A late goal by Montreal midfielder Raheem Edwards locked Columbus Crew SC in what looked like a 2-2 draw in the home opener. And then the Black & Gold’s new volume scorer stepped up and knocked a penalty kick home in stoppage time, on Crew SC’s last chance. The goal bagged a brace for the import from the LA Galaxy. Photo Credit: Ken Tishenkel/ISNSoccer.com Charging one final time four minutes into stoppage play, Edwards made contact with Columbus rookie midfielder Luis
Major League Soccer (MLS) announced today that it has partnered with China Sports Media (CSM), a leading sports marketing agency, to offer live coverage of League matches throughout China with the premier streaming video platforms, K-Ball and PPTV. The two-year partnership, which marks the first time CSM will have MLS rights, covers distribution of at least three regular season matches per week on K-Ball and one regular season match per week on PPTV, as well as the MLS All-Star Game presented
Just five minutes into Columbus Crew SC’s scrimmage with the Seattle Sounders on Feb. 4, Canton, Ohio native Colin Biros received a cross and put the ball into the net. That doesn’t happen often for a high school senior. Photo Credit Carlos Mojica/Columbus Crew SC “I was overcome with joy,” Biros said. “As you could probably see, with my celebration. It was a sigh of relief, almost. I knew that I can do it, it is possible, I am good enough
Photo Credit: Brent Durken Photography The story of Cleveland SC began just over three weeks ago with two former players in a Chipotle parking lot. Coletun Long and Chris Cvecko finished their meals inside the popular Mexican grill and adjourned to Long’s car, where they called everyone they could think of that could assist in bringing National Premier League Soccer back to Cleveland. Both were defenders on the since-folded AFC Cleveland Royals, and in danger of being without a landing spot
Shane McFaul’s soccer future was uncertain when his 2017 club, DSK Shivajians of India, had to fold due to financial issues at an inopportune time for the former Republic of Ireland youth international. And then the National Premier Soccer League and Atlantic City FC made him the perfect offer. A chance to play in a country he’s missed since 2006. A summer’s stay at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City. An opportunity to intern with a partnered eSports organization. And a fully-loaded
Columbus Crew SC Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter addressed the media Wednesday ahead of his team’s upcoming final preseason leg, the Carolina Challenge Cup. The South Carolina trip will include matchups with Atlanta United FC and Minnesota United FC of Major League Soccer as well as the Charleston Battery of the United Soccer League. The games, which will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 17, will test a tweaked Black & Gold team coming off a MLS Cup semifinal last
FC Bayern Munich and FC Dallas have today announced a comprehensive partnership, the first of its kind, that will offer players within their professional academies a pathway to soccer both in the United States and Germany. Photo by A. Beier/Getty Images for FC Bayern The European powerhouse and founding Major League Soccer Member will come together to exchange talent, allowing players to experience different coaching styles and settings to enhance their development. “The United States is home to our very first international
Being a nation that has won the Copa America 15 times with a population of only three million, children born in Uruguay are soccer players until proven otherwise. There was never a doubt about Maxi Viera. It was announced earlier this month by FC Arizona Owner Scott Taylor that the defending Southwest Conference champions had found their new head coach in Viera. He boasts over 35 years of soccer experience, including playing for clubs in Uruguay, Ecuador, Chile and the
Alex Riggs knows pro soccer, having played for three major clubs here in the U.S. It all started with a decorated career at Missouri State University where he appeared in 64 matches from 2006 to 2010.. He compiled a record of 28-25-10 during his tenure with 279 saves. His college GAA was a impressive 0.92. His 6’4″ frame and freakish athletic ability made him an excellent prospect coming out of college. “Looking back on college it’s hard to believe it
