The 2016 MLS regular season is winding down for the New York Red Bulls. Currently sitting tied for third-place in the Eastern Conference with ten games left, now is the time for the team and head coach Jesse Marsch to show what they are made of. With new signings arriving and a precious few chances […] READ MORE
Tag: CONCACAF Champions League
Dax McCarty out 4-6 Weeks: Where Does This Leave the Red Bulls?
Dax McCarty will be out 4-6 weeks. The injury sustained by the New York Red Bulls skipper Sunday against the Chicago Fire is bad, but could have been worse. Midfielder McCarty suffered a small tibial fracture early in the first half in Sunday’s match. A knock for McCarty begs the question: Where does this leave the New York Red […] READ MORE
Red Bulls Draw Fire 2-2 as Wright-Phillips Gets Late Equalizer
It wasn’t pretty, in fact this game was down right ugly. But, the New York Red Bulls managed to squeeze out a point off a late equalizer by Bradley Wright-Phillips. The first tell tale sign of this games fate came in the 16th minute as Chicago Fire’s Matt Polster’s awkward clearance went right by goalkeeper […] READ MORE
Shannon Gomez: NYCFC Player to Watch
In the Hudson River Derby, a familiar name appeared on New York City Football Club’s bench: Shannon Gomez. Gomez has not appeared for NYCFC in MLS, but has consistently been an unused sub since their first match against the Chicago Fire. He is currently with the club on a one-year loan from W Connection FC […] READ MORE
Luciano Acosta is a Game Changer in D.C.
If you have paid any attention to D.C. United’s first three competitive games of 2016–two CONCACAF Champions League games against Queretaro and MLS opening day game at L.A. Galaxy–you may not have recognized the team you saw on the field. Let’s get this out of the way first: No, United has not won any of […] READ MORE
CONCACAF Champions League Semifinal Dates Set
The following is a press release from CONCACAF. CONCACAF Champions League Semifinal Dates Set Miami (Thursday, March 3, 2016) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) confirmed this morning the schedule and matchups for the 2015-16 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League semifinals. The two compelling home-and-away semifinal series feature showdowns between […] READ MORE
LA Galaxy Eliminated from CONCACAF Champions League
The following is a press release from the LA Galaxy. LA Galaxy Eliminated from CONCACAF Champions League CARSON, Calif. (Tuesday, March 1, 2016) – The LA Galaxy were eliminated from the 2015-16 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League (SCCL) Tuesday night following a loss to Mexico’s Santos Laguna at Estadio Corona in Torreon, Mexico, in the quarterfinals. […] READ MORE
CCL Quarterfinals: Leg 2 Preview
Last week’s CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals were mostly entertaining affairs and were evenly matched. The Seattle Sounders – Club America and the Tigres – Real Salt Lake matches were particularly entertaining to watch. However, results did not go in favor of any of the teams from Major League Soccer. As the second legs of the […] READ MORE
Who Can Advance from MLS in CONCACAF Champions League?
MLS had a predictably rough first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals. D.C. United played well for 70 or so minutes against Queretaro, but tired late and gave up a pair of goals on the road. Seattle Sounders managed to draw with Club America, but the two away goals conceded will mean the second […] READ MORE
LA Galaxy and Santos Laguna Draw 0-0
CARSON, CA (February 24, 2016) – The LA Galaxy and Santos Laguna drew 0-0 at StubHub Center in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League series. The Galaxy came out very aggressive with several corners and chances in the opening minutes. Center back Jelle Van Damme nearly scored two minutes in on a header. […] READ MORE
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Matt Pollard, Editor
Matt has been writing for Last Word since 2014. He previously covered Saint Louis FC in their inaugural season. Now he lives in Denver, covering the Colorado Rapids and LA Galaxy, with one eye on the U.S. National Teams.