Massapequa (N.Y.) native Bill Manning, 50, got his start in pro soccer as a player and then as an executive with lower-division teams like the New York Fever and Long Island Rough Ridersand with the Brooklyn Italians, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Greg Vanney is named Concacaf men's Coach of the Year
Greg Vanney needs a bit more room in his trophy case. On Tuesday CONCACAF named him its Men’s Coach of the Year. The Toronto FC mentor had already won honors as MLS Coachof the Year for […]
Ayo Akinola becomes 12th 2017 U-17 World Cup player to turn pro
Ayo Akinola signed with Toronto FC as a Homegrown Player, becoming the 12th player from the 2017 U.S. Under-17 World Cup team to turn pro. He is also the 15th player in TFC historyto sign for […]
MLS Positional Rankings (Left Midfielders/Wingers): Piatti leads the pack in goals and presence
As more teams playing with wingers in three-forward alignments, the role of a traditional left midfielder has undergone some change. Wingers stay high and if defenders well behind themneed defensive help, a midfielder needs to pick […]
MLS Moves: Toronto FC picks up five options, declines eight
As MLS Cup champion, Toronto FC was granted a couple of extra days to finalize its offseason roster decisions. TFC announced Thursday it has exercised options for the 2018 season on five playersand declined options on […]