“Every time someone falls over doesn’t mean it’s simulation. Look at the example with Kevin [Molino]. He actually gets pushed, tries to stay on his feet and then falls over, and he gets booked forsimulation. I know we make it hard on referees sometimes, but I think it’s something we’re going to have to be […]
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MLS Week 2: NYCFC opens up all of Yankee Stadium
New York City FC has sold more than 30,000 tickets for Saturday’s first game at 50,291-seat Yankee Stadium against New England and will open the 400 level due to demand. Season-ticket sales havereached 15,000 for NYCFC’s inaugural season at the home of the baseball Yankees, where MLS capacity will be typically capped at 27,528 fans. […]
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Kaka comes through; Villa not quite; Kelly not at all
By Paul Gardner The great Orlando-New York clash managed to do what so often doesn’t get done … it produced a wonderfully climactic finish and the right result. There was no way not to be impressed by the atmosphere in the Citrus Bowl — even via television, it came over charged with everything you, and […]
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TV Report: Vancouver-Toronto sets TSN viewing record
The Vancouver-Toronto FC opener was the most-viewed MLS game ever on Canadian network TSN with an average audience of 353,000 viewers. Toronto beat Vancouver, 3-1, in the debut for Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco.
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MLS Power Rankings: Sounders go top with emphatic win
The Supporters Shield winners and MLS Cup champion started the 2015 season impressively as MLS’s 20th season got underway. Seattle outclassed New England, 3-0, and the Galaxy dispatched Chicago,2-0, as the Western Conference powers took care of business at home. They take the top twos spots in the first edition of the MLS Power Rankings. […]
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What They're Saying: Kaka
“I’ve scored a lot of goals in my career. I have to say this is one of the most emotional.” — Brazilian great Kaka after his stoppage-time goal ona deflected free kick earned Orlando City a 1-1 tie with New York City FC in the MLS debuts for both teams in front of 62,510 at […]
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Jurgen can't complain, and Toronto gets a grip
By Paul Kennedy (@pkedit) Long-suffering Toronto FC fans sawit happen last season, so they aren’t getting too excited yet. An opening day win. In the Pacific Northwest. Two goals by their new star brought over from England. Everything looked so promising for Toronto last season: a 3-1-0 start, 6-4-1 at the World Cup break. Then […]
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MLS Trade Central: Offseason moves
Jamaican Dane Richards is back where he began his career, signing with the New York Red Bulls. After leaving MLS, he spent time in England and Norway. Chicago Fire IN: M CollinFernandez (Chicago Fire Acad.-HG) F Kennedy Igboananike (AIK, Sweden) D/M Joevin Jones (W Connection,Trin. & Tobago) M Michael Stephens (Stabaek, Norway) D EricGehrig (Orlando […]
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MLS Week 1: Results & Standings
Clint Dempsey and Obafemi Martins teamed up for all three goals as the Seattle Sounders, the 2014 Supporters’ Shieldchampions, capped the opening weekend of MLS play with a very convincing 3-0 win over the New England. Orlando City needed a stoppage-time goal from Kaka on adeflected free kick to earn a 1-1 tie with New […]
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Audi becomes MLS auto partner
Audi has entered into a multi-year partnership with Major League Soccer, making it the league’s official automotive partner, replacing Volkswagen. As part of the agreement, Audi becomesthe presenting sponsor of the MLS playoffs. “Audi’s partnership with MLS parallels the aggressive, challenger spirit of the two brands,” said Loren Angelo, Audi of America’s director of marketing, […]