NY Red Bulls striker Bradley Wright-Phillips believes some people may not like Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s criticism of MLS but they “have some truth”.
Once an unheralded striker who played the majority of his matches in the second and third tiers of English football, Bradley Wright-Phillips is hoping a reinvention will extend his career. At 34 years old, the MLS veteran’s offseason shake-up to his lifestyle might extend his foray into Major League Soccer’s record books.
Last winter, Wright-Phillips made the decision to become a vegan.
The New York Red Bulls forward initially raised eyebrows in the dressing room with his choice, challenging long-held…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice to help snap the LA Galaxy’s three-game losing streak with a win against FC Dallas. To watch more MLS, sign up for ESPN+.
In the Gold Cup final against Mexico last month, United States right-back Reggie Cannon put in a standout performance. In a family that includes two Ivy League graduates and an acclaimed climatologist, however, it takes a lot to stand out.
Getting to that final at Soldier Field in Chicago was not a path his family was initially on board with, especially as it involved him leaving UCLA after his freshman year. It helped his case, though, that Cannon’s grandfather was supportive of the player skipping…
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A cat took to the pitch and got a touch on the ball in the Leagues Cup match between Real Salt Lake and Tigres.
Real Salt Lake head coach Mike Petke will face a multigame suspension and be fined up to $25,000 following his altercation last week with referees in a loss to Tigres in the Leagues Cup, sources tell ESPN FC.
Petke faces a ban of up to three matches, according to sources. Petke had already been suspended by MLS for this past Saturday’s match against FC Dallas.
The team was notified of the new suspension of Petke by the league after a meeting on Tuesday that included ownership. It will begin…
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A cat took to the pitch and got a touch on the ball in the Leagues Cup match between Real Salt Lake and Tigres.
Major League Soccer announced on Tuesday that Real Salt Lake head coach Mike Petke will be suspended three games and be fined $25,000 following his altercation last week with referees in a loss to Tigres in a Leagues Cup match.
Petke, who was already suspended for last Saturday’s match against FC Dallas, will sit out RSL’s match against New York City FC on Saturday and against Sporting Kansas City on Aug. 10.
“There is absolutely no place for this type of behavior in our society, and Major League…
Bob Bradley says he isn’t surprised that LAFC striker Carlos Vela stepped up when issued the challenge to be as good as Lionel Messi.
With LAFC 10 points clear of the rest of MLS, Herculez Gomez breaks down how they can join the ranks of the league’s all-time best teams.
On pace to set Major League Soccer’s single-season goal-scoring record, LAFC forward Carlos Vela is not focused on the Golden Boot. Leading his club to MLS Cup is a far greater priority.
On 21 goals through 20 games, Vela could shatter the record-setting 31 scored by Atlanta United’s Josef Martinez last season. His first year in MLS a year ago was a success by any standard, with 14 goals and 12 assists. But now, he is other-worldly, as Vela’s pace is staggering, with the 16 goals of Martinez and…
Jon Champion and Taylor Twellman examine LA Galaxy’s recent struggles as they prepare to take on city rivals LAFC, MLS’s top team in 2019.
Sebastian Salazar and Steve Nicol dissect the controversial goal that condemned NYCFC to defeat at rivals NY Red Bulls in the Hudson River derby.
It has arrived. The MLS secondary transfer window, a time that traditionally has seen the most star power enter the league, just opened with a flurry of moves. This year may not be any different as plenty of big names are being linked all over the league. There’s also some real interest overseas in the league’s talent, especially in the emerging stars. It would continue a trend from the past several years of players using MLS as a stepping stone to one of Europe’s big leagues.
We detail some of…
Maxi Moralez and other NYCFC players confronted the officiating crew in anger after losing to bitter rivals NY Red Bulls on a controversial goal.
New York Red Bulls claimed victory in the Hudson River derby vs. NYCFC, but the winning goal and a linesman’s flag are the subjects of controversy.
Major League Soccer: Daniel Royer (45’+1′ PEN) New York Red Bulls 1-1 NYCFC
Major League Soccer: Heber (7′) New York Red Bulls 0-1 NYCFC
HARRISON, N.J. — Dome Torrent believes the referee “100 percent” made a mistake that cost New York City FC in Sunday’s 2-1 Hudson River Derby loss to the New York Red Bulls.
A 60th-minute header by midfielder Daniel Royer gave the Red Bulls the match-winning lead, but it was a controversial non-call in the build-up to the goal that proved to be the match’s main talking point.
In the preceding play, NYCFC thought they had conceded a corner, a point backed up by the linesman pointing with his flag…
Houston got on the board first through Darwin Ceren, but Teal Bunbury and New England were not to be denied as they stormed back to win 2-1.
Tijuana forward Gustavo Bou is in negotiations to join the New England Revolution, sources have told ES…
The FC crew discuss the standard of officiating in MLS after Jozy Altidore took to Twitter following a penalty no-call in Toronto’s draw with D.C. United.
Kylian Mbappe discusses a potential move to Major League Soccer in the future and also admits his admiration for LeBron James.
Silly season is nearly upon Major League Soccer, with the secondary transfer window opening on July 7. Last year saw multiple game-changers join the league, most notably Wayne Rooney’s arrival at D.C. United and Raul Ruidiaz leaving Liga MX for the Seattle Sounders. Will the league see such impactful arrivals next month?
ESPN FC takes a look at some of the looming moves involving the comings and goings of not just MLS players and clubs, but U.S. internationals as well, in this MLS edition of Rumor…
Kylian Mbappe discusses a potential move to Major League Soccer in the future and also admits his admiration for LeBron James.
There are no shortages of big names, both foreign and domestic, being linked to FC Cincinnati’s head coaching vacancy. It is an ambitious list of names and prospective candidates that are lining up, resume in hand to interview with the expansion side.
The biggest name, and perhaps the most intriguing one a source tells ESPN FC, is Alan Pardew. A former manager with stops at West Ham, Newcastle and Crystal Palace, Pardew certainly brings both a high level of pedigree but remains a controversial manager…