Major League Soccer returns Saturday after a three-month break. Defending MLS Cup winners LAFC look to become back-to-back champions, while newcomers St. Louis City SC joins the west to expand the league with a first match against Austin FC. https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1628414179697631232 The new MLS Playoff format has received a lot of …
Read More »MLS Eastern Conference Preview
Major League Soccer returns this weekend with a full slate kicking off between Saturday and Monday. With 37 more match weeks to follow, the 2023 MLS season figures to excite. Consistency is rare in America’s premier soccer league, with no guaranteed seeding or favorites. The Eastern Conference is wide open, …
Read More »FIFA Blocks LA Galaxy Defender’s Barcelona Transfer
LA Galaxy’s technical mishap felt strange for many, but for Julian Araujo it was heartbreaking. Araujo watched his dream move slip away, which for any player would be should crushing. An error could potentially change the course of his career, stranding the player in Major League soccer limbo. The Los …
Read More »USMNT Announces January Camp Roster
The United States Men’s National Soccer Team has announced their roster for January’s international camp. https://twitter.com/USMNT/status/1615756380585201666?s=20&t=H-NFCHaKA2Xu-5UFWUF3iQ Player Storylines Per usual during a January camp, the American roster is made up of a mix of young players and MLS veterans. Only five players are being carried over from the World Cup …
Read More »Former MLS MVP Martinez Moves To Miami
Former MLS MVP and Venezuelan international Josef Martínez has transferred to Inter Miami CF. https://twitter.com/InterMiamiCF/status/1615727534305427462?s=20&t=qxcVDDT3FWsUHA68iBeAZQ Martínez’s former club, Atlanta United, bought out his contract Wednesday morning, making the Venezuelan striker a free agent. Martínez lined up a deal with Miami, who will take on a portion of his remaining contract. …
Read More »MLS Starlet Durán Signs With Aston Villa
The past few seasons have seen a wave of young, exciting talent move from Major League Soccer to Europe. Jhon Durán is the next wonder kid to make such a move. 19-year-0ld Chicago Fire striker Durán has signed with Aston Villa, per the Premier League club. Aston Villa can confirm …
Read More »World Cup Group B Preview
This year’s World Cup in Qatar figures to be hypercompetitive. While no team has an easy path to the final, some groups are harder than others. These groups of death mean anyone can escape to the knockout round. Group B is one such group of death. Group B action in …
Read More »World Cup Group A Preview
Qatar’s World Cup will feature a plethora of nations contending for international soccer’s ultimate prize. While many assume the tournament’s favorites are a foregone conclusion, the World Cup is the perfect stage for an upset. Group A will kick off December’s World Cup when Qatar hosts Ecuador this Sunday. While …
Read More »LAFC Outlasts Philadelphia to Clinch First MLS Cup in Club History
The Los Angeles Football Club took home the MLS Cup in glorious fashion over the Philadelphia Union Saturday. After a 3-3 draw in regulation, LAFC got the upper hand in the subsequent penalty shootout. After securing a 3-0 advantage over Philadelphia in penalties, Los Angeles walked away from the championship …
Read More »Nashville Star Mukhtar Wins MLS MVP
Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar has been named MLS’s 2022 MVP. This recognition comes following a fantastic season which included winning MLS’s Golden Boot Award. https://twitter.com/NashvilleSC/status/1587497497479766017?s=20&t=Tinpz3_4GguAUW1R1Y1k8A Mukhtar 2022 Season Mukhtar was fantastic for Nashville this season, having led MLS in goalscoring. The German forward scored 23 goals for the Tennessee club …
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