The San Jose Earthquakes have recently made a splash in the soccer world by signing Argentine attacking midfielder Hernan Lopez to a designated player contract. This move comes with a hefty price tag, with the club shelling out approximately $6 million as a transfer fee. This fee could potentially rise to $7 million if certain
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AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud has made a significant decision to sign with LAFC as a designated player from mid-July until December 2025. Despite receiving offers from other regions, including Saudi Arabia and Europe, Giroud opted to join LAFC on a contract worth approximately €3 million ($3.2m) per year. The French striker, known for his
Inter Miami has recently announced the signing of Paraguay international Matías Rojas for a one-year contract, extending through the 2024 season. The addition of the 28-year-old midfielder comes at a crucial time, as the team faces multiple injury concerns within their roster. Rojas, who was most recently with Brazilian club Corinthians, joins Inter Miami after
Inter Miami’s head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino expressed his disappointment as midfielder Diego Gómez suffered an ankle lesion in a recent match against Nashville SC. This injury adds to the already extensive list of unavailable players for Inter Miami, leaving Martino frustrated with the team’s current situation. The severity of Gómez’s injury is still unknown,
The landscape of sports betting in the United States changed forever on May 14, 2018, when the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992. This decision allowed states to legalize sports betting, opening up new markets and opportunities for both the gaming industry and professional leagues. However, along with
Football’s governing body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), has recently revealed a new protocol aimed at addressing the practice of goalkeepers holding onto the ball to run down the clock. The initiative comes as a response to the current rule that prohibits goalkeepers from holding the ball for more than six seconds, with the
The New York Red Bulls managed to secure a 0-0 draw against Chicago despite playing with 10 men for more than half of the game. However, the team only produced two shots on target in the second half, despite having 77% possession. This lack of offensive productivity raises questions about their ability to capitalize on
Inter Miami CF assistant coach Javier Morales is hopeful that Lionel Messi will be able to play in the upcoming match against Sporting Kansas City. Despite playing in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal series just days before, Messi is expected to be available for the game in front of a record-breaking crowd at GEHA Field
New York City officials have recently given the green light to a proposal for the construction of a 25,000-seat soccer stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City FC. The stadium, which is estimated to cost $780 million, is scheduled to be completed by 2027. Situated next to the New York Mets’ stadium, Citi Field,
Inter Miami CF’s recent elimination from the Concacaf Champions Cup has sparked criticism from head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino regarding Major League Soccer’s roster rules. Martino expressed his frustration with the team’s inability to compete at the same level as Liga MX due to the restrictions imposed by MLS. He pointed out that the current