Arizona Football

CHICAGO FIRE: RE-SIGNING GASTÓN GIMÉNEZ COST THEM THE ENTIRE 2022 SEASON

Nearly seven months after their 2022 campaign began, the Chicago Fire were officially eliminated from playoff contention. The news had been coming for a while, but the team somehow kept themselves in the picture, at least mathematically speaking. That changed following a dramatic loss at home to Charlotte FC, though, where Chicago blew a 2-0 halftime lead to eventually fall 3-2.

It was a fitting end to a woeful, woeful season. There were some highs, but there were many more lows over the course of the year. Every promising stretch was followed by a nightmarish run when it mattered most. It was almost exactly what you would have expected from the Fire considering how things have gone the past decade. Continue reading

DEJUAN JONES CONSIDERED BY ANDERLECHT AS POTENTIAL GOMEZ REPLACEMENT

Belgian giants Anderlecht are considering New England Revolution left-back De Juan Jones as a potential replacement for the outgoing Sergio Gomez, 90min understands. The Purple and White are bracing themselves for the departure of Gomez as the Spaniard nears a €10m-move to Premier League champions Manchester City, with the possibility of then being loaned to Girona. Since joining Anderlecht from Borussia Dortmund last year, Gomez – who can also operate as an attacking midfielder – has notched seven goals and 15 assists in 50 appearances across all competitions.

Capped 49 times for Spain across various youth levels, Gomez would leave an obvious gap for Anderlecht to fill should he leave Constant Vanden Stock Stadium. A source with knowledge of the situation has told 90min that among the possible replacements for Gomez is Revs left-back Jones. It’s understood that negotiations remain in the very early stages, but that Anderlecht are exploring a permanent deal, while the 25-year-old is keen on the move as a launchpad into European soccer. Continue reading

ADAMS SIGNS FOR SAUDI CLUB AL-SHABAB

Englishman MohammedAdams has signed for Saudi club Al-Shabab after the termination of his contract with MLS football side Inter Miami managed by compatriot Phil Neville and co-owned by compatriot David Beckham.

Adams signed for Inter Miami via a tradefrom fellow MLS football side Atlanta United at the end of last year. He went on to make eight appearances for Inter Miami. Adams made five starts and three substitute appearances for Inter Miami during his time at the MLS football club. At Inter Miami, Adams ranked third for pressures per 90 minutes (29.7) and seventh for recoveries per 90 minutes (7.95). Continue reading

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SOUNDERS’ CONCACAF CL HOPES

This is the 14th season the Seattle Sounders have played in MLS. In fully half of those seasons, they’ve qualified for Concacaf Champions League. That’s tied for both the most appearances and best qualification percentage of any team in MLS.

Still, there is a feeling there’s a good deal of unfamiliarity with this continent’s equivalent to the more famous UEFA Champions League. With the Sounders as close as ever to their first finals appearance in this tournament, now seems like as good a time as any to do a quick refresher:
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ANDY POLO SACKED BY TIMBERS

MLS football club Portland Timbers have moved swiftly to terminate the contract of one of their players. Peruvian winger Andy Polo is the player in question and he was sacked by the club on the back of domestic violence allegations against him this week. MLS football outfit Portland Timbers released a statement on their website on Thursday to confirm the contract termination of the winger who joined the MLS football club in 2018.

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Andy Polo featured for Portland Timbers II during the 2018 season before he stepped up to the Portland Timbers first team in the following season. The Peru national team star has been with the first team at Portland Timbers since 2019 till his contract termination this week.
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