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Schweinsteiger believes MLS could be equal to European leagues ‘in 10 years’

Chicago Fire’s Bastian Schweinsteiger looks ahead to facing Real Madrid in the MLS All-Star Game and discusses how much the league is growing.

Bastian Schweinsteiger discusses Germany’s successful youth systems, how it benefits the national team, and MLS Cup.
As Major League Soccer’s All-Stars prepare to take on European champions Real Madrid on Wednesday, the captain of the MLS team Bastian Schweinsteiger believes that the North American competition is a decade away from joining the level set by the world’s elite leagues.
Schweinsteiger joined Chicago Fire from Manchester United on March 29, and since his debut on April 1, the Eastern Conference club has earned 37 points in 19 matches. And as the former Germany captain has seen the Fire rise from MLS…

Bastian Schweinsteiger to captain MLS All-Stars vs. Real Madrid

Quite a few notable names have made the MLS All-Star fan XI, so take a look back at their top highlights so far.

Herculez Gomez reacts to the MLS fan XI ahead of the All-Star Game against Real Madrid and points out a few snubs.

Sporting KC’s Graham Zusi is slated to appear in his fifth MLS All-Star Game with this year’s opponent being Real Madrid.
Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will captain the MLS All-Star side that takes on Real Madrid after winning a fans’ vote.
Schweinsteiger, 32, will line up alongside Tim Howard, Michael Bradley, Kaka, David Villa and others to face European champions Real on Aug. 2.
In a video message posted on his Instagram page, he said: “Hello fans, I want to say thank you for voting me for the MLS All-Star game and also for voting me to be captain for that match. It means a lot for me.
“It’s a big…

Chicago Fire’s Bastian Schweinsteiger sets return from hip injury for July 22

The Timbers were able to secure a 2-2 draw with the blazing-hot Chicago Fire who were eyeing their fifth straight win.

Neymar joins Jimmy Kimmel Live, Paul Pogba dazzles in France training and more in this Friday edition of the Sweeper.

Former Chicago Fire forward Brian McBride assesses how Bastian Schweinsteiger has adapted to an attacking role in MLS.

Bastian Schweinsteiger reveals to Taylor Twellman the players which made the biggest impact on his trophy-laden career.
Bastian Schweinsteiger has said he expects to play in the Chicago Fire’s July 22 match against New York City FC after a right hip injury kept him out of Wednesday’s 2-2 draw against the Portland Timbers.
“I’m 100 percent ready for the next match,” Schweinsteiger told The Chicago Tribune in a phone interview from Europe. “If we would have played in Portland on Saturday, I would have been able to play.”
Schweinsteiger sat out for four days on the advice of team doctors and coach Veljko Paunovic due…

Sebastian Giovinco, Miguel Almiron, Greg Garza leading MLS All-Star Fan XI

From Ike on his bike to Diego Valeri’s nutmeg, take in all the best skills from week 17 in MLS. Sebastian Giovinco, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Kaka, David Villa, and Tim Howard are all set to feature in the fan-chosen MLS All-Star team that will face Real Madrid in Chicago on Aug. 2.
Madrid’s preseason preparations see them face Manchester United, Manchester City and Barcelona in the International Champions Cup, before they round off their U.S. trip with a game against the MLS All-Stars at Soldier Field.
Major League Soccer has invited supporters to decide the first 10 players they feel should…

Bastian Schweinsteiger: I’m ‘really happy’ playing for Chicago Fire

Chicago dominated Atlanta United at home to avenge their 4-0 defeat against Tata Martino’s side in Georgia in March.
Bastian Schweinsteiger says he is enjoying life at Chicago Fire and has no regrets about his stay at Manchester United, while he has ruled out ending his career in Germany.
Schweinsteiger, 32, joined Chicago on a free transfer from United in March after a difficult spell at Old Trafford.
And the former Germany international has since played a pivotal role during his new club’s impressive start to the Major League Soccer season.
“I’m really happy here and everything fits. The club is making progress…

Bastian Schweinsteiger: I’m ‘really happy’ playing for Chicago Fire

Bastian Schweinsteiger ‘happy’ about busy Chicago Fire match schedule

Controversy surrounded Chicago’s first goal of the night, but the Fire struck for three second-half goals to bury Seattle.
Four games in 13 days might seem hectic by MLS standards, but Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger said he doesn’t think so.
“For you maybe, but for me, actually, it’s quite normal,” Schweinsteiger told the (Chicago) Daily Herald. “In the beginning [of the season], when we were playing Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, I didn’t know what to do on Tuesday. It was a little bit strange for me.
“I’m actually looking forward [to it]. I love to play games. I mean training sessions are always good,…

Bastian Schweinsteiger admits training alone at Man United ‘wasn’t easy’

Bastian Schweinsteiger tells all to ESPN FC about his struggles at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho.
Bastian Schweinsteiger admitted it “wasn’t easy” training by himself during his exile from the first team at Manchester United, but added he didn’t give up because he wanted to show the club he was a player people could trust.
Schweinsteiger, 32, was bought from Bayern Munich by then-manager Louis van Gaal in 2015 and finished his United career under the Dutchman’s successor Jose Mourinho.

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The World Cup winner with Germany, who sat down for an exclusive interview with ESPN FC, spent a somewhat…

Fire’s Bastian Schweinsteiger on MLS: ‘This league has so much potential’

Bastian Schweinsteiger tells ESPN FC’s Taylor Twellman how he thinks MLS can reach the level of Europe’s top leagues.
Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has highlighted the potential Major League Soccer possesses to be one of the world’s top leagues, and the former Germany international says he wants to do his part to help the league reach that level someday.
Schweinsteiger, 32, joined the Fire on a free transfer from Manchester United in March and in an exclusive interview with ESPN FC on Friday, the former Bayern Munich man highlighted the league’s promise.
“It’s different to Europe. What I could…

Which first-time MLS DP’s are shining?

Paul Mariner assesses which designated players are excelling in their first MLS seasons.

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