MLS

2022 - 8 - 31

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"Sería estúpido no mencionar el nombre de Brandon Vázquez en ... (TUDN)

Pat Noonan, técnico de FC Cincinnati, cree que su delantero debería ser tenido en cuenta por el seleccionador Gregg Berhalter si el atacante sigue ...

"Creo que eso es posible con nuestro grupo propietario, por el apoyo que tenemos, por su deseo de brindar los recursos para ayudarnos a ser exitosos", concluyó Noonan. Estos pasos adelante hacen que los aficionados en el TQL Stadium se esperancen con la posibilidad de que haya fútbol de postemporada en Cincinnati. Nuevamente, dejando de lado los resultados, creo que son mucho más fuertes ahora que un par de meses atrás". "Esta es la primera vez que lo intentamos, con nuestro particular grupo, así que tiene que haber un nivel de apertura mental en términos de nuevas ideas y fracasos a corto plazo mientras resolvemos algunas cosas. Pero creo que sería estúpido no mencionar su nombre en los próximos meses si su forma se mantiene". El entrenador de FC Cincinnati, Pat Noonan, cree que existen argumentos sólidos para convocar a Vázquez, de acuerdo con lo que expresó en

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Brandon Vazquez's USMNT case: "It would be silly to not have his ... (MLSsoccer.com)

FC Cincinnati striker Brandon Vazquez has been one of the real success stories of the 2022 MLS regular season, going from a backup fighting for starter's ...

“These are attainable goals, but certainly how do we get there becomes a challenge and I think those are things in the future that I would love to see for FCC. And Noonan shares those dreams — of hosting a playoff game, of competing in the "This is our first go at it, with our particular group, so there has to be a level of open-mindedness in terms of new ideas and failures short term as we work through some things. But we know that there's a lot of work that has to be done to achieve those goals, but I do think that is realistic.” They're not perfect by any means, having won just once since late June, but Noonan sees real progress from the group he inherited and has built upon with It was not going to be perfect early on, we're going to lose games,” said Noonan, a former But I think it would be silly to not have his name involved in the coming months if his form continues.” [new long-term contract](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/sources-fc-cincinnati-brandon-vazquez-agree-to-long-term-contract-extension), remains uncapped at the senior level. Whether it was again, how we want to play, whether it was expectations and accountability. They're currently eighth in the Eastern Conference table, one point below a potential historic playoff berth with seven matches remaining. I think that's why he's had the season he has, is because he's looking to improve. 23) and Saudi Arabia (Sept.

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The 10 Highest-Paid MLS Players in 2022 (Sportscasting)

While MLS isn't the biggest soccer league on the planet, it still boasts some solid talent. How much are those players being paid?

He recorded 122 goals for the club in all competitions, winning the Coppa Italia twice and playing his way to 54 appearances with the Italian national team. He potted 12 goals during his first season in Miami and has nine with a little over a month remaining in the 2022 campaign. After a brief spell at Lyon, he crossed the Atlantic and landed in Chicago. There was a time when Sebastian Giovinco was the main man in Toronto. In MLS, the diminutive attacker has proven to be a fine passer, posting strong assist, expected assist, and progressive passing numbers. After stops in Spain, Wales, and Belgium, though, the midfielder found a home in Toronto. He moved to Massachusetts in 2019, though, and found a home with the Revolution. The Mexican striker joined the Galaxy in 2020 and, after a slow start, made an impact. During his time in Europe, the Argentine striker played for Real Madrid, Napoli, Juventus, AC Milan, and Chelsea. The attacking midfielder has become a fixture in Foxborough, consistently contributing both goals and assists to his side. The most recent spell with Toronto FC came to an end in 2022; the Canadian club bought their aging striker out, and New England snapped him up as a free agent. To that end, let’s check out the 10 highest-paid players in the league and their 2022 salaries.

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Philadelphia Union clinch Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs spot (MLSsoccer.com)

The Philadelphia Union are in the Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs, the first Eastern Conference team to earn that distinction this season.

15 with Round One games (the top seed in each conference gets a bye). Their attacking trio of midfielder [Daniel Gazdag](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/daniel-gazdag/) and DP forwards [Julian Carranza](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/julian-carranza/) and [Mikael Uhre](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/mikael-uhre/) have combined to tally 41 goals and 22 assists. They’ve lost just twice in the last two months, plus have set an MLS record for six-goal wins since early July (four total). 5, while the playoffs will get underway Oct. The Union, who joined MLS as an expansion side in 2010, have won three playoff rounds in their history (six previous qualifications). Supporters’ Shield winners in 2020, Philadelphia are atop the East and could catch LAFC for this year’s regular-season title.

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Philadelphia Union secure spot in 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs (philadelphiaunion.com)

Since the first day of preseason training, there has been a single goal, one mission on the mind of every player. Turn what could have been into what we won ...

In 2022, the bar is set even higher: Bring the MLS Cup to Philadelphia. 2020 saw the club finish with the best record in MLS and lift the Supporters’ Shield. Turn what could have been into what we won for Philly.

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Achievement Unlocked | Nathan Harriel gets his first MLS goal (philadelphiaunion.com)

Philadelphia Union had another Independence Blue Cross Achievement Unlocked in 2022, with the latest coming from homegrown defender Nathan Harriel on ...

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How to Watch the Philadelphia Union vs. Atlanta United - MLS (8/31 ... (mlive.com)

A heavy slate of action is set for Wednesday night across Major League Soccer, as the push for the playoffs continue, as one of the top teams in the league ...

xid:fr1661785245139bbj), [Sling](https://www.sling.com/programming/sports/soccer) [Check out the MLS standings and results here](https://www.mlssoccer.com/standings/2021/conference#season=2021&live=true) [DirecTV Stream](https://www.directv.com/stream/sports/), [FuboTV](http://www.fubo.tv/lp/soccer/?irad=356358&irmp=1810040&subId3=xid:fr1660596436105hjd They are closing in on the top spot for the Supporters’ Shield, as they are only three points back of Los Angeles FC. Atlanta is among nine clubs fighting for the last three playoff spots in the conference, as just nine points separates fifth-placed Orlando from the Chicago Fire, who sit 13th. The Union have won three of their last four matches, and are second in the MLS in goals for, with 57 total tallies in 2022. Though they have suffered a couple of losses in recent weeks, Philadelphia still remain a few points above the rest of the Eastern Conference coming into this week’s matches.

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Jim Curtin: Philadelphia Union 'checked one box' with MLS Cup ... (90min)

Despite becoming the first Eastern Conference team to seal their MLS Cup Playoffs ...

We don't stop scoring and we don't stop pushing to try to get goals.” “This team's goal, and the last words that I said to the group, is the Playoffs first,” Curtin said following Wednesday's win. "The Eastern Conference second, Supporters’ Shield third and then we’re gonna push to win MLS Cup. And I really liked that attitude that they have. Philly are only just getting started. [Atlanta United ](https://www.90min.com/teams/atlanta-utd)on Wednesday, joining [LAFC](https://www.90min.com/teams/lafc) as the only teams throughout MLS to reach the Playoffs so far.

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Union clinch playoff berth with a 4-1 win over Atlanta (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Julián Carranza, Mikael Uhre, Dániel Gazdag and Nathan Harriel scored the goals on a night full of milestones for the team.

[Who is Philly’s next soccer star? The top-notch coverage by England’s Sky Sports News will be available in the U.S. So sit back and enjoy the TV soap opera that will unfold in the final hours before the deadline, which is at 6 p.m. [Wagner still isn’t going anywhere](https://www.inquirer.com/soccer/kai-wagner-leeds-united-philadelphia-union-20220825.html) before Thursday’s European transfer deadline, unless there’s a shockingly big offer in the final hours. On the eve of Europe’s transfer deadline, Kai Wagner put in another quietly strong outing: 59 touches, four chances created, six recoveries, one clearance, and one interception. It was [his 224th across all competitions](https://www.transfermarkt.us/andre-blake/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/244149/verein/25467). Andrew Gutman’s diving header off a rebound in the 25th minute ended a 261-minute shutout streak There was a nice pregame ceremony in which manager Jim Curtin gave Blake a commemorative jersey. Gazdag’s finish wasn’t the prettiest, but the record books won’t remember that. The shot had some help from a deflection off an Atlanta player’s hand, but it was going in the net anyway. But Uhre finally scored his 10th goal of the year, smashing in a shot that came to him off a corner kick in first-half stoppage time. The Union clinched a playoff berth before the end of August with another emphatic win, 4-1 over Atlanta United at Subaru Park on Wednesday night.

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Philadelphia Union clinch playoff berth with win over Atlanta United (WPVI-TV)

Julian Carranza and Mikael Uhre each had a goal and an assist as the Union continued their home dominance with a victory over Atlanta United.

Harriel notched his first career goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time. Atlanta's Luiz Araujo ripped a shot in the 48th minute, but it landed high and wide. The 16 goals top the 15 scored by the Los Angeles Galaxy in 1998 for the MLS record over a three-game span.

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MLS, Continental Tire team up for 9th Annual Kick Childhood ... (MLSsoccer.com)

MLS and Continental Tire are again teaming up to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with the ninth annual “MLS Works Kick Childhood Cancer” campaign ...

Highlighted by the internationally recognized gold color for childhood cancer, MLS Kick Childhood Cancer matches will feature: [MLSstore.com](http://MLSstore.com). “We’re proud to partner with Continental Tire in the fight against pediatric cancer,” said JoAnn Neale, Major League Soccer’s President & Chief Administrative Officer, in a statement. The cost of a single enrollment into a clinical trial such as Project: Every Child can approach $10,000 per patient. Fans can visit MLS and Continental Tire are again teaming up to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with the ninth annual “MLS Works Kick Childhood Cancer” campaign to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer.

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Major League Soccer and Continental Tire team up for 9th annual ... (Sporting Kansas City)

MLS, MLS WORKS – the League's social responsibility platform – and Continental Tire are teaming up once again to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ...

Highlighted by the internationally recognized gold color for childhood cancer, MLS Kick Childhood Cancer matches will feature: For more information on Kick Childhood Cancer, COG or other MLS WORKS initiatives, visit [MLSsoccer.com/mlsworks](https://www.mlssoccer.com/mlsworks). As our partnership continues to grow with each year, so will our impact on the children and their families in the United States and Canada who are affected by childhood cancer.” “Through our partnership, we have been able to raise more awareness and contribute important funds through Kick Childhood Cancer to help strengthen the Children’s Oncology Group's research efforts. The Kick Childhood Cancer campaign has enabled COG to strengthen research efforts across the entire spectrum of pediatric cancers, including Project: EveryChild – a unique project aiming to capture the biology and outcome data of every child diagnosed with cancer. MLS clubs have also created custom pajama bottoms to be distributed to local pediatric cancer patients as a token of comfort while they continue their journey in the fight against cancer.

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Comienza la novena campaña anual 'Kick Childhood Cancer' (TUDN)

MLS y Continental Tire se unen para lanzar el Mes de la Conciencia sobre el Cáncer y apoyar especialmente los esfuerzos en la lucha contra el cáncer ...

La MLS donará todas las regalías que reciba de las camisetas de la edición Kick Childhood Cancer y las gorras de New Era KCC vendidas a través de socios minoristas oficiales a COG hasta el 31 de diciembre, 2022. Destacados por el color dorado, reconocido internacionalmente para el cáncer infantil, los partidos de MLS Kick Childhood Cancer contarán con: Los clubes de la MLS también han creado pantalones de pijama personalizados para distribuirlos a los pacientes pediátricos locales con cáncer como muestra de consuelo mientras continúan su viaje en la lucha contra el cáncer. “Estamos orgullosos de asociarnos con MLS WORKS en la campaña Kick Childhood Cancer por tercer año”, dijo Travis Roffler, Director de Marketing de Continental Tire. “Estamos orgullosos de asociarnos con Continental Tire en la lucha contra el cáncer pediátrico”, dijo JoAnn Neale, Presidenta y Directora Administrativa de la Major League Soccer. Crear conciencia y recaudar fondos para el cáncer pediátrico sigue siendo crucial porque el costo de una sola inscripción en tratamientos como Project: EveryChild puede acercarse a los 10.000 dólares por paciente.

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Un triplete más: Hany Mukhtar es el Jugador de la Semana 28 en MLS (TUDN)

El mediocampista ofensivo alemán de Nashville SC es en estos momentos el segundo máximo anotador de la temporada regular de la Major League Soccer, ...

Él es el único jugador en la historia del club en ganar el premio al Jugador de la Semana de la MLS presentado por Continental Tire cinco veces. Un panel de periodistas de North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) constituye el 75 por ciento de los votos, mientras que el voto de los aficionados en Twitter representa el 25 por ciento restante de la votación. Los 35 goles de Mukhtar desde el inicio de 2021 son la mayor cantidad en la MLS durante ese periodo y sus 19 anotaciones en 2022 so la segunda cifra más alta en la liga, detrás de Sebastian Driussi de Austin FC (20). Después de que Nashville extendiera su ventaja a 3-1, el candidato a Jugador Más Valioso Landon Donovan de la MLS 2022 completó su triplete en el minuto 75 cuando un remate salvado de un atacante de Nashville flotó en el aire, para así elevarse por encima de un defensor para cabecearlo dentro de la red ( [Ver Aquí ](https://cl.exct.net/?qs=a487e6c2e49736370aede9a6f1a8e8c2be4a0ec2219a55b79b409ff2c188ead5faffaa93076df00e9a29f14ff02c2748e62dae593ef483c6)). Colorado empató el partido seis minutos después, pero Mukhtar le dio al equipo local la ventaja en el minuto 54 cuando remató dentro del área un tiro raso que superó al portero de los Rapids para una ventaja de 2-1 ( [Ver Aquí](https://cl.exct.net/?qs=a487e6c2e4973637857a904ff2a0dc71fcc21de9aa3912d6a64e6584631dcc26cb32578d1ae5c3d0e302da45d310ab1098fa6d6db5918526)). Mukhtar elevó su cuenta de goles en 2022 a 19, lo que estableció un nuevo récord del club para una sola temporada, eclipsando la marca anterior de 16 que estableció en 2021.

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MLS Disciplinary Committee fines LAFC's Giorgio Chiellini (MLSsoccer.com)

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rulings on violations that occurred in Week 27 of the 2022 MLS season.

Austin FC, as well as head coach Josh Wolff, have been fined an undisclosed amount for the club’s second violation this season. These comments are in violation of the league’s public criticism policy. Koné has been fined an undisclosed amount for the violation. Barrios has been fined an undisclosed amount for the violation. Urruti has been fined an undisclosed amount for the violation. Chiellini has been fined an undisclosed amount for the violation.

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