In a leading step to promote player health and safety, Major League Soccer announced Monday the league will take part in a pilot program to trial the implementation of concussion substitutes . The pilot program was approved and allowed by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and FIFA, which sets the …
Read More »Real Salt Lake sign US striker Bobby Wood to pre-contract!
Real Salt Lake have signed US men’s national team veteran Bobby Wood to a pre-contract beginning July 1 that lasts through 2023, with the forward joining after his contract at Bundesliga 2 side Hamburger SV expires. Wood, 28, gives RSL a much-needed option at center forward after the club mostly …
Read More »Reimagined league website & launch of ‘Our Soccer’ campaign signal MLS is Back in 2021!
While the 2021 Major League Soccer season kicks off its schedule of games on April 16, the League flipped the switch on a game-changing, reimagined website heralding that MLS is Back in a big way. In addition, further reflecting the optimism and energy heading into the new season, MLS unveiled …
Read More »Inter Miami sign former Arsenal, West Brom defender Kieran Gibbs!
Inter Miami CF has made another addition to their back line, announcing Tuesday, March 23 that the club has signed English fullback Kieran Gibbs. Gibbs will be eligible to play for the club starting on July 1, upon the expiration of his contract with his current club, English Premier League …
Read More »Major League Soccer (MLS) selects Deltatre as web technology provider!
Deltatre – a leading digital technology company – announced yesterday a multi-year agreement with Major League Soccer making Deltatre the League’s web technology provider. Under the agreement, MLS and Deltatre will work on a series of digital products for the League and MLS Clubs. “Being selected by MLS is testament …
Read More »Thierry Henry steps down as CF Montreal head coach!
Thierry Henry has stepped down as head coach of CF Montréal due to family reasons, the club announced on Thursday, February 25. Henry spent one season as head coach of Montréal after taking over ahead of the 2020 campaign. He had an 8-13-2 record in MLS, guiding his club to …
Read More »Inter Miami CF sign Ryan Shawcross from Stoke City!
Inter Miami CF have bolstered their backline ahead of the 2021 MLS season by signing center back Ryan Shawcross as the long-time Stoke City captain departs England, it was announced Saturday. The 33-year-old joins on a free transfer and will occupy an international roster slot, pending a physical and receipt …
Read More »Inter Miami name Phil Neville head coach, Chris Henderson sporting director!
In sweeping sporting changes heading into Year Two, Inter Miami CF have named Phil Neville head coach and Chris Henderson chief soccer officer and sporting director. Neville takes over for Diego Alonso, while Henderson steps in following Paul McDonough’s departure after Miami finished 10th in the Eastern Conference in 2020, …
Read More »Six FC Dallas youngsters head to Bayern Munich for training experience!
Ahead of the 2021 MLS season, six Homegrown Players from FC Dallas will join Bayern Munich for a three-week training period at the German Bundesliga club that runs from January 6-29. The group is comprised of defender Justin Che; midfielders Edwin Cerrillo, Brandon Servania and Thomas Roberts; and forwards Ricardo …
Read More »Major League Soccer & Electronic Arts announce 2021 eMLS!
Major League Soccer (MLS) and Electronic Arts announced the competitive schedule and new online format for the 2021 season of eMLS, Major League Soccer’s eSports league. The season will feature a $70,000 prize pool and will be headlined by eMLS Cup presented by Coca-Cola on March 20-21. Competition will occur …
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