In a week of just six matches, no teams changed places in the top tier of Soccer America’s MLS Power Rankings. Columbus and New York City FC maintained their spots — at No. 1 and No. 2,respectively — as did the idle teams right behind them. So did Sporting Kansas City at No. 6 and […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Road point just enough to keep Crew SC on top
Five teams remain unbeaten at this early stage in the MLS season and though the Crew failed to win it stayed atop Soccer America’s MLS Power Rankings by tying 0-0 at Philadelphia. New York City FC held second with an efficient 2-0 defeat of Orlando City in a match that exemplified the different directions taken by […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Crew SC stays on top
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 Focus: SKC's new-look attack is work in progress
Two teams that made significant offseason additions opened their 2018 MLS campaigns against each other, and the representatives of visitor New York City FC outshone their counterparts from SportingKansas City. A goal by MLS debutant Jesus Medina clinched a 2-0 victory for NYCFC that handed the host as many home defeats as it accrued all […]
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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: Ghanaian international Ofori gives NYCFC boost in midfield
Ghanaian midfielder Ebenezer Ofori has joined New York City FC on a one-year loan from VfB Stuttgart after failing to keep his spot in the lineup following its promotion to the GermanBundesliga. — New York City FC(@NYCFC) February 21, 2018 The 22-year old Ghanaian international had helped Stuttgart win promotion following his move from AIK […]
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NYCFC signs young Paraguayan Medina as its third DP
New York City FC acquired 20-year-old attacking midfielder Jesus Medina, considered one of Paraguay’s top young players, from Club Libertad, which he helped reach the semifinals of the 2017Copa Libertadores. Medina had been linked to ManchesterCity on a $4 million transfer but will instead join City Football Group affiliate NYCFC as a Young Designated Player. […]
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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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MLS Positional Rankings (Left Backs/Wingbacks): Morrow's work in dominant Toronto FC season rates top billing
The versatility shown by Justin Morrow, one of two outside backs to leave San Jose and wind up in Toronto, is just one example of why MLS teams are morewilling to use different alignments in the back. The left back in a standard four-man backline could be shuttled forward, a la Morrow, to play the […]
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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 […]