Category Archive: MLS & US

Manchester City performed a remarkable comeback to overturn a 3-0 deficit and defeat Chelsea 3-4 in their end of season friendly.

The two sides met in St Louis during their post-season tours of the USA. read more »

Given that he’s ripped, Manchester City right-back Micah Richards is used to being the muscliest man around most of the time.

But confronted by New York Giants’ defensive end Justin Tuck, it doesn’t take the England international long to note that the American footballer is considerably bigger than him. read more »

Joe Hart says Manchester City need to ‘improve massively’ next season after failing to achieve their goals in this campaign.

Speaking during the club’s post-season trip to the USA, Hart said visiting New York – where City announced their involvement in new MLS franchise New York City FC – was indicative that the club was aiming to build a lasting reputation. read more »

Manchester City and baseball side New York Yankees have announced they will create an MLS expansion side called New York City FC.

The club will join the league in 2015, when it will become its 20th club.

City’s owner Sheikh Mansour will be the majority partner of the new team, with the Yankees also actively involved in the ownership. read more »

Sometime you lose a hell of a lot of faith in the game.

Whilst there is no doubt really that Brazilian free kick maestro Juninho Pernambacano should have been sent of – you simply can’t kick the ball at another player and hope not to get your marching orders, the actions of Kansas City Wizards goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen are nothing short of a bloody disgrace. read more »