Tag: MLS

Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard among top 10 biggest earners in MLS

Vincent Van Genechten

The American Major League Soccer has boomed over the last couple of seasons. A series of big football stars opted to join the MLS, in part due to financial reasons. This week, the MLS Player’s Union released a report with the yearly wages of all the current MLS players. Orlando City’s and former AC Milan legend Ricardo Kaka leads the way with earnings of £4.95 million. Toronto FC’s and former Juventus player Sebastian ‘Mad Ant’ Giovinco is second with £4.94 million, with his team-mate Michael Bradley coming in third with…

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MLS announces Arsenal All-Star friendly with awesome video

Vincent Van Genechten

Tottenham played the MLS All-Stars last year (2-1 loss), and in 2016 it will be Arsenal’s turn. The MLS announced the Gunners friendly with a pretty awesome video, featuring a number of stars, including Sebastian Giovinco, Kaka, Thierry Henry and off course Arsene Wenger! And the 2016 @ATT #MLSAllStar opponent is… https://t.co/r5hdaKxc0U — Major League Soccer (@MLS) 11 februari 2016

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Cristiano Ronaldo hints at future Real exit

Vincent Van Genechten
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Rumours about a potential move by Cristiano Ronaldo have been aplenty, but now the Real superstar has revealed that a move to the MLS could be an option, according to Sky Sports. Ronaldo spoke to the GQ magazine for their February issue, stating that a move to the United States at some point would be an interesting prospect. “What’s happening there is great, it’s fantastic”, said Ronaldo. “Maybe in the future will be a good chance for me to play there. You never know, but it’s something interesting. “I consider it, of…

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Aston Villa in talks with former Premier League goal getter

Vincent Van Genechten

Aston Villa can use all the points they need and have been in talks with former Premier League goal getter Obafemi Martins to make a return from the MLS, according to The Sun. The Nigerian striker revealed talks between him and The Villans. The 31-year-old claims that he has received an interesting offer to join Villa. The report also claims that an approach was made four weeks ago with Villa looking to sign him on loan. Villa have endured an atricious season, sitting in 20th and last place in the table with…

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