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ASN’s Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts on the first seven games of the first round of the MLS playoffs where we are seeing the benefits of homefield, expereince, and big-time designated players. In other words, things we should widely expect.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted November 01, 2023 6:10 AM SHARE THIS STORY THE FIRST LEG of the first round of the MLS Playoffs is nearly complete with seven of the eight series having played their opening game. There is a lot to unpack from these seven games and most of the teams that won are now heavily favored to…

Hector Herrera continues to be the key player in the Houston Dynamo, whether he is scoring or assisting, he’s always looking for an offensive angle to make some real damage as he did today against the in the first of three games Real Salt Lake, finishing the game 2-1 in favor of the local team during the MLS Playoffs.Herrera scores in the MLS PlayoffsHerrera found his groove right when a shot from the edge of the area found the net scoring first with a beautiful goal that set the crowd on fire. The match between Houston Dynamo and Real Salt…

Since the dawn of the David Beckham era, being a designated player has been something of an honor. They are the players whose salary and/or transfer fees necessitate a special exception to the MLS salary cap. Despite the singular status it holds, there hasn’t been a clear one-stop shop for information about team’s DPs. Even on the league website (which now offers up each player’s roster distinctions), reported transfer fees and MLS Players Association-published salary figures aren’t given a mention. With absence comes opportunity, and we’re here to provide that information all in one spot.A couple housekeeping notes: transfer fee numbers…

David Beckham also had to wait to get his hands on a Lionel Messi jersey with the number 10 for Inter Miami.This is because Adidas, the sportswear brand that manufactures the team’s uniforms, is struggling to meet the demand for Inter Miami jerseys. According to The New York Times, even Beckham has to wait to get some Messi kits to send to family and friends.Messi is undoubtedly the most significant signing ever to appear in Major League Soccer (MLS), with only Pel rivaling him for the title of the most significant acquisition in the history of American soccer. It’s no…

Read all of our 2023 offseason guides for each MLS team as they are eliminated from the postseason here.Just like last year, this season ended for the Portland Timbers with a chance to make the playoffs on Decision Day, only to lose and head into the offseason under a cloud of uncertainty.This season was a roller coaster, with long-time head coach Gio Savarese being let go in the summer then interim Miles Joseph leading the club on a strong run down the stretch before ultimately falling short.The short version: With a head coach search underway and a ton of roster…

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta is here to kickoff your weekend with thoughts on Christian Pulisic’s unveiling in Milan, news on the U.S. U-23 Olympic team, an MLS weeekend preview, and notes from the European preseason. BY Brian Sciaretta Posted July 14, 2023 11:05 AM SHARE THIS STORY GOOD MORNING and happy Friday to all ASN readers. To get your weekend rolling, here is the news along with some thoughts on it all from MLS to Americans abroad and other items. We can start with Milan.   Pulisic unveiled in Milan   The deal was well-known for a long time but it…

Fans of Lionel Messi, considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time, will be able to enjoy the first multimedia and interactive space dedicated to the Argentinean star in ‘The Messi Experience. A dream come true’.Although its world premiere won’t take place until April 25, 2024, in Miami, Florida, fans can now purchase their passes for this unique experience.Leo Messi sings Ed Sheeran with his sons Mateo and CiroParker JohnsonWhat is ‘The Messi Experience’?In ‘The Messi Experience’, fans will be able to enjoy multiple spaces and interactive activities, in which they will be immersed in a journey…

Read all of our 2023 offseason guides for each MLS team as they are eliminated from the postseason here.The Chicago Fire has missed the playoffs in 10 of the last 12 seasons, including all of the last six. The Chicago Fire hasn’t advanced in the playoffs since 2009 — 14 seasons ago. It’s almost incomprehensible that a team can have a sustained run of failure like this in a league where now 18 of 29 teams make the playoffs.It’s not for the lack of money or the lack of trying. The Fire revamped their designated players situation over the last…

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta walks you through his thoughts on the MLS wildcard games and the Americans abroad midweek, including the Champions League. BY Brian Sciaretta Posted October 26, 2023 9:10 AM SHARE THIS STORY THE MIDWEEK has seen a number of Americans play in the Champions League, the MLS playoffs get underway. It’s a busy time and we’ll break it all down for you. Here are some thoughts on everything.   Red Bulls cruises past Charlotte The New York Red Bulls continued their strong run of play into the playoffs with a commanding 5-2 win over FC Charlotte. With the…

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF is a finalist for Major League Soccer’s newcomer of the year.The league announced those up for its year-end awards Thursday with the winners being named throughout the MLS Cup Playoffs.Leo Messi sings Ed Sheeran with his sons Mateo and CiroParker JohnsonIt is no surprise that Messi, Argentina’s great who joined Inter Miami this summer, would be up for the honor. The global great has created a sensation since coming to play in the United States’ top soccer league. He has posted 11 goals and eight assists since joining Miami for the MLS Leagues Cup…