The soccer news starts by borrowing a quote from an in-depth look at American soccer from Frank Dell'Apa and Michael Lewis at FrontRowSoccer.com. Dell'Apa and Lewis spoke to a variety of American soccer figures on several subjects. Something USMNT U-20 coach Tab Ramos said should resonate for USMNT and MLS fans. "We have to recognize that every coach in MLS wants to win their games," Ramos said. . . .
Lots of goals in Toronto, shutout for Montreal
The soccer news starts with the MLS roundup, highlighted by eight goals at BMO Field. Toronto and DC United drew 4-4, with Toronto staging a comeback at home. Yamil Asad put DC up in the 12th minute with Paul Arriola doubling the lead in the 17th. Darren Mattocks made it 3-0 DC in the 45th. Toronto's comeback started with Jonathan Osorio's goal in the 56th. Victor Vasquez cut the lead to one goal . . .
It’s seldom easy for NYCFC
By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON DC (Jun 13, 2018) US Soccer Players - On May 22, amid reports that he and his agent had flown to France to negotiate a deal with Ligue 1 club OGC Nice, Patrick Vieira told reporters that any claims that he was leaving NYCFC were flatly false. “It makes me smile, because of course there’s no contract being signed or anything like that,” Vieira said. “This is the wrong . . .
FIFA picks North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup
The soccer news starts with a few firsts from FIFA. Early Wednesday morning in North America, FIFA selected the joint North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup. It was the first vote that included the entire FIFA Congress and the first time three countries will jointly host a World Cup. The North American bid beat Morocco and the option to vote to reopen the bid. Depending on how negotiations . . .
Does FIFA need self control?
By J Hutcherson (Jun 12, 2018) US Soccer Players - It's going to be quite the week for FIFA. On Wednesday, world soccer's governing body votes on a World Cup host for 2026. On Thursday, the 2018 World Cup begins at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. It's FIFA's version of the prom where they've already named themselves king, queen, court, emcee, and DJ. This is their show, pushing past their crises, . . .
NYCFC gets Domenec Torrent
For the second day in a row, the soccer news puts the focus on NYCFC. It took less than a day from announcing the exit of coach Patrick Vieira for OGC Nice for New York City to name a new coach. The timing might have been surprising, but the connection wasn't. NYCFC once again took advantage of their investor/operator, with City Football Group moving Manchester City assistant Domenec Torrent to . . .
The USMNT works toward the 2019 Gold Cup
By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (Jun 11, 2018) US Soccer Players – With the United States missing out on the World Cup, the focus shifts to a new coach, the Fall friendlies, and games that count in 2019. The next stop on the road to rebuilding is next summer’s Gold Cup. This is a tournament that has traditionally allowed the USMNT to assert itself as a regional power, test players, and create a . . .
Vieira leaves NYCFC
The soccer news starts with confirmation from NYCFC. It took awhile for the MLS club to make it official, but NYCFC announced on Monday morning that Patrick Vieira is indeed leaving for OGC Nice in France's Ligue 1. This is the first coaching change during the 2018 season, with NYCFC planning on quickly filling the position. How that works with City Football Group is an interesting question. . . .
MLS Week 15: Toronto wins away, Vancouver scores five goals
Week 15 of the 2018 MLS season started on Friday with Toronto shutting out Philadelphia 2-0 on the road. Jonathan Osorio opened the scoring in the 19th minute and doubled the lead in the 79th. Alex Bono needed four saves for the clean sheet. On Saturday, NYCFC and Atlanta United finished 1-1 at Yankee Stadium. Josef Martinez put United up on the road in the 48th with Alexander Callens equalizing . . .
France 1 – USMNT 1
The USMNT was the opponent in Lyon for France's World Cup sendoff game, drawing 1-1. The home crowd was vocal and excited, but that enthusiasm took a hit when Julian Green put the USMNT up in the 44th minute. Green's goal was the first for the USMNT all-time against France. Bobby Wood almost doubled the lead in the 48th with that goal called offside. Kylian Mbappe equalized for France in the 78th . . .
