The 2023 Major League Soccer (MLS) season kicked off last week, with Nashville SC defeating New York City in the opening game of the new season. This marks the 28th season of the American Soccer League system, which was first introduced in 1996. What started off as sort of something regarded as a ‘gimmick’ in …
Earlier this week, the curtains lifted on season number 28 of Major League Soccer, or as it’s popularly known, the MLS. The United States’ premier football league has been enjoying a period of steady growth, and last year, its development took a massive leap. MLS signed an unprecedented $2.5b dollar deal with Apple TV, selling …
It isn’t unusual for Football kits to tap into the bizarre and consult some strange sources for inspiration, and sometimes these unconventional approaches even work out. A Football strip is prime real estate for creative freedom and unique artistic choices, which makes the run-of-the-mill designs we see these days all the more ironic. Fortunately, some …
An open league is one that allows for promotion and relegation, which means that clubs can move up or down in divisions based on their performance. This provides a system in which teams strive for higher levels of play and where success and progress are rewarded. A closed league, on the other hand, does not …
As players get old, an obvious next step is to transition into management. Not just in football, but in other sports as well. Just think about cricket, where Rahul Dravid is now coaching India or Steve Kerr in basketball. It is quite common in football as well. They put down their boots, and put on …
MLS is on track to post a record attendance of over 10 million in 2022, surpassing the previous milestone of 8.6 million, which was set in 2019. While most teams have operating losses, these are now reducing due to a steady growth in revenues, which is no small part thanks to the growing viewership of …
Todd Boehly has certainly made his presence known at Chelsea FC, having only taken over the club earlier this year from former owner Roman Abramovich. From spending over two hundred million pounds in the summer transfer window to firing Thomas Tuchel due to internal disagreements, his short stint has certainly not lacked fireworks and he …
MLS‘ stock continues to grow each year, as America’s Premier ‘Soccer’ League attracts more and more top-tier talents from Europe. In tandem with the rise of football viewership in the country, the MLS has become an increasingly attractive prospect for players from all over the world. In the recent past, we saw the likes of …
Earlier this season, Neymar perhaps set a high bar for one of the worst dives possible in a season. The Brazilian notoriously known for being a master of the dark arts outdid himself by pulling off a ridiculous dive during one of PSG’s pre-season warm-up games in Japan. As the winger tumbled to the ground …
Some of football’s biggest names have found their way to one of the 28 MLS teams when approaching the end of their careers. David Beckham (LA Galaxy), Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls), Wayne Rooney (DC United) and Kaka (Orlando City) are just some of the famous names who have graced MLS with their presence. …
Throughout his career, Javier Hernandez or ‘Chicharito’ has been able to play in a number of leagues and teams. The Mexican striker has played football at Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham and Sevilla during his European career. Following this vast tour, now at the age of 34 Chicharito is still going strong …
Napoli Legend Lorenzo Insigne has undergone a drastic change of scenery, as he stunned the footballing world, and jumped ship to the MLS. The Italian lit the Euros on fire no less than a year ago and is thoroughly capable of playing for a different European club, which is why fans were surprised when news …
Once upon a time, in the near past, an 18-year-old kid was being touted as the new Andres Iniesta. Coming through the ranks of La Masia, Riqui Puig was given a chance to show his worth at the highest level with Barcelona in the 2018/19 season. The promise was that Puig will provide the same …
In the past, the MLS was largely viewed as a late endeavour for ageing European footballers, and a gateway to the American audience. Even now, the US-based league is far from being held in the same regard as Europe’s Top Five, but it continues to take significant steps in order to develop a better product. Now …
The popularity of the beautiful game has risen sharply in the United States over the years. The development of Major League Soccer (MLS) and the dominance of the USWNT team in the sport over the years have aided in improving the standard of football in America. Fans have also been greatly attracted by the arrival …
Over the past decade, there has been a rise in the quality offered by the Major League Soccer (MLS) which has both increased popularity of football (soccer) amongst Americans and also made the league an interesting prospect for players within European circuits. The ten years has seen the arrival of household European stars such as …
Landon Donovan is a legend of US soccer, a man whose goals and presence singlehandedly drove the sport to new heights. He played top-flight football in Germany and England, two of the world’s most prestigious divisions. On the international stage, Donovan convinced the world that US soccer players were not a sideshow nor second rate. …