Sporting Kansas City made headlines recently when it announced the appointment of Gavin Wilkinson as its sporting director. However, just over a week after the announcement, the club decided to terminate Wilkinson’s contract due to significant fan backlash. This decision came after revelations of Wilkinson’s involvement in multiple investigations during his time as the general
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In a groundbreaking move, Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise LAFC has taken over the storied Swiss club, Grasshopper, by purchasing a majority stake from its Chinese owner, Jenny Wang. The announcement, made during a press conference in Zurich, marks the latest addition of an American-backed club to European soccer. This acquisition, however, brings together two
Giorgio Chiellini, the renowned Italian footballer, has decided to come out of retirement and join LAFC as a player development coach. This surprising announcement comes a mere month after Chiellini officially announced his retirement from professional football. With his vast experience and expertise, Chiellini is set to work closely with coach Steve Cherundolo in the
Lionel Messi has once again reaffirmed his status as one of football’s all-time greats by winning his third FIFA The Best men’s award. The Argentine superstar outshone fierce competition from Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé to secure the prestigious accolade. Spanning from December 19, 2022, to August 20, 2023, the
There they all were, sitting next to each other on a couple of benches in their practice attire, all of them smiling. Lionel Messi was sipping on a drink at one end, Luis Suárez next to him, then Sergio Busquets, then Jordi Alba on the other end. This wasn’t Barcelona in 2014. This was Inter
Inter Miami’s head coach, Gerardo “Tata” Martino, acknowledges the crucial task of discovering a system that fully harnesses Lionel Messi’s talents as he enters his first complete season in Major League Soccer. While Inter Miami failed to secure a spot in the MLS playoffs, they did claim their first trophy, the Leagues Cup, shortly after
Major League Soccer (MLS) team Inter Miami, along with its star player Lionel Messi, is gearing up for a world tour ahead of the grueling season. Coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino and midfielder Sergio Busquets emphasized the need to find a balance between the club’s business and sporting interests at the MLS media day. This tour
There are exciting transfer prospects for Atlanta United attacking midfielder, Thiago Almada, as Atletico Madrid shows interest in signing him, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano. The 22-year-old, who was crowned the 2023 MLS Young Player of the Year, has caught the attention of the LaLiga side with his impressive performances. It is rumoured that
The LA Galaxy, one of Major League Soccer’s most successful clubs, has made a significant move in their pursuit of success. Reports have confirmed that the Galaxy has agreed on a club-record transfer for Vasco da Gama attacking midfielder Gabriel Pec. This signing demonstrates the ambition and determination of the Galaxy to rebuild their squad
In a surprising turn of events, Troy Lesesne has been named as the new coach of D.C. United, replacing Wayne Rooney. This decision comes just two months after Lesesne was fired by the New York Red Bulls. The 40-year-old coach has signed a three-year contract with D.C. United, signaling a new chapter for the team.
Monterrey, one of the powerhouses in Liga MX, has recently made an exciting acquisition to bolster their attacking options. U.S. men’s national team forward, Brandon Vázquez, has joined the club from MLS side FC Cincinnati. The 25-year-old has signed a long-term contract that will see him stay with the Mexican side until December 2027. The
Chivas, the Liga MX side, has recently made a groundbreaking move in the world of soccer transfers. They have reached a deal with the San Jose Earthquakes for the acquisition of United States winger, Cade Cowell. This transfer marks an important milestone for both Chivas and Cowell himself. With Chivas typically having a roster consisting
The Colorado Rapids have made another significant addition to their squad during the current MLS offseason. The club recently announced the signing of midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. This move follows the earlier transfer of U.S. goalkeeper Zack Steffen from Manchester City. A difficult spell in Europe for Mihailovic After making the
As the United States men’s national team gears up for their annual January camp, manager Gregg Berhalter has announced a 25-player roster comprised entirely of Major League Soccer (MLS) players. This selection includes 17 uncapped players and aims to provide an opportunity for the integration of Olympic age-eligible athletes. With the camp taking place outside