FC Cincinnati recently decided to temporarily revoke the press credential of local beat reporter Laurel Pfahler. This decision came after a dispute over her reporting on some of the club’s player transactions. According to sources, Pfahler, who writes for the Queen City Press, had her credential revoked for two weeks. Exchange of Statements Following the
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The Portland Timbers have successfully reached an agreement with Club América to acquire Uruguay forward Jonathan Rodríguez. Sources close to the situation have reported to ESPN Mexico that Rodríguez is in the process of finalizing a four-year designated player deal with the Timbers. This move comes after the clubs agreed on a $6 million transfer
Inter Miami coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino recently made headlines by choosing to rest star player Lionel Messi in a critical match against Montreal. Despite Messi’s stellar performance in previous games, Martino defended his decision as a strategic move to ensure the long-term health and success of the team. Martino emphasized the importance of managing player
Inter Miami suffered their first loss of the season against CF Montreal, with a score of 3-2. Lionel Messi was given the day off during this game, breaking his streak of playing every minute for Miami in their previous MLS matches and Concacaf Champions League draw. Despite the absence of Messi, teammates Luis Suarez and
Lionel Messi, the 36-year-old Argentina star, has been a key player for Inter Miami this season, playing every minute of the team’s MLS matches and even in the Concacaf Champions League draw at Nashville SC. However, assistant coach Javier Morales hinted that Messi could be given a rest in the upcoming match against CF Montreal.
LAFC recently announced a two-year contract extension for Dénis Bouanga, ensuring that the prolific goalscorer will remain with the team through the 2027 season. This deal, which includes a team option for 2028, solidifies Bouanga as the centerpiece of LAFC’s attack for the foreseeable future. At 29 years old, Bouanga has already made a significant
The Major League Soccer (MLS) has been in the spotlight recently for reasons other than the usual game outcomes or star player performances. The ongoing controversy surrounding the use of replacement referees has taken center stage, prompting discussions and debates among fans, players, coaches, and league officials. Background The Professional Referee Organization (PRO), funded by
The New England Revolution made a significant move by extending the contract of captain Carles Gil through the 2026 season, with an option for 2027. This decision reflects the team’s commitment to keeping a key player in their lineup for the foreseeable future. Carles Gil’s Impact Carles Gil, a 31-year-old midfielder, has proven himself as
LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo has been fined $10,000 by Major League Soccer for his comments regarding the playing conditions during last weekend’s game against Real Salt Lake. The league’s decision was announced on Wednesday, citing Cherundolo’s remarks after the team’s 3-0 loss in Utah as a violation of the league’s public criticism policy. MLS referenced
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