They new look Fire are back to training at Seat Geek Stadium as they got back in town on the 24th, their last game was the 23rd. Still under heavy restrictions, only players and essential staff are permitted, the full of their full activities were gone over by the medical team of the tea and local infectious disease experts.
The 2019-'20 Nations League is now set to occur during the March 2021 FIFA Window. USA & Honduras pair off as Mexico takes on Costa Rica in the semis. The final in this the first edition of the games and the consolation game locations are still TBD. The next League is to kick off June 2022 and end with the 2022/'23 Finals March '23.
The Chicago team did pick up their option on their defender, and is now in the fold for next year as well.
"We are pleased that Jonathan wil be back with the team in 2021" stated Sporting Dir. Gerog Heitz, "Jonathan has also been an excllent leader and mentor for the many young players on the squad. We look forward to working with him again next season."
The upstart Union look to advance beyond Sporting Kansas City who have really been firing on all cylinders. It all begins Thurs, 7 p.m. CT on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Sports Radio 810 WHB, en Espanol La Grande 1340 AM & streaming all over on the ESPN app. Catch the Final Whistle postgame right after the final whistle on the radio. Sporting KC has an hour of pregame and half an hour of post game coverate on FOX Sports Kansas CIty & FOX Sports GO. You may go mark the match as fans of all ages are more than welcome to attend their Virtual Watch Party, or go to Kansas City Live!
I had my text of congratulations all written and sent off to Timbers HC Giovanni Saverese as soon as they won. It was a good game, the surprising Cincinnati team was the Cinderella Team of these games, but their run has come to an end, after so much tumult around this 2nd year team, it was a good thing for them and the league to get the run they had. It was as the games will get more so as we get deeper into the rounds a physical game, but well played by both, neither dominated and it was very entertaining.
The USA who missed the quadrennial event for the first time since 1990 are set for the, no not HEX, but rather Octagonal, June 2021-March 2022. Concacaf put out this revamped fashion for them to make it, now an 8 nation set of games to make it. Fully 14 games are to be played as the top trio move onto the Cup, 4th place head of to an intercontinental game in June '22 during the international window.
What a difference, from looking as if they do not even belong in the BIM to looking as if they may just rule the bubble, the real NYCFC did stand up, finally. A new rule, no more crossbar challenge for Heber, he hit 2 of them in extra time one on a chip of the keeper, follow your shot next time another was sterred into it by the netminder. Seems today at least Argentina U-23 is better than USMNT as Taty took Gonzalez on his goal. Instant offense, just add Maxi, a goal and a no look assist to Taty, Medina drew first and almost second blood, a total team win.
A pair of FIre Homegrowns have been loaned out to USL League One affiliate Forward Madison FC, fwd. Alex Monis & mid. Allan Rodriguez, they may be recalled at will by Chicago.
The team's 18th Homegrown, Monis at 16 is from Napervill Il, and with the club since 2015 as he was with the Fire Juniors and Academy. Over 19 games, all but 1 a starrt, he had 10 goals and a pair of assists.
Luka was injued on July 19 facing the 'Quakes. It was carried out at the Rush Oak Brook Surgery Center in IL, Thurs. He was inked to the team on Feb. 20 and had 2 games, 1 start on the year
The first knockout game for either in the MIB games, is a replay of opening day 2020, winner is back at it in the quarters on July 30, watch on FS1 & FOX Deportes, listen on Sports Radio 810 WBH & La Grande 1340 local to KC, stream on the FOX Sports app everywhere.
