New York City FC have now made the most important decision in the genesis of the franchise. The allure of New York and the backing of Manchester City meant that one of MLS’ top coaches was taken from his fledgling project. What Jason Kreis had done with Real Salt Lake in 2013 was a phenomenal achievement.… Read More »
Bayern Munich are looking to follow clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Liverpool in becoming a world brand. The German club are keen to attract foreign fans to the club and the Bundesliga by going on lucrative tours to Asia and North America like the Premier League. Bayern are seeking huge commercial opportunities… Read More »
Last Thursday, Seattle Sounders announced that they would bypass the hunt for a new manager and retain head coach Sigi Schmid for the 2014 season. After a two-hour sit down with the coach, owner and general manager Adrian Hanauer made firm his stance that Schmid was the right man going forward. Hanauer cited the coach’s… Read More »
Columbus have thrown themselves into the managerial merry go round of postseason sacking and hiring. The franchise have moved away from the Robert Warzycha era and ushered in a new one under the leadership of Gregg Berhalter. While the fashion is to fire and hire, the Crew’s decision is the standout. Warzycha was synonymous with the… Read More »
Eighteen years of hurt has finally ended for the New York Red Bulls after they captured the MLS Supporters’ Shield. This statement is more powerful than it appears; the Red Bulls have boasted one of the highest earning squads in the league, packed with finance, and yet have practically nothing to show for it. Despite… Read More »
Big changes look to be on the horizon for Major League Soccer, with the fastest growing league in America rumored to be contemplating a switch to a European-style schedule as early as 2014. The season would run from August to May and likely include a 6-8 week winter break to account for the harsh weather… Read More »