MLS
‘If you’re not first, you’re last’ – How LAFC’s latest technological trial could change scouting forever
One of MLS’ more forward-thinking clubs is using artificial intelligence to help them get an edge on their rivals and keep potential injuries at bay Like it or not, the marriage between technology and soccer is not going anywhere. And, at Los Angeles FC, Christian Lau’s job is to be the counselor who ensures the …
Seattle Sounders will try and break decibel record at CenturyLink Field in MLS Cup
It already promises to be a raucous scene at CenturyLink Field when the Seattle Sounders take on Toronto FC in Sunday’s MLS Cup (3 pm ET | ABC, Univision, TUDN in US; TSN, TVAS in Canada), but the Sounders say their plan is to try and make it historically raucous. The Sounders sold out the …
Portland Timbers 1, Seattle Sounders 2 | 2019 MLS Match Recap
Cristian Roldan scored before halftime, Raul Ruidiaz pounced for his 10th goal of the season moments after the restart, and the Seattle Sounders clinched the 2019 Cascadia Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Friday night at Providence Park. Kings of Cascadia. 👑#PORvSEA | #SoundersMatchday pic.twitter.com/ZRzKiKC4oj — Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) August 24, 2019 Jordan …
Alejandro Bedoya Won’t Be Punished by M.L.S. for Gun Violence Remarks
Major League Soccer officials will not punish the Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya for grabbing a field microphone during a national television broadcast on Sunday night and urging Congress to act to end gun violence. The shouted statement, which came moments after Bedoya scored a goal in a Union victory, was not out of character …
MLS vs the World: International matches against world’s top clubs in July
On top of all the MLS action, Leagues Cup and domestic cup matches during this busy summer, several MLS sides also added international exhibitions to their schedule against some of Europe’s best clubs. There’s a tasty lineup of matches on Wednesday, July 17 after the Rapids faced Arsenal and the San Jose Earthquakes tied La Liga club Real Valladolid earlier in …
Jozy Altidore calls MLS referees “some of the worst in the world”
Although he’s away with the United States at the Gold Cup, Jozy Altidore had something to say about a non-call from last night’s Toronto FC game. In the 80th minute of last night’s game, while TFC were up 1-0, Alejandro Pozuelo threw the ball in for Ayo Akinola, who received the ball on the edge …
Boehm: Is MLS becoming world soccer’s new runway for aspiring coaches?
Not so long ago, Major League Soccer appeared to be a “closed shop” when it came to head coaching hires. In the early years of this decade, playing experience in the league looked to be not merely one criteria for coaching hires but the dominant one, as the likes of Jason Kreis, Ben Olsen, Jay …