Alejandro Moreno dives into the MLS MVP race between Carlos Vela, Josef Martinez and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Atlanta United managed a 3-1 win over the Earthquakes, but Josef Martinez could not keep his record goal streak going. To watch MLS, sign up for ESPN+.
Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer says it’s up to striker Josef Martinez whether he returns from a right leg injury on the final day of the regular season Sunday against the New England Revolution (stream live at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday on ESPN+).
Martinez resumed training with the team Wednesday, the first time he has taken the field with his teammates since his Sept. 21 injury.
It originally was feared the injury could keep Martinez out through the MLS playoffs after he sustained both knee and…
Major League Soccer: Josef Martinez (19′) Atlanta United 1-0 Columbus Crew. To watch more MLS, sign up to ESPN+.
Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez said he will not play for Venezuela’s national team as long as Rafael Dudamel is the coach.
Martinez posted a statement on Instagram on Friday shortly after Venezuela’s football federation announced a 32-player squad for upcoming friendlies against Bolivia and Trinidad and Tobago. Martinez was not included in the squad despite having scored 26 goals in the MLS this season.
Martinez said he made the decision because of “an increasingly deteriorating professional…
Atlanta United managed a 3-1 win over the Earthquakes, but Josef Martinez could not keep his record goal streak going. To watch MLS, sign up for ESPN+.
Atlanta United striker Josef Martinez is expected to be sidelined at least one match with a knee and ankle injury he suffered in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes, head coach Frank De Boer said on Monday.
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Speaking to reporters, De Boer confirmed that Martinez is on crutches and is in considerable pain, but said the Venezuela international did not suffer any significant damage to his knee.
“Hopefully,…
After Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s declaration that he’s the top player MLS has ever seen, Shaka Hislop shares his top five Designated Players of all time.
The Portland Timbers will try to get their house — and home form — in order before the playoffs slip away, while Josef Martinez aims to score for a 16th straight game and lead Atlanta to three more points in the chase for first in the East. Another big clash in the East featuring geographic rivals fighting for playoff positioning and that all-important home field advantage highlights the weekend in Major League Soccer.
Here are the big storylines heading into the MLS weekend.
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After Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s declaration that he’s the top player MLS has ever seen, Shaka Hislop shares his top five Designated Players of all time.
The Portland Timbers will try to get their house — and home form — in order before the playoffs slip away, while Josef Martinez aims to score for a 16th straight game and lead Atlanta to three more points in the chase for first in the East. Another big clash in the East featuring geographic rivals fighting for playoff positioning and that all-important home-field advantage highlights the weekend in Major League Soccer.
Here are the big storylines heading into the MLS weekend.
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Major League Soccer: Josef Martinez (45’+2) Philadelphia Union 0-1 Atlanta United. To watch MLS sign up to ESPN+.
An incredible goal from Josef Martinez puts Atlanta United up 2-0 and extends his MLS scoring record to 11 games. To watch ESPN sign up to ESPN+.
Josef Martinez scores in his ninth straight game, again matching the MLS record in Atlanta’s win vs. LA Galaxy. To watch MLS, sign up to ESPN+.