It all started with a throwaway line: "If anyone knows what a Xogg is, please get in contact with me," I wrote in an article about the best names of defunct American soccer teams back in April.
I pondered the absurdity of the Columbus Xoggz — a name without meaning that still captures the imagination of a soccer writer who wasn't even alive when the team played.
It looks increasingly likely that the NFL's Chicago Bears will leave Soldier Field for a new stadium in Arlington Park, but that hasn't stopped the city and Mayor Lori Lightfoot from unveiling plans for a massive renovation to the 98-year-old facility and the 57-acre Museum Campus it sits on (home to the Shed Aquarium and Field Museum).
No fue una buena noche para Héctor Herrera y el Houston Dynamo. El equipo cayó 2-1 en casa ante el Minnesota United, mientras que HH sufrió un corte en su cara que lo dejó sangrando por varios minutos.
La secuencia ocurrió hacia el final del primer tiempo cuando Herrera trató de despejar de cabeza una carga de Minnesota United. En el intento chocó con su compañero Fabrice Picault y de inmediato comenzó a caer sangre desde su ceja izquierda.
Gareth Bale scored his first goal for LAFC on Saturday night during a 2-0 victory against Sporting KC. Bale was substituted in at the 65-minute mark and fired in his first MLS goal in the 83rd minute to put the nail in the coffin for LAFC.
Hace unas semanas, las opciones de ver a Javier Hernández defendiendo a México en el Mundial 2022 recibieron una gota de esperanza cuando el entrenador del Tri, Gerardo Martino, reconoció que hablaría con el jugador para limar las aperezas que eventualmente alejaron a Chicharito de la selección.
Sin embargo, dos conversaciones vía Zoom después, las puertas para el delantero vuelven a cerrarse.
This Saturday, hallowed Lambeau Field plays host to an exhibition match between Premier League champion Manchester City and Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich. This will be the first-ever professional soccer match held at Lambeau, and for good reason: The field isn’t big enough.
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Wednesday night, Minnesota United welcomed Everton for a friendly match at Allianz Field in St. Paul. The English side was getting ready to begin its season while taking on a Minnesota team halfway through its MLS campaign.
Jordan Pickford, Dominick Calvert-Lewin and Tom Davies featured for Everton along with a host of other traditional starters. Minnesota only made one change from its weekend lineup against DC United — signalling an attempt to make a statement as they took on a side that finished just four points from relegation last year.
A big crowd at Bank of America Stadium got to watch its beloved Charlotte FC battle to a memorable 1-1 result with Chelsea on Wednesday night before triumphing in a shootout. Charlotte fell behind to a fortuitous Christian Pulisic goal in the 30th minute but wildly equalized from the penalty spot with virtually the last kick of the 90 minutes.
Part of the 'Clash of Nations' tour that's raging across the nation, this one featured the two-time Champions League winners against the holders of the MLS attendance record.
Barcelona put on a show Tuesday night against an obliging Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Raphinha, Ansu Fati, Gavi, Memphis Depay and Ousmane Dembélé scoring in a 6-0 result, although the real story was surely Romeo Beckham's senior debut for dad's team.
The MLS All-Star roster 2022 for a matchup with the Liga MX All-Stars on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Allianz Field in St. Paul has been unveiled. 26 players have been selected for the event with fans picking 12, MLS All-Star manager Adrian Heath (Minnesota United) selecting 12 and commissioner Don Garber adding the final two.