Soccer in Detroit
Wayne Rooney expressed his views that the end-to-end technique and style of play in the MLS is quite similar to one more American sport. Wayne Rooney joined the club of DC United in the month of July and then transformed the fortunes of a team as he inspired and influenced their run to the Playoffs of MLS Cup, where they were finally knocked out by Columbus Crew on penalties.
MLS club side Atlanta United have one foot in the Major League Soccer (MLS) championship match after seeing off New York Red Bulls 3-0 in the first leg of the Eastern Conference final on Sunday.
LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic said that he will accept to play on an artificial surface in the match against Minnesota United. He said that this game is an important one for the team as this could boost their chances of winning a trophy.
Wayne Rooney has struck the ground running in MLS and recharged the fortunes of DC United. Here, the James Nalton a well known name from the World Football Index gives you a close look at his impact. DC United had a turbulent start in the Major League Soccer season of 2018, but the commencement of Wayne Rooney and his move to a fresh stadium has seen the players finding form.
Los Angeles Galaxy emerged winners in the thrilling game against Orlando City in the Major League Soccer. The seven game thriller saw former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic register his first hat trick in the league.
Retired referee Howard Webb says he is enjoying his video technology introduction experience in the MLS.
He says he is working hard to ensure the smooth running of the system in the North American top flight league. Webb is the Manager of Video Assistant Referee Operations, where he oversees the development, education, assessment and assignment of VARs.
“It’s amazing this journey that football takes you on,” he says.
The man, who started his refereeing experience in Rotherham’s local leagues before growing into one of the most respected officials in the game, says it is still incredible that he is heading the video review project in New York.
Webb says he was approached by the MLS football officials to join the development and implementation of the video review project. The former match official said he was interested in the opportunity to combine his on the field experience with his recent work in television so he accepted. Continue reading “WEBB ENJOYING MLS FOOTBALL VIDEO TECH INITIATIVE”
Major League Soccer sides are hoping to lure Zlatan Ibrahimovic to North America this summer.
While the Red Devils have not ruled out re-signing the 35-year old on a short term basis, the likelihood is very low. Los Angeles sides LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC are reportedly keen on signing the former Barcelona, Milan and PSG striker.
The former Swede international is expected to make a decision on his next career move soon. There is a high chance that he would move to the MLS where he would end his illustrious career. He would have spent more time at Old Trafford but for the cruciate knee ligament injury he sustained against Anderlecht in a Europa League fixture in April. Continue reading “MLS FOOTBALL CLUBS HOPING TO SIGN IBRAHIMOVIC”
Brazilian star Kaka is the highest paid star in MLS football, according to recently released figures.
Second on the list of highest paid MLS football stars is Toronto’s Sebastian Giovinco who receives £5.5 million in wages. Toronto offers Michael Bradley £5.1 million per year so he sits third on the list. New York City player David Villa £4.4 milion and Andrea Pirlo £4 million and they both make up the top five on the list.
Giovani dos Santos, Bastian Schweinsteiger and JozyAltidore playing for LA Galaxy, Chicago Fire and Toronto follow in sixth, seventh and eight respectively. Clint Dempsey and Diego Valeri make the top ten highest paid stars in the MLS. Continue reading “KAKA IS HIGHEST PAID IN MLS FOOTBALL”
American soccer star Landon Donovan has joined the group trying to lure the Major League Soccer to San Diego, according to reports.
The group is advocating that San Diego take over the vacant 166-acre Qualcomm stadium as the NFL’s Chargers relocate to the LA area. The group is proposing a 30,000-seat stadium for the MLS team, with the state benefiting from a n active football programme.
The Chargers spent 56 seasons in San Diego but recently announced that this season would be their last ahead of their move. Many opine that with the rate at which the league is expanding, then there would be a premier league and a second-rate league, as common in Europe. Continue reading “DONOVAN TRYING TO LURE MLS TO SAN DIEGO”
New United States national team coach Bruce Arena has indicated that he will be taking full advantage of the talents that play in the Major League Soccer.
Bruce Arena said that he estimates that there are around 10 to 20 players that currently play outside the United States and that might be eligible to play for the national team. As a result, he feels that the majority of the players will be coming from the Major League Soccer.
When asked whether players playing in European leagues are better than the ones in the Major League Soccer he said that it all depends on whether the players are getting enough playing time. He said that you might be in the biggest club in Europe but if you are spending most of the time on the bench then this might not be useful. Continue reading “Arena will make use of MLS players”