Clearly the biggest game in team history, after the rematch in Mexico this will be game #2. At the end of this game, even well after media access was over, there was a major cloud of doubt as to whether the return match would be put off as the NBA had already shut down, a few soccer players diagnosed with the Coronavirus and a few actors plus a travel ban?
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March 11, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
MLS team Chicago Fire has added Academy product, Alex Monis at just 16, he is the 18th such signee in team lore, and is under contract untl 2023, wth a one year option.
HC Raphale Wicky informed "We're pleased to announce Alex as a Homegrown signing for the Chicago Fire. Alex is a talented player and while this is a huge step, we believe he is ready to develop within the first team environment and continue to sharpen his soccer abiliities."
read March 11, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
Yes, after a decade and a half in MLS, Benny of Sporting Kansas City has hung up his cleats. Such a successful pro career highlighted by a MLS title and a pair of Lamar Hunt US Open Cups while with SKC, at the national team he had equal success with a Gold Cup title and World Cup games for the USMNT.
read March 10, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
Jason Pendant, a 23 year old back with 4 years in France, his last with FC Sochaux-Montbeliard in Ligue 2 has joined the New York Red Bulls. The left back from France will of course use an international spot.
Denis Hamlett RBNY SD informed "We are pleased to welcome Jason to our Club. In scouting Jason, we saw all the qualities of a Red Bull player. He is a bright, mature young man that became a leader at Sochaux despite his young age."
read March 10, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
The 16 year old is now the 17th Homegrown in club lore, this teenaged midfielder is inked to the team through 2023 with a Club option for 2024.
HC Raphael WIcky shared "Javier has shown tremendous upside as he has been training within the first-team throughout the 2020 season. His Soccer IQ is beyond his years and our staff is looking forward to working with him to continue his development in a professional setting."
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