13 days ago
Son Heung-min will make his MLS postseason debut after helping the Los Angeles Football Club clinch a playoff bid.
Los Angeles FC clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs after a 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Oct. 25, reaching the postseason for the eighth time in the franchise's nine-year history.
"We still got two more games to play in the regular season," Heung-min said of LAFC's fight for playoff positioning. "We want to finish as high as possible so we can have a home game as many times as possible."
LAFC have 47 points and trail the San Jose Earthquakes and the Houston Dynamo by one point in the standings, and will face Minnesota United on Nov. 1 and the Seattle Sounders on Nov. 7.
Heung-min believes the black and gold missed an opportunity to tie San Jose in the standings after an offside call against teammate Denis Bouanga in the 29th minute of the first half resulted in his apparent goal being called back.
#jose #Football #galaxy
Los Angeles FC clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs after a 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Oct. 25, reaching the postseason for the eighth time in the franchise's nine-year history.
"We still got two more games to play in the regular season," Heung-min said of LAFC's fight for playoff positioning. "We want to finish as high as possible so we can have a home game as many times as possible."
LAFC have 47 points and trail the San Jose Earthquakes and the Houston Dynamo by one point in the standings, and will face Minnesota United on Nov. 1 and the Seattle Sounders on Nov. 7.
Heung-min believes the black and gold missed an opportunity to tie San Jose in the standings after an offside call against teammate Denis Bouanga in the 29th minute of the first half resulted in his apparent goal being called back.
#jose #Football #galaxy
2 months ago
Spectacular goals, peerless technique and a true Nerazzurri heart: born in Belgrade on 11 September 1978, Dejan Stankovic celebrates his 48th birthday today. Deki spent nine years in Nerazzurri colours, from January 2004 to 2013, making 326 appearances, scoring 42 goals and lifting an incredible 15 trophies: one Champions League, one FIFA Club World Cup, five Scudetti, and the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana four times apiece. Those achievements also earned him a place in the Club's Hall of Fame, fitting recognition of his deep bond with the Nerazzurri. To mark his birthday, Internazionale Morning Club looks back on his Inter journey through the story of one unforgettable match: the 4-3 derby victory over AC Milan on 28 October 2006.
Take a moment to picture the goal you would most like to score if you were a footballer. Your first thought is probably the right one: a goal from the halfway line. Perhaps even on the volley. Now imagine not merely dreaming of it, but actually doing it. And then doing it again in a Champions League quarter-final. This is no dream. This is Dejan Stankovic.
And yet, on reflection, perhaps there was no single position in which Dejan Stankovic was irreplaceable. He could play anywhere in a flat 4-4-2 or a midfield diamond. Look at it just as objectively, however, and it becomes impossible to leave the Serbian midfielder out of any all-time Inter XI. Indeed, he is almost always there. He went straight into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2019, receiving more votes than any other midfielder.
It is difficult to name an aspect of the game at which Deki did not excel. We have already mentioned his shooting: there were plenty of goals, and they always seemed to matter. Four came in derbies, for starters. Two arrived during the 2009/10 Champions League campaign, helping Inter emerge unbeaten from testing group-stage encounters away to Rubin Kazan and at home to Dynamo Kyiv - two important steps on the road to Champions League success.
Choosing one defining moment is no easy task. It would be all too obvious to celebrate those two masterpieces from the halfway line - or, in truth, from even farther out. Their time will come. Instead, we have chosen another: a goal scored in a derby that all but confirmed a shift in the balance of power in Milano. After two decades in which the Rossoneri generally held the upper hand, from 1986 to 2006, the 20 years since have largely belonged to the Nerazzurri.
#champions #club
Take a moment to picture the goal you would most like to score if you were a footballer. Your first thought is probably the right one: a goal from the halfway line. Perhaps even on the volley. Now imagine not merely dreaming of it, but actually doing it. And then doing it again in a Champions League quarter-final. This is no dream. This is Dejan Stankovic.
And yet, on reflection, perhaps there was no single position in which Dejan Stankovic was irreplaceable. He could play anywhere in a flat 4-4-2 or a midfield diamond. Look at it just as objectively, however, and it becomes impossible to leave the Serbian midfielder out of any all-time Inter XI. Indeed, he is almost always there. He went straight into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2019, receiving more votes than any other midfielder.
It is difficult to name an aspect of the game at which Deki did not excel. We have already mentioned his shooting: there were plenty of goals, and they always seemed to matter. Four came in derbies, for starters. Two arrived during the 2009/10 Champions League campaign, helping Inter emerge unbeaten from testing group-stage encounters away to Rubin Kazan and at home to Dynamo Kyiv - two important steps on the road to Champions League success.
Choosing one defining moment is no easy task. It would be all too obvious to celebrate those two masterpieces from the halfway line - or, in truth, from even farther out. Their time will come. Instead, we have chosen another: a goal scored in a derby that all but confirmed a shift in the balance of power in Milano. After two decades in which the Rossoneri generally held the upper hand, from 1986 to 2006, the 20 years since have largely belonged to the Nerazzurri.
#champions #club
2 months ago
Thomas Stamm makes three changes from the defeat away to Heidenheim. Ahmet Muhamedbegovic, Nicolai Rapp and Jakob Lemmer come into the starting XI.
Uwe Rösler makes two changes to the eleven from the defeat in Osnabrück last time out. Enis ****** aj and Christian Rasmussen come into the eleven.
Dynamo Dresden (4-3-3): Schreiber; Sterner, Muhamedbegovic, Müller, Rossipal; Wagner, Rapp, Hauptmann; Lemmer, Vermeij, Bobzien
VfL Bochum (4-2-3-1): Horn; Olsen, Steinwender, Mets, Wittek; ****** aj, Pannewig; Miyoshi, Rasmussen, Holtmann; Hofmann
#muhamedbegovic
Uwe Rösler makes two changes to the eleven from the defeat in Osnabrück last time out. Enis ****** aj and Christian Rasmussen come into the eleven.
Dynamo Dresden (4-3-3): Schreiber; Sterner, Muhamedbegovic, Müller, Rossipal; Wagner, Rapp, Hauptmann; Lemmer, Vermeij, Bobzien
VfL Bochum (4-2-3-1): Horn; Olsen, Steinwender, Mets, Wittek; ****** aj, Pannewig; Miyoshi, Rasmussen, Holtmann; Hofmann
#muhamedbegovic
2 months ago
On the verge of club history, Charlotte FC's Pep Biel talks soccer, life
When Charlotte FC hosts the Houston Dynamo Saturday, star midfielder Pep Biel could tie the club's record for goal contributions, or claim it outright. Biel is chasing Karol Swiderski's all-time record of 48, sitting just one shy of the tie heading into this weekend's match.
ALSO READ: Charlotte FC's Pep Biel talks soccer, life, and art
Matchday also happens to be his30th birthday.
At 5 p.m., Channel 9's DaShawn Brown speaks with Biel about soccer, life, and art.
#biel #charlotte
When Charlotte FC hosts the Houston Dynamo Saturday, star midfielder Pep Biel could tie the club's record for goal contributions, or claim it outright. Biel is chasing Karol Swiderski's all-time record of 48, sitting just one shy of the tie heading into this weekend's match.
ALSO READ: Charlotte FC's Pep Biel talks soccer, life, and art
Matchday also happens to be his30th birthday.
At 5 p.m., Channel 9's DaShawn Brown speaks with Biel about soccer, life, and art.
#biel #charlotte
2 months ago
Argentinian dynamo Hector "La Arana" Almonacid has spent years building toward his ONE Championship debut, and it has finally arrived.
The 24-year-old makes his promotional bow against Brazilian standout Pedro "Guerreiro" Dantas in a featherweight MMA battle, which opens ONE Fight Night 47: Stamp vs. Flores on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, September 4.
Long before any of that, though, it all began much closer to home.
Almonacid was born and raised in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, and by his own account, life among his friends in the neighborhood was a good one growing up. He practiced taekwondo as a kid during that stretch, eventually working his way up to a red belt.
At 8 years old, his parents separated, and he was raised by his mother alongside his younger brother. It was not always an easy road from there, but the structure he had already found on the mats gave him something steady to return to.
#almonacid #championship #guerreiro
The 24-year-old makes his promotional bow against Brazilian standout Pedro "Guerreiro" Dantas in a featherweight MMA battle, which opens ONE Fight Night 47: Stamp vs. Flores on Prime Video, airing live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, September 4.
Long before any of that, though, it all began much closer to home.
Almonacid was born and raised in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, and by his own account, life among his friends in the neighborhood was a good one growing up. He practiced taekwondo as a kid during that stretch, eventually working his way up to a red belt.
At 8 years old, his parents separated, and he was raised by his mother alongside his younger brother. It was not always an easy road from there, but the structure he had already found on the mats gave him something steady to return to.
#almonacid #championship #guerreiro
2 months ago
Red Bull could be locked in a race against the clock as a massive F1 engine crisis looms that could dominate early discussions at the Italian GP in Monza.
As the technical landscape of the new regulations continues to evolve, the ongoing ADUO debate is emerging as a critical focal point for the sport's leading power unit manufacturers.
At the sharp end of this discussion is Red Bull Powertrains, where the approaching third **** sment window presents a high-stakes operational dilemma dictated entirely by manufacturing realities.
Internal combustion and hybrid powertrain programmes require immense lead times. Component design, dynamometer validation, casting, and precision machining collectively demand lead times in the region of 36 weeks.
Consequently, by the time the FIA conducts its third scheduled evaluation window, Red Bull may find itself boxed into a corner by its own production calendar.
#monza
As the technical landscape of the new regulations continues to evolve, the ongoing ADUO debate is emerging as a critical focal point for the sport's leading power unit manufacturers.
At the sharp end of this discussion is Red Bull Powertrains, where the approaching third **** sment window presents a high-stakes operational dilemma dictated entirely by manufacturing realities.
Internal combustion and hybrid powertrain programmes require immense lead times. Component design, dynamometer validation, casting, and precision machining collectively demand lead times in the region of 36 weeks.
Consequently, by the time the FIA conducts its third scheduled evaluation window, Red Bull may find itself boxed into a corner by its own production calendar.
#monza
2 months ago
Stoke City have shopped across the pond by bringing in two deadline-day signings - USA international midfielder Jack McGlynn from MLS side Houston Dynamo and young left-back Luca Bombino from San Diego, both for an undisclosed fee.
Subject to international clearance after his late-night signing, 23-year-old McGlynn, 23, who has won 13 international caps, has signed a three-year contract, which includes an option for a further season, in the club's favour.
"Jack has been a standout player in MLS in recent seasons," said Potters' sporting director Jonathan Walters.
"He is an attack-minded midfielder who adds goals and ****** ists and the ability to play in a variety of midfield roles. We believe he will go on an exciting journey with us."
Stoke had earlier in the day signed 20-year-old Bombino on a four-deal from another MLS side San Diego.
#international #jack #diego
Subject to international clearance after his late-night signing, 23-year-old McGlynn, 23, who has won 13 international caps, has signed a three-year contract, which includes an option for a further season, in the club's favour.
"Jack has been a standout player in MLS in recent seasons," said Potters' sporting director Jonathan Walters.
"He is an attack-minded midfielder who adds goals and ****** ists and the ability to play in a variety of midfield roles. We believe he will go on an exciting journey with us."
Stoke had earlier in the day signed 20-year-old Bombino on a four-deal from another MLS side San Diego.
#international #jack #diego
2 months ago
HOUSTON (AP) — Jonathan Bond finished with four saves to post his sixth clean sheet in his last seven starts and help the Houston Dynamo earn a scoreless draw with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.
Angus Gunn was never tested in earning his first clean sheet after surrendering 18 goals in his first six starts for San Jose (10-8-4).
Bond had a 485-minute scoreless streak in a run of five straight shutouts for Houston (12-7-3) come to an end his last time out in a 2-1 road loss to St. Louis City that ended a nine-match unbeaten streak.
Midfielder Eduard Löwen started in his first match with San Jose after being acquired from St. Louis City on Wednesday. Löwen has three goals and three **** ists this season.
San Jose began the day in fourth place in the Western Conference after coming off a 5-1 home loss to Minnesota United and failed to gain ground on second-place Houston.
#clean
Angus Gunn was never tested in earning his first clean sheet after surrendering 18 goals in his first six starts for San Jose (10-8-4).
Bond had a 485-minute scoreless streak in a run of five straight shutouts for Houston (12-7-3) come to an end his last time out in a 2-1 road loss to St. Louis City that ended a nine-match unbeaten streak.
Midfielder Eduard Löwen started in his first match with San Jose after being acquired from St. Louis City on Wednesday. Löwen has three goals and three **** ists this season.
San Jose began the day in fourth place in the Western Conference after coming off a 5-1 home loss to Minnesota United and failed to gain ground on second-place Houston.
#clean
2 months ago
Nürnberg extended their winning start to the season with their fourth win in all competitions. Miroslav Klose's side scored three first-half goals on their way to beating Arminia Bielefeld 4-1.
Mohamed Ali Zoma put the hosts in front in the 11th minute with a solo strike. 2. Bundesliga's sought-after attacker easily dribbled past Bielefeld's defense after picking up the ball in Nürnberg's half before beating Jonas Kersken.
Tom Janisch doubled their advantage in the midpoint of the half with a superb finish from Finn Becker's cross. Since Zoma scored all the goals in the opening day against Dynamo Dresden, the 21-year-old became only the second player to score at Max-Morlock-Stadion this season.
Before the half-time break, Adam Markhiev, who was sent off in the last friendly against Real Oviedo, became the third player. The midfielder equalled his last season's tally with his long-range effort deflected by Stefano Russo on its way to the net.
Jan Reichert started the season in top form in Nürnberg's goal, and he made a couple of good saves to keep the visitors at bay. Markhiev scored another goal from outside the box after the restart, with no deflection needed this time for his superb attempt.
#season #zoma #superb
Mohamed Ali Zoma put the hosts in front in the 11th minute with a solo strike. 2. Bundesliga's sought-after attacker easily dribbled past Bielefeld's defense after picking up the ball in Nürnberg's half before beating Jonas Kersken.
Tom Janisch doubled their advantage in the midpoint of the half with a superb finish from Finn Becker's cross. Since Zoma scored all the goals in the opening day against Dynamo Dresden, the 21-year-old became only the second player to score at Max-Morlock-Stadion this season.
Before the half-time break, Adam Markhiev, who was sent off in the last friendly against Real Oviedo, became the third player. The midfielder equalled his last season's tally with his long-range effort deflected by Stefano Russo on its way to the net.
Jan Reichert started the season in top form in Nürnberg's goal, and he made a couple of good saves to keep the visitors at bay. Markhiev scored another goal from outside the box after the restart, with no deflection needed this time for his superb attempt.
#season #zoma #superb
3 months ago
By Alex Calabrese
St. Louis CITY SC, you officially have MLS's attention.
In a Western Conference battle between two on-fire sides, it was St. Louis who came out on top, beating first-place Houston Dynamo FC, 2-1, at Energizer Park.
With Saturday's statement result, Yoann Damet's side extended their league unbeaten streak to 11 straight games (8W-0L-3D). And they continued their climb up the Western Conference table, level on 33 points with the fourth-place San Jose Earthquakes.
"The way we showed up tonight, the spirit for 98, 99 minutes was incredible," Damet told reporters postmatch.
#alex #energizer
St. Louis CITY SC, you officially have MLS's attention.
In a Western Conference battle between two on-fire sides, it was St. Louis who came out on top, beating first-place Houston Dynamo FC, 2-1, at Energizer Park.
With Saturday's statement result, Yoann Damet's side extended their league unbeaten streak to 11 straight games (8W-0L-3D). And they continued their climb up the Western Conference table, level on 33 points with the fourth-place San Jose Earthquakes.
"The way we showed up tonight, the spirit for 98, 99 minutes was incredible," Damet told reporters postmatch.
#alex #energizer
3 months ago
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Simon Becher had a first-half goal to end a long scoreless streak by Houston keeper Jonathan Bond, and rookie Dante Polvara added his first MLS goal in the second half as St. Louis City beat the Dynamo 2-1 on Saturday night to extend their club-record unbeaten streak to 11.
Becher hit a turn-around shot from the top of the box in the 23rd minute to halt Jonathan Bond's scoreless streak at 485 minutes and give St. Louis City a 1-0 lead. It was his career-high fifth goal of the campaign.
Ibrahim Aliyu scored for the second time this season, unassisted in the 75th minute to tie it 1-all.
Polvara found the net in the 85th minute unassisted for the victory.
Roman Bürki totaled three saves for St. Louis City, (9-6-6) which has gone 8-0-3 during its unbeaten run.
#louis #streak #jonathan #half
Becher hit a turn-around shot from the top of the box in the 23rd minute to halt Jonathan Bond's scoreless streak at 485 minutes and give St. Louis City a 1-0 lead. It was his career-high fifth goal of the campaign.
Ibrahim Aliyu scored for the second time this season, unassisted in the 75th minute to tie it 1-all.
Polvara found the net in the 85th minute unassisted for the victory.
Roman Bürki totaled three saves for St. Louis City, (9-6-6) which has gone 8-0-3 during its unbeaten run.
#louis #streak #jonathan #half
3 months ago
ONE Championship is continuing to bring the heat, as the promotion returns to Asia primetime with two more scorching-hot events, The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167.
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167 live from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 21.
In the headline attraction of The Inner Circle 27, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le challenger "Mini-Hulk" Songchainoi Kiatsongrit will collide with surging Thai dynamo Banluelok Sitwatcharachai.
In the main event of ONE Friday Fights 167, Road to ONE: Thailand Champion Dedduanglek Torfunfarm will run it back with two-division Lumpinee Stadium World Champion Kongsuk Sitsarawatsuer in a rematch that's been three years in the making.
Plus, over two dozen rising stars will compete for a chance to earn a life-changing US$100,000 contract and coveted spot on ONE Championship's global roster.
#inner #stadium
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167 live from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 21.
In the headline attraction of The Inner Circle 27, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le challenger "Mini-Hulk" Songchainoi Kiatsongrit will collide with surging Thai dynamo Banluelok Sitwatcharachai.
In the main event of ONE Friday Fights 167, Road to ONE: Thailand Champion Dedduanglek Torfunfarm will run it back with two-division Lumpinee Stadium World Champion Kongsuk Sitsarawatsuer in a rematch that's been three years in the making.
Plus, over two dozen rising stars will compete for a chance to earn a life-changing US$100,000 contract and coveted spot on ONE Championship's global roster.
#inner #stadium
3 months ago
ONE Championship is continuing to bring the heat, as the promotion returns to Asia primetime with two more scorching-hot events, The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167.
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167 live from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 21.
In the headline attraction of The Inner Circle 27, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le challenger "Mini-Hulk" Songchainoi Kiatsongrit will collide with surging Thai dynamo Banluelok Sitwatcharachai.
In the main event of ONE Friday Fights 167, Road to ONE: Thailand Champion Dedduanglek Torfunfarm will run it back with two-division Lumpinee Stadium World Champion Kongsuk Sitsarawatsuer in a rematch that's been three years in the making.
Plus, over two dozen rising stars will compete for a chance to earn a life-changing US$100,000 contract and coveted spot on ONE Championship's global roster.
#champion
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 27 and ONE Friday Fights 167 live from Bangkok's historic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 21.
In the headline attraction of The Inner Circle 27, former ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le challenger "Mini-Hulk" Songchainoi Kiatsongrit will collide with surging Thai dynamo Banluelok Sitwatcharachai.
In the main event of ONE Friday Fights 167, Road to ONE: Thailand Champion Dedduanglek Torfunfarm will run it back with two-division Lumpinee Stadium World Champion Kongsuk Sitsarawatsuer in a rematch that's been three years in the making.
Plus, over two dozen rising stars will compete for a chance to earn a life-changing US$100,000 contract and coveted spot on ONE Championship's global roster.
#champion
3 months ago
Lazio have reportedly secured the services of Croatian defender Josip Sutalo after reaching a full accord with Ajax.
This has been an eventful day for the Biancocelesti, who were supposed to complete the signing of Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng on a free transfer, but the deal has been called off due to a failed medical. But while Claudio Lotito and Angelo Fabiani are back to square one on the attacking front, they have apparently solved their defensive dilemma.
According to multiple sources in the Italian media, including Gianluca Di Marzio, Fabrizio Romano, and Damiano Er Faina, Lazio and Ajax have reached a final agreement on Sutalo's transfer. The 26-year-old will join the Italian capital side on an initial loan for €3 million with an option to buy set at €7.5 million, while the Amsterdam-based giants would receive a 10% cut in case of a future resale.
Sutalo is a Dynamo Zagreb youth product who climbed his way up the ranks to become a stalwart for both club and country. In 2023, he earned a €20 million move to Ajax and went on to make 108 appearances for the Dutch club.
The Croatian international will join a centre-back department that includes Oliver Provstgaard and fellow new signing Danilho Doekhi, while Alessio Romagnoli's fate remains undecided, and Patric and Samuel Gigot are dealing with career-threatening long-term injuries.
#ajax #million
This has been an eventful day for the Biancocelesti, who were supposed to complete the signing of Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng on a free transfer, but the deal has been called off due to a failed medical. But while Claudio Lotito and Angelo Fabiani are back to square one on the attacking front, they have apparently solved their defensive dilemma.
According to multiple sources in the Italian media, including Gianluca Di Marzio, Fabrizio Romano, and Damiano Er Faina, Lazio and Ajax have reached a final agreement on Sutalo's transfer. The 26-year-old will join the Italian capital side on an initial loan for €3 million with an option to buy set at €7.5 million, while the Amsterdam-based giants would receive a 10% cut in case of a future resale.
Sutalo is a Dynamo Zagreb youth product who climbed his way up the ranks to become a stalwart for both club and country. In 2023, he earned a €20 million move to Ajax and went on to make 108 appearances for the Dutch club.
The Croatian international will join a centre-back department that includes Oliver Provstgaard and fellow new signing Danilho Doekhi, while Alessio Romagnoli's fate remains undecided, and Patric and Samuel Gigot are dealing with career-threatening long-term injuries.
#ajax #million
3 months ago
By Ben Steiner
VANCOUVER — Good luck scoring against the Houston Dynamo.
In a battle between the top two teams in the Western Conference, the Dynamo prevailed 1–0 over the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place Wednesday, silencing a crowd of over 22,000 and overtaking the 'Caps atop the West, while making some history along the way.
Franco Negri scored the lone goal in the 34th minute with a thunderous finish from outside the box, but it was the defensive prowess that led the way for the Dynamo. Despite constant Vancouver pressure, Houston held strong, securing a fifth straight clean sheet, while extending the win streak to the same number.
By doing so, they became the third team in MLS history to win five games, all via clean sheets – and the vibes couldn't be any better, for a team that feels they're still a work in progress.
#Vancouver #history #team #steiner
VANCOUVER — Good luck scoring against the Houston Dynamo.
In a battle between the top two teams in the Western Conference, the Dynamo prevailed 1–0 over the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place Wednesday, silencing a crowd of over 22,000 and overtaking the 'Caps atop the West, while making some history along the way.
Franco Negri scored the lone goal in the 34th minute with a thunderous finish from outside the box, but it was the defensive prowess that led the way for the Dynamo. Despite constant Vancouver pressure, Houston held strong, securing a fifth straight clean sheet, while extending the win streak to the same number.
By doing so, they became the third team in MLS history to win five games, all via clean sheets – and the vibes couldn't be any better, for a team that feels they're still a work in progress.
#Vancouver #history #team #steiner
3 months ago
SEATTLE (AP) — Rayan Elloumi and Thomas Müller scored second-half goals and goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka wasn't tested as the Vancouver Whitecaps handed the Seattle Sounders a club-record seventh straight defeat in MLS play with a 2-0 victory on Sunday night.
The Whitecaps (11-3-4) move to the top of the Western Conference with the win, two points ahead of the Houston Dynamo.
Elloumi took a pass from Emmanuuel Sabbi in the 77th minute and scored his first goal of the season for the lead. Sabbi's **** ist was his second.
Müller used Ryan Gauld's nifty **** ist on a free kick inside the box five minutes later to score his sixth goal for the final margin. Gauld subbed into the match in the 58th minute before collecting his first **** ist in his fourth appearance of the season.
Takaoka did not have to make a save in earning his seventh clean sheet. It was his 34th career shutout in 117 starts.
#second #seventh
The Whitecaps (11-3-4) move to the top of the Western Conference with the win, two points ahead of the Houston Dynamo.
Elloumi took a pass from Emmanuuel Sabbi in the 77th minute and scored his first goal of the season for the lead. Sabbi's **** ist was his second.
Müller used Ryan Gauld's nifty **** ist on a free kick inside the box five minutes later to score his sixth goal for the final margin. Gauld subbed into the match in the 58th minute before collecting his first **** ist in his fourth appearance of the season.
Takaoka did not have to make a save in earning his seventh clean sheet. It was his 34th career shutout in 117 starts.
#second #seventh
3 months ago
Dynamo Dresden took all three points at the expense of promotion candidates Darmstadt courtesy of an early strike. The visitors only have one point from the first two games of the campaign before more challenging fixtures against Hannover and Kaiserslautern.
Boosted by their vociferous fans, Dresden started the game positively. Similarly, Darmstadt once again had a poor start to a game as they conceded inside the first fifteen minutes.
Jonas Sterner scored Dresden's first goal of the season after a superb one-two with Vincent Vermeij. The right-back has joined Thomas Stamm's side on a permanent transfer this summer after his loan spell from Hannover last term.
Florian Kohfeldt made his first substitution at the break as Lars Kehl came on for his debut in place of Yosuke Furukawa. However, it was Marcel Schuhen who was the busiest goalkeeper G early in the second-half.
Darmstadt's captain saw a yellow card for his protest twenty minutes from time when Kai Klefisch saw his second booking of the game. The red card delayed Kohfeldt's next changes as Stoke City loanee Milan Smit and Yannik Luhrs made their debuts as late substitutes.
#game #early #minutes
Boosted by their vociferous fans, Dresden started the game positively. Similarly, Darmstadt once again had a poor start to a game as they conceded inside the first fifteen minutes.
Jonas Sterner scored Dresden's first goal of the season after a superb one-two with Vincent Vermeij. The right-back has joined Thomas Stamm's side on a permanent transfer this summer after his loan spell from Hannover last term.
Florian Kohfeldt made his first substitution at the break as Lars Kehl came on for his debut in place of Yosuke Furukawa. However, it was Marcel Schuhen who was the busiest goalkeeper G early in the second-half.
Darmstadt's captain saw a yellow card for his protest twenty minutes from time when Kai Klefisch saw his second booking of the game. The red card delayed Kohfeldt's next changes as Stoke City loanee Milan Smit and Yannik Luhrs made their debuts as late substitutes.
#game #early #minutes
3 months ago
Dynamo Dresden and Darmstadt are looking for their wins of the season as they go head-to-head on Sunday. The hosts lost 3-0 at Nürnberg in the opening week as Mohamed Ali Zoma bagged the season's first hat-trick.
Florian Kohfeldt's men were also in the same direction before sealing a comeback 2-2 draw at home against Holstein Kiel. Both teams finished the game with ten players when they last met in February.
Dresden: Schreiber; Sterner, Keller, Müller, Rossipal; Wagner, Rapp; Lemmer, Hauptmann ©, Bobzien; Vermeij
Darmstadt: Schuhen ©; Lannert, Pfeiffer, Vukotic, Kleinhansl; Klefisch, Akiyama; Weißhaupt, Duijvestijn, Furukawa; Lee
#zoma #kiel
Florian Kohfeldt's men were also in the same direction before sealing a comeback 2-2 draw at home against Holstein Kiel. Both teams finished the game with ten players when they last met in February.
Dresden: Schreiber; Sterner, Keller, Müller, Rossipal; Wagner, Rapp; Lemmer, Hauptmann ©, Bobzien; Vermeij
Darmstadt: Schuhen ©; Lannert, Pfeiffer, Vukotic, Kleinhansl; Klefisch, Akiyama; Weißhaupt, Duijvestijn, Furukawa; Lee
#zoma #kiel
3 months ago
WNBA legend Candace Parker is one of four player honorees stepping into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later tonight.
As the induction gets closer, fans want to know more about the woman behind the trophies. So before the big night, here's a simple rundown of who the former WNBA player is married to and their relationship.
For those wondering, Parker is currently married to Anna Petrakova, a former international basketball player.
Petrakova played college basketball at the University of Louisiana from 2001 to 2005. She made a name for herself during her time there and was named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year in 2004.
After college, she continued her career overseas, playing for several major clubs in Russia, including UMMC Ekaterinburg, Dynamo Kursk, and Dynamo Moscow. She also competed in European competitions, winning the EuroLeague Women twice.
#player #WNBA #college
As the induction gets closer, fans want to know more about the woman behind the trophies. So before the big night, here's a simple rundown of who the former WNBA player is married to and their relationship.
For those wondering, Parker is currently married to Anna Petrakova, a former international basketball player.
Petrakova played college basketball at the University of Louisiana from 2001 to 2005. She made a name for herself during her time there and was named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year in 2004.
After college, she continued her career overseas, playing for several major clubs in Russia, including UMMC Ekaterinburg, Dynamo Kursk, and Dynamo Moscow. She also competed in European competitions, winning the EuroLeague Women twice.
#player #WNBA #college
3 months ago
Dynamo Dresden host Darmstadt on Sunday afternoon as both sides search for their first win of the season. The hosts lost 3-0 at Nürnberg in the opening matchday, with Mohamed Ali Zoma scoring a hat-trick.
Meanwhile, Darmstadt came from a two-goal deficit to earn a point at home against Holstein Kiel. Ho-jae Lee played a big part for Florian Kohfeldt's side after coming off the bench to make his 2. Bundesliga debut. Darmstadt have now added another striker to their ranks as Stoke City's Milan Smit joined them on loan.
Both teams finished with ten players the last time they met in February. Vincent Vermeij scored twice in the stroke of half-time moments after Patric Pfeiffer's sending off.
Luca Marseiler, Fabian Nürnberger and Merveille Papela have to wait a little longer for their first appearances of the season due to injuries. As for the hosts, Lars Bünning, Kenneth Schmidt and Tobias Raschl are unavailable.
Dresden: Schreiber; Sterner, Keller, Müller, Rossipal; Wagner, Rapp; Hauptmann ©; Inanoglu, Vermeij, Bobzien
#hosts #dynamo #sunday
Meanwhile, Darmstadt came from a two-goal deficit to earn a point at home against Holstein Kiel. Ho-jae Lee played a big part for Florian Kohfeldt's side after coming off the bench to make his 2. Bundesliga debut. Darmstadt have now added another striker to their ranks as Stoke City's Milan Smit joined them on loan.
Both teams finished with ten players the last time they met in February. Vincent Vermeij scored twice in the stroke of half-time moments after Patric Pfeiffer's sending off.
Luca Marseiler, Fabian Nürnberger and Merveille Papela have to wait a little longer for their first appearances of the season due to injuries. As for the hosts, Lars Bünning, Kenneth Schmidt and Tobias Raschl are unavailable.
Dresden: Schreiber; Sterner, Keller, Müller, Rossipal; Wagner, Rapp; Hauptmann ©; Inanoglu, Vermeij, Bobzien
#hosts #dynamo #sunday
3 months ago
New Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho intends to afford a prominent role to an up-and-coming member of the club's midfield ranks over the course of the season ahead.
The Blancos starlet in question? Thiago Pitarch.
Speculation has long swirled in the media this summer, regarding Pitarch's future in Spain's capital. Amid something of a logjam in Real Madrid's engine room, the 18-year-old was tipped as a potential sacrifice to raise funds.
Despite his tender years, Pitarch showcased glimpses of his remarkable potential last season, en route to 16 appearances between La Liga and the Champions League.
These talents have given rise to inevitable transfer interest from across Spain and beyond, with it at one point having looked highly likely that the midfield dynamo would therefore be on the move before the window slams shut.
#Potential #mourinho #thiago
The Blancos starlet in question? Thiago Pitarch.
Speculation has long swirled in the media this summer, regarding Pitarch's future in Spain's capital. Amid something of a logjam in Real Madrid's engine room, the 18-year-old was tipped as a potential sacrifice to raise funds.
Despite his tender years, Pitarch showcased glimpses of his remarkable potential last season, en route to 16 appearances between La Liga and the Champions League.
These talents have given rise to inevitable transfer interest from across Spain and beyond, with it at one point having looked highly likely that the midfield dynamo would therefore be on the move before the window slams shut.
#Potential #mourinho #thiago
3 months ago
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Guilherme Santos and Agustin Resch both scored, and Jonathan Bond posted a third straight clean sheet to help the Houston Dynamo run their unbeaten streak to six with a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday.
Santos scored in the first minute of stoppage time to send Houston (10-6-2) into halftime with a 1-0 lead. Santos has 11 goals in 18 appearances in his first season in the league.
Rookie defender Agustin Resch netted his first goal when he used an ***** ist from Jack McGlynn off a corner kick to score with a header in the 63rd minute for a 2-0 advantage. It was the sixth ***** ist this season for McGlynn.
Bond stopped two shots on goal and notched his sixth shutout of the campaign for Houston. It was his 13th clean sheet in 44 starts since joining the Dynamo last season. Bond had four shutouts in 89 starts for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Matt Turner finished with six saves for New England (9-6-3), which falls to 8-2-1 at home.
#houston #first #dynamo
Santos scored in the first minute of stoppage time to send Houston (10-6-2) into halftime with a 1-0 lead. Santos has 11 goals in 18 appearances in his first season in the league.
Rookie defender Agustin Resch netted his first goal when he used an ***** ist from Jack McGlynn off a corner kick to score with a header in the 63rd minute for a 2-0 advantage. It was the sixth ***** ist this season for McGlynn.
Bond stopped two shots on goal and notched his sixth shutout of the campaign for Houston. It was his 13th clean sheet in 44 starts since joining the Dynamo last season. Bond had four shutouts in 89 starts for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Matt Turner finished with six saves for New England (9-6-3), which falls to 8-2-1 at home.
#houston #first #dynamo
3 months ago
Two traditional clubs with large and passionate fan bases will kick off their respective seasons on Sunday, with the atmosphere inside the Max-Morlock-Stadion expected to be electric as Nürnberg face Dynamo Dresden.
Miroslav Klose enters his third season in charge of Der Club, with promotion ambitions yet to come to fruition following 10th and eighth-place finishes in his first two campaigns. The former Germany international will be hoping this can finally be the season in which he guides Nürnberg back to the Bundesliga.
As with most clubs in the division, Nürnberg have seen several departures during the summer, with Fabio Gruber and Luka Lochoshvili among those to leave. However, the club have brought in eight new players to compensate for those losses.
Nürnberg also enjoyed an unbeaten pre-season, recording four wins and one draw. Strikers Piet Scobel and Mohamed Ali Zoma both impressed during the preparations, scoring four goals apiece across the five matches.
Klose is determined to ensure his side make a better start than they did last season:
#season #club #stadion #dynamo
Miroslav Klose enters his third season in charge of Der Club, with promotion ambitions yet to come to fruition following 10th and eighth-place finishes in his first two campaigns. The former Germany international will be hoping this can finally be the season in which he guides Nürnberg back to the Bundesliga.
As with most clubs in the division, Nürnberg have seen several departures during the summer, with Fabio Gruber and Luka Lochoshvili among those to leave. However, the club have brought in eight new players to compensate for those losses.
Nürnberg also enjoyed an unbeaten pre-season, recording four wins and one draw. Strikers Piet Scobel and Mohamed Ali Zoma both impressed during the preparations, scoring four goals apiece across the five matches.
Klose is determined to ensure his side make a better start than they did last season:
#season #club #stadion #dynamo
3 months ago
Celtic are pushing for a deal to sign Fares Ghedjemis from Frosinone, who want 9.5m euros for the Algeria winger, 23. (Sebastien Vidal on X)
President Maurizio Stirpe says Frosinone do not need to sell Ghedjemis but the Italian club are willing to listen to offers. (Glasgow Times)
Brentford may sanction another loan move to Celtic for defender Benjamin Arthur, 20. (Football Insider)
Marcelo Saracchi, the 28-year-old left-back who was on loan at Celtic from Boca Juniors last season and had been linked with a return to Glasgow, has reportedly joined Houston Dynamo. (National - subscription required)
#celtic #glasgow #algeria #vidal
President Maurizio Stirpe says Frosinone do not need to sell Ghedjemis but the Italian club are willing to listen to offers. (Glasgow Times)
Brentford may sanction another loan move to Celtic for defender Benjamin Arthur, 20. (Football Insider)
Marcelo Saracchi, the 28-year-old left-back who was on loan at Celtic from Boca Juniors last season and had been linked with a return to Glasgow, has reportedly joined Houston Dynamo. (National - subscription required)
#celtic #glasgow #algeria #vidal
3 months ago
BOSTON: Adley Rutschman was all smiles for the Baltimore Orioles during a game at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox on April 10, 2024. The catcher went from Baltimore to Boston in a blockbuster before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline on Aug. 3, 2026. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Dodgers got the top name dealt at the MLB 2026 Trade Deadline in pitcher Tarik Skubal. The best ballclub money could buy got better.
Once the Dodgers acquired the two-time Cy Young Award winner, others scrambled to keep pace. The big question is if the blizzard of moves will really help a team: (A.) get to the playoffs and (B.) make a run at keeping the Dodger Dynamo from winning a third consecutive World Series.
The Boston Red Sox got all-star catcher Adley Rutschman hours before the deadline in a six-player blockbuster with the Baltimore Orioles. That was after Robbie Ray, a Cy Young winner in 2021, went from the San Francisco Giants to the San Diego Padres – a surprise to Internet readers who thought he went to the Cleveland Guardians.
It got so hectic that mid-afternoon deals were erroneously reported. One national sports outlet for a half hour wrongly had Ray going to Cleveland on its' website. The Los Angeles Angels did not deal lefty Reid Detmers to the Chicago Cubs as reported by some. Instead, right-hander Ryan Zeferzahn went from L.A. to Chicago in a deal that included Mason McGwire, son of former slugging star Mark McGwire.
#boston #rutschman #angeles
The Los Angeles Dodgers got the top name dealt at the MLB 2026 Trade Deadline in pitcher Tarik Skubal. The best ballclub money could buy got better.
Once the Dodgers acquired the two-time Cy Young Award winner, others scrambled to keep pace. The big question is if the blizzard of moves will really help a team: (A.) get to the playoffs and (B.) make a run at keeping the Dodger Dynamo from winning a third consecutive World Series.
The Boston Red Sox got all-star catcher Adley Rutschman hours before the deadline in a six-player blockbuster with the Baltimore Orioles. That was after Robbie Ray, a Cy Young winner in 2021, went from the San Francisco Giants to the San Diego Padres – a surprise to Internet readers who thought he went to the Cleveland Guardians.
It got so hectic that mid-afternoon deals were erroneously reported. One national sports outlet for a half hour wrongly had Ray going to Cleveland on its' website. The Los Angeles Angels did not deal lefty Reid Detmers to the Chicago Cubs as reported by some. Instead, right-hander Ryan Zeferzahn went from L.A. to Chicago in a deal that included Mason McGwire, son of former slugging star Mark McGwire.
#boston #rutschman #angeles
3 months ago
Dynamo Dresden defender Lars Bünning as spoken in public for the first time about a life-threatening brain haemorrhage and subsequent emergency surgery two months ago.
"The past few weeks have probably been the most difficult weeks of my entire life so far. All the more beautiful it was for my family and me to see that all of you are fighting this battle back to life together with me," Bünning said in a video message on Instagram.
"My rehabilitation is going very well, I'm making progress every day, and I'll soon be able to return to Dresden. I'm incredibly excited to see all of you at the stadium and celebrate Dynamo victories together."
The message was also played in the stadium during Saturday's team presentation at the second division club.
Bünning suffered the brain haemorrhage a few days after the last match of the season. According to the club, it occurred spontaneously and without any external cause.
#haemorrhage #together
"The past few weeks have probably been the most difficult weeks of my entire life so far. All the more beautiful it was for my family and me to see that all of you are fighting this battle back to life together with me," Bünning said in a video message on Instagram.
"My rehabilitation is going very well, I'm making progress every day, and I'll soon be able to return to Dresden. I'm incredibly excited to see all of you at the stadium and celebrate Dynamo victories together."
The message was also played in the stadium during Saturday's team presentation at the second division club.
Bünning suffered the brain haemorrhage a few days after the last match of the season. According to the club, it occurred spontaneously and without any external cause.
#haemorrhage #together
3 months ago
HOUSTON (AP) — Guilherme Santos and Agustín Bouzat both scored as the Houston Dynamo shut out Sporting KC 2-0 on Saturday.
Houston (9-6-2) now sits in fourth place in the Western Conference, two points up on Real Salt Lake.
Santos netted the first goal of the night in the 55th minute with an outside-the-box shot that found the back of the net on an expected goal of 3%. With the goal, he became the ninth player in MLS history to score or ******* ist on at least 17 of his club's first 25 goals in a season.
Bouzat sealed the win with a left-footed shot from the center of the box to help the Dynamo extend their unbeaten streak to five games.
Jonathan Bond made four saves for Houston to preserve the clean sheet.
#houston #agust
Houston (9-6-2) now sits in fourth place in the Western Conference, two points up on Real Salt Lake.
Santos netted the first goal of the night in the 55th minute with an outside-the-box shot that found the back of the net on an expected goal of 3%. With the goal, he became the ninth player in MLS history to score or ******* ist on at least 17 of his club's first 25 goals in a season.
Bouzat sealed the win with a left-footed shot from the center of the box to help the Dynamo extend their unbeaten streak to five games.
Jonathan Bond made four saves for Houston to preserve the clean sheet.
#houston #agust
4 months ago
Everton, whose Scotland right-back, Nathan Patterson, is drawing strong interest from clubs in Germany, Italy and Spain, are preparing to firm up their interest in Celtic 27-year-old Alistair Johnston. (The Herald)
Mika Baur has informed Paderborn of his desire to join Celtic this summer after the 22-year-old midfielder agreed personal terms with the Scottish champions. (George Tsarouchas on X)
Mika Baur missed Paderborn's friendly with Southampon on Wednesday, but the German club's claim that the Celtic target was ill is not accurate. (Mark Hendry on X)
Marcelo Saracchi is poised to clinch a move to Houston Dynamo after the 28-year-old left-back's loan from Boca Juniors to Celtic. (Daily Record)
Out-of-favour 26-year-old Atalanta wing-back Mitchel Bakker, who had been linked with Celtic, is close to joining Marseille, according to reports in France. (Daily Record)
#celtic #year #mika #Scotland
Mika Baur has informed Paderborn of his desire to join Celtic this summer after the 22-year-old midfielder agreed personal terms with the Scottish champions. (George Tsarouchas on X)
Mika Baur missed Paderborn's friendly with Southampon on Wednesday, but the German club's claim that the Celtic target was ill is not accurate. (Mark Hendry on X)
Marcelo Saracchi is poised to clinch a move to Houston Dynamo after the 28-year-old left-back's loan from Boca Juniors to Celtic. (Daily Record)
Out-of-favour 26-year-old Atalanta wing-back Mitchel Bakker, who had been linked with Celtic, is close to joining Marseille, according to reports in France. (Daily Record)
#celtic #year #mika #Scotland
4 months ago
Everton are linked with interest in Celtic's Alistair Johnston with Nathan Patterson tipped to exit, while Nadim Bajrami reportedly nears an exit from Rangers.
Everton, whose Scotland right-back, Nathan Patterson, is drawing strong interest from clubs in Germany, Italy and Spain, are preparing to firm up their interest in Celtic 27-year-old Alistair Johnston. (The Herald)
Mika Baur has informed Paderborn of his desire to join Celtic this summer after the 22-year-old midfielder agreed personal terms with the Scottish champions. (George Tsarouchas on X)
Mika Baur missed Paderborn's friendly with Southampon on Wednesday, but the German club's claim that the Celtic target was ill is not accurate. (Mark Hendry on X)
Marcelo Saracchi is poised to clinch a move to Houston Dynamo after the 28-year-old left-back's loan from Boca Juniors to Celtic. (Daily Record)
#nathan
Everton, whose Scotland right-back, Nathan Patterson, is drawing strong interest from clubs in Germany, Italy and Spain, are preparing to firm up their interest in Celtic 27-year-old Alistair Johnston. (The Herald)
Mika Baur has informed Paderborn of his desire to join Celtic this summer after the 22-year-old midfielder agreed personal terms with the Scottish champions. (George Tsarouchas on X)
Mika Baur missed Paderborn's friendly with Southampon on Wednesday, but the German club's claim that the Celtic target was ill is not accurate. (Mark Hendry on X)
Marcelo Saracchi is poised to clinch a move to Houston Dynamo after the 28-year-old left-back's loan from Boca Juniors to Celtic. (Daily Record)
#nathan
4 months ago
Absolute fireworks are guaranteed when Thai dynamo Pompet PongSuphan PK and debuting Myanmarese warrior Nat Khat Min collide in the blockbuster main event of ONE Friday Fights 163.
The pair meet in a highly anticipated flyweight Muay Thai showdown, broadcasting live in Asia primetime from inside Bangkok's legendary Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, July 24, shortly after The Inner Circle 23.
A dominant, highlight-reel showing from either elite striker could instantly propel them toward a coveted, life-changing US$100,000 main-roster contract, adding massive weight to what is already shaping up to be a can't-miss collision.
With absolutely everything on the line, both men have made their destructive intentions for fight night abundantly clear.
Pompet PongSuphan PK walks into this high-stakes clash well aware of exactly what another statement victory could do for his career.
#Friday
The pair meet in a highly anticipated flyweight Muay Thai showdown, broadcasting live in Asia primetime from inside Bangkok's legendary Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, July 24, shortly after The Inner Circle 23.
A dominant, highlight-reel showing from either elite striker could instantly propel them toward a coveted, life-changing US$100,000 main-roster contract, adding massive weight to what is already shaping up to be a can't-miss collision.
With absolutely everything on the line, both men have made their destructive intentions for fight night abundantly clear.
Pompet PongSuphan PK walks into this high-stakes clash well aware of exactly what another statement victory could do for his career.
#Friday
