KANSAS CITY – A Tim Melia save of a penalty kick was the difference in a 0-0 draw between Sporting Kansas City and the Columbus Crew Sunday. But in a match that lacked offensive fireworks, the officiating team created most of the excitement in front of an announced 20,697 at Children’s Mercy Park. The PK […]
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[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”217″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] HARRISON, N.J.—Philadelphia Union manager Jim Curtin posed a question to reporters after each of the team’s last two games. It was a simple question with a complicated answer that needs to be explained by a variety of factors. “We have good players. We have […]
[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”215″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] The New England Revolution let a pair of leads slip in a 3-3 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday afternoon at BC Place. While New England displayed sharp form in the attack, its defending was frenetic and disorganized. Here are three takeaways from […]
[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”219″ sortorder=”7780,7771,7772,7773,7774,7775,7776,7777,7779,7782,7783,7784,7785,7786,7787,7788,7789,7790,7791,7792,7793,7794,7795,7796,7797,7798,7799,7800,7801,7802,7803,7804,7805,7806,7807,7808,7809,7810,7811,7812,7813,7814,7815,7816,7817,7818,7819,7820,7821,7822,7823,7824,7825,7826,7827,7828,7829,7830″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Orlando City (6-5-1, 19 points) lost its third consecutive match Saturday night, this time falling 2-1 to the Chicago Fire (4-6-2, 14 points). With the loss comes an interesting statistic: Since joining MLS in 2015, Orlando City hasn’t won multiple league games in […]
HARRISON, N.J. — Here are three things we learned from the New York Red Bulls 0-0 draw with the Philadelphia Union Saturday night. Medical update on Lawrence A week after being carted off the field and taken to an Atlanta-area hospital after laying motionless for a few moments, Kemar Lawrence looked solid and showed no […]
[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”212″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Houston turned on the boosters in the second half against New York City FC to defeat the Eastern Conference contenders 3-1. Here are three things we learned: Back-to-back wins The Houston Dynamo didn’t start the season on the best foot. Yes, they blitzed Atlanta […]
If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. This appeared to be D.C. United coach Ben Olsen’s thought with his starting lineup Saturday in the 1-1 draw against LAFC. Olsen started an identical lineup in United’s games against the San Jose Earthquakes and LAFC, despite gaining midfielder Júnior Moreno back from injury and defender Joseph Mora […]
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath said back before this past run of six games — five of which were at home — that how the Loons fared in this stretch would define where they ranked in MLS so far this season. Well, the Loons were able to end it with a statement, beating the Montreal […]
HARRISON, N.J. — In the locker room before Saturday night’s match, New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips reminded his team of the importance of the matchup — the Philadelphia Union. “I think they look at us as a big rival,” he said. “Before the game, I spoke and [Red Bulls coach] Jesse [Marsch] spoke […]
[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”219″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Orlando City coach Jason Kreis apologized in advance for any “snide” comments he might make during his post-match press conference, He was frustrated after the Lions’ 2-1 loss to the Chicago Fire, and the coach took aim at the officiating after the match. A […]