The Lionel Messi Barcelona Dilemma

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A fascinating soap opera is looming on the horizon. Scheduled to be released this summer, this must-see TV involves a player who has been the icon, hero and saviour of his team since his debut. That came on October 16, 2004, at the tender age of 17 years, three months and 22 days old. The […] READ MORE


New York Red Bulls-LA Galaxy: What to Watch for

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Sunday evening at Red Bull Arena will certainly be a welcome sight for the New York Red Bulls, after a defeat last weekend at the Philadelphia Union was the team’s fifth consecutive away loss of the season. Manager Jesse Marsch’s side hosts the Los Angeles Galaxy, another club looking for more consistent results in the […] READ MORE


The Next MLS Expansion Cities

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From Last Word on Soccer, by Joe Hojnacki Major League Soccer is continuously growing. Next season, it will become the largest top tier division in global soccer with 22 teams with Atlanta United and Minnesota United joining the fold. Los Angeles FC will come along in 2018, bringing the total to 23. David Beckham’s Miami project […] READ MORE


Rising MLS Expansion Fees Harmful to Growth

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If reports from MLS deputy commissioner Mark Abbott are to be believed, the league could be charging a lot more money for prospective expansion teams. MLS recently wrapped up its Board of Governors Meetings, and the topic of expansion was on the forefront of discussions. In a statement posted to mlssoccer.com on Monday, Abbott stated […] READ MORE