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Mark Cuban And The NBA Are Looking To Transform American Soccer

The Major Indoor Soccer League, the American Indoor Soccer League, the Professional Arena Soccer League — indoor soccer has had its fair share of false dawns in the American sporting landscape. Where all of these leagues have failed, another is looking to finally succeed in the USA.

While investors and organizers have banked on the fast-paced, high-scoring nature of indoor soccer to appeal to the American psyche, the sport likened more to the NBA or NHL has never been able to capture enough media and fan attention for professional leagues to survive very long.

Frank Lampard Transforms From Worst Signing In MLS History To Player Of The Month

Frank Lampard was unstoppable for New York City FC throughout July, registering six goals, one assist and one MLS Player of the Month award.  

It was only last May that Lampard was being booed by his own supporters, but he’s transformed into the toast of New York after leading his team to the top of the Eastern Conference standings.

Bonaventura Snipes A Free Kick From Distance

A pretty one sided affair Wednesday evening in the state of Minnesota at the US Bank Stadium as Chelsea defeated AC Milan 3-1 to end their US Tour. However, that did not stop Giacomo Bonaventura from wowing a few Americans with his brilliance from distance. A 38th minute free kick sent the US Bank stadium rocking after he bent a ball up and over the wall to even the game at 1-1. Some may say he is even more accurate than Blair Walsh..... too soon? Nevertheless, it is always exciting seeing screaming, spinning free kicks find the back of the net. Cheers mate, great goal. Ring the bell!

Jurgen Klopp Faces His Toughest Test Yet: American Children

Jurgen Klopp is one of the greatest personalities in the world of soccer, and a lucky group of American youngsters had the chance to sit face to face with the Liverpool manager and get some of their burning questions answered. 

The first and arguably most important question of the event was: “Who is your favorite footballer of all time?” 

Minnesota United Channeled Bayern Munich With A Great Team Goal

Who knew the likes of Minnesota United could pull off a goal like this? All 11 players touched the ball, with 29 passes total.

The goal itself was like a slow-building novel, all back story and tedious history that totally switches gears and heats up at the climax to the point where it's like you're reading a completely different book, or seeing a completely different soccer team, or whatever.

This is the "Frankenstein" of team goals.

El equipo sub-19 de EE.UU. lucha contra los sub-20 de Bahrein después de un mal disparo

¿Qué tan enojado estarías si fueras expulsado de un gran torneo internacional por gente como Bahrein? Preguntemos al equipo masculino sub-19 de EE.UU., que perdió 3-1 contra Bahrein en el torneo COTIF, asegurando su salida de la competición.

Bueno, eso se intensificó rápidamente. Parece que no están entusiasmados con eso. (Por cierto, EE.UU. está con las camisetas de color oscuro y Bahrein con las blancas).

After Being Diagnosed With Cancer, Charlie Davies Made His Triumphant Return To The Field

When we last reported on Charlie Davies back in April, it was to celebrate his remarkable recovery from a 2009 car accident that could’ve claimed his life. The subject of an ESPN documentary entitled “The Unrelenting Charlie Davies”, the New England Revolution forward was looking forward to a successful 2016 MLS season.

Soccer's Chuck Norris Has Landed In America. Here’s What You Need To Know

He’s been called the Chuck Norris of football. He’s referred to as a lord and “The Powerhouse”. Likened to “a blunt instrument with which to bludgeon defenses”, Emile Heskey changed the way we viewed the forward position during his playing days.

Heskey burst onto the scene with Leicester City back in 1994, and he reached his pinnacle with Liverpool during the 2000-01 season after scoring 14 Premier League goals in 36 matches.

The Midfield Is Changing, But Players In The Mold Of Andrea Pirlo Will Always Dominate

Through the first 30 minutes of the 2016 MLS All-Star Game, there was an interesting contrast between the midfields of Arsenal and the MLS All-Stars. Andrea Pirlo anchored the setup for MLS, in tandem with Kyle Beckerman and Kaka, while Arsenal chose the strength of Francis Coquelin and Mohamed Elneny to support Jack Wilshere.

The average age of the duel was 24 for Arsenal and 35 for MLS, but one couldn’t help but be in awe of the play of MLS’s old guard — particularly the sumptuous, metronomic style of Pirlo.

Julian Green Is Ready To Fight For His Place At Bayern Munich

It’s been over two years since Julian Green introduced himself on the largest of international stages with that fantastic goal against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. Now, it finally looks as though he’s ready to progress at the club level with Bayern Munich.

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