mess: 'yamal reminds me of myself'

Messi: “Yamal reminds me of myself’’

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has named Lamine Yamal as his successor. The Inter Miami star picked Yamal as one young player that reminds him of himself.  Messi said at a sponsor’s event: “There are great players who have a spectacular future. “If I have to choose someone, I’ll choose Lamine for what he’s done so far at his age and for the future he has ahead of him. “It depends on him, on many things too, because football is like that, but it’s the present and the future.

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real salt lake choose forster ajago in re-entry draft

Real Salt Lake choose Forster Ajago in Re-Entry Draft

Real Salt Lake chose Forster Ajago in Stage 1 of the 2024 MLS Re-Entry Draft, signing him through 2025 with provisions for 2026-27.  Nashville SC signed Ajago out of Duke University ahead of the 2024 MLS campaign. He played only under 400 minutes in his rookie year. Ajago spent most of his time with Salt Lake’s MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, Huntsville City FC, delivering 7g/3a in 13 appearances.  The 23-year-old forward brings depth to a striking corps headed by Cristian “Chicho’’ Arango and Anderson Julio.  In 2024, Salt Lake finished the season third in the Western Conference before losing to Minnesota United FC in Round One of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. 

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charlotte berchimas ready for manchester united

Charlotte Berchimas ready for Man Utd trials

American teen Nimfasha Berchimas is ready for trials with Manchester United next week.  Berchimas has already made his senior MLS debut and is regarded as one of the most promising forwards in the United States. According to Givemesport, Berchimas will have a trial with the Red Devils.  In 2022, Berchimas tried out for Bayern Munich. So far, the 16 year old has played three matches in MLS, while for Charlotte FC’s second team he has 31 appearances, with 7 goals. 

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de bruyne talks about playing within cfg network

De Bruyne talks about playing within CFG network

Manchester City player Kevin De Bruyne may be playing his last season at the club. Kevin has not signed a new deal with the Red Devils and there are no signs that he will do that.  According to The Telegraph, City are hoping that he will join one of their sister clubs if he no longer wants to play at Premier League level.  He could choose Melbourne City, New York City, Troyes, Girona and Palermo. De Bruyne has also been linked with Saudi Arabia, including MLS team Inter Miami.  Kevin could also meet with any club outside England when the January transfer window starts.

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fc cincinnati buy luca orellano from cr vasco da gama

FC Cincinnati, buy Luca Orellano from CR Vasco da Gama

FC Cincinnati have purchased Luca Orellano from Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama, after triggering the purchase option in his loan. Orellano was bought in a permanent move, and he will join Cincinnati’s 2025 roster. During his 2024 loan stint with FC Cincinnati, he had a breakout campaign. He contributed 12 goals and seven assists. Luca also joined the MLS All-Star Team over the summer and was a finalist for the MLS Newcomer of the Year award. Orellano also scored the MLS Goal of the Year on August 31 against CF Montréal. He was a dependable and a crucial part of Cincinnati’s 2024 campaign. His 42 matches was second only to Pavel Bucha (43) for the most among all FCC players. Orellano played multiple positions but mainly as wing back. He set single-season FC Cincinnati club records across all contests and MLS Regular Season play. Orellano recorded 126 shots, 57 were on goal, across all competitions.

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orlando city vs new york red bulls

Soccer Predictions Today: Orlando City VS New York Red Bulls Sure Tips

Orlando VS New York will happen in an Eastern Conference final on Sunday, when Orlando City hosts the Red Bulls at Inter & Co Stadium.  You can find the Soccer Predictions for Orlando VS New York on MatchPlug. We are a reliable  Prediction Site for Major League Soccer predictions and previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Orlando City VS New York Red Bulls  Odds presented by 1XBet. Betting On The Orlando City Orlando City reached the conference finals for the first time in the team’s history. They delivered a perfect performance in their semi-finals match. City did not concede a single effort on target to Five Stripes, recording their 15th clean sheet of 2024 across all contests.  Orlando are unbeaten after 90 minutes in their last four MLS meetings, giving up only once in three playoff matches this year at home. By winning this weekend, the Lions would become the first club from the Sunshine State to secure a spot in the MLS Cup final.  Betting On New York Red Bulls Sandro Schwarz got the team more active in his first year as New York Red Bulls head coach, which is more than fans are used to seeing with most Red Bulls clubs. In the postseason the guests have gone back to their usual way, which is possessing less than 35% of the ball in all of their last three matches.  Last Saturday, the Red Bulls utilised all their chances, scoring on two of their targeted efforts to move into the conference finals for the first time since 2018. The Red Bulls were knocked out of the conference finals the last three times they appeared and have not gone beyond this stage since 2008.  MatchPlug Prediction For Orlando City VS New York Red Bulls  Just like New York, Orlando has no issues playing the long game, except that they are better equipped to leverage chances that they come across.  Final Prediction: Orlando City Moneyline. 

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los angeles galaxy vs seattle sounders

Soccer Predictions Today: Los Angeles Galaxy VS Seattle Sounders Sure Tips

Los Angeles Galaxy will host the Seattle Sounders on Sunday, as they attend their first Western Conference final in a decade. Watch Galaxy VS Sounders. MatchPlug presents the Soccer Predictions today for Watch Galaxy VS Sounders, we are a Sure Prediction Site where you can get previews and picks for all MLS matches. Predictions and Betting Preview For Los Angeles Galaxy VS Seattle Sounders  Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On Los Angeles Galaxy  Los Angeles Galaxy are one match away from attending their first MLS Cup final in 10 years, outscoring opponents by a joint margin of 15-3 in only three playoff matches this term. They have dominated at home throughout the season, winning nine successive matches in Carson and scoring multiple times in each fixture.  The Galaxy set a new team record for the most goals scored in their opening three postseason affairs while boasting a 33-4-1 record all-time at home in the playoffs. Just once in their last seven conference final appearances have they lost, which was a 3-0 defeat to Dallas at home in 2010. Los Angeles won their last three home matches against Seattle across all contests.  Betting On Seattle Sounders Having the most ball possession did not work for the Seattle Sounders in the conference semifinals last season, but a small change this year in that approach did the trick. The Sounders had only 51% of the possession while giving up 10 efforts on target versus LAFC last weekend, but didn’t surrender, thanks to some exceptional recoveries and powerful goalkeeping. Despite how they got to the conference finals, the Sounders will be attending for the first time since 2020, having gone beyond this phase in their last four meetings. Sunday will be the fourth time these clubs have met in the playoffs, with Sounders being knocked out in all three of those former fixtures.  MatchPlug Prediction For Los Angeles Galaxy VS Seattle Sounders  The Galaxy often entices clubs to play their way, while having lots of attacking backup for when that doesn’t happen. This strategy is what will get them into the MLS Cup final. Final Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy Moneyline. 

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mata enthusiastic about right to dream connections

Mata enthusiastic about right to dream connections

San Diego FC owner Juan Mata is stoked to tap into FC Nordsjælland’s connections for new club San Diego FC. he has become co-owner of the new MLS franchise.  Two FCN players Jeppe Tverskov and Marcus Ingvartsen have already signed on with San Diego for the new MLS season.  Additionally, Tverskov says Mata is also interested in partnering with Ghana’s Right to Dream academy, which is close to FCN.  “We talked to Juan a lot. He has been really interested in everything about Right to Dream and San Diego. Marcus and I were already talking to him about the opportunity when he was training with Nordsjælland.  “We knew well there was something going on. “After we have experienced him here in Farum, we know what he can contribute. Not only on the field, but also outside through its figure. “It’s cool to have another familiar face to come over to.” Mata is currently playing in Australia with the Western Sydney Wanderers.

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Soccer Predictions Today: New York City FC VS New York Red Bulls Sure Tips

New York City FC and New York City Red Bulls will meet in what is considered to be the biggest-ever Hudson River Derby as the face off in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Watch New York VS New York at Citi Field.  You can find the Soccer Predictions for New York VS New York on MatchPlug. We are a reliable Prediction Site for Major League Soccer predictions and previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For New York City VS New York Red Bulls  Odds presented by 1XBet. Betting On New York City FC It felt as if New York City FC’s series with FC Cincinnati would never end, but New York stood their ground from the spot and were saved by a heroic goalkeeper. They missed 3 chances to win their match three shootout against the 2023 Supporters’ Shield winners before finally emerging victorious by a 6-5 score after the game finished 0-0 in normal time. Tomorrow will be the first time New York City FC is appearing in the second round of the playoffs since 2022. They won their last 2 matches at this stage of the postseason. City have a 100% record in the playoffs at Citi Field, winning both fixtures by a 6-1 remarkable margin. Betting On New York Red Bulls The New York Red Bulls delivered debatably one of the biggest playoff upsets in the team’s history when they swept reigning champions Columbus Crew early this month. It was the first time the Red Bulls had gone beyond the opening round of the postseason since 2017, when they beat the Chicago Fire 4-0. That was the last time New York were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals, losing their tie against Toronto on road goals. The Red Bulls won their last two playoff fixtures when scoring multiple times. They have not lost since the opening round in 2020 (they scored 3-2 versus the Columbus Crew). MatchPlug Prediction For New York City FC VS New York Red Bulls  Saturday will be 20 days since the Red Bulls played an MLS game, and that long break will affect their performance against New York City that have stayed sharp and united at Citi Field. Final Prediction: New York City FC Moneyline. 

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seattle sounders vs los angeles fc

Soccer Predictions Today: Seattle Sounders VS Los Angeles FC Sure Tips

The 2024 MLS Cup semifinals will be held this weekend as the Seattle Sounders face Los Angeles FC in a crucial Seattle VS Los Angeles showdown at BMO Stadium tonight. You can find the Soccer Predictions for Seattle VS Los Angeles on MatchPlug. We are a reliable Prediction Site for Major League Soccer predictions and previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Seattle Sounders VS Los Angeles FC  Odds presented by 1XBet. Betting On The Seattle Sounders The Seattle Sounders finished fourth in the Western Conference League standings and have been a bit impressive this term. They won two penalty shoot-outs against Houston Dynamo to clinch a spot in the semifinals and will need to prove that they deserve to be here this weekend.  Seattle has a poor recent record against the home side, who have won 12 of the last 21 matches both teams played, while the Sounders have recorded only 5 wins. Betting On Los Angeles FC Los Angeles FC finished as MLS Western Conference leaders and have been in impeccable form over the past year. The hosts bested the Vancouver Whitecaps in two of their three matches in the last round and will need to take things up a notch here. Los Angeles have a powerful squad in their ranks and have an outstanding record in this fixture. Denis Bouanga has been resourceful for his team and will want to increase his goal tally today.  MatchPlug Prediction For Seattle Sounders VS Los Angeles FC Seattle have flattered to deceive this season and will face a dangerous attacking unit tonight. Los Angeles FC are the better club and should win this match. Final Prediction: Los Angeles FC Moneyline. 

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