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What They're Saying: Michael Boxall
“Not really. I mean, obviously I’ve played against some world-class players. So, it’s tough to compare to that just coming off the [Confederations Cup]. No, they’re good players.They keep the ball, they keep it simple. They do the simple things right all the time. So, it’s not like any single moment that wows you. They […]
MLS Closeup: Faint Revs' playoff hopes get boost
A big night for Kei Kamara, a new signing at centerback, and back-to-back wins for the just the second time this season add up to … well, it’s hard to say exactly. “We need another great week of training and bring that same mentality, and get a road win,” said midfielder Scott Caldwell, who recorded […]
MLS Closeup: Minnesota United mood is boosted
Blowing away the league’s worst team may not mean much in the big picture, but expansion teams grab onto every shred of encouragement. A giddy mood prevailed Saturday in the wake ofMinnesota United’s 4-0 defeat of D.C. United. MNUFC fans lustily celebrated the victory. Goals by three different Loons plus an own goal added up […]
MLS Moves: Sounders use TAM to sign Spanish winger
The second coming of Alvaro Fernandezto Seattle didn’t turn out very well, and six weeks after his contract expired the Sounders have signed a replacement. Spanish winger Víctor Rodríguez, 28, comes to MLS from Sporting Gijon, one of many clubs he’s played for in his native country since starting his pro career withCF Baladona. He […]
MLS Closeup: Revived Red Bulls re-tool
A four-game win streak heading into All-Star Week silenced many critics of the New York Red Bulls, who have been regularly lambasted since trading club iconDax McCarty in January. Slow indeed has been the process of integrating both Sean Davis and U.S. U-20 Tyler Adams into the mix. One orthe other was supposed to be […]
Minnesota stadium joins Allianz family of stadiums
Minnesota United FC has sold naming rights to its new soccer stadium, which will be known as Allianz Field after the German financial services company. It will be the eignth major facility Allianz hasattached its name to, the most famous being Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena. The stadium is being built in St. Paul, Minn., and […]
One man's Midseason MLS Best XI
By Ridge Mahoney (@ridgemax) The list of All-Stars was released by MLS on Tuesday and amid the controversy of who got picked and whodidn’t, here’s a personal selection of the 11 most deserving players of the 2017 season to date. This is my Best XI, many obvious choices with a few personal favorites thrown in […]
MLS: Loons like Scotsman Nicholson's skill set
MLS’s summer transfer window opened on Monday and Minnesota United made the first announcement since its opening with the signing of Scotsman Sam Nicholson, a 22-year-old midfielderfrom Hearts. “We are really pleased to have addeda player with the skill set of Sam,” said MNUFC head coach Adrian Heath. “He’s a player who can cut inside […]
MLS Closeup: Hard-working Crew rewarded against Loons
Point totals in and of themselves can be misleading, especially in MLS, yet Columbus Crew SC is a clear example of the disparity between the conferences. After a 1-0 victory over MinnesotaUnited on the road, Crew SC is 9-10-1 and with 28 points is clinging to sixth place and lowest Eastern Conference playoff spot. In […]