TOMMY SMYTH, PART II: One man’s story of coming to the U.S. and becoming one of the great voices of the American game.
Matthew Celentano
Staying Power
By Stefan Balkenende On the occasion of the first big weekend of European play, a consideration of the hill ahead to climb for the newly promoted clubs in the biggest leagues. This piece previously appeared in slightly different form on SoccerAge.com. The start of a new season is always something special for the promoted teams. …
For better or for worse, but mostly worse
Premier League 2018-19 Preview in Numbers
By Matthew Celentano The Premier League season is nearly upon us, bringing much-needed meaning and structure to our lives. No more refreshing Twitter feeds for transfer rumours or simulating FIFA career matches—we’ve got nine months of week in, week out football ahead of us. It may very well be one of the most unpredictable leagues …
The Shape of a Dream Can Expand and Shrink: An American Soccer Life in South Korea, Part II
The Shape of a Dream Can Expand and Shrink: An American Soccer Life in South Korea, Part I
By Georgia Cloepfil A glossary: apa, sick. chua, cold. baegopa, hungry. These are the first Korean words I learn. I arrive in January. Snowplows clear our training fields on the Eastern coast of Korea. The subzero wind bites my naked hands and on the second morning a teammate gifts me a pair of her gloves. We live in a hotel for …
MLS has fans, stadiums and stars, so why did it need Juventus?
By Andrew Bates The MLS All-Star Game showcased the league’s top stars, one of its newest stadiums and its fastest growing fan base. The only thing out of place were the opponents. I almost wrote off the MLS All-Star game entirely, but watching it was weirdly magnetic, watching the league’s flashiest and most creative players …
How Did Atlanta Become America’s Soccer City?
By Matthew Celentano It comes as no surprise that Atlanta breaks the MLS All-Star Game attendance record, the official number of 72,317 echoing around the packed Mercedes-Benz Stadium. A year and a half after launching MLS’s latest expansion franchise, the city is getting used to smashing records: Atlanta United have not only set the …
MLS All-Star Game Presented by Target Event Schedule
By Julien Llerena Welcome to MLS All-Star Game presented by Target! Major League Soccer All-Stars will battle Italian Serie A powerhouse Juventus at the beautiful Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the new American soccer hotbed of Atlanta, GA! The fun isn’t limited to just 90 heart-pounding minutes at the Mercedes-Benz soccer cathedral. MLS and our corporate …
