“When we start preparing the squad for March, it will be a lot clearer. But all I can say for Brandon [Vazquez] and Alejandro [Zendejas], for me personally, I thought they were both very, very good. … I really enjoyed working with them. They are two players who are well and truly going to be […]
What They’re Saying
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Monday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. Student. Athlete. Mogul? By Bruce Schoenfeld (New York Times)2. Sol Campbell: ‘Wishing someone is going to die? What world are we living in?’ By David Hytner (The Guardian)3. A study of close to half a million soccer fans shows how group identity shapes behavior By Daniel Rubenson & Chris Dawes (The Conversation)
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Preseason: Major League Soccer
• The Seattle Sounders prepped for the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco with two friendlies on Saturday in Marbella, Spain. They tied Austria’s Wolfsberger AC 0-0 and fell to Sweden’s Hammarby, 3-2, getting goals from veteran Fredy Montero and Georgi Minoungou from Tacoma Defiance … Miles Robinson started in Atlanta United’s 3-3 draw at […]
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What They're Saying: Djordje Mihailovic
“What struck me is that they trained in complete silence. Nobody spoke. Only [Sergio] Aguero made a sound, he laughed now and then. The only thing you heard was the sound of the ball going around. That made it even more surreal. It was pure poetry. Art. And I got to be there. Even participate […]
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Americans Abroad: FA Cup (Friday)
• In Matt Turner‘s biggest start of his first season at Arsenal, the Gunners fell at Manchester City, 1-0, in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Dutchman Nathan Ake’s goal just after the hour mark was the difference. Turner, who is still looking to make his Premier League debut, managed to keep high-scoring Erling […]
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Around the Country: Major League Soccer
• Colorado signed 28-year-old defender Andreas Maxso from Brondby in its native Denmark on a three-year deal. Maxso, who has also played in Turkey, Switzerland and Germany, will be a Designated Player. “Andreas is an experienced and physically imposing center back who has led his side to a championship in a strong European league,” said […]
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Saturday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. NWSL set to expand with record-setting $50 million franchise fees By Jessica Toonkel and Rachel Bachman (Wall Street Journal)2. What does Claudio Reyna’s decision to step down mean for Austin FC’s future? By Colby Gordon (Austin American-Statesman)3. J. Richard Steadman, 85, dies; saved knees of countless skiers By Clay Risen (New York Times)
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What They're Saying: Crystal Dunn
“Pierre is an incredible person with an amazing work ethic, passion and dedication for all that he does. His commitment to high standards is one of his greatest qualities. He is human, and I appreciate his level of accountability and ownership through this situation.There is a path forward and he is committed to the process. […]
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Around the Country: USL Championship
• The Oakland Roots became the latest USL Championship team to sign a U.S. youth international with the addition of 17-year-old Ethan Kohler. He most recently played for the U.S. U-19s in April 2022. Kohler is a product of the San Jose Earthquakes academy and played 11 games for Earthquakes II in MLS Next Pro […]
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Around the Country: Major League Soccer
• Orlando City has acquired 21-year-old forward Ramiro Enrique from Banfield of Argentina’s Primera Division. He joins the Lions as a part of the U22 initiative. Said Orlando GM Luiz Muzzi: “He is able to play a few different positions on the field and creates space both for himself and his teammates making him difficult […]