by David on February 2, 2012
The beginning of the 2012 Major League Soccer season is right around the corner and the folks over at MLS Soccer have released their first preseason power rankings. As expected the LA Galaxy are on top, while the New England Revolution get no love, as MLS Soccer ranks them below the expansion side Montreal Impact.
What do you think of the rankings?
1: LA Galaxy
Robbie Keane, Landon Donovan, Edson Buddle, Mike Magee, David Beckham … holy crap this team is going to score a lot of goals. Chances are, though, that they’ll concede a few more than in recent years thanks to the departure of Juninho and the injury to Omar Gonzalez. Still, Bruce Arena has to be salivating over the talent at his disposal this season. Read more... (1529 words, 1 image, estimated 6:07 mins reading time)
by David on February 1, 2012
As if the defending MLS Champions needed any more offensive firepower, the LA Galaxy announced today that Edson Buddle would be rejoining the Galaxy after terminating his contract with FC Ingolstadt by mutual consent.
Buddle’s addition gives LA the league’s best forward tandem, as he and Robbie Keane will lead a line that should feast on the service provided by Landon Donovan and David Beckham. Read more... (262 words, 1 image, estimated 1:03 mins reading time)
by David on January 30, 2012
The Jay Heaps era got off to a winning start as the New England Revolution beat FC Tucson (Premier Development League) 2-0 in their 2012 preseason opener. Sainey Nyassi and Kenny Mansally were the Revs goalscorers.
Instead of the traditional two 45-minute periods, the match featured two 35-minute periods followed by an additional 45-minute period.
FIRST PERIOD (35 Minutes)
Colombian signing John Lozano earned the start alongside A.J. Soares in central defense, while the midfield featured third overall pick Kelyn Rowe (left) and Jeremiah White (right) on the wings. Nyassi partnered Supplemental Draft selection Michael Roach up top. Read more... (515 words, 1 image, estimated 2:04 mins reading time)
by David on January 26, 2012
It’s funny how the English media mock the quality of Major League Soccer, but guess where Premier League teams turned to this month to help their sides? Yep, MLS.
First we had the Galaxy‘s Landon Donovan going back to Everton on loan and then the NYRB‘s Thierry Henry returned to Arsenal, where he promptly scored the winner in their FA Cup tie against Leeds.
The latest player to make the journey across the pond is the Red Bulls Tim Ream who Bolton bought for £2.5m. Ream will be expected the fill the shoes of England defender Gary Cahill who signed for Chelsea earlier this month. Read more... (299 words, 1 image, estimated 1:12 mins reading time)
Uncertainty over England international David Beckham’s playing career is over after the 36 year old signed a new 2 year contract with Los Angeles based LA Galaxy that will see him end his career in the MLS.
There was a lot of speculation surrounding Beckham’s future after his initial contract expired at the end of last season. This led him to be linked with a number of European clubs including PSG and Tottenham.
Beckham’s statement from the club’s official website read:
“This was an important decision for me. I had many offers from clubs from around the world, however, I’m still passionate about playing in America and winning trophies with the Galaxy,” Read more... (376 words, 1 image, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)
by David on January 9, 2012
The New York Red Bull’s Thierry Henry came on as a second half substitute to a rapturous reception from the Arsenal fans, and then in pure Hollywood style, scored the winner against Leeds United tonight.
It took Henry less than 10 minutes to show the ineffective Marouane Chamakh how it is done as he took one touch to control Alex Song’s clever pass in his favourite inside left position and, before the Leeds defenders could react, he had planted the ball beyond keeper Andy Lonergan and into the far corner. A goal of pure class, and such a typical Thierry Henry goal. Read more... (428 words, 1 image, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)
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by David on January 9, 2012
The New England Revolution could have filled two of needs with the signing of central defender John Lozano and midfielder/forward Fernando Cárdenas.
“Both John and Fernando have experience playing in Colombia’s top division, both with and against some of CONCACAF’s top club teams,” Revolution General Manager Michael Burns said. “Lozano is a strong central defender who reads the game well, and Cárdenas is a creative player who we believe has the tools to help us in the attacking half of the field. We expect that both players will have significant roles on our team this season.” Read more... (171 words, 1 image, estimated 41 secs reading time)
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by David on January 5, 2012
by David on January 5, 2012
Major League Soccer has finally released its 2012 schedule. The new season begins on March 10, and goes until December 1 when the MLS Cup 2012 will be played.
Each of the league’s 19 teams will play 34 games in 2012, and every regular-season game will be televised live this season either via national or local TV contracts.
The season begins with First Kick 2012, presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods, which includes five matches on Saturday, March 10. The reigning MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy will begin the defense of their title at home on March 10 against Real Salt Lake, while the Montreal Impact will make their MLS debut on the road against their Canadian rivals Vancouver Whitecaps on TSN. Read more... (249 words, 1 image, estimated 1:0 mins reading time)
Out of Contract LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will not be joining French side PSG after all. Club President Nasser Al Khelaifi revealed that the deal had been called off.
Beckham who had been linked with the Paris based club since late last year seems set to re-sign with Galaxy. When questioned by reporters as to whether Beckham would stay with Galaxy, this is what Al Khelaifi had to say.
“Yes, I think so. David Beckham is in Los Angeles and will stay there.
“He will not come, it’s clear.” Read more... (341 words, 1 image, estimated 1:22 mins reading time)
The beginning of the 2012 Major League Soccer season is right around the corner and the folks over at MLS Soccer have released their first preseason power rankings. As expected the LA Galaxy are on top, while the New England Revolution get no love, as MLS Soccer ranks them below the expansion side Montreal Impact.
