Tag: MLS
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Andrea Pirlo on verge of New York City move
Embed from Getty Images Veteran Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has reportedly accepted an offer to join MLS side New York City FC. Rumors were rife this week that Pirlo would complete the move if Juventus were to win Saturday’s Champions League final against Barcelona, in which he is due to start. Spanish newspaper AS have…
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Man United striker could join Kaka at Orlando City
Embed from Getty Images Orlando City are interested in signing Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, according to reports. The striker is currently on loan with Spanish side Real Madrid but will return to Old Trafford in June. Having struggled to find first team football at the Santiago Bernabeu, Hernandez is now keen to find a…
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Ibrahimovic keen on MLS move after failing to tempt Chelsea
Embed from Getty Images Paris Saint Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is keen on a move to the MLS after failing to tempt Chelsea into making a summer move, according to Le10Sport. The 33-year-old has played an important part in helping PSG win two Ligue 1 titles and has further enhanced his career by having won…
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Is The MLS drafting system paving the way forward for player recruitment ?
Embed from Getty Images Calum Valentine takes a closer look at the MLS’s drafting system and questions if other leagues around the world, mainly the Premier League, could adopt their approach. At the end of every transfer window the same question always seems to arise; Is our current player recruitment model on a national scale fair…
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Lampard excited to face Steven Gerrard in MLS
Embed from Getty Images Frank Lampard has discussed the potential of playing against Steven Gerrard in the MLS when they join New York City and LA Galaxy, respectively. Lampard, who is currently on loan with Manchester City will join their feeder club, New York, at the end of the season, whilst Gerrard will link up…
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David Villa scores first New York City home goal
Embed from Getty Images David Villa scored New York City’s first goal at the Yankee Stadium on Sunday, securing a 2-0 win over New England Revolution. The 19th minute strike was Villa’s first goal in the MLS, whilst it was New York’s first in their recently established history at home. Villa’s goal came after he…
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MLS: Robbie Keane inspires Champions to opening win
Embed from Getty Images LA Galaxy kicked off their 2015 MLS season with a 2-0 win over Chicago Fire thanks to goals from Jose Villarreal and Robbie Keane. A labour stoppage threatened to see the new MLS season delayed but players struck a deal on a new collective agreement with the league on Wednesday and…
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Defoe excited by Premier League return
Jermain Defoe has admitted his delight at a return to the Premier League after all-but agreeing a move to Sunderland. Defoe is on the verge of completing his move to the Stadium of Light after a drastic time in Major League Soccer with Toronto, a move which will see Jozy Altidore move the opposite direction.…
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Ronaldo considers return to football
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo is toying with a return to football after purchasing 10% of Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Ronaldo was unveiled earlier this week as a new member of the Striker’s ownership group and has now taken a role with the United States’ second division National American Soccer League side. Whilst the 38-year-old retired from…
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Robbie Keane named 2014 MLS MVP
LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane has been named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player. The Ireland international beat off New England Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen and Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins for the award. Former Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa striker Keane scored 19 goals and assisted 14 in his 29 appearances for the Galaxy…
