By Anonymous (not verified), June 7, 2022
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Thank you MLS:
MLS Players Contributing Across International Competitions
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Goals on the Global SceneCharlotte FC’s Karol Swiderski needed just 12 minutes to come off the bench and find Poland’s game-winning goal against Wales. The forward has now scored in four of his last five appearances for the national team. San Jose Earthquakes defender Francisco Calvo scored and wrapped up the result for Costa Rica in their 2-0 win over Martinique on Sunday in CONCACAF Nations League action.Shot-Stoppers Star on International DutyThree MLS goalkeepers recorded clean sheets for their country over the past week, including MLS Cup MVP Sean Johnson of NYCFC (vs. Uruguay) and the New England Revolution’s Matt Turner (vs. Morocco) for the United States. Turner’s eight saves in the friendly were the most in his career for the national team. Additionally, Orlando City SC’s Pedro Gallese recorded two saves for Peru in a 1-0 shutout win over New Zealand on Sunday.USMNT’s Dynamic Defensive DuoNashville’s Walker Zimmerman may have found his partner at central defense after New York Red Bulls captain Aaron Long made his case in a 3-0 win over Morocco and 0-0 draw against Uruguay. Long played a dominant 90 minutes against Morocco, holding the team scoreless for the first time in 21 games. The Red Bulls defender continued his strong play against Uruguay, with a start and 45 minutes played next to Zimmerman.Ecuador’s MLS EffectIn two games against top-30 ranked teams, Ecuador walked away with a 1-0 win versus Nigeria (No. 30) and a scoreless draw with Mexico (No. 9). The MLS contingency of Xavier Arreaga (Seattle Sounders FC), Jhegson Méndez (Orlando City SC), Alan Franco (Charlotte FC), José Cifuentes (LAFC), Leonardo Campana (Inter Miami CF), and Michael Estrada (D.C. United) made 10 collective appearances, started six of those and played in 519 minutes of game action for the World Cup-bound side.
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