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Who were MLS’ Most Valuable Teams in 2019 and Why?
Soccer is no longer small business in America.
MLS Review: Could Zlatan really be the best DP player of all time?
The best DP of all-time conversation is not as easy as it seems. Even “the Zlatan” can actually miss out on that list! Find out why.
Who will win the MLS Golden Boot this season?
The MLS is well underway and the familiar heroes are once again suitable names for one of the league’s most respected prizes. Josef Martinez, Zlatan, Rooney, Wright-Phillips and Jordan Morris all look to be legit candidates for this year’s golden boot. We assess their chances, of which, may be more affected by their respective teams than you think.
MLS Preview: Top 10 Must Watch Players Of African Descent - #7 Emmanuel Boateng
Number 7 on our list is a Ghanaian who will be key to Zlatan’s pursuit to break “all of the records”. Emmanuel Boateng has just resigned for LA Galaxy after 87 appearances in three seasons with the club, scoring eight goals and adding 12 assists in the process.
MLS Preview: Top 10 Must Watch Players Of African Descent - #10 Jeremy Ebobisse
The 2019 Major League Soccer season is here. Just like any region on the globe, there is plenty of African talent on show in the American league. Both young and coming as well more established guns ready to blaze or mind the goal. In this piece, we feature a Portland Timbers forward.
MLS Preview: Top 10 Must Watch Players Of African Descent - #9 Bill Hamid
#10 on our MLS player watchlist for 2019 is the DMV hometown hero, Bill Hamid. Outside of a short stint at Danish side FC Midtjylland, Hamid has become synonymous with DC United and remains one of the few players left from Ben Olsen’s earlier days at the club. The U.S. International has already one MLS Goalkeeper of the Year (2014), and will singlehandedly change the course of matches for United this season.
FT 2019 Preview: Will MLS teams have to adjust to a new era?
The MLS is fast becoming a hub of talent for the most respected clubs in world football. Soccer as we know it in America, may be changing for the foreseeable future.
10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #4 Miguel Almiron
Reportedly sought to replace Ozil at some point, the Paraguayan is perhaps proof that investments made in the MLS are starting to pay off. While Alphonso left for Bayern, Almiron could be further evidence as to why the league is not void of top talent.
MLS: Ghanaian born Alphonso Davies' pending move to Bayern Munich
Meet the Ghanaian-born, Bayern Munich bound Alphonse Davies. The 18-year-old Canadian has broke some records and moved mountains. But, how will life look like for Davies in the Bundesliga?
MLS Focus: Is Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez the new Samuel Eto’o?
Atlanta United’s forward, Josef Martinez is now the 2018 MLS Golden Boot winner with 31 goals. The Venezuelan international has some striking similarities with Cameroonian, legend Samuel Eto’o including both success and failure early in their careers. Check out why the sky may be the limit with Martinez.
FT African Legends Series: Salif Keita, a forgotten hero?
We reminisce the days of “The Black Pearl of Bamako,” the player who scored goals for fun in the Ligue 1, La Liga and pioneered the conquest of the Major League Soccer for players close to retirement.
Zlatan leads LA Galaxy to a 4-3 win in MLS debut
Ibrahimovic introduces himself to Los Angeles the only way he knows how
Potential Candidates To Replace Wenger
Who are the best candidates to replace Wenger at the Emirates?