The United States lost to Japan 2-0 (panic meter here) on a Friday where nearly all of their fellow group stage opponents were in action. England suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Italy at the San Siro and were relegated from their UEFA Nations League group in the process. Elsewhere, and possibly more importantly, Iran picked up a surprise 1-0 win over Uruguay in an international friendly in St. Poelten, Austria. Mehdi Taremi scored the solo goal in the match as Team Melli withstood 16 shots from Uruguay to pick up a victory. While friendlies aren’t always a great test of team strength for Iran under the leadership of Carlos…
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JOSE CIFUENTES PROFILED AS LEEDS UNITED LINKED WITH MOVE FOR MLS STAR
Reports have emerged that Leeds United are chasing Los Angeles FC midfielder Jose Cifuentes. Ecuadorian journalist Andrés Ponce told Radio Diblu that ‘Europe is chasing’ the 23-year-old as there are teams ‘interested’ in the player, with Leeds and Brighton mentioned. The Whites were linked with Cifuentes earlier in the window, with Leicester also reportedly interested in the player at the time. Leeds have already made seven signings this summer. Experienced goalkeeper Joel Robles has joined Rasmus Kristensen, Brenden Aaronson, Marc Roca, Darko Gyabi, Tyler Adams and Luis Sinisterra at Elland Road. With the Ecuadorian linked with Leeds United, here is everything you need to know about Jose Cifuentes.
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PETROVIC SET FOR FIRST MLS START
New England Revolution shot stopper DjordjePetrovic is set to make his first start in MLS football for his team ahead of the away game against Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.Petrovicwill most likely start the MLS football game at Sporting Kansas City in the absence of Arsenal-bound Matt Turner who’s on national team duty with the United States of America (USA). Petrovichas big shoes to fill as regards replacing Turner in the New England Revolution goal for the Sporting Kansas City game. Speaking on Friday ahead of the game, the Serbian shot stopper said he has settled well to the team, but not as much as the city and the lifestyle.
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PLAYER RATINGS: NEW YORK CITY FC 2-0 PHILADELPHIA UNION
The Philadelphia Union continued their strong run of form to start the 2022 MLS season, picking up a 2-0 road win at Yankee Stadium over New York City FC. Philadelphia was looking to avenge their 2021 postseason loss to NYC in the Eastern Conference final, adding extra emotion to a usually physical matchup. Player Ratings Andre Blake – 7 Wasn’t a whole lot for the goalkeeper to do on the afternoon, did make one big stop early on a Talles Mango opportunity.
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DYNAMO CONFIRM ZECA TRANSFER
Houston Dynamo have announced the signing of Brazilian defender Zeca. The ex-Santos and Internacional star has penned a one-year deal with the option to extend for the 2023 season and 2024 season. MLS football side Houston Dynamo confirmed the transfer on Thursday. 27-year-old Zecapreviously played for a couple ofBrazilian clubs. The defensive player featured for teams such as Bahia, Internacional, Santos and Vasco da Gama in his native Brazil.Zeca will have a taste of MLS football when the 2022 season starts later this year.