Monthly Archives: December 2023

MLS: Sebastian Blanco, Josef Martinez, among players to depart current clubs

The 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs roll on for several clubs, but for others the roster reshuffling for 2024 has continued. Nashville SC, Portland Timbers, and FC Dallas are the latest MLS clubs to announce their end-of-season roster moves, as they begin preparation towards 2024. Sebastian Blanco, Josef Martinez, Chicaharito, and Alfredo Morales are just a handful of veterans that will …

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“What’s The Worst That Can Happen?”

Aaron Rodgers made waves earlier this week when the New York Jets activated him from the injured reserved list. The move opened up a 21-day window for the injured quarterback to make his return to the field, and the team released footage of Rodgers making passes in practice on Wednesday. On Thursday, he spoke with the media for the first …

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Americans Abroad Midweek Rewind: Mihailovic, Dest, and more

AZ Alkmaar’s UEFA Conference League hopes might be hanging by a thread, but Djordje Mihailovic helped the Dutch club stay alive heading into Matchday 6 of the group stage. Mihailovic started and played 81 minutes in AZ Alkmaar’s 1-0 home win over Zrinjski Mostar on Thursday night. The former Chicago Fire and CF Montreal midfielder earned his first start since …

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Is Jalen Hurts Running Away With The MVP Award?

During the wild, back-and-forth game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Philly quarterback Jalen Hurts had a roller coaster of a game. He entered the contest as a slight favorite on the board when it came to the NFL MVP odds, and nearly played his way out of the top spot with his performance in the first …

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USMNT falls one spot to No. 12 in FIFA Rankings

The U.S. men’s national team has dropped one place in the final FIFA Rankings of 2023. The Americans fell to No. 12 after a mixed pair of November results, the federation announced Thursday. Gregg Berhalter’s squad split two legs with Trinidad & Tobago in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, advancing to the Final Four of the tournament. The Americans defeated …

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Journalist reveals Tottenham “closest” to signing in-demand striker

While Santiago Gimenez has drawn interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham, The Athletic’s David Ornstein doesn’t foresee the Feyenoord striker making a move to the Premier League in January. Convincing a club to let go of their key striker mid-season poses significant challenges, especially when Feyenoord are focused on defending their Eredivisie title, facing competition from AZ Alkmaar and an …

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