The brand-new Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, San Diego FC, has taken a significant step in establishing its presence in the league by appointing Mikey Varas as its first head coach. This hiring signifies the organization’s commitment to building a competitive team as it prepares for its inaugural season set to kick off in February
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Inter Miami’s head coach, Gerardo “Tata” Martino, recently provided an optimistic update regarding the status of soccer superstar Lionel Messi. After a period of uncertainty following an ankle sprain sustained during the 2024 Copa América final, Messi is set to make his return to the pitch this Saturday against the Philadelphia Union. Martino reassured fans
In a recent statement, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni expressed his optimism about having star player Lionel Messi available for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in October. Despite Messi’s absence due to a right ankle injury sustained during the Copa América final against Colombia in July, Scaloni remains hopeful that Messi will be back on the
As the Indonesian capital winds down for the day, the Socceroos are seen training in preparation for a World Cup qualifier against Indonesia. The training grounds are shared with young children playing their own games on the surrounding pitches. This unique situation showcases the blend of a seasoned national team alongside the budding talents of
International friendly matches in soccer often serve as a way for national teams to fine-tune their tactics and test out new players. However, Luis Miguel Echegaray brings up an interesting point in his article when he questions the significance of these matches in the larger context of preparing for major tournaments like the World Cup.
Sports are unpredictable, but when animals get involved, the game takes a whole new twist. A raccoon caused a brief stoppage during a friendly match between the Philadelphia Union and New York City FC at Subaru Park in Philadelphia. Imagine the confusion as workers attempted to remove the raccoon from the field, resulting in an
Atlanta United FC recently announced the removal of Carlos Bocanegra, the team’s vice president and technical director. This decision, effective immediately, marks a significant shift in leadership within the organization. Taking over Bocanegra’s responsibilities will be team president and CEO Garth Lagerwey, bringing with him a wealth of experience in team building from his time
Luis Suárez, a renowned footballer who has made his mark both internationally and at club level, recently announced his retirement from the Uruguay national team. This decision comes after a successful career spanning 17 years, during which he became Uruguay’s all-time leading scorer with 69 goals in 142 games. Suárez made his debut for the
After more than six weeks since leaving the Copa América final due to a badly sprained right ankle, Lionel Messi finally returned to group training with Inter Miami CF. There is still uncertainty about when the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will actually play again for the team. Coach Gerardo Martino mentioned the possibility of Messi
Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo Martino recently spoke out about the unprecedented pressure facing the team to win the MLS Cup. With star figures like Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets on the roster, Martino emphasized the “clear obligation” to secure the championship. Despite his past success leading Atlanta United FC