When Lionel Messi won his fourth FIFA Ballon d’Or in January 2013, a young boy by the name of Lionel Messi da Silva was born in Campinas, Brazil a few days later. It was an unlikely coincidence that tied the two events together in a strange yet fascinating manner. Fast forward to February 2013, and
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LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo expressed his strong disapproval of the decision to proceed with the game against Real Salt Lake despite the heavy snow cover on the field. The extreme weather conditions not only led to a two-hour delay in the start of the Major League Soccer (MLS) clash but also caused the game to
The recent MLS Power Rankings by ESPN provide an in-depth analysis of the league’s 29 clubs after Matchday 2. These rankings are based on a combination of key season statistics, recent performance, Opta computer ratings, and insights from writers. It is evident that the rankings reflect not only the clubs’ current form but also their
FC Cincinnati made a significant move by signing DeAndre Yedlin from Inter Miami for $172,799 in General Allocation Money. The transfer was confirmed by sources to ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle and was officially announced by Cincinnati GM Chris Albright. Yedlin’s arrival is expected to bring leadership, experience, and quality to the team both on and off
The Major League Soccer’s All-Star Game is set to feature a match against the best of Liga MX for the third time in the past four years. The announcement by MLS has generated excitement among fans, as the showdown is scheduled for July 24 at Columbus, Ohio’s Lower.com Field. This year’s edition marks a return
The recent controversy surrounding the replacement of the referee for a Saturday MLS game has raised questions about potential conflicts of interest. The original assignee, Guilherme Ceretta, was replaced by Jaime Herrera after pictures emerged on social media showing Ceretta wearing an Inter Miami jersey. This raised concerns about impartiality and fairness in refereeing matches.
The ongoing labor dispute between the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) shows no signs of resolution, as PRO has extended its lockout of union referees for a second round of matches this weekend. Despite prior negotiations and a rejected tentative agreement, PRO has reaffirmed that the terms of the
After a lengthy process to find a replacement for former head coach Adrian Heath, Minnesota United FC has officially welcomed Eric Ramsay to the team. Ramsay, a native of England with a background in coaching at Manchester United of the English Premier League, expressed his enthusiasm for joining a club with a rich football culture
The Columbus Crew had an impressive start to the season with a strong defensive performance against Atlanta. If their defense can match their attacking prowess, they will be a force to reckon with in the league. Los Angeles FC had a mixed performance, with goalkeeper Pedro Gallese saving the day with heroics in goal. However,
The arrival of Lionel Messi to MLS has sparked a significant amount of attention and excitement within the American soccer community. Similar to the impact David Beckham had on the league in 2007, Messi’s presence has elevated the status of MLS in the global soccer landscape. The recent match between LA Galaxy and Inter Miami,