Author Archives: Daniel Karell

Toronto FC waive Bostock

By DAN KARELL Toronto FC announced that they have placed midfielder John Bostock on waivers, ending the loan deal with Tottenham Hotspurs ahead of schedule. Bostock played in nine matches in all competitions, but had not come off the bench … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Major League Soccer, MLS- Toronto FC | 2 Comments

New York-based supporters group backs Cosmos in wake of NYCFC announcement

The Borough Boys, a supporters group in New York City, has voiced their opposition to NYCFC and has decided to support the New York Cosmos. Continue reading »

Posted in MLS-New York City FC, NASL, U.S. Soccer | 109 Comments

Monaco complete record transfer for Rodriguez and Moutinho

By DAN KARELL AS Monaco is serious about competing next season in Ligue. The recently promoted side finalized the transfer of two of the best midfielders in the world from FC Porto, paying a price of $90.5 million for James … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer | 30 Comments

Friday Kickoff: UEFA votes to give UCL place to Europa League winners; Tijuana squander lead in Libertadores; and more

UEFA has confirmed the news that starting next season, the winners of the Europa League will have a place in the Champions League the following year. Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Featured, South American Soccer | 32 Comments

Soccer Thursday: Your Running Commentary

The Liga MX Clausura finals begin tonight with Cruz Azul hosting Club America in the first-leg of the tie. Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Featured, Mexican Soccer, South American Soccer | 72 Comments

Hoffenheim defeat Kaiserslautern in first-leg of relegation playoffs

By DAN KARELL TSG Hoffenheim used two first half goals to take a 3-1 victory over FC Kaiserslautern in the first-leg of the Bundesliga relegation playoffs. With Fabian Johnson starting on the left wing, Hoffenheim scored their highest goal total … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, U.S. Men's National Team | 28 Comments

Arrieta suspension upheld, will miss match vs. Red Bulls

By DAN KARELL Columbus Crew forward Jairo Arrieta’s two match suspension was upheld by Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber after an appeal, keeping the Costa Rica international out of the lineup for the Crew’s match on Saturday against the … Continue reading »

Posted in Major League Soccer, MLS- Columbus Crew | 3 Comments

MLS East Notes: Cahill called up by Socceroos; Koevermans eyes return in next home match; and more

Tim Cahill has been called up to represent Australia in World Cup qualifiers, putting him in doubt for the Red Bulls June 1 match against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS- Chicago Fire, MLS- Columbus Crew, MLS- DC United, MLS- Montreal Impact, MLS- New York Red Bulls, MLS- Philadelphia Union, MLS- Sporting Kansas City, MLS- Toronto FC | 11 Comments

Thursday Kickoff: PSG offer to match Rooney’s current wages; Higuain nears Juventus move; and more

Paris Saint-Germain has told Wayne Rooney’s representatives that the French club will match the English International’s current Man United wages if he moves to Paris. Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Featured, South American Soccer | 16 Comments

MLS Ticker: Galaxy release Keane for Ireland matches; Boswell suspended two games for head butt; and more

The Los Angeles Galaxy have agreed to let Robbie Keane go and play for Ireland four times between May 29 and June 11. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS- DC United, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- Portland Timbers | 18 Comments