their first two matches, they are currently top of Group A and are in a firm position to earn a spot in the final eight, and chance at qualifying for the 2024 Copa America – South America's premier , scheduled to be hosted in the US with six teams from Concacaf included.
But the Copa America is not the only tournament on Hackshaw's radar. He told Newsday, "I want to play in a World Cup. I think that's every footballer's dream and I want that dream to come true for me.”