The third season of the Earnie Stewart-Jim Curtin partnership at the Philadelphia Union has a clear mandate. After getting a few big veteran contracts off the books, the Union are going full steam ahead with their youth movement based around a veteran spine. The leader of the new era in Chester, Pa., is centerback Auston […]
Chris Wingert is saying goodbye to the beautiful game after 14 seasons with Major League Soccer. On Feb. 19, the defender announced his retirement from soccer via Twitter. Although Wingert struggled with whether or not to release a statement regarding the end of his career, he felt it was best suited to let his fans […]
Much of the conversation around Columbus Crew SC in 2018 will be about action away from the field. Followers of the club have been living with angst since October, when it came to light that ownership is working on a potential relocation to Austin, Texas. Precourt Sports Ventures, which acquired the club in 2013, continues […]
MLS draft history: examining the value of a pick
The MLS Draft is an enigma to many fans. It’s a trait of all American sports leagues and represents a glimmer of hope for poor teams the year prior. It can turn a lottery ticket that is a draft pick into elite-level talent like Ike Opara (2010 draft) or Justin Meram (2011 draft). On the […]
New England Revolution left back Chris Tierney was non-committal about his playing future at the end of last season but now says there was little doubt he would be back in 2018. The 32-year-old defender is gearing up for his 11th season in Major League Soccer and continues to believe he can contribute both on and […]
Editor’s note: Supporter Submissions is a feature of Pro Soccer USA where supporters may submit articles concerning their teams. To have an article considered for publication, email it to supporters@prosoccerusa.com. Since the departure of Orlando’s star player and captain Kaká, Orlando City no longer has a team captain. When Kaká was injured last season, the […]
While many teams gear up for the start of the 2018 MLS season this weeknd, FC Dallas has already begun competitive action. Dallas opened the year with a Round of 16 clash against Panamanian club Tauro F.C. in the CONCACAF Champions League. After a 1-0 loss last week in Panama City, FCD will look to […]
HOUSTON – The Bayou City is the fourth most populated city in the United States, but as it relates to diversity, Houston stands alone. A 2010 study conducted by Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research revealed Houston is the most ethnically diverse major metropolitan city in the U.S. — and nothing better represents that […]
The Vancouver Whitecaps were always going to make a move for another defender. It was an expected move with centerback and captain Kendall Waston likely to join Costa Rica for the duration of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia this summer. But the acquisition of José Aja from Orlando City SC for $125,000 of […]
From frequently vacationing in the states to making his home in the middle of them, Johnny Russell is ready to kick off his Major League Soccer career in Kansas City. A Scottish national who most recently played for Derby County in England, Russell was one of the bigger player signings for Sporting KC this offseason. […]