Sometimes a young player will receive his or her first opportunity on a big stage, a massive tournament that serves as both a chance for glory and a scouting platform for a future move. However, there can be stumbles or setbacks with a failure to perform to the highest of levels or stand out from…
The 2024 U.S. Open Cup field is set. Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC and Sporting KC vs. Indy Eleven will be the two semifinal matchups this August, after this week’s quarterfinal slate concluded Wednesday. Both Seattle and Sporting KC have previously won the competition while LAFC and Indy Eleven will be seeking their first Open Cup…
The 2024 U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 field is set. Thursday’s draw featured all 16 winners from this week’s Round of 32 action, which includes six MLS clubs and one MLS NEXT Pro side. LAFC, Seattle Sounders, FC Dallas, Sporting KC, San Jose Earthquakes, and Atlanta United all advanced to the Round of 16…
One of St. Louis CITY SC’s top performers from 2023 is on his way back to Europe. Nicholas Gioacchini has joined Italian Serie B side Como on a permanent deal from MLS, the club announced. Gioacchini enjoyed a positive 2023 year with St. Louis, finishing tied for the team lead with 10 goals last season….
The Seattle Sounders have retained their entire starting lineup from 2023 and are only getting better ahead of 2024 behind newly appointed General Manager and Chief Soccer Officer, Craig Waibel. As of today, the new regime has made its first major move with the $6 million addition of Argentinian youth international winger Pedro de la…
One of the all-time defensive greats will be hanging up his cleats. Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement following the conclusion of LAFC’s 2023 season, the club announced. Chiellini, 39, joined LAFC in 2022 and made 45 appearances across all competitions. He helped LAFC win their first MLS Cup in 2022 and also reach MLS…
The Seattle Sounders No. 1 goalkeeper isn’t going anywhere. Stefan Frei signed a new two-year contract with the Sounders on Tuesday, keeping him in Seattle through the 2025 MLS season. Frei, who was set to become a free agent at year’s end, has been the Sounders first-choice goalkeeper over the past 10 years. The Swiss…
Los Angeles FC is headed back to the Western Conference Final thanks to another game-winning goal from their leading goalscorer. Denis Bouanga scored the deciding goal in Sunday’s 1-0 semifinal victory over the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. Maxime Crepeau also shined for LAFC, making seven saves to preserve a clean sheet on the road….
