PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Timbers midfielders Andy Polo and David Guzman have been called up by their respective national teams for friendly matches, it was announced today. As both players continue to prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Polo will join Peru for friendlies against Croatia on March 23 and Iceland on March 27, […]
After setting a personal record for goals in a season last year with 16, and starting this year with a goal and an assist, C.J. Sapong knows he is seen as a team-leading striker for the Union. On Wednesday, he got a new contract to go along with the title. His previous deal was set […]
SAN JOSE, Calif. — As the rain began, first as a sprinkle and then as a steady downpour, the San Jose Earthquakes continued a thorough training session at their facility adjacent to Avaya Stadium. With a full two weeks between their season opener — a less than assured 3-2 win over Minnesota United — and […]
The Seattle Sounders were unable to keep their eyes on the prize or their men on the pitch in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal second leg against CD Guadalajara Wednesday, crashing out of the tournament 3-0 and 3-1 on aggregate. Head injuries to both Will Bruin and Chad Marshall forced Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer […]
Santiago Mosquera’s first minutes in an MLS game left him unhappy. He knew the rhythm of U.S. soccer was different from the one he used to play in Colombia, and that he would need to work intensively to adapt and succeed with FC Dallas. “As a soccer player, you always want the best. But I […]
After a standout showing in the team’s 5-1 route of Real Salt Late, Diego Rossi was named the MLS Player of the Week for the league’s second week of play. Rossi has become the leader of an explosive offense in Los Angeles, affecting each of the six goals of the club’s young history with three […]
Cam Lindley never expected to start the first two matches of Orlando City’s season. The 20-year-old former ACC Midfielder of the Year is confident in his abilities, sure, but there aren’t many MLS rookies who make an impact right out of the gate. He’s the Lions’ No. 6, which means he’s in a key position […]
CHESTER, Pa. — Saturday’s clash between the Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew presents a tactical chess match between two American head coaches who have trained their respective sides to play a particular way. Gregg Berhalter’s Crew love to develop play out of the back, starting with goalkeeper Zach Steffen, while Jim Curtin’s Union employ a […]
The New England Revolution don’t shy away from throwing rookie defenders into the fire and often reap the benefits of letting inexperienced players test their mettle on the back line. Michael Parkhurst was an almost-instant sensation at centerback, earning MLS rookie of the year honors in 2005. Meanwhile, Andrew Farrell, AJ Soares, Darrius Barnes, Kevin Alston, […]
Here are three things we learned in Toronto FC’s 3-2 loss to Tigres in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal. TFC will advance to the semifinals on away goals after a 4-4 aggregate tie. 1. Chris Mavinga is one of MLS’ top defenders It’s becoming Chris Mavinga’s signature move, at this point. […]