The league on Friday put out their schedule of events during the offseason, the big event being the 2018 MLS Expansion Draft on Dec 11. Cincinatti who lost their last game facing NYRBII will be in the same division this coming season. In the expansion draft they will select a maximum of 5 current MLS players in order to build the core of their team, they have already signed a few players for the coming season. These selections are to be made live at 2 p.m. ET on MLSsoccer.com in a special expansion draft show.
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November 11, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
SKC & RSL in the battle of the monograms, see it at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, WatchESPN, ESPN 94.5 & ESPN Deportes KC, never knew ESPN had so many outlets for KC. A tale of 2 local coaches, Long Island has Mike Petke, as NJ has Peter Vermes, both arrived at their current locations in totally different manners. Petke jettisoned from the NYRB, although it has worked out for the team, I still disagree with it, he has more than landed on his feet so great for him. Peter Vermes from the field to the bench and now also upstairs as he wears a number of hats for the team.
read November 2, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
Going in, the Crew lead this series, 32-31-11 at MAPFREE, the Crew dominate by far, 20-12-6. Looking to even it up Sunday, then taking the overall lead are the NYRB, Supporters Shield winners, most points EVER and many other accolades earned this 2018 season. Having almost twice the win total as their opponent, the 14-11-9 Crew would have one think it is quite the mismatch. See how it plays out Sunday at 3p.m. On ESPN, ESPN Deportes & NYRB Radio with Spanish coverage on TuneIn.
read November 2, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
The USL side helped shore up the 2019 sseason with this handful of players, Aaron Guillen, Steve Miller (but not his band), Graham Smith, Alex Tambakis & DJ Taylor, following the requisite club, league and federation approval. Each of these stalwarts logged over 2,100 in this season. More players under team option are being considered for this next season as well.
read November 1, 2018
by Sean McCaffery
"Thank you to my family and friends for the past 5 years, I owe you everything." He stated as he bid his farewell. Mid last season, he came down from the 'Caps, getting 5 games in the Windy CIty. Nelson Rodriguez, Fire Pres. & GM informed, It's unfortunate that Christian suffered so many injuries that kept him from realizing his potential." Another 1st round pick calling it a game this week for Chicago, Christian was picked by the Vancouver Whitecaps in the 2014 MLS Super Draft, after a stellar career at UC_Berkeley.
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