Benji Michel might be the start of a new era for Orlando City. At the very least, he’s indicative of what Orlando City is trying to do under new executive vice president of soccer operations Luiz Muzzi, who has made it clear he values to the talent available to him in Central Florida. Michel, a […]
BRADENTON, Fla. — Orlando City isn’t interested in discussing last season anymore. The Lions are in Bradenton for preseason training at IMG Academy — something coach James O’Connor has been waiting for since the end of last season’s tumultuous campaign. The team had medical exams Sunday and on Monday got to work building the culture […]
Former LA Galaxy defender and captain Ashley Cole has joined Derby County, currently in the English Championship. Cole had 86 appearances for the Galaxy over his three years with the club. At the time of this article, the Galaxy had not yet issued a statement regarding Cole’s departure. “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to […]
The Vancouver Whitecaps are on the verge of signing Guinean attacking winger Lass Bangoura from Rayo Vallecano, sources told Pro Soccer USA. The winger has since confirmed the transfer on his Instagram profile. The 26-year-old national team player has struggled to break into Rayo’s first team this season, playing just one game for the Spanish […]
Bob Bradley spent most of last season, the first for the Los Angeles Football Club, trying to teach his team how to play like Barcelona. So he took it as a compliment last week when the Spanish superclub expressed interest in acquiring one of his best students, captain Carlos Vela. How serious that interest is and where […]
LOS ANGELES — New Colorado Rapids forward Kei Kamara mostly accepts the surprises that come with playing in MLS. The journeyman forward is playing for his fourth MLS team since 2016. He said he was sure he’d be coming back to the Vancouver Whitecaps, but he was left unprotected in the MLS Expansion Draft, selected […]
It was nearing the end of 2018 and Françoise Luca had been wondering what was going on with the petition effort to possibly thwart a soccer stadium deal between the city of Austin and Austin FC owner Anthony Precourt. So she made a phone call and set the stage for the city’s latest citizen-led ballot […]
Back from an offseason that was anything but, Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath returned from seven weeks in Europe with his passport worn and his hope strong for a crucial upcoming third MLS season. He scouted 36 games from Scandinavia to Spain — and plenty in between — while United Sporting Director Manny Lagos scoured […]
LOS ANGELES — With Columbus Crew SC officially saved and staying in Ohio, the team’s players have a weight off their shoulders heading into the 2019 season. The Crew held a news conference earlier this month introducing a host of new faces, including president Tim Bezbatchenko, head coach Caleb Porter and new owners Dee Haslam […]
LOS ANGELES — New York Red Bulls striker Bradley Wright-Phillips isn’t close to thinking about retirement, but he’s already received an honor typically reserved for retired players in the United States. The Red Bulls in August announced Phillips’ No. 99 jersey would be retired after his playing days are done. He’s still a bit taken […]