It’s prediction season. A season of largely futile gestures in any sport, made entirely more futile by MLS’s unrelenting unpredictability. But you’re here. I’m here. Let’s make prolonged eye contact and see if we can’t imagine a world that’s plausible, insane and somehow still only half as entertaining as the actual season will probably be. Eight extreme predictions for the 2021 MLS season | J. Sam Jones | MLSsoccer.com
When you’re lost in the desert, everything looks like an oasis. Fear not, my parched friends, you didn’t drag yourself through a long winter for nothing. We’ve got water bubbling up out of the sand. Not enough to quench our thirst, but enough to wet the lips and trust that the motherload is coming. Five MLS 2021 season Week 1 games I can t wait to watch | Andrew Wiebe | MLSsoccer.com
Every year in the CONMEBOL Libertadores, dozens of matches take place in hallowed Cathedrals of football. Simply the name of the tournament alone evokes images of passionate fans, jumping, waving banners, singing in iconic venues. With no fans in stands, Libertadores stadiums themselves take center stage - CONMEBOL Libertadores
What’s on Today?
10:00 AM - Navalcarnero v. Granada - Cope del Rey - ESPN+
11:30 AM - St. Pauli v. Bochum - Bundesliga 2 - ESPN+
12:00 PM - Tottenham v. Liverpool - English Premier League - NBCSN
12:00 PM - Ajax v. Willem II - Eredivisie - ESPN+
12:00 PM - Napoli v. Spezia - Coppa Italia - ESPN+
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And now for a review of this weird, absurd and wonderful year in MLS. There were originally supposed to be like 10 of these, but cutting any of them felt like a public disservice. The 25 wildest and wackiest moments from MLS’s 25th season | J. Sam Jones | MLSsoccer.com
January will arrive in a couple of days, bringing a fresh new offseason transfer window opening for MLS teams looking to enhance their squads. With COVID-19 hurting revenues around the globe, there are various places where closing a winter deal might be a little easier and cheaper than usual. Top 10 January transfer targets around Europe for MLS teams | Greg Seltzer | MLSsoccer.com