San Jose’s Bobby Convey is simply not impressed.
Just hours after being announced by LA manager Bruce Arena as an All-Star replacement for the injured Jonathan Bornstein, Convey says Arena's Galaxy “are not as good as everyone thinks.”
The ESPN2 Game of the Week on Thursday between San Jose and LA finished in a 2-2 tie with a last gasp Galaxy equalizer by Landon Donovan. Convey classifies the result as a loss as far as the Quakes are concerned.
New York Red Bulls star Thierry Henry, who scored on his debut against Tottenham Hotspur in the Barclays New York Challenge on Thursday, could soon be joined by another French attacking DP.
Henry was the star of the match at Red Bull Arena but made news before even taking the field: the former World Cup champion took the local PATH train to get to the stadium.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber gives The New York Times one anecdote of how big Henry’s debut was in the New York area.
In other MLS news, FC Dallas are not done making changes to their squad, with a Brazilian player in their sights. Schellas Hyndman says a trade may be in the offing.
The Hoops travel to Toronto FC on Saturday at BMO Field, where no MLS team has won.
Meanwhile, Chivas USA forward Justin Braun, aka Braunaldinho, is looking forward to his return to his hometown state for a match against Real Salt Lake.
The newest player for the Goats, Sal Zizzo, says Chivas USA was his dream lottery pick all along in this exclusive interview.
The first goal will be huge at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday. Here’s the undisputable proof.
In Columbus, Guillermo Barros Schelotto won’t just take your corner kicks. He’ll also wash your car.
Schelotto will be one of several players designing their own personalized cleats before wearing them against Manchester United at the MLS All-Star Game in Houston on July 28.
Speaking of All-Star style, check out the jersey that will be used by the MLS squad vs. the Red Devils.
Colorado Rapids midfielder Jeff Larentowicz is not totally convinced he is an All-Star.
One of the All-Star selections that generated the most debate was that of D.C. United veteran Jaime Moreno, who is the subject of an in-depth feature by The Washington Post. Learn about his special relationship with one of the team’s radio broadcasters and how he met his wife.
Manchester United play the Kansas City Wizards on Sunday and the MLS side is taking some heat for announcing they are playing Indian forward Sunil Chhetri in the match, when he has yet to play in an MLS game this year.
One player who had a fine game against Manchester United this week was Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Brad Knighton. But he will likely have to continue waiting for his chance in league play.
Meanwhile, Union forward Jack McInerney is headed out on loan. The emergence of No. 1 pick Danny Mwanga may have something to do with that.
How about one UEFA Champions League team who fires their coach after three weeks? You’ve got to like their chances.
One coach may go from one of the most renowned club teams in the world to … the Mexican National Team.
Speaking of national team coaches on the move. The Kick Off will continue digging up reasons as to why US manager Bob Bradley will be the next Fulham coach: The next two “favorites” after Martin Jol have not been contacted by the EPL club.
Manchester City have earned a reputation of being a free-spending club. But that spending is helping with setting up a soccer field on the roof of a Harlem public school.
Even in the United States, it’s still a derby between Manchester City and Manchester United. So the Red Devils were involved in their own charity event on Thursday in New York.
The English Premier League’s ties to the USA run deep. The number of US-based corporate partners is growing by the day.
One of the newest additions to the EPL's stable of partners, EA Sports, is raising the question of whether Americans need statistics to get into their sports.
