On paper, the match between Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake seemed like a perfect match in heaven. The two teams had never met before but they had a good knowledge of one another because we are in an age where information can easily be found online or in a video.
RSL came into the match on the back of plenty of positives – seven wins in its last nine games and a Western Conference-leading home record – which is a remarkable feat for any club.
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There are only a few mid-season signings that slot into fresh sides beginning to line-up. However, Brad Smith feels so much at home wearing a Seattle Sounders shirt and especially after entering only in the beginning of August. Smith is the left back and he made an entry into the club on a loan from Premier League. Smith wanted to be convinced to leave south coast of England and to his surprise Brian Schmetzer, the head coach personally rang him up to announce about the opportunity. After having a long chat, Smith did not take time to take a decision and it appeared like he made the right choice.
Nashville got approved for the year 2020 Expansion plans in December 2017, yet the city has a long way to go to get ready to storm the Major League Soccer. US billionaire John Ingram led the initiative to have an MLS side in Nashville, aside the team in the United Soccer League (USL) – the second tier league in the US. However, they are still far behind as there is no concrete team or coach in place, no permanent stadium sorted out yet, and other necessary infrastructure.
The FC Tampa Bay Rowdie’s midfielder, Joe Cole recently sent a message to Chelsea fans concerning their newly arrived striker, Alvaro Morata. The Englishman backs Alvaro Morata to be a success at the London club, Chelsea this season after his arrival in England from the LaLiga giants, Real Madrid on a reported fee of 78 million euro.
The Spanish striker joined them at the Stamford Bridge as their fourth signing of the summer as he penned a five-year contract with the English Premier League defending champions following his Spain exit. Alvaro was heavily linked with a switch to Manchester United for much of the summer before his transfer to Chelsea was confirmed later while Manchester United got Romelu Lukaku from Everton. (more…)
LA Galaxy head coach Sigi Schmid has confirmed that his team is looking for a striker ahead of the new season. When asked about the new season, Sigi Schmid has stated that there will be new players ahead of the season.
He said that at the moment there is not a particular player that they are interested in as they are still weighing their different options.
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