MINNEAPOLIS — A week prior, following his team’s 3-2 win over Portland, Minnesota United FC Head Coach Adrian Heath stressed the importance he places on finishing out the 2018 season on a run of good form, whether or not the playoffs remain a realistic goal for the Loons. “I want to make sure that this […]
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A total of 19 Major League Soccer players — plus another out on loan — headed over to Russia to represent their countries in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Some will play starting roles for their teams, others will be ready to come off the bench at a moment’s notice and one already was sent […]
When Costa Rica traveled to Russia in the fall of 2016 for an international friendly, it was a chance to gain comfort in the surroundings for a possible journey to the 2018 World Cup. It was also a moment for a pair of future club teammates to become acquainted. New York City FC wingers Rodney […]
Despite the U.S. national team’s absence, Major League Soccer will have plenty of representatives at the World Cup, especially on the Costa Rican team. Costa Rica has six active MLS players on its roster who are slated to go to Russia. Costa Rica’s coach, Oscar Ramirez, wasn’t messing around and went straight to his final […]
It is uncertain if ex-Timbers forward Rodney Wallace would have been cheered if he finished a first-half header inside the 6-yard box against his former teammates, but the New York City FC winger did receive a warm, enthusiastic ovation when replaced in the 70th minute of Portland’s 3-0 win. “It was nice – it was […]
New York City FC is one of 12 Major League Soccer teams that will compete during the “international break” this weekend. Coupled with injury and illness woes, the depth of NYCFC head coach Patrick Vieira’s squad will be on display. In addition to the extraordinary finishing skills he has exhibited in his Major League Soccer […]