Really surprising to hear from Arsene Wenger today that the Gunners will not be signing the New York Red Bulls Thierry Henry on a short-deal loan this month. It was only three or four weeks ago that we heard rumours that Arsenal were interested in signing Henry not to a short-term loan, but to a […]
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Interesting news from the Los Angeles Galaxy on Monday, that they have signed former Chelsea and Tottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini on a free transfer. Cudicini will not occupy a Designated Player spot on the Galaxy’s roster. “We are delighted to be able to add Carlo Cudicini to our roster,” Galaxy head coach and general manager […]
In the past I have criticized Major League Soccer for their tardiness in publishing their schedule for the next season. So imagine my surprise today when MLS announced the dates and opponents for the 2013. The 18th MLS season will kick off on Saturday, March 2, 2013, with six matches and continue that same weekend […]
The New York Red Bulls have finally released Mexican star Rafa Marquez, who has signed for Mexican side Club Leon. Marquez, who was signed from Barcelona, has to go down as the worst big-name signing in MLS history. “This decision has been made in the best interests of both parties concerned,” said Red Bulls Sporting […]
I thought that the LA Galaxy was going to replace David Beckham with another English midfielder. Namely Chelsea’s Frank Lampard who is out of contract at the end of the season. But it appears that the Galaxy are aiming higher, with the club’s owner Tim Leiweke saying that he is confident that they can agree […]
Four Sporting Kansas City players made the MLS Best XI squad announced today by MLS commissioner Don Garber MLS players, club leadership, and media members voted one goalkeeper, three defenders, four midfielders and three forwards to the Best XI this year. Eight players were named to the Best XI for the first time in their […]
David Beckham announced today that the MLS Cup on December 1 will be his last game with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham did not announce his future plans but he has heavily linked in recent weeks to a move with to the Australia A-League. That would surprise me in that his wife is heavily involved […]
The reverberations from the New York Red Bulls disappointing season continued to be felt in Harrison NJ. The day after the playoff loss to D.C. United, New York announced that manager Hans Backe and assistant coach Jan Halvor Halvorsen will not be back as the team did not extend their expiring contracts. Erik Soler was […]