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Phil Neville Chooses if David Beckham or Lionel Messi Would Be the Biggest MLS Football Transfer

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Phil Neville, the Inter Milan manager has had his say on if David Beckham or Lionel Messi would be the biggest transfer of MLS football of all time. Messi is allegedly not certain about extending his contract with PSG in the previous summer as a move to MLS appears to be on the cards.


The management team of PSG has been hopeful about the previous month that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner signs on quickly with the choice for a third year in Paris after renegotiating in the wake of the FFP-related issues of the club. Continue reading “Phil Neville Chooses if David Beckham or Lionel Messi Would Be the Biggest MLS Football Transfer” →

      MATCH PREVIEW: CF MONTREAL VS DC UNITED – PREDICTION, TEAM NEWS, LINEUPS

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In search of a third consecutive Major League Soccer triumph, CF Montreal play host to DC United at the Saputo Stadium on Sunday morning. On the other hand, the away side make the journey aiming to end a two-game losing streak and a run of four matches since their last victory. CF Montreal made it six away victories on the bounce by narrowly beating New England Revolution 1-0 at the Gillette Stadium on September 18.

Despite being in the ascendancy for the majority of the contest, Wilfried Nancy’s men had to wait until the 72nd minute for the pressure to pay off as Alistair Johnston broke the deadlock with a fine finish. While they remain in second place, L’Impact have now moved to within five points of Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union at the top of the standings. Lying in store next is the challenge of an opposing outfit with just one win in the most recent six encounters between the teams, losing four of them. Continue reading ”      MATCH PREVIEW: CF MONTREAL VS DC UNITED – PREDICTION, TEAM NEWS, LINEUPS” →

            MATCH RECAP: SEATTLE SOUNDERS FALL 2-1 AGAINST PORTLAND TIMBERS

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The Portland Timbers defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-1 on Friday night at Providence Park in Portland, Ore., behind goals from Dairon Asprilla and Sebastián Blanco. Yeimar scored the lone goal of the evening for Seattle. Yeimar opened the scoring in the eighth minute when he got his head on a beautiful cross to the far post by Alex Roldan. The hulking center back rose over his defender and headed in his first goal of the season.

The Timbers leveled the match in the 41st minute on a penalty from Asprilla. Eryk Williamson drew the foul on Yeimar that led to the PK. Portland nearly took the lead before halftime when Stefan Frei dove to his right to parry away a shot from Asprilla from distance. The Timbers found the ultimate match-winner in the 51st minute when Asprilla flicked a Williamson free kick to the far post for Blanco to tap in his seventh goal of the year. Continue reading ”            MATCH RECAP: SEATTLE SOUNDERS FALL 2-1 AGAINST PORTLAND TIMBERS” →

D.C. UNITED SUFFER ANOTHER MLS DEFEAT

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D.C. United have shown that they are one of the worst teams in MLS football this season with their uninspiring displays on the pitch. They fell to defeat number eleven in 19 MLS football games this season. New manager and English football legend Wayne Rooney was in the stands at Allianz Field as D.C. United were beaten 2-0 by hosts Minnesota Unitedon Saturday night thanks to the brace from the in-form Emanuel Reynoso. Ex-Manchester United striker Rooney was unable to influence the game as he’s still awaiting work permit for him to resume his new position in MLS football. He had been confirmed as the new D.C. United manager on Wednesday before he watched his team score a late equaliser from the stands for a 2-2 draw at home to Columbus Crew in the MLS.


For the latest MLS football game involving hosts Minnesota United and D.C. United, Reynoso gave the home team the lead on 13 minutes off the assist from Luis Amarilla. He had played a crafty one-goal with Amarilla before finding the back of the net. His goal gave Minnesota United a slender lead at the half-time break. Continue reading “D.C. UNITED SUFFER ANOTHER MLS DEFEAT” →

BUKSA SAYS FARWELL TO REVS FANS

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Polish international Adam Buksa has said his farewell to the New England Revolution fans on the back of his transfer to RC Lens in the French Ligue 1. The transfer involving Buksa and MLS football side New England Revolution was officially announced last week with reports claiming that Lens paid around €10m for the transfer. In a farewell video to fans, Polish striker Buksa said he has always felt their love during his time in MLs football.


Buksa, 25, was in attendance at the Gillette Stadium to see the MLS football clash between hosts New England Revolution and Orlando City. He was at the home stadium of New England Revolution to say his goodbye formally. The Polish player watched as New England took their unbeaten run to seven games on the MLS football stage despite the draw with Orlando City. Carles Gil gave the home team the lead on 22 minutes with his fourth goal of the season, but the lead lasted for just 13 minutes before Robin Jansson scored the leveller for Orlando City who are one place and two points better than their hosts on the Eastern Conference standings. Continue reading “BUKSA SAYS FARWELL TO REVS FANS” →