Road teams did well in the second week of MLS play but by holding serve at home – in front of a small crowd – Columbus held first place in Soccer America’s MLS Power Rankings. Both New York teams won at home to take the next two spots and a spectacular road victory by Los […]
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MLS 2018: Eastern Conference preview
A surge of superiority by the Eastern Conference is not likely to abate in 2018. Toronto FC is again head of the class and a pack of pursuers is led by Atlanta United, Chicago and the twoNew York teams. There are new head coaches in New England and Montreal, and a lot of expectations for […]
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MLS Moves: Orlando City lands Meram from Crew in another mega-allocation money deal
After Ola Kamara, sold to the LA Galaxy for Gyasi Zardes and $400,000 in allocation, Crew SC acquired another stash of allocation money when it shipped Justin Meram to Orlando City. Columbus will get $750,000 in Targeted Allocation Money, $300,000 in General Allocation Money and an international roster slot for the 2019 MLS season. In […]
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MLS teams flesh out rosters with third and fourth rounds of SuperDraft
The MLS SuperDraft officially concluded Sunday witrh the third and fourth rounds conducted by conference call. The first two rounds were held Friday at the United Soccer Coaches annual convention inPhiladelphia. Real Salt Lake, Minnesota United FC, and Orlando City SC sat out the process. The other 20 teams picked a total of 35 players […]
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What They're Saying: Gregg Berhalter
“Both of them play an important role on our team, both are under long-term contracts and if any deal was to be considered, it’d have to be a significant deal. For us, we’re planningto build a competitive team next year. We’re planning to build a team that can win, and right now they’re part of […]
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MLS Positional Rankings (Goalkeepers): Melia's excellent season edges out MLS Cup finalists
As goalscorers are rated by how many they rack up, goalkeepers are also bound to their numbers. Goals allowed and save percentage reveal much about a keeper’s performance, yet thebest keepers are those that can also command the penalty area and deny opponents at crucial stages in the match. Points and places in the standings […]
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Kekuta Manneh headed to Pachuca in Mexico
After five seasons in MLS, 22-year-old Kekuta Manneh is leaving on a free transfer to join Mexican powerhouse Pachuca, where he will join fellow American Omar Gonzalez. ¡Welcome @kekuta16! Eldelantero Kekuta Manneh es nuestro refuerzo de cara al Clausura 2018 proveniente de la MLS.#TeJuroQueTeAmo pic.twitter.com/ObVwGvo96K
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MLS Positional Rankings (Centerbacks, Left): Marshall anchors Seattle's improved defense
Left-sided defenders don’t receive the same notice from fans and observers as left wings and left backs, yet are a vital component of a solid team defense. They are assigned to plugup that channel most teams prefer to attack with right-sided forwards and midfielders, and the best centerbacks can also deliver accurate service up their […]
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MLS Positional Rankings (Right Backs/Wingbacks): Zusi holds firm against younger foes
A few more MLS teams than in past seasons are deviating from the standard four-man back line, yet for the most part the right back is same as he ever was. The big money spent by manyteams on TAM attackers, however, has made life tougher for the wide defenders. To get more of them on […]
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MLS Positional Rankings (Holding Midfielders): Embattled Alonso holds his place among defensive anchors
As MLS has evolved, so too has the class of midfielders labeled as “defensive” or “holding.” Typically, they are not tasked with offensive duties, other than toget the ball to a teammate once it has been secured. Yet the player who can destroy opponents’ attacks yet do little else is not nearly as valued as […]