The US national team closed up shop on January camp by responding to Costa Rica's level of challenge to post a 2-0 friendly victory in San Jose, Calif. on Sunday. After a highly middling first frame, the Nats became both bolder and crisper. For long stretches, the team's best idea was to send Paul A
The US national team closed up shop on January camp by responding to Costa Rica's level of challenge to post a 2-0 friendly victory in San Jose, Calif. on Sunday. After a highly middling first frame, the Nats became both bolder and crisper. For long stretches, the team's best idea was to send Paul A
ORLANDO, Fla. – Darwin Quintero doesn’t think much about Minnesota United’s disappointing 2018. It was the Colombian Designated Player's first taste of Major League Soccer, and he scored a team-high 11 goals and 15 assists despite missing the first month of the season. In spite of providing an immed
ORLANDO, Fla. – Darwin Quintero doesn’t think much about Minnesota United’s disappointing 2018. It was the Colombian Designated Player's first taste of Major League Soccer, and he scored a team-high 11 goals and 15 assists despite missing the first month of the season. In spite of providing an immed
The U.S. men's national team's winter camp is over, with a pair of clean-sheet wins vs. second-choice Concacaf foes putting a bow on a successful first month under new manager Gregg Berhalter.
The U.S. men's national team's winter camp is over, with a pair of clean-sheet wins vs. second-choice Concacaf foes putting a bow on a successful first month under new manager Gregg Berhalter.
FC Dallas have pulled from their academy once again, inking 18-year-old midfielder Edwin Cerrillo to a Homegrown deal, the club announced Thursday. Cerrillo is the club's 24th Homegrown signing, which is most in MLS.
FC Dallas have pulled from their academy once again, inking 18-year-old midfielder Edwin Cerrillo to a Homegrown deal, the club announced Thursday. Cerrillo is the club's 24th Homegrown signing, which is most in MLS.
When Columbus Crew SC began its new era under new ownership and a new coaching staff in 2019, the team did so without three of its key players. When preseason camp opened ahead of the new season, the Black & Gold did not have captain Wil Trapp, goalkeeper Zack Steffen or forward Gyasi Zardes in thei
When Columbus Crew SC began its new era under new ownership and a new coaching staff in 2019, the team did so without three of its key players. When preseason camp opened ahead of the new season, the Black & Gold did not have captain Wil Trapp, goalkeeper Zack Steffen or forward Gyasi Zardes in thei
LAFC have brought in a young defender as a trialist and a report indicates the player will be signed for the 2019 season. 20-year-old Lamar Batista, a central defender, joined LAFC's preseason in January and LAFC fan podcast Defenders of the Banc reported in a new episode this week that the player h
LAFC have brought in a young defender as a trialist and a report indicates the player will be signed for the 2019 season. 20-year-old Lamar Batista, a central defender, joined LAFC's preseason in January and LAFC fan podcast Defenders of the Banc reported in a new episode this week that the player h
Bayern Munich lost on a day leaders Borussia Dortmund dropped points, the combustible Bundesliga season continuing its way on Saturday in Germany. Leon Goretzka’s goal before halftime, his fourth in three matches, was not the start of something good. Leon Bailey scored his first goal in five months
Bayern Munich lost on a day leaders Borussia Dortmund dropped points, the combustible Bundesliga season continuing its way on Saturday in Germany. Leon Goretzka’s goal before halftime, his fourth in three matches, was not the start of something good. Leon Bailey scored his first goal in five months
The U.S. men’s national team doesn’t return to action until late next month, when new coach Gregg Berhalter convenes his strongest possible team — Schalke’s Weston McKennie included — for the first time ahead of friendlies against South American foes Ecuador and Chile.
The U.S. men’s national team doesn’t return to action until late next month, when new coach Gregg Berhalter convenes his strongest possible team — Schalke’s Weston McKennie included — for the first time ahead of friendlies against South American foes Ecuador and Chile.
The San Jose Earthquakes have chipped in to help their community in the past, and this week, they continued that tradition. When a club employee learned that a youth soccer team in Salinas, Calif. lost an estimated $3,000 in gear when it was stolen out of a coach's truck on Feb. 5, the MLS side jump
The San Jose Earthquakes have chipped in to help their community in the past, and this week, they continued that tradition. When a club employee learned that a youth soccer team in Salinas, Calif. lost an estimated $3,000 in gear when it was stolen out of a coach's truck on Feb. 5, the MLS side jump
As January camps go, the 2019 edition invited significantly more scrutiny than any other in recent memory. It was elevated even when you compare it to two years ago, when Bruce Arena was returning for his second go-round and attempting to kickstart what would ultimately be a failed effort to qualify
As January camps go, the 2019 edition invited significantly more scrutiny than any other in recent memory. It was elevated even when you compare it to two years ago, when Bruce Arena was returning for his second go-round and attempting to kickstart what would ultimately be a failed effort to qualify
Amid proposals to bring the Americas closer together on the soccer scene in recent years, comes another voice looking to bring the region into a singular competition. San Jose Earthquakes head coach Matias Almeyda told ESPN's Tom Marshall during a recent interview that he wants to see MLS teams play
Amid proposals to bring the Americas closer together on the soccer scene in recent years, comes another voice looking to bring the region into a singular competition. San Jose Earthquakes head coach Matias Almeyda told ESPN's Tom Marshall during a recent interview that he wants to see MLS teams play
The United States men’s national team closes out the January national team camp with a friendly in San Jose against Costa Rica. Sunday saw the USMNT beat Panama 3-0 in Phoenix. Panama played a very young squad and gave up a multitude of chances that could have seen the USA put up 6 or 7 goals, if no
The United States men’s national team closes out the January national team camp with a friendly in San Jose against Costa Rica. Sunday saw the USMNT beat Panama 3-0 in Phoenix. Panama played a very young squad and gave up a multitude of chances that could have seen the USA put up 6 or 7 goals, if no
FC Dallas’ professional eMLS player Alan “AlanAvi” Avila’s road to the top of the gaming world was unconventional and unexpected. On Sunday, Avila will be competing in eMLS League Series Two (7 pm ET | MLSsoccer.com, MLS app, Twitch, Twitter), which is taking place at the National Soccer Hall of Fam
FC Dallas’ professional eMLS player Alan “AlanAvi” Avila’s road to the top of the gaming world was unconventional and unexpected. On Sunday, Avila will be competing in eMLS League Series Two (7 pm ET | MLSsoccer.com, MLS app, Twitch, Twitter), which is taking place at the National Soccer Hall of Fam
Given the impressive group of USMNT players and prospects abroad, this January camp was of monumental importance for the all-MLS squad assembled by Gregg Berhalter. Aside from goalkeeper Zack Steffen, himself headed to Manchester City in the summer, and perhaps LAFC’s Walker Zimmerman, everyone had
Given the impressive group of USMNT players and prospects abroad, this January camp was of monumental importance for the all-MLS squad assembled by Gregg Berhalter. Aside from goalkeeper Zack Steffen, himself headed to Manchester City in the summer, and perhaps LAFC’s Walker Zimmerman, everyone had
In Bradley Wright-Phillips, the New York Red Bulls have one of the most prolific strikers in Major League Soccer. But BWP turns 34 next month and with a more congested regular season schedule and a plan to compete in multiple competitions this year, including the Concacaf Champions League beginning
In Bradley Wright-Phillips, the New York Red Bulls have one of the most prolific strikers in Major League Soccer. But BWP turns 34 next month and with a more congested regular season schedule and a plan to compete in multiple competitions this year, including the Concacaf Champions League beginning
On most days, a 3-1 Juventus lead would mark the figurative end of the game. On Saturday, Parma wasn’t having that. The once-proud club staged an incredible second half comeback with a pair of goals from former Arsenal winger Gervinho as Parma drew with Juventus, 3-3. Cristiano Ronaldo also scored t
On most days, a 3-1 Juventus lead would mark the figurative end of the game. On Saturday, Parma wasn’t having that. The once-proud club staged an incredible second half comeback with a pair of goals from former Arsenal winger Gervinho as Parma drew with Juventus, 3-3. Cristiano Ronaldo also scored t
United States Men’s National Team Coach Gregg Berhalter appeared at the Volkswagen display in the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. Chicago is where the home offices of U.S. Soccer are located, and just last month Volkswagen announced a new four year sponsor partnership with the United States Soccer Federatio
United States Men’s National Team Coach Gregg Berhalter appeared at the Volkswagen display in the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. Chicago is where the home offices of U.S. Soccer are located, and just last month Volkswagen announced a new four year sponsor partnership with the United States Soccer Federatio
Tyler Adams has made a quick study of the German Bundesliga since his winter arrival from the New York Red Bulls. The rising US national team star led RB Leipzig to a 3-1 win over Stuttgart in his fourth league start, taking up his usual defensive midfield role at the heart of Die Roten Bullen's 4-2
Tyler Adams has made a quick study of the German Bundesliga since his winter arrival from the New York Red Bulls. The rising US national team star led RB Leipzig to a 3-1 win over Stuttgart in his fourth league start, taking up his usual defensive midfield role at the heart of Die Roten Bullen's 4-2
Houston Dash defenders Lindsay Agnew, Allysha Chapman and forward Nichelle Prince were named to the Canadian Women’s National Team for the Algarve Cup, the Canadian Soccer Association announced earlier today.
Houston Dash defenders Lindsay Agnew, Allysha Chapman and forward Nichelle Prince were named to the Canadian Women’s National Team for the Algarve Cup, the Canadian Soccer Association announced earlier today.
It’s been just over a year since head coach Bruce Arena and his United States men’s national soccer team capitulated into the dark side of the history books after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
It’s been just over a year since head coach Bruce Arena and his United States men’s national soccer team capitulated into the dark side of the history books after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
A private search team led by shipwreck specialist David Mearns has located the wreckage of the plane carrying Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala off the coast of the Channel Islands.
A private search team led by shipwreck specialist David Mearns has located the wreckage of the plane carrying Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala off the coast of the Channel Islands.
The LA Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps FC cancelled their original Saturday night preseason friendly due to recent inclement weather, but the teams came together anyway and played a closed-door friendly Saturday evening, drawing 0-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The LA Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps FC cancelled their original Saturday night preseason friendly due to recent inclement weather, but the teams came together anyway and played a closed-door friendly Saturday evening, drawing 0-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
What a way to get your first goal for your club. Jean Meneses connected on a spectacular scissor kick late in the first half for his side, Club Leon to give them a 2-0 lead over Cruz Azul at the time in Liga MX action. It was Meneses’ first goal of the club since joining last summer. Meneses took a
What a way to get your first goal for your club. Jean Meneses connected on a spectacular scissor kick late in the first half for his side, Club Leon to give them a 2-0 lead over Cruz Azul at the time in Liga MX action. It was Meneses’ first goal of the club since joining last summer. Meneses took a
Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of the L.A. Times soccer newsletter. I’m Kevin Baxter, the Times’ soccer writer. Gregg Berhalter got off to a great start as coach of the U.S. national team last week with shutout wins over Panama and Costa Rica, marking just the third time in a decade the U.
Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of the L.A. Times soccer newsletter. I’m Kevin Baxter, the Times’ soccer writer. Gregg Berhalter got off to a great start as coach of the U.S. national team last week with shutout wins over Panama and Costa Rica, marking just the third time in a decade the U.
MUSC Health Stadium, Charleston, S.C. FC Cincinnati will jump into 2019 Carolina Challenge Cup action by playing the tournament host on Saturday, USL Championship outfit Charleston Battery, as part of Preseason presented by Advocare.
MUSC Health Stadium, Charleston, S.C. FC Cincinnati will jump into 2019 Carolina Challenge Cup action by playing the tournament host on Saturday, USL Championship outfit Charleston Battery, as part of Preseason presented by Advocare.
SAN JOSE — The ordeal remains burned in Sebastian Lletget’s mind. How could it not after what he experienced the last time the Bay Area native played in San Jose for the U.S. national team?
SAN JOSE — The ordeal remains burned in Sebastian Lletget’s mind. How could it not after what he experienced the last time the Bay Area native played in San Jose for the U.S. national team?
The 2022 World Cup seems impossibly far off but in some ways, the United States men's national team started its preparations last week. The team has a new coach, Gregg Berhalter, and — with a host of promising young players — kicked off his tenure with a pair of friendly victories. While there's pot
The 2022 World Cup seems impossibly far off but in some ways, the United States men's national team started its preparations last week. The team has a new coach, Gregg Berhalter, and — with a host of promising young players — kicked off his tenure with a pair of friendly victories. While there's pot
Alexandru Mitrita is a Designated Player and listed as a forward on the New York City FC roster. But that’s where the comparisons with David Villa end. Mitrita, said NYCFC head coach Dome Torrent, is not the like-for-like replacement for Villa, whose success for NYCFC also extended beyond the pitch.
Alexandru Mitrita is a Designated Player and listed as a forward on the New York City FC roster. But that’s where the comparisons with David Villa end. Mitrita, said NYCFC head coach Dome Torrent, is not the like-for-like replacement for Villa, whose success for NYCFC also extended beyond the pitch.
When the Revolution were at their best from 2002-08, they conducted preseason training in Bermuda, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Portugal. They have remained closer to home in recent seasons, but coach Brad Friedel likely made a positive move by bringing the team to Marbella, Spain, this
When the Revolution were at their best from 2002-08, they conducted preseason training in Bermuda, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Portugal. They have remained closer to home in recent seasons, but coach Brad Friedel likely made a positive move by bringing the team to Marbella, Spain, this
