This week's soccer news includes Americans transferring abroad to USWNT winning titles and the most skilled soccer tricks on social media. David is back and he gives you a rundown on the most important things that happened this summer in case you missed anything!
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.
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.
MLS Golden Boot winner Taty Castellanos will be making a move to Europe to join LaLiga side Girona FC, according to reports.
More on Castellanos. Expectation internally at City Football Group is for Taty to play his final MLS game this weekend and then join La Liga side Girona from NY. #MLS
Contract details are being discussed in order to complete the deal soon. pic.twitter.com/lZ2BEtYglE
Emerson Rodríguez scored in extra time as Inter Miami rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat visiting Charlotte FC 3-2 on Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Rodríguez's goal came in the 93rd minute and further spoiled what had been a stellar opening stretch to the game for Charlotte.
EMERSON RODRIGUEZ FOR THE LEAD
David Ochoa — shenanigans included — was one of Real Salt Lake's best players in 2021. The goalkeeper played 25 MLS games, delivering five clean sheets, and earned a call to represent the Mexican national team after ditching his past with the USMNT.
In 2022, however, Ochoa is a ghost. He hasn't played a single match in the current MLS campaign, and several fans have wondered if he is still part of the squad.