MLS news Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:35:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 San Jose Earthquakes Break Club Record to Sign Godoy Cruz Midfielder Hernan Lopez https://sportzbonanza.com/san-jose-earthquakes-break-club-record-to-sign-godoy-cruz-midfielder-hernan-lopez/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:45:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24220 The San Jose Earthquakes made a big move ahead of the closing of the MLS transfer window, signing attacking midfielder Hernan Lopez from Argentine side Godoy Cruz. The transfer is reportedly the most expensive in the club’s history. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, the Earthquakes formally completed the deal on Tuesday. It will see […]

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The San Jose Earthquakes made a big move ahead of the closing of the MLS transfer window, signing attacking midfielder Hernan Lopez from Argentine side Godoy Cruz. The transfer is reportedly the most expensive in the club’s history.

According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, the Earthquakes formally completed the deal on Tuesday. It will see the club pay $6 million to River for Lopez’s services, while the player is expected to ink a Designated Player contract. San Jose’s previous biggest transfer was signing Ecuadorian midfielder Carlos Gruezo for $2.9 million in 2023.

Hernan Lopez started his professional career with Argentina’s Primera División powerhouse River Plate, receiving his debut in 2019. He later spent time on loan with Central Córdoba before joining Godoy Cruz on loan in 2023. River and Godoy owned 50% of Lopez’s rights each before his transfer to San Jose.

Lopez played 13 games for Godoy in 2024, scoring two goals. In 2023, he scored five goals and added six assists in 38 matches in all competitions.

San Jose Earthquakes have been the worst club in MLS this season, sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference with one win and eight losses in their first nine games. Adding Lopez is expected to greatly improve their squad and perhaps help them turn around their campaign.

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Inter Miami Sign Paraguay International Midfielder Matias Rojas https://sportzbonanza.com/inter-miami-sign-paraguay-international-midfielder-matias-rojas/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24205 Matias Rojas with Corinthians in August 2023Inter Miami announced on Tuesday that they have signed Paraguay international midfielder Matias Rojas on a contract until the end of the 2024 season. Rojas is expected to provide depth to the MLS side’s injury-ravaged roster with his ability to play various midfield positions.  Rojas will join Inter as a free agent following a stint […]

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Inter Miami announced on Tuesday that they have signed Paraguay international midfielder Matias Rojas on a contract until the end of the 2024 season. Rojas is expected to provide depth to the MLS side’s injury-ravaged roster with his ability to play various midfield positions. 

Rojas will join Inter as a free agent following a stint with Brazil’s powerhouse Corinthians.

“I’m happy, joining a spectacular Club like Inter Miami is a dream come true. I’m excited to compete and help my teammates achieve the team’s objectives,” said Rojas in a statement released by the club.

Rojas started his professional career with Paraguay side Cerro Porteño before embarking on stints with Lanus, Defensa y Justicia, Racing Club, and Corinthians. He hasn’t played a single game since February, being involved in a wage dispute with Corinthians.

Rojas has also been a frequent feature on the Paraguay national team in recent years, making 16 international appearances and scoring one goal.

Inter Miami was recently hit with a number of injuries. Youngster Diego Gomez is currently dealing with a sprained ankle and is expected to miss up to six months, while the club also can’t count on left-back Jordi Alba, forward Leonardo Campana, and attacking midfielder Facundo Farias for the time being.

Despite this, Inter is currently sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference with 18 points from the first 10 matches of the campaign.

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LA Galaxy and Inter Miami CF Interested in Sevilla’s Sergio Ramos https://sportzbonanza.com/la-galaxy-and-inter-miami-cf-interested-in-sevillas-sergio-ramos/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 06:43:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24089 Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid in 2020Sevilla’s veteran center-back Sergio Ramos will become a free agent in the summer, and his next destination could be the United States. Soccer insider Ekrem Konur Konur reports that several MLS clubs are considering the move for Ramos, with Los Angeles Galaxy and Inter Miami CF being at the top of the list. Ramos’ first […]

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Sevilla’s veteran center-back Sergio Ramos will become a free agent in the summer, and his next destination could be the United States.

Soccer insider Ekrem Konur Konur reports that several MLS clubs are considering the move for Ramos, with Los Angeles Galaxy and Inter Miami CF being at the top of the list.

Ramos’ first choice would be to stay with Sevilla, but it is unclear whether the club feels the same way. While they respect everything that Ramos has done for the club, they are also keen on getting younger at the back. Additionally, the club is trying to cut costs, and removing his $2 million salary from the books would help the cause.

 Ramos was already linked with MLS last summer when his contract with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain expired. At the time, he was reportedly considering a move to LAFC but ended up taking the opportunity to return to Sevilla. Ramos is a Sevilla youth academy graduate and played his first two seasons as a pro with the club.

Sergio Ramos is best known for his time with Real Madrid, where he played for 16 seasons and made 671 appearances. He won more than 20 trophies during that time, including five La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League trophies.

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Olivier Giroud is Nearing a Designated Player Agreement With LAFC https://sportzbonanza.com/olivier-giroud-is-nearing-a-designated-player-agreement-with-lafc/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24029 Olivier Giroud with Chelsea in August 2019French striker Olivier Giroud is coming to MLS. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Giroud is nearing an agreement with LAFC. Giroud is expected to sign a Designated Player contract with LAFC and will join his new club once his campaign with France’s national team at UEFA Euro 2024 wraps up. The deal is expected […]

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French striker Olivier Giroud is coming to MLS. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Giroud is nearing an agreement with LAFC.

Giroud is expected to sign a Designated Player contract with LAFC and will join his new club once his campaign with France’s national team at UEFA Euro 2024 wraps up. The deal is expected to keep Giroud in Los Angeles through the 2025 season.

It was recently reported that Giroud, who will become a free agent in the summer after his contract with Seria A powerhouse AC Milan expires, has been in contact with a number of MLS clubs, including LA Galaxy. However, LAFC always had the upper hand in the negotiations, considering they had the player’s discovery rights and were able to sign him without any hold-ups.

Giroud has scored 14 goals and added nine assists in 36 matches for Milan in 2023-24, his third season with the club. He previously also played for Montpellier, Arsenal, and Chelsea among other clubs.

LAFC has been on a great run in recent two seasons, making back-to-back MLS Cup Finals appearances and winning a title in 2022. The club made a number of moves this offseason to keep that run going including signing forward Denis Bouanga to a long-term extension and bringing in veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. They are currently sixth in the Western Conference with seven points from the first five games of the 2024 season. 

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Lionel Messi on Retirement: “If I Feel Good, I Will Keep Playing” https://sportzbonanza.com/lionel-messi-on-retirement-if-i-feel-good-i-will-keep-playing/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:43:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24022 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi in August 2023Inter Miami’s star forward Lionel Messi won’t make a decision on retirement based on his age. Instead, he will let his performance tell him when it’s time to bow out from professional soccer. During a recent appearance on Big Time podcast, Messi said that he will continue playing as long as feels good and is […]

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Inter Miami’s star forward Lionel Messi won’t make a decision on retirement based on his age. Instead, he will let his performance tell him when it’s time to bow out from professional soccer.

During a recent appearance on Big Time podcast, Messi said that he will continue playing as long as feels good and is able to perform at a high level.

“I know that as soon as I believe that I can no longer perform, or no longer enjoy the game, or not able to help my team-mates, then I will stop,” Messi, who turns 37 in June, said when asked about retirement. “I am really self-critical; I know when I am good and when I am bad. So for my retirement, it will not matter what age I am. If I feel good, I will keep playing.”

Messi made his professional debut with La Liga powerhouse Barcelona in 2004. He went on to establish himself as one of the best players in the history of the game, winning 34 trophies in his 17 years with the club. He left Barca in 2021 for a two-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain before joining Inter Miami in 2023.

Despite being on the back end of his career, Messi continues to be the best player on the field at any given moment. In five games he played for Miami in 2023, he has five goals and two assists. The Argentina national team captain is currently out with a muscular injury and is scheduled to return to action at some point in early April. 

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Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are Interested in Atletico Madrid’s Midfielder Axel Witsel https://sportzbonanza.com/inter-miami-and-la-galaxy-are-interested-in-atletico-madrids-midfielder-axel-witsel/ Sun, 24 Mar 2024 06:05:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23987 Axel Witsel of Atletico de Madrid in March 2024Atletico Madrid’s veteran midfielder Axel Witsel is receiving interest from MLS. According to reputable soccer journalist Ekrem Konur, Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are monitoring Witsel’s situation and are keen on bringing him to the United States. Witsel was linked with an MLS move back in 2022 when LAFC and Galaxy were interested in his […]

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Atletico Madrid’s veteran midfielder Axel Witsel is receiving interest from MLS. According to reputable soccer journalist Ekrem Konur, Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are monitoring Witsel’s situation and are keen on bringing him to the United States.

Witsel was linked with an MLS move back in 2022 when LAFC and Galaxy were interested in his service. At the time, the former Belgian international decided to remain in Europe, signing with Atletico.

Witsel’s contract with Atletico expires in the summer, and there is currently no indication that La Liga will offer him a new one. However, the player stated on multiple occasions that he would like to remain with the Spanish club. 

“It’s the last year of my contract, let’s see what happens. I don’t have the key to the situation, but I’m very happy here,” said Witsel in a recent interview with Marca.

Witsel played as a midfielder almost exclusively throughout his entire career but ended up making a switch to central defender since arriving to Atletico. This proved to be a great decision, as he became an undisputable starter for the club. He played 42 games in 2023-24 and made 37 starts.

Prior to joining Atletico, Witsel also played for Standard Liege, Benfica, and Borussia Dortmund, among other clubs. He also made 130 appearances for Belgium’s national team before retiring from international soccer in 2023.

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Mexican Forward Daniel Rios Returns to MLS, Joins Atlanta United on Loan https://sportzbonanza.com/mexican-forward-daniel-rios-returns-to-mls-joins-atlanta-united-on-loan/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:45:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23968 Daniel Rios with Nashville SC in July 2021Atlanta United announced on Wednesday that they have acquired Mexican forward Daniel Rios on loan from Liga MX’s CD Guadalajara (Chivas). According to the MLS side, Rios joins the club until the end of the 2024 campaign and will occupy a supplemental roster spot. Rios is well familiar with MLS, having played in the league […]

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Atlanta United announced on Wednesday that they have acquired Mexican forward Daniel Rios on loan from Liga MX’s CD Guadalajara (Chivas). According to the MLS side, Rios joins the club until the end of the 2024 campaign and will occupy a supplemental roster spot.

Rios is well familiar with MLS, having played in the league between 2020 and 2022 with Nashville SC and Charlotte FC. He has scored 12 goals in 57 matches during that period.

According to Atlanta’s vice president and technical director Carlos Bocanegra, the team wanted to strengthen their attacking depth and felt that Rios was a perfect choice due to his previous experience in MLS.

“We have been looking to strengthen our depth in the attack and find a proven goal scorer who knows MLS,” said Bocanegra in a statement. “Daniel is a player we are familiar with from his previous stops in the league. Looking ahead to a busy summer with MLS, U.S. Open Cup, and Leagues Cup, along with the potential to lose several players to both Euros and Copa America, we believe Daniel brings quality to our team and adds competition to the group.”

Rios made his professional debut with Chivas in 2015 but spent most of his early career on loans. In 2018, he was loaned out to USL side North Carolina FC, where he scored 20 goals in 32 games. This prompted Nashville to make him their first MLS signing. He would go on to spend another season in the USL, scoring 21 goals and becoming the first player in league history to score 20 goals in back-to-back seasons.

Rios left MLS at the end of the 2022 season to rejoin Chivas. However, he struggled to find playing time with his boyhood club, making only 19 appearances.

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Lionel Messi Set to Miss Argentina’s Upcoming Friendly Matches in the U.S. https://sportzbonanza.com/lionel-messi-set-to-miss-argentinas-upcoming-friendly-matches-in-the-u-s/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:27:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23949 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi in August 2023Argentina’s national team is scheduled to play a pair of international friendly matches against El Salvador and Costa Rica in the United States later this month. According to an announcement made by the Argentina Football Association, the team’s captain and Inter Miami star forward Lionel Messi won’t be part of the roster for these two […]

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Argentina’s national team is scheduled to play a pair of international friendly matches against El Salvador and Costa Rica in the United States later this month. According to an announcement made by the Argentina Football Association, the team’s captain and Inter Miami star forward Lionel Messi won’t be part of the roster for these two games as he’s dealing with a “minor hamstring injury”.

Messi experienced hamstring issues last week during the CONCACAF Champions Cup clash against Nashville last week, being forced to leave the game early in the second half. He subsequently missed Inter’s 1-3 win over D.C. United over the weekend.

It is unclear how much time Messi could miss due to the hamstring injury. Speaking with the media after D.C. United game, Miami’s head coach Tata Martino said that his star player will be evaluated “week by week”.

Martino did share that Messi’s goal is to play in CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals. Inter Miami is set to face Monterrey, with the first leg of the matchup being scheduled for April 3rd.

Despite not being able to play, Messi could still join Argentina’s national team at some point this week. According to ESPN, Messi’s plan is to rehabilitate with Argentina’s medical staff before continuing the recovery process in Miami. 

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Timbers Nearing a Transfer for Uruguayan Forward Jonathan Rodriguez https://sportzbonanza.com/timbers-nearing-a-transfer-for-uruguayan-forward-jonathan-rodriguez/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 06:55:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23843 Jonathan Rodriguez during the game between Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe and Rapid Bucharest in Round 4 of the Liga 1 Romania Play Off in April 2023The Portland Timbers are looking to further strengthen their roster after a promising start to the 2024 MLS season. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Timbers are close to completing a transfer for Uruguayan forward Jonathan Rodriguez. Rodriguez, also known under the nickname Cabecita, is currently playing for Liga MX side Club America. Timbers and […]

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The Portland Timbers are looking to further strengthen their roster after a promising start to the 2024 MLS season. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Timbers are close to completing a transfer for Uruguayan forward Jonathan Rodriguez.

Rodriguez, also known under the nickname Cabecita, is currently playing for Liga MX side Club America. Timbers and America reportedly agreed to major elements of the transfer and are currently ironing out the finer details of the deal. Once the two sides make the deal official, Rodriguez is expected to sign a Designated Player deal.

Bogert adds that Timbers were also in contact with CF Monterrey about the availability of their star forward, German Berterame. However, after Monterrey rejected a reported $15 million bid, the MLS club turned its focus on Rodriguez.

Jonathan Rodriguez started his career in his native Uruguay with Penarol in 2013 before embarking on a short-lived stint in Europe with Benfica and Deportivo La Coruna. Since 2016, he has been playing in Liga MX, aside from an eight-game spell with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr in 2022. He also has 31 appearances with Uruguay national team.

In the 2023-24 season, Rodriguez played 25 games with America, scoring nine goals and adding three assists in all competitions.

Portland Timbers are currently sitting at the top of the Western Conference with seven points in three games.

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FC Cincinnati Acquires USMNT Right Back DeAndre Yedlin From Inter Miami https://sportzbonanza.com/fc-cincinnati-acquires-usmnt-right-back-deandre-yedlin-from-inter-miami/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23809 DeAndre Yedlin with Newcastle United in April 2018United States men’s national team right back DeAndre Yedlin has a new team. FC Cincinnati confirmed on Monday that they have acquired Yedlin in a transfer from Inter Miami. The two teams didn’t disclose details of the deal. However, The Athletic’s Tom Bogert reports that Miami received $172,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) for Yedlin. […]

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United States men’s national team right back DeAndre Yedlin has a new team. FC Cincinnati confirmed on Monday that they have acquired Yedlin in a transfer from Inter Miami.

The two teams didn’t disclose details of the deal. However, The Athletic’s Tom Bogert reports that Miami received $172,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) for Yedlin.

Yedlin leaving doesn’t come as a surprise, considering he was one of the players Inter made available last month in an attempt to shed salary and acquire allocation money. The MLS side also moved on from Brazilian midfielder Gregore, while the likes of Jean Mota, Robert Taylor, and Serhiy Kryvtsov remain available. 

DeAndre Yedlin joined Inter Miami ahead of the 2022 MLS season, signing a four-year contract with an option for another year. Yedlin ended up playing a total of 82 games for Miami, dishing eight assists and helping the club win the Leagues Cup in 2023.

Yedlin made his professional debut in 2013 with the Seattle Sounders. He then embarked on a successful stint in Europe that saw him suit up for Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Galatasaray, among other clubs.

Yedlin collected 81 call-ups for USMNT and is the only U.S. player to play in both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> MLS news Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:35:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 San Jose Earthquakes Break Club Record to Sign Godoy Cruz Midfielder Hernan Lopez https://sportzbonanza.com/san-jose-earthquakes-break-club-record-to-sign-godoy-cruz-midfielder-hernan-lopez/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:45:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24220 The San Jose Earthquakes made a big move ahead of the closing of the MLS transfer window, signing attacking midfielder Hernan Lopez from Argentine side Godoy Cruz. The transfer is reportedly the most expensive in the club’s history. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, the Earthquakes formally completed the deal on Tuesday. It will see […]

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The San Jose Earthquakes made a big move ahead of the closing of the MLS transfer window, signing attacking midfielder Hernan Lopez from Argentine side Godoy Cruz. The transfer is reportedly the most expensive in the club’s history.

According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, the Earthquakes formally completed the deal on Tuesday. It will see the club pay $6 million to River for Lopez’s services, while the player is expected to ink a Designated Player contract. San Jose’s previous biggest transfer was signing Ecuadorian midfielder Carlos Gruezo for $2.9 million in 2023.

Hernan Lopez started his professional career with Argentina’s Primera División powerhouse River Plate, receiving his debut in 2019. He later spent time on loan with Central Córdoba before joining Godoy Cruz on loan in 2023. River and Godoy owned 50% of Lopez’s rights each before his transfer to San Jose.

Lopez played 13 games for Godoy in 2024, scoring two goals. In 2023, he scored five goals and added six assists in 38 matches in all competitions.

San Jose Earthquakes have been the worst club in MLS this season, sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference with one win and eight losses in their first nine games. Adding Lopez is expected to greatly improve their squad and perhaps help them turn around their campaign.

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Inter Miami Sign Paraguay International Midfielder Matias Rojas https://sportzbonanza.com/inter-miami-sign-paraguay-international-midfielder-matias-rojas/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24205 Matias Rojas with Corinthians in August 2023Inter Miami announced on Tuesday that they have signed Paraguay international midfielder Matias Rojas on a contract until the end of the 2024 season. Rojas is expected to provide depth to the MLS side’s injury-ravaged roster with his ability to play various midfield positions.  Rojas will join Inter as a free agent following a stint […]

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Inter Miami announced on Tuesday that they have signed Paraguay international midfielder Matias Rojas on a contract until the end of the 2024 season. Rojas is expected to provide depth to the MLS side’s injury-ravaged roster with his ability to play various midfield positions. 

Rojas will join Inter as a free agent following a stint with Brazil’s powerhouse Corinthians.

“I’m happy, joining a spectacular Club like Inter Miami is a dream come true. I’m excited to compete and help my teammates achieve the team’s objectives,” said Rojas in a statement released by the club.

Rojas started his professional career with Paraguay side Cerro Porteño before embarking on stints with Lanus, Defensa y Justicia, Racing Club, and Corinthians. He hasn’t played a single game since February, being involved in a wage dispute with Corinthians.

Rojas has also been a frequent feature on the Paraguay national team in recent years, making 16 international appearances and scoring one goal.

Inter Miami was recently hit with a number of injuries. Youngster Diego Gomez is currently dealing with a sprained ankle and is expected to miss up to six months, while the club also can’t count on left-back Jordi Alba, forward Leonardo Campana, and attacking midfielder Facundo Farias for the time being.

Despite this, Inter is currently sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference with 18 points from the first 10 matches of the campaign.

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LA Galaxy and Inter Miami CF Interested in Sevilla’s Sergio Ramos https://sportzbonanza.com/la-galaxy-and-inter-miami-cf-interested-in-sevillas-sergio-ramos/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 06:43:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24089 Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid in 2020Sevilla’s veteran center-back Sergio Ramos will become a free agent in the summer, and his next destination could be the United States. Soccer insider Ekrem Konur Konur reports that several MLS clubs are considering the move for Ramos, with Los Angeles Galaxy and Inter Miami CF being at the top of the list. Ramos’ first […]

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Sevilla’s veteran center-back Sergio Ramos will become a free agent in the summer, and his next destination could be the United States.

Soccer insider Ekrem Konur Konur reports that several MLS clubs are considering the move for Ramos, with Los Angeles Galaxy and Inter Miami CF being at the top of the list.

Ramos’ first choice would be to stay with Sevilla, but it is unclear whether the club feels the same way. While they respect everything that Ramos has done for the club, they are also keen on getting younger at the back. Additionally, the club is trying to cut costs, and removing his $2 million salary from the books would help the cause.

 Ramos was already linked with MLS last summer when his contract with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain expired. At the time, he was reportedly considering a move to LAFC but ended up taking the opportunity to return to Sevilla. Ramos is a Sevilla youth academy graduate and played his first two seasons as a pro with the club.

Sergio Ramos is best known for his time with Real Madrid, where he played for 16 seasons and made 671 appearances. He won more than 20 trophies during that time, including five La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League trophies.

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Olivier Giroud is Nearing a Designated Player Agreement With LAFC https://sportzbonanza.com/olivier-giroud-is-nearing-a-designated-player-agreement-with-lafc/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24029 Olivier Giroud with Chelsea in August 2019French striker Olivier Giroud is coming to MLS. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Giroud is nearing an agreement with LAFC. Giroud is expected to sign a Designated Player contract with LAFC and will join his new club once his campaign with France’s national team at UEFA Euro 2024 wraps up. The deal is expected […]

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French striker Olivier Giroud is coming to MLS. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Giroud is nearing an agreement with LAFC.

Giroud is expected to sign a Designated Player contract with LAFC and will join his new club once his campaign with France’s national team at UEFA Euro 2024 wraps up. The deal is expected to keep Giroud in Los Angeles through the 2025 season.

It was recently reported that Giroud, who will become a free agent in the summer after his contract with Seria A powerhouse AC Milan expires, has been in contact with a number of MLS clubs, including LA Galaxy. However, LAFC always had the upper hand in the negotiations, considering they had the player’s discovery rights and were able to sign him without any hold-ups.

Giroud has scored 14 goals and added nine assists in 36 matches for Milan in 2023-24, his third season with the club. He previously also played for Montpellier, Arsenal, and Chelsea among other clubs.

LAFC has been on a great run in recent two seasons, making back-to-back MLS Cup Finals appearances and winning a title in 2022. The club made a number of moves this offseason to keep that run going including signing forward Denis Bouanga to a long-term extension and bringing in veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. They are currently sixth in the Western Conference with seven points from the first five games of the 2024 season. 

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Lionel Messi on Retirement: “If I Feel Good, I Will Keep Playing” https://sportzbonanza.com/lionel-messi-on-retirement-if-i-feel-good-i-will-keep-playing/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:43:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24022 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi in August 2023Inter Miami’s star forward Lionel Messi won’t make a decision on retirement based on his age. Instead, he will let his performance tell him when it’s time to bow out from professional soccer. During a recent appearance on Big Time podcast, Messi said that he will continue playing as long as feels good and is […]

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Inter Miami’s star forward Lionel Messi won’t make a decision on retirement based on his age. Instead, he will let his performance tell him when it’s time to bow out from professional soccer.

During a recent appearance on Big Time podcast, Messi said that he will continue playing as long as feels good and is able to perform at a high level.

“I know that as soon as I believe that I can no longer perform, or no longer enjoy the game, or not able to help my team-mates, then I will stop,” Messi, who turns 37 in June, said when asked about retirement. “I am really self-critical; I know when I am good and when I am bad. So for my retirement, it will not matter what age I am. If I feel good, I will keep playing.”

Messi made his professional debut with La Liga powerhouse Barcelona in 2004. He went on to establish himself as one of the best players in the history of the game, winning 34 trophies in his 17 years with the club. He left Barca in 2021 for a two-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain before joining Inter Miami in 2023.

Despite being on the back end of his career, Messi continues to be the best player on the field at any given moment. In five games he played for Miami in 2023, he has five goals and two assists. The Argentina national team captain is currently out with a muscular injury and is scheduled to return to action at some point in early April. 

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Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are Interested in Atletico Madrid’s Midfielder Axel Witsel https://sportzbonanza.com/inter-miami-and-la-galaxy-are-interested-in-atletico-madrids-midfielder-axel-witsel/ Sun, 24 Mar 2024 06:05:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23987 Axel Witsel of Atletico de Madrid in March 2024Atletico Madrid’s veteran midfielder Axel Witsel is receiving interest from MLS. According to reputable soccer journalist Ekrem Konur, Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are monitoring Witsel’s situation and are keen on bringing him to the United States. Witsel was linked with an MLS move back in 2022 when LAFC and Galaxy were interested in his […]

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Atletico Madrid’s veteran midfielder Axel Witsel is receiving interest from MLS. According to reputable soccer journalist Ekrem Konur, Inter Miami and LA Galaxy are monitoring Witsel’s situation and are keen on bringing him to the United States.

Witsel was linked with an MLS move back in 2022 when LAFC and Galaxy were interested in his service. At the time, the former Belgian international decided to remain in Europe, signing with Atletico.

Witsel’s contract with Atletico expires in the summer, and there is currently no indication that La Liga will offer him a new one. However, the player stated on multiple occasions that he would like to remain with the Spanish club. 

“It’s the last year of my contract, let’s see what happens. I don’t have the key to the situation, but I’m very happy here,” said Witsel in a recent interview with Marca.

Witsel played as a midfielder almost exclusively throughout his entire career but ended up making a switch to central defender since arriving to Atletico. This proved to be a great decision, as he became an undisputable starter for the club. He played 42 games in 2023-24 and made 37 starts.

Prior to joining Atletico, Witsel also played for Standard Liege, Benfica, and Borussia Dortmund, among other clubs. He also made 130 appearances for Belgium’s national team before retiring from international soccer in 2023.

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Mexican Forward Daniel Rios Returns to MLS, Joins Atlanta United on Loan https://sportzbonanza.com/mexican-forward-daniel-rios-returns-to-mls-joins-atlanta-united-on-loan/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:45:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23968 Daniel Rios with Nashville SC in July 2021Atlanta United announced on Wednesday that they have acquired Mexican forward Daniel Rios on loan from Liga MX’s CD Guadalajara (Chivas). According to the MLS side, Rios joins the club until the end of the 2024 campaign and will occupy a supplemental roster spot. Rios is well familiar with MLS, having played in the league […]

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Atlanta United announced on Wednesday that they have acquired Mexican forward Daniel Rios on loan from Liga MX’s CD Guadalajara (Chivas). According to the MLS side, Rios joins the club until the end of the 2024 campaign and will occupy a supplemental roster spot.

Rios is well familiar with MLS, having played in the league between 2020 and 2022 with Nashville SC and Charlotte FC. He has scored 12 goals in 57 matches during that period.

According to Atlanta’s vice president and technical director Carlos Bocanegra, the team wanted to strengthen their attacking depth and felt that Rios was a perfect choice due to his previous experience in MLS.

“We have been looking to strengthen our depth in the attack and find a proven goal scorer who knows MLS,” said Bocanegra in a statement. “Daniel is a player we are familiar with from his previous stops in the league. Looking ahead to a busy summer with MLS, U.S. Open Cup, and Leagues Cup, along with the potential to lose several players to both Euros and Copa America, we believe Daniel brings quality to our team and adds competition to the group.”

Rios made his professional debut with Chivas in 2015 but spent most of his early career on loans. In 2018, he was loaned out to USL side North Carolina FC, where he scored 20 goals in 32 games. This prompted Nashville to make him their first MLS signing. He would go on to spend another season in the USL, scoring 21 goals and becoming the first player in league history to score 20 goals in back-to-back seasons.

Rios left MLS at the end of the 2022 season to rejoin Chivas. However, he struggled to find playing time with his boyhood club, making only 19 appearances.

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Lionel Messi Set to Miss Argentina’s Upcoming Friendly Matches in the U.S. https://sportzbonanza.com/lionel-messi-set-to-miss-argentinas-upcoming-friendly-matches-in-the-u-s/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:27:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23949 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi in August 2023Argentina’s national team is scheduled to play a pair of international friendly matches against El Salvador and Costa Rica in the United States later this month. According to an announcement made by the Argentina Football Association, the team’s captain and Inter Miami star forward Lionel Messi won’t be part of the roster for these two […]

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Argentina’s national team is scheduled to play a pair of international friendly matches against El Salvador and Costa Rica in the United States later this month. According to an announcement made by the Argentina Football Association, the team’s captain and Inter Miami star forward Lionel Messi won’t be part of the roster for these two games as he’s dealing with a “minor hamstring injury”.

Messi experienced hamstring issues last week during the CONCACAF Champions Cup clash against Nashville last week, being forced to leave the game early in the second half. He subsequently missed Inter’s 1-3 win over D.C. United over the weekend.

It is unclear how much time Messi could miss due to the hamstring injury. Speaking with the media after D.C. United game, Miami’s head coach Tata Martino said that his star player will be evaluated “week by week”.

Martino did share that Messi’s goal is to play in CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals. Inter Miami is set to face Monterrey, with the first leg of the matchup being scheduled for April 3rd.

Despite not being able to play, Messi could still join Argentina’s national team at some point this week. According to ESPN, Messi’s plan is to rehabilitate with Argentina’s medical staff before continuing the recovery process in Miami. 

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Timbers Nearing a Transfer for Uruguayan Forward Jonathan Rodriguez https://sportzbonanza.com/timbers-nearing-a-transfer-for-uruguayan-forward-jonathan-rodriguez/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 06:55:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23843 Jonathan Rodriguez during the game between Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe and Rapid Bucharest in Round 4 of the Liga 1 Romania Play Off in April 2023The Portland Timbers are looking to further strengthen their roster after a promising start to the 2024 MLS season. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Timbers are close to completing a transfer for Uruguayan forward Jonathan Rodriguez. Rodriguez, also known under the nickname Cabecita, is currently playing for Liga MX side Club America. Timbers and […]

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The Portland Timbers are looking to further strengthen their roster after a promising start to the 2024 MLS season. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Timbers are close to completing a transfer for Uruguayan forward Jonathan Rodriguez.

Rodriguez, also known under the nickname Cabecita, is currently playing for Liga MX side Club America. Timbers and America reportedly agreed to major elements of the transfer and are currently ironing out the finer details of the deal. Once the two sides make the deal official, Rodriguez is expected to sign a Designated Player deal.

Bogert adds that Timbers were also in contact with CF Monterrey about the availability of their star forward, German Berterame. However, after Monterrey rejected a reported $15 million bid, the MLS club turned its focus on Rodriguez.

Jonathan Rodriguez started his career in his native Uruguay with Penarol in 2013 before embarking on a short-lived stint in Europe with Benfica and Deportivo La Coruna. Since 2016, he has been playing in Liga MX, aside from an eight-game spell with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr in 2022. He also has 31 appearances with Uruguay national team.

In the 2023-24 season, Rodriguez played 25 games with America, scoring nine goals and adding three assists in all competitions.

Portland Timbers are currently sitting at the top of the Western Conference with seven points in three games.

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FC Cincinnati Acquires USMNT Right Back DeAndre Yedlin From Inter Miami https://sportzbonanza.com/fc-cincinnati-acquires-usmnt-right-back-deandre-yedlin-from-inter-miami/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23809 DeAndre Yedlin with Newcastle United in April 2018United States men’s national team right back DeAndre Yedlin has a new team. FC Cincinnati confirmed on Monday that they have acquired Yedlin in a transfer from Inter Miami. The two teams didn’t disclose details of the deal. However, The Athletic’s Tom Bogert reports that Miami received $172,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) for Yedlin. […]

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United States men’s national team right back DeAndre Yedlin has a new team. FC Cincinnati confirmed on Monday that they have acquired Yedlin in a transfer from Inter Miami.

The two teams didn’t disclose details of the deal. However, The Athletic’s Tom Bogert reports that Miami received $172,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) for Yedlin.

Yedlin leaving doesn’t come as a surprise, considering he was one of the players Inter made available last month in an attempt to shed salary and acquire allocation money. The MLS side also moved on from Brazilian midfielder Gregore, while the likes of Jean Mota, Robert Taylor, and Serhiy Kryvtsov remain available. 

DeAndre Yedlin joined Inter Miami ahead of the 2022 MLS season, signing a four-year contract with an option for another year. Yedlin ended up playing a total of 82 games for Miami, dishing eight assists and helping the club win the Leagues Cup in 2023.

Yedlin made his professional debut in 2013 with the Seattle Sounders. He then embarked on a successful stint in Europe that saw him suit up for Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Galatasaray, among other clubs.

Yedlin collected 81 call-ups for USMNT and is the only U.S. player to play in both the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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