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Schweinsteiger, McCarty & Co. setting tone for Chicago’s ambitious rebuild

Alejandro Moreno shares his thoughts on Bastian Schweinsteiger’s transition from the Premier League to Major League Soccer.

The dejection among the group afterward was actually a sign of progress.

Last year — in any of the past seven years, really — the Chicago Fire would have gladly taken a road draw at the LA Galaxy, treated it as a legitimate moral victory. Yet last weekend, after letting a two-goal halftime lead turn into a 2-2 tie, the flight back to the Midwest was somber.

“That proves this team feels confident in itself,” Chicago coach Veljko Paunovic told ESPN FC in a phone interview. “They know they can…

Bastian Schweinsteiger: Difference between MLS and Europe is ‘huge’

Go behind-the-scenes with Chicago Fire’s Bastian Schweinsteiger who recently threw out the first pitch for the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says he needs more time to adapt to Major League Soccer, given the “huge” difference in quality of football on show compared to that in Europe.
Schweinsteiger, 32, joined The Fire from Manchester United in March, having only been on the fringes under Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.
The former Germany captain has since started in six matches and contributed two goals for his new club, who currently sit sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference.
“Chicago Fire…

Villa’s first pitch at Yankee game better than Schweini’s for Cubs?

It’s been quite a week for World Cup winners throwing out first pitches in Major League Baseball. Bastian Schweinsteiger did the honours for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
On Wednesday, David Villa, who just signed a new contract to remain with New York City FC in MLS next season, took the hill ahead of the New York Yankees’ game against the Toronto Blue Jays to throw out the ceremonial ball.

David Villa celebrated his one-year contract extension with NYCFC by tossing out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium.

So who did it better? Well, Villa’s throw was a little closer to the strike zone than Schweinsteiger’s,…

Orlando City, Bastian Schweinsteiger MLS’ biggest winners from April

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno breaks down the best in MLS with his weekly awards.

Seattle overcame a 3-0 deficit and a slew of missed chances to stunningly earn a point against New England.

David Villa’s long-distance strike in New York City FC’s 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Union ranks among the farthest-ranging goals ever scored in Major League Soccer. Take a look here at some of the longest shots in league history, including…

Baggio Husidic laments LA Galaxy’s missed chances in their scoreless draw against Philadelphia Union.
With the Major League Soccer season now two months in, ESPN FC’s Jason Davis takes a look back at the highs and lows from the month of April.
Who won the month? The Lions of Florida

Lions might not be native to the U.S., but the soccer club that carries their name is quickly becoming an apex predator in Major League Soccer. Orlando City won four times in April, pushing themselves into first place in the Eastern Conference — and they did it mostly without their most famous, highest paid player.

Orlando…

The Sweeper: Sanchez the warrior

Alexis Sanchez shows his battle wound from the pitch, Schweini plays a cruel prank on his teammate and more in the Sweeper.

Schweinsteiger pranks Chicago Fire teammate with video on cellphone

Major League Soccer: Bastian Schweinsteiger (45′) Chicago Fire 1-0 New England Revolution

Kolo Toure celebrates with Celtic in style, Bastian Schweinsteiger gives a reporter redemption, and more in the Sweeper.
After recently being mistaken for the club photographer, Bastian Schweinsteiger has obviously made it his mission to properly integrate himself at the Chicago Fire.
Happening upon the unattended phone of Fire teammate Luis Solignac, Schweinsteiger decided to leave a friendly little video message.

When you leave your phone unlocked and your German friend takes control��‍♂️
Cuando dejas el celu desbloqueado y tú amigo alemán lo agarra pic.twitter.com/QLWhRvS8Br
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic should make the move to MLS – Bastian Schweinsteiger

With Zlatan Ibrahimovic reportedly out until 2018, Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno disagree on his future at Man United.

Sebastian Giovinco capped a brace with a brilliant free kick to lead Toronto FC past the Chicago Fire.
Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has called on Zlatan Ibrahimovic to follow him in making the move from Manchester United to Major League Soccer.
Schweinsteiger left United to sign with Chicago last month, having struggled to force himself into Jose Mourinho’s first-team plans at Old Trafford this season.
Ibrahimovic, whose current United deal is due to expire at the end of the current campaign, has been linked with a move to MLS, though a knee injury sustained last week could mean…

Bastian Schweinsteiger does not regret Manchester United move

Jose Mourinho says he’s more focused on winning the Europa League title than placing fourth in the Premier League.

Craig Burley believes Manchester United are starting to get their money’s worth from Paul Pogba.

Jose Mourinho made wholesale changes from their Europa League win against Anderlecht and leave Burnley with a 2-0 victory.

With Zlatan Ibrahimovic reportedly out until 2018, Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno disagree on his future at Man United.
Bastian Schweinsteiger has said that he does not regret moving to Manchester United from Bayern Munich in 2015.
The midfielder signed for Chicago Fire in March after two underwhelming seasons at Old Trafford.
Following a £6.8 million move from Bayern Munich in 2015, Schweinsteiger’s first campaign in England was wrecked by injury.
And ahead of his second, he was frozen out by Louis van Gaal’s replacement, Jose Mourinho.
The 32-year-old eventually forced his way back into the first-team, squad…

Bastian Schweinsteiger takes up new role as Chicago Fire club photographer

He may well be one of the most heavily decorated footballers in the world but it looks like Bastian Schweinsteiger is still quite some way from being a household name in Canada.
Indeed, when one lady spotted the Chicago Fire entourage making their way through Toronto airport, she decided to politely ask the 2014 World Cup winner and former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder if he’d mind taking a photo of her with the rest of the players.
Thankfully, Fire’s assistant head coach Eric Gehrig…

Montero haunts Seattle, World Cup winners star, Philadelphia beaten again

From David Villa’s wonder goal to Brooks Lennon’s improbable winner, relive all the goals from Week 7 in MLS.

Major League Soccer: Bastian Schweinsteiger (45′) Chicago Fire 1-0 New England Revolution

David Villa doubles New York City FC’s lead with a sensational goal from midfield.
With another round of Major League Soccer in the books, here’s who fired and who failed this weekend.
Heroes
Before Friday, Fredy Montero was a Seattle legend who had, much to the pain of Sounders fans, later signed with local rival Vancouver. After the Whitecaps’ 2-1 win over Seattle at BC Place on Friday, his status has likely been altered further. Montero scored twice, lifting his new team to an important win over his old one; Vancouver’s second win of 2017 also scored the first blow in this…

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