While New York City FC sorts out how to fill the goal-scoring gap with the departure of David Villa, there is certainty at the back entering the 2019 season with a secure group of returning defenders. “It’s important that we know each other well,” second-year fullback Anton Tinnerholm told Pro Soccer USA. “Last year, I […]
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HARRISON, N.J. — There’s always lessons to be learned for Chris Armas, especially when it comes to the Concacaf Champions League. Whether those lessons are from positive or negative experiences, whether they are from the New York Red Bulls past or from other MLS teams, the head coach subscribes to philosopher George Santayana’s theory that […]
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – The Colorado Rapids bolstered their defensive depth Monday ahead of their season opener, announcing the signing of former D.C. United centerback Kofi Opare. It was a move originally reported by Stephen Goff of the Washington Post, but later refuted by Opare on social media. Nonetheless, Opare had been spotted throughout the […]
CHICAGO — He was just a young boy during the war in Yugoslavia, and the sport of soccer offered an alternative — and hope — for Veljko Paunović. At his home, it was basically 24 hours of soccer, on TV, radio, talking about it and playing it with his family and neighbors. His late father, […]
SANFORD, Fla. — Midfielder Cristian Higuita was honored for his 100 appearances across all competitions with Orlando City before the start of training Monday’s training session. Higuita is the only player left from Orlando City’s inaugural 2015 MLS season. He was presented with a jersey with the No. 100 and a Tag Heuer watch. Club […]
LOS ANGELES — LAFC closed out its preseason play Saturday with a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps, providing a dominant performance for a select group of fans at Banc of California stadium. The team’s sole goal came in the most expected way — from captain Carlos Vela, who dodged past his defender and buried […]
SANFORD, Fla. — For second-year forward Chris Mueller, giving the No. 17 jersey to his new Orlando City teammate Nani was a simple matter. Mueller wore No. 17 throughout his rookie season, but Nani has been No. 17 for the majority of his professional career, including while he was at Manchester United from 2007 until […]
MUNICH, Germany — It was one of the most celebrated transfers in Canadian soccer history. In July, then 17-year-old Alphonso Davies joined German giant Bayern Munich in a deal worth $12 million — possibly up to $22 million with all bonuses added. FIFA transfer regulations, however, meant Davies had to complete the 2018 Major League Soccer […]
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes salvaged a 2-2 draw with the Seattle Sounders in their final preseason game. Chris Wondolowski netted two penalty kicks to complete the comeback after Victor Rodriguez had staked the Cascadia club to a two goal advantage. The Quakes played a man up for the final 30 minutes […]
SANFORD, Fla. — Two names have repeatedly shined for Orlando City recently. Chris Mueller and Tesho Akindele have delivered as goal-scoring options for the Lions throughout preseason training, a product of a strong on-the-field connection supplemented by a solid friendship. Off the pitch, the two became fast friends during Orlando City’s camp at IMG Academy […]