Former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes ego and club rivalry prevented the Three Lions from winning international tournaments during his time as a player. Branded a “golden generation,” Gerrard was part of an immensely talented squad that failed to get beyond the quarterfinals of a major tournament under several different managers. The 45-year-old, who won […]
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NWSL: Waldrum is out as Houston head coach
Randy Waldrum, who left his job as head coach at Notre Dame, one of the most successful women’s programs in the country, to take over as the Houston Dash head coach for its launch in 2014, isout. The Dash and Waldrum agreed to part ways just seven games into the 2017 season. Assistant coach Omar […]
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What They're Saying: Bob Bradley
“Anyone who has paid attention for the last 15 years has incredible respect for Steven Gerrard. It was great to have him at the MLS, but his pure impact was not as much as it might have been.Steven had some injuries, but if you’re a Galaxy fan, was he able to have the same impact […]
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What They're Saying: Steven Gerrard
“Obviously you are aware of this time coming towards the end and the body starts talking to you, the pains and the aches get more regular. The way you feel out there on the pitch changes, overthe last couple of years I’ve felt myself slowing down a little bit if you like. I basically can’t […]
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MLS Moves: Gerrard weighs options after Galaxy departure
Galaxy midfielder Steven Gerrardhas joined the exodus of English players from MLS. One day after the departure of Frank Lampardfrom New York City FC, the Galaxy announced Tuesday that Gerrard, who joined the MLS team midway through the 2015 season, would not return for 2017. His contract expires at the end of thismonth. In his […]
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MLS conference semifinals: Our predictions
By Ridge Mahoney (@ridgemax) Quick turnarounds are not uncommon during the regular season, andthe four Knockout-Round survivors play again on short rest when they host conference semifinals on Sunday. Montreal, the only lower seed to advance, heads home to Stade Saputo to play theRed Bulls. The other three winners, after prevailing at home, stay put […]
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MLS Countdown: English stars ready for first MLS clash
Described as “imcompatible” and “ideal partners” and every shade of middle ground during their stints as England internationals, Frank Lampard and StevenGerrard get their first MLS opportunity to renew club rivalries when New York City FC and the Galaxy battle Saturday at Yankee Stadium (3:30 pm. ET, ESPN). Longtime rivals as stalwarts forChelsea and Liverpool, […]
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MLS Power Rankings: No change in top five
Leader FC Dallas took the weekend off and of the four teams closest to it only former leader Colorado was able to win, so the top five in Soccer America’s MLS PowerRankings stayed as is. The Galaxy held second by rallying to tie the Red Bulls at home. Ordinarily, a fourth straight victory would lift […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Tim Howard brings luck to Rapids
Colorado wasn’t able to mark Tim Howard’s return to MLS with a victory but by battling Portland to a 0-0 tie held top spot by a narrow margin over FC Dallas, which blasted OrlandoCity SC, 4-0. Montreal’s comeback victory over New England moved the Impact into the top five. New York City’s first triumph over […]
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MLS Countdown: Kaka is ready for defending champs
Orlando City, one of three unbeaten teams at 1-0-2, plays its next two games on exclusive national telecasts: at home against Portland Sunday on Fox Sports 1, and next Friday in Philadelphia onUniMas. OCSC should be at full strength against the defending champion. Kaka has recovered from a thigh injury that has ruled him out […]