After 22 matches, Chicago Fire are currently bottom of the MLS’ Eastern Conference and have recorded just 23 points so far – the lowest across the entire MLS. Head coach Frank Yallop’s position is in serious jeopardy but Chicago’s lowly league position isn’t necessarily solely down to the coach’s mistakes. Simply put, their players haven’t been good enough. However, the Fire’s supporters will be full of optimism looking ahead to next season, knowing that it cannot get any worse than it already is. Bizarrely, Chicago can still reach the playoffs despite currently sitting at the bottom of MLS’ two divisions. In theory, it’s very unlikely that this will happen but stranger…
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Michael Parkhurst stated that he was left extremely disappointed
Columbus Crew defender Michael Parkhurst stated that he was left extremely disappointed with Chicago Fire managing a very late equaliser in the recent 2-2 draw between the two teams. It looked like the home team were heading for three easy points after managing to open a two-goal advantage after the 55th minute. Kei Kamara had scored both goals in the match up until that point, but the game was made one-sided towards the end after Chicago Fire made some crucial changes that resulted in the team getting a point.Parkhurst then revealed that Columbus should have been far more clinical in attack from here on. The game could have been very…
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Mauro Biello says that he is extremely happy
Montréal Impact’s assistant coach Mauro Biello says that he is extremely happy with the latest injury situation at the club. It looked like the squad, which has been decimated by injuries at the start of the season, may be forced to suffer at the hands of Alajuelense and other upcoming opponents. However, Montréal have got a number of players back from the sidelines and in for a starting spot starting from this weekend.Biello was speaking to the press ahead of the CONCACAF Champions League match againstAlajuelense. This semi-final will see Montréal try to maintain their good run of form in this competition. After having managed a 2-0 win in the…
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Colorado Rapids surprised by Nabbing Za
Colorado Rapids surprised many by nabbing Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Zac MacMath in the latest drafts. The 23-year-old was seen as one of the best young goalkeepers in the MLS and it was a surprise that Philadelphia decided to let him leave. He will be spending the next one year at Colorado Rapids, who have offered the second round draft pick in exchange. Speaking about the move,MacMath acknowledged that he did not see himself being first-team player at Philadelphia this season. This is despite featuring in almost 30 matches last campaign. Union coach Jim Curtin explanation was that Philadelphia already had three top goalkeepers and it did not make sense to…
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Tim Howard thinks Frank to be move to MLS
The experienced goal-keeper of Everton, Tim Howard believes that Frank Lampard should be forced to make a move to the MLS when his loan contract with Manchester City reaches its end at the end of the current month instead of having him remain with the Premier League club for an extended period of time. When Frank Lampard left Chelsea on June of 2014, the English midfielder decided to spend the last few seasons and years of his career by making a move to the MLS as he joined New York City but since the American club does not start playing until January of 2015, Lampard signed a loan deal with…