Bruce Arena made his first call-up for his return to the head coaching position of the United States Men’s National team, calling in 32 MLS based players. This time period is not an official FIFA window, which would allow...
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U.S. Player of the Year Shortlist Announced
By Alex Baker Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore, Bobby Wood, Michael Bradley and Geoff Cameron were announced as contenders for 2016 U.S. Soccer Player of the Year. The five-man shortlist for the award was released on Tuesday with the...
Toronto Book Place in MLS Cup Final After Beating Montreal in Canadian Classic
Alex Baker In the same week that the famous El Clasico is to be contested in Spain, a new Clasico may have been born closer to home, just north of the border where Toronto FC beat Montreal Impact 5-2 to book a spot in next week’s...
Jordan Morris Goal Puts Seattle into MLS Cup Final
By Alex Baker LOS ANGELES – Jordan Morris continued his standout rookie season in Major League Soccer on Sunday by netting the goal that effectively put the Seattle Sounders through to their first MLS Cup Final. Seattle...
Amidst Rooney Rumors, Galaxy Looks to Turn Page on Keane Era
LOS ANGELES – It’s no exaggeration to say an era has come to an end at the LA Galaxy. While Steven Gerrard’s departure drew more of the big international headlines, Robbie Keane’s decision to follow Gerrard out the door is...
Trump Election Casts Uncertain Shadow Across USA-Mexico Game
LOS ANGELES – Whether you want to call it soccer, football, futbol or whatever, the world’s game has always been the most political of sports, in large part due to the international rivalries the game nurtures. One of the...
Jermaine Jones Recalled to USMNT as Squad to Face Mexico Revealed
LOS ANGELES – Jurgen Klinsmann has announced his 26-man squad for the United States men’s national team’s pair of tough upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and Costa Rica. It’s a strong squad and the starting...
A Look Ahead to the MLS Weekend Action
LA Galaxy will take a slim 1-0 lead into the second leg against Colorado Rapids at Dicks Sporting Goods Park on Sunday. Colorado have one of the top defenses in the league and it was in evidence as LA struggled to find a...