Report: MLS players set to strike if CBA isn’t reached
The report comes after league and union officials met on Tuesday and Wednesday in the District of Columbia, with George H. Cohen, director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, serving as an arbitrator. The two sides agreed to meet further, but a new deal doesn’t seem immanent. Read More →
New York officially adds midfielder Robinson
“Carl is a very consistent player who will immediately contend for a spot in our starting lineup,” Red Bull New York General Manager and Sporting Director Erik Soler said. “He has a significant amount of experience at both the club and international level and we expect that he will bring a strong veteran presence to our locker room.” The 33-year-old Robinson played for Toronto FC the past three years, appearing 74 times for the Canadian club. Prior to joining... [Read The entire article]
United enters into partnership with Japanese club
“This is particularly an exciting partnership for me, as I was born and raised in Japan,” United Executive Chairman Will Chang said. “I look forward to working with FC Machida on many fronts.” The partnership, which is the first of its kind between teams from the United States and Japan, began as a relationship that will see the two scout and develop amateur talent in the United States and Japan as well as provide opportunities to extend each club’s... [Read The entire article]
Red Bulls sign former TFC ‘keeper Sutton
“We have been impressed with Greg’s performances during his time with us in preseason,” New York General Manager and Sporting Director Erik Soler said. “He is a very experienced goalkeeper and will compete for a starting role.” For the past three MLS seasons, Sutton played for Toronto FC, making 34 appearances while compiling seven shutouts and 155 saves. Before joining MLS, Sutton played for the Montreal Impact of the USL First Division. Read More →
Chivas USA’s Victorine retires
During his MLS career, Victorine scored 32 goals and 41 assists in 242 appearances with the Los Angeles Galaxy, Kansas City Wizards and Chivas USA. “I’d like to thank all of my teammates that I’ve played with over the years, and all of the fans who have given me their support,” Victorine said. “Growing up in Orange County, I feel lucky that I was able to play in front of my home fans for so much of my career. I am now eager to start the next phase of my... [Read The entire article]
Columbus ties Toluca in Champions League
Steven Lenhart scored two second-half goals for the Crew, who are the only remaining Major League Soccer club in the tourney, after Toluca jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the break. “We showed some character,” Lenhart told The Columbus Dispatch. “Our ability to stay in the game and keep inching our way back proved a lot.” Lenhart made it 2-1 in the 66th minute and tied the game six minutes from time. Read More →
