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Will Vela end LAFC's dire El Trafico record with LA Galaxy?

by Ben McAleer at Ijumaa, Ago 23 2019 15:30
Will Vela end LAFC's dire El Trafico record with LA Galaxy? Zlatan Ibrahimovic stoked the flames ahead of El Trafico last month. When asked if he was the best player in MLS, despite Carlos Vela’s blistering form, the Swede responded: By far, because if he's in his prime. How old is he? Twenty-nine. And he's playing in MLS and he's in his prime. When I ...
Categories: Match Focus

In defence of Josef Martinez's penalty technique

by Ben McAleer at Jumatatu, Jul 22 2019 15:55
In defence of Josef Martinez's penalty technique Josef Martinez was lucky that his penalty miss against DC United wasn’t the difference between one point and three. With a little under 20 minutes of normal time to play, the Venezuelan stepped up to the spot to put Atlanta United ahead. Bill Hamid, though, called his bluff as Martinez’s...
Categories: Player Focus

The reasons behind Arsenal and Tottenham's interest in MLS star

by Ben McAleer at Ijumaa, Nov 23 2018 16:50
The reasons behind Arsenal and Tottenham's interest in MLS star It’s squeaky bum time in the MLS playoffs. As we come into the semi-finals, and with four teams remaining, the quartet will sense success in a season where a new champion will be crowned. Atlanta United are perhaps the favourites to lift the MLS Cup and they’ll be keen to send Gerard Mar...
Categories: Player Focus

A look at the stats behind Josef Martinez's record breaking MLS season

by Ben McAleer at Alhamisi, Sep 6 2018 11:15
A look at the stats behind Josef Martinez's record breaking MLS season Josef Martinez has already broken one MLS record this season, but sadly for the player and club, he couldn’t write his name into the history books for the second time this term last time out. Atlanta United’s seven-match unbeaten run came to an abrupt end over the weekend, and with it, M...
Categories: Player Focus

The sensational stats of Bayern’s wonderkid in waiting

by Martin Laurence at Jumatano, Jul 25 2018 16:00
The sensational stats of Bayern’s wonderkid in waiting Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed that the Bundesliga champions are set to sign Vancouver Whitecaps youngster Alphonso Davies.Never heard of him? Well he is only 17, but when he does eventually join the German giants in January, the teenager will certainly be one to w...
Categories: Scout Report

Five to watch as MLS returns

by Ben McAleer at Ijumaa, Mac 2 2018 17:49
Five to watch as MLS returns With MLS returning this weekend, we pick out five players to watch across the 2018 seasonEzequiel Barco - Atlanta UnitedThe highly rated Ezequiel Barco was signed by Atlanta United from Independiente, in what was very a much a coup for the MLS side. The 18-year-old is one of the most exciting talent...
Categories: Player Focus

The 5 most intriguing MLS moves ahead of the 2017 season

by Graham Ruthven at Ijumaa, Mac 3 2017 12:00
The 5 most intriguing MLS moves ahead of the 2017 season The 2017 Major League Soccer season is finally upon us, with North America’s top flight moving into the third phase of his history by welcoming Atlanta United and Minnesota United as expansion franchises. MLS, from this point on, will embark on an expansion drive, with the league to consist of...
Categories: Transfer Watch

Season Review: MLS 2016 Round-up

by Graham Ruthven at Jumanne, Des 13 2016 17:22
Season Review: MLS 2016 Round-up With one final swoosh of Roman Torres’ right foot from the penalty spot the 2016 MLS season was concluded. The Seattle Sounders are MLS Cup champions for the first time and the shutters have been brought down on what was a compelling campaign.It’s now time to reflect on the past 12 month...
Categories: Season Review

Will Seattle continue dominance over Toronto in Sunday's MLS Cup final?

by Graham Ruthven at Jumatano, Des 7 2016 12:00
Will Seattle continue dominance over Toronto in Sunday's MLS Cup final? For a season that lacked a defining storyline there are no shortage of plots and narratives to unpick ahead of Saturday’s MLS Cup final. Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders will meet in North American football’s showpiece season decider with both clubs looking to cross a rather significa...
Categories: Top Match Preview

Form Guide: Toronto looking the real deal beyond Giovinco's genius

by Graham Ruthven at Jumatano, Nov 9 2016 17:05
Form Guide: Toronto looking the real deal beyond Giovinco's genius There’s a certain stigma attached to Toronto FC. Renowned as North America’s most tediously tragic club, failing to deliver on big objectives and big promises time and time again, the Canadians were MLS’s easiest of easy targets. Until this season that is.Greg Vanney led TFC to the...
Categories: Form Guide