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Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire: 1-on-1 with head coach Veljko Paunović

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, […]

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New York City FC

New NYCFC coach Domènec Torrent credits Guardiola, Vieira and jazz for success

ORANGEBURG, N.Y. – New York City FC supporters may want to frequent jazz clubs around the city the rest of the season. Because they may run into the entire team. “Sometimes after the game — if we are very, very happy – we need to go to a jazz club,” new head coach Domènec Torrent […]

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New York City FC

New coach Domènec Torrent praises quality of NYCFC players

BRONX, N.Y. — New NYCFC coach Domènec Torrent arrived in the United States two days before his team’s Sunday evening match against Toronto FC. He sat down with Pro Soccer USA contributor Glenn Crooks before the game. Welcome. You come right in to a tough task taking on the reigning MLS champion in Toronto. Torrent: […]