• Michael Hoyos, who was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Argentina when he was 15 from the Irvine Strikers, converted his shootout attempt to help Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle beat Brazil’s Flamengo, 5-4, and win the 2023 Recopa Sudamericana, South America’s matchup between the champions of the previous year’s Copa Libertadores […]
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Around the Country: United Soccer Coaches
• Schellas Hyndman, whose college coaching career spanned Eastern Illinois (1977-83), SMU (1983-2006) and Grand Canyon (2015-21) — and who guided FC Dallas to an MLS Cup runner-up finish during his 2008-13 tenure in the pros — will serve as United Soccer Coaches’ interim Director of Coaching Education. He steps in for Vince Ganzberg, who […]
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By the Numbers: Tim Ream in England (2012-2023)
25 English Premier League appearances this season (Fulham) 71 Career EPL games (Fulham 58/Bolton 13) 298 English (D2) Championship games (Fulham 101/Bolton 197) 19 FA Cup games (Fulham 16/Bolton 3) 12 English League Cup games (Fulham 8/Bolton 4) 8 English (D2) Championship/EPL promotion playoffs (Fulham) ————————————— 35 Ream’s current age NOTE: Picked 18th in the 2010 MLS draft, […]
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Tuesday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. Utah Royals will announce return to NWSL in early to mid-March: Sources By Meg Linehan (The Athletic) 2. Xabi Alonso, David Silva and Conor McGregor! USMNT defender Jonathan Gomez opens up on life at Real Sociedad By Ryan Tolmich (Goal.com) 3. Infighting of Women’s World Cup faves Spain, France, Canada reveals big issues in […]
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Around the Country: Major League Soccer
• Chicago Fire signed 19-year-old Greek striker Georgios Koutsias, who has been playing for Volos NPS on loan from PAOK, which reportedly receives a $2.5 million transfer fee. Koutsias, who scored three goals in 20 Greek Super League appearances Volos NPS, will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot. He is seen as a replacement Colombian […]
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Roster: U.S. U-16 WYNT (Carson camp, March 1-7)
Goalkeepers (3): Olivia Geller (Sting Dallas Black), Molly Vapensky (Chicago FC United), Kennedy Zorn (SC del Sol). Defenders (8): Trinity Armstrong (IMG Academy), Mya Brandon (Michigan Hawks), Maddie Costello (SUSA FC), Alexis Coughlin (Legends FC), Jordyn Hardeman (Solar SC), Daya King (Legends FC), Kai Price (Concorde Fire), Jocelyn Travers (FC Bay Area Surf). Midfielders (6): […]
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Tuesday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. U.S. women’s soccer coach paid 27% as much as men’s coach By Ronald Blum (AP)2. Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis steps down in move to expedite labor peace By Neil Davidson (Canadian Press)3. Bail enforcement officers tackle 16-year-old during soccer game in Provo after mistaking him for suspect By Spencer Burt (Fox 13)
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Top 5: USSF earners (2021 W2 compensation)
1. Gregg Berhalter (USMNT coach), $1,641,398 2. Earnie Stewart (Sporting director), $799,380 3. Will Wilson (CEO), $642,348 4. David Wright (COO), $516,257 5. Kate Markgraf (USWNT GM), $500,000 Source: FY’22 990
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What They're Saying: Gonzalo Segares
“It was not an easy game. They fought until the end and we are proud of that. Now we’ll look back and learn from this experience and how we can keep improving to be a better team for the next opportunity, which is going to be the World Cup. It’s a big blow right now, […]
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Top 5: 2022-23 scorers (American men in Europe)
1. Josh Sargent (Norwich City, England D2), 11 goals 1. Eduvie Ikoba (Zalaegerszegi, Hungary), 11 goals 1. Haji Wright (Antalyaspor, Turkey), 11 goals 1. Terrence Boyd (Kaiserslautern, Germany D2), 11 goals (+1) 5. Ricardo Pepi (Groningen, Netherlands), 10 goals (+1) Note: Goals in all competitions for teams in top two tiers of fall-spring leagues.