Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya likened Major League Soccer’s plans for a tournament in Orlando to restart the season to living in a “luxurious prison.” MLS suspended play on March 12 as the coronavirus pandemic began to affect cities throughout North America. However, ESPN sources recently said that the league was eyeing June 1 as
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Jeff Carlisle dives into MLS’s proposed wage cut with the season still suspended indefinitely. Professional soccer players can perform amazing feats, whether lacing a pinpoint pass 60 yards, trapping a ball with a delicate touch or blasting a shot at incredible speed. They are also incredible physical specimens, capable of running for 90 minutes or
Herculez Gomez and Jose del Valle respond to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s comments about “The Last Dance.” The MLS Players Association has sent a counterproposal to Major League Soccer regarding player salaries for the 2020 season, with the union confirming that the amount of economic relief would exceed $100 million. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC
From the moment DaMarcus Beasley retired from professional soccer at the end of the 2019 Major League Soccer season, he felt a low rumble of unease. Granted, this is a man used to playing in front of tens of thousands in some of the biggest competitions the game had to offer, but he was stepping
ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle shares the latest on Major League Soccer’s plans to resume action. Taylor Twellman and Ale Moreno explain why the Bundesliga is not an apt comparison to MLS for resuming play. Major League Soccer’s plan to return to play during the coronavirus pandemic is solidifying, with the league proposing a summer tournament
Jeff Carlisle dives into MLS’s proposed wage cut with the season still suspended indefinitely. Jordan Morris says the USMNT are “confident and optimistic” about Gregg Berhalter’s direction for the team. Major League Soccer announced plans for its new youth development platform, incorporating 65 youth clubs along with 30 MLS academies. The platform will include more
Professional athletes are creatures of routine. Their days are planned down to the minute: train at this time, eat these meals, recover during this period, play a game, repeat next week. The predictable nature is designed to help them focus and excel on the field. During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, nothing was
Major League Soccer has made a formal proposal to the MLS Players Association regarding salary reductions due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the league now seeking a 20 percent pay cut across the board, sources told ESPN. The league is also asking the MLSPA to accept additional financial reductions apart from salary cuts that could
Herculez Gomez says MLS opening outdoor training facilities for players doesn’t signal the league’s return soon. With Major League Soccer allowing players to train by themselves outdoors at team facilities starting May 6, the wheels are officially in motion for the top flight in the U.S. and Canada to resume playing after the coronavirus pause,
Herculez Gomez says MLS opening outdoor training facilities for players doesn’t signal the league’s return soon. Chris Pontius believes Atlanta United gave LAFC and MLS the framework for changing the league’s landscape. Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said that he is “cautiously optimistic” about what a return to play will look like for the
Herculez Gomez dissects Seattle Sounders coach Gonzalo Pineda’s comments that relegation could motivate some clubs LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos thinks MLS will be one of best leagues in the world in coming years and believes even those who criticized his decision to join the Galaxy in 2017 know it was wrong to do
Despite his recent comments, Sebastian Lletget remembers Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s time with LA Galaxy fondly. Chris Pontius believes Atlanta United gave LAFC and MLS the framework for changing the league’s landscape. Former LAFC midfielder Benny Feilhaber reflects back on his costly error in El Trafico against the LA Galaxy. Herculez Gomez dissects Seattle Sounders coach Gonzalo
Inter Miami sporting director Paul McDonough said his team remains in the market for two more players, even as he sidestepped links to players such as Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal and Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale. – Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+- Stream every episode of 30 for 30: Soccer Stories on ESPN+
Jon Champion outlines the pros and cons of a partnership between Major League Soccer and Liga MX. Tom Marshall explains how MLS and Liga MX could take a page out of MLB’s playbook and join forces. As Liga MX suspends promotion and relegation for the next 5 years, Gab Marcotti explains what this could mean. Pumas
Ale Moreno dives into LA Galaxy’s reported interest in Gonzalo Higuain and what it means for Chicharito. Herculez Gomez examines how James Rodriguez would fit the LA Galaxy or Inter Miami if he came to MLS. Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar wonder why teammates are speaking out against Zlatan Ibrahimovic now. Soccer leagues all over
Herculez Gomez reacts to Gareth Bale’s recent comments that he could be interested in a move to MLS. Check out Houston Dynamo and U.S. youth international midfielder Marcelo Palomino’s impressive skills. D.C. United are having “productive discussions” with injured midfielder and designated player Paul Arriola about a contract extension, the Washington Post reported on Saturday.
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Charlie Stillitano joins ESPN FC to discuss Gareth Bale appearing on his “The Hat-Trick” podcast. Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale juggles for the 2.6 challenge, re-creating his famous UCL goal at the end. Herculez Gomez explains why Gareth Bale’s health should make Inter Miami think twice before signing him. Julien Laurens and Craig
MONTREAL — “Freedom.” That’s what Bojan Krkic is chasing on the pitch. It’s also the way he describes how he’d like to play football. He has found it in small doses during his decade-and-a-half-long playing career: briefly on Barcelona‘s youth teams where he broke many age-related scoring records, earning the unbearable burden as “the next
Ale Moreno dives into LA Galaxy’s reported interest in Gonzalo Higuain and what it means for Chicharito. Montreal Impact manager and former France star Thierry Henry said the world is “one country” when it comes to battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Henry was hired as the Impact’s manager last December and was off to a bright
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