Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are set to host Charlotte FC on Saturday night.
Champions League is back, MLS midweek reactions & more “rápido reactions”
Christian and Alexis react to the first Champions League matchday. Then Christian and Alexis chat MLS midweek action. Later, Christian and Alexis talk soccer news in another edition of “rápido reactions”.
North London derby reaction, Wiso Vasquez & Amelia Lopez discuss MLS & is there a new face of the NWSL?
Christian and Alexis react to Arsenal’s big win in the North London Derby. Then Christian and Alexis welcome on Wiso Vasquez and Amelia Lopez to chat MLS. Later, Christian and Alexis talk Trinity Rodman’s case to be the new face of the NWSL.
Arsenal & Chelsea with statement wins, Columbus Crew continue dominance & the boys debut a new segment
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down strong performances from Arsenal and Chelsea last weekend. They also react to the Leagues Cup final and break down the current situation with the San Diego Wave. The boys then debut their new segment, “Oh For Real!?”
Douglas Costa: Sydney FC sign former Juventus and Bayern star in coup for A-League
- Highly-decorated Brazilian arrives at Sky Blues from Fluminense
- 33-year-old who has won 24 trophies hailed as ‘world class’
Sydney FC have signed former Juventus and Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa in a massive recruitment coup for the A-League Men. Costa joins the ALM heavyweights as a marquee player for two seasons after being released early from his contract by Brazilian club Fluminense in July.
The 33-year-old winger will land in Sydney as their biggest signing since Italian Alessandro Del Piero in 2012. It comes after the Australian Professional Leagues slashed club distribution to just $530,000, down on close to $2m handed out last season.
Continue reading...Lionel Messi will return before MLS playoffs, says Inter Miami coach Tata Martino
Messi suffered an ankle injury during the Copa América final on July 14 while playing for Argentina.
Olympic soccer kicks-off with controversy, US men fall to France, MLS All-Star Game roundup
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the USMNT’s disappointing showing vs. France in their first match of the 2024 Olympics, as well as talk about multiple controversies that have already occurred with soccer in the summer games.
Liga MX rolls over MLS for dominant 4-1 win in All-Star Game ahead of Leagues Cup
The MLS All-Stars have now lost the last two All-Star Games by a combined eight goals.
Youngest debut in MLS history, Messi injury update and a problematic post from Argentina
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss Cavan Sullivan making history, Enzo Fernandez’ and what is going on with the USWNT and why they’re having trouble scoring.
Cavan Sullivan, 14, breaks Freddy Adu’s record, debuts in an evolved MLS
Cavan Sullivan debuted for the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday — in a league, MLS, that is much better prepared to usher him toward superstardom than it was with Freddy Adu two decades ago.
MLS ref goes viral for bait-and-switch VAR announcement, calling back St. Louis City SC goal
As part of a new MLS rule, referee Filip Dujic announced the VAR result over the loudspeaker, much to the initial excitement and then immediate disappointment of St. Louis fans.
Sporting KC’s Felipe Hernández placed on leave over reported violation of MLS gambling policy
Hernández was previously suspended in 2021 for betting on MLS games.
Court condemns soccer fans’ Nazi salutes at 2022 Australia Cup final
Three men were convicted and fined $500 for ‘deliberately and intentionally’ performing the salute
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Three Croatian men have been convicted and fined after separately making Nazi salutes during the 2022 Australia Cup soccer final.
Nikola Marko Gasparovic, 46, Dominik Sieben, 25, and Marijan Lisica, 45, performed the salute at Parramatta’s CommBank Stadium on October 1 2022, during the match between Sydney United 58 and Macarthur FC.
Continue reading...Two more Macarthur FC players named in alleged A-League bet-fixing scheme
Matthew Millar and Jed Drew named in court documents as three other teammates face charges over alleged plot to receive yellow cards for payment
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Two more A-League players have been named as alleged participants in an alleged bet-fixing scheme involving their Macarthur FC teammates.
Matthew Millar and Jed Drew are accused of participating in a criminal group that also allegedly involved three charged players – club captain Ulises Davila and teammates Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus.
Continue reading...Manchester United’s win made the FA Cup final seem like it matters again
A derby victory over Manchester City at Wembley helped Erik ten Hag’s team gain some self-respect after recent domination by their closest rivals
Some days, you wonder just why the FA Cup seems so embattled. Saturday’s final felt like a throwback: a sunny spring day, a sense of subplots coming together in an occasion that genuinely mattered, drama on the pitch and ultimately a shock. Perhaps it wasn’t quite Sunderland beating Leeds in 1973 or Southampton beating Manchester United in 1976 (or even Wigan beating Manchester City in 2013). But United finished lower in the league this season (eighth) than Wimbledon (seventh) did when they beat champions Liverpool in 1988. The status and histories of the clubs shouldn’t disguise what a shock United’s victory over City was.
For United, it was a great occasion. For them a first FA Cup in eight years and just their second trophy in seven, a step-up on the League Cup they won under Erik ten Hag last season. But more than that, they stopped City becoming the first club to win the Double in successive seasons. It’s not just about succeeding; it’s about the failure of others, especially your closest rivals.
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