ATLANTA — Portland Timbers fullback Zarek Valentin stopped in the middle of interviews Friday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to act as the liaison between himself and teammate Larrys Mabiala, setting up an interview in French. If Valentin and his teammates were feeling the pressure of MLS Cup, that moment and a few others throughout training didn’t […]
Pro Soccer USA examines the evolution of the game’s footprint on television as Major League Soccer prepares to hold its 23rd MLS Cup, which will air nationally Dec. 8 on Fox Sports. A number of people and events transpired over the decades to bring the sport into the mainstream. But in addition to the famous moments […]
New Vancouver Whitecaps coach Marc Dos Santos announced the rest of his coaching staff on Friday. Vanni Sartini and Phillip Dos Santos will be assistant coaches and Youssef Dahha joins the club as the new goalkeeper coach. All three coaches have agreed to multi-year contracts. The trio has worked in six different countries and bring close […]
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota United FC officially announced a one-year affiliation with newly-founded USL League One side Forward Madison FC on Friday. Pro Soccer USA reported in September the two clubs were in advanced negotiations. The affiliation will allow Minnesota to send players to Madison on loan with the option to recall players at any time. […]
Alex Morgan was named 2018 U.S. Soccer Female Player of Year after scoring at a blistering pace and helping lead the U.S. women’s national team through World Cup qualifying. Morgan, who also is a key playmaker for the Orlando Pride, led the U.S. women’s national team in scoring 2018, posting 18 goals during 19 matches. […]
ATLANTA — When Atlanta United broke down video throughout the Major League Soccer season, the team spent the most time studying the Columbus Crew. That film, analyzed by players such as Atlanta’s Greg Garza and Brad Guzan, can now be used differently, as they get a feel for how former Crew coach Gregg Berhalter will […]
Columbus Crew SC and U.S. men’s national team keeper Zack Steffen has completed a move to Manchester City, according to multiple reports. When Pro Soccer USA asked Crew SC for comment, a team spokesperson declined, saying the team will “pass on adding comment to today’s reports regarding offers for Zack Steffen.” The move, first reported […]
MARIETTA, Ga. – Before the debut of Atlanta United, N’keschia Brundidge-Clark never expected Atlanta to turn into a soccer town. Brundidge-Clark, executive director for the James T. Anderson Boys & Girls Club in Marietta, Ga., is an Atlanta native and has worked in Marietta for four years. At the very least, Atlanta United has made […]
MARIETTA, Ga. — The last time Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers met on a Major League Soccer pitch was back in June, with the two sides playing to a 1-1 draw at the Five Stripes’ Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But Atlanta United was not a full strength for that game. Starting left back Greg Garza, […]
MARIETTA, Ga. — It’s easy to say now, looking at where the Portland Timbers and Atlanta United FC are, that Darlington Nagbe would’ve played on Major League Soccer’s biggest stage regardless of which kit he wore in 2018. “We’ve been joking with him this week,” Nagbe’s Atlanta teammate Greg Garza said. “He probably could have […]