Preview of the Manchester United and Liverpool players and new transfers who will play at the 2014 Guinness International Champions Cup! Ander Herrera, Adam Lallana, plus Louis van Gaal and more.
New York City FC Roster – NYCFC Squad Players & TransfersOFFICIAL SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Josh Saunders, Ryan Meara, Eirik Johansen
Defenders: Jeb Brovsky, Kwame Watson-Siriboe, Jason Hernandez, George John, Chris Wingert, Josh Williams, Shay Facey, RJ Allen, Andoni Iraola, Angelino, Jefferson Mena
Midfielders: Frank Lampard, Andrea Pirlo, Andrew Jacobson, Mix Diskerud, Ned Grabavoy, Mehdi Ballouchy, Thomas McNamara, Sebastian Velasquez, Connor Brandt, Javier Calle, Kwadwo Poku, Pablo Alvarez
Forwards: David Villa, Patrick Mullins, Tony Taylor, Adam Nemec, Khiry Shelton
Coach: Jason Kreis
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
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David Moyes watched by Grim Reaper in last match as United manager vs Everton. Photo: Reuters
#1. The 2-0 loss to Everton. The humiliating defeat to his former club proved why David Moyes was incapable of managing a club of United’s stature. It was apparent from minute one that Moyes’ style is to react to the opponent in an effort to contain them. “Let’s try not to lose,” instead of, “Let’s go out there and win!” It’s a defensive-minded approach suited to mid-table teams not capable of standing toe-to-toe with the top clubs.
In contrast, Roberto Martinez has a courageous, positive approach – a trait that distinguishes good managers from champions. (more…)
Randy Levine, President of the New York Yankees, Don Garber, MLS commissioner, and Ferran Soriano, Manchester City CEO. Photo: NYCFC/MLS
“You can choose to ignore it, compete against it, or embrace it. The Yankees embracing Man City signals the relevance of soccer in the U.S.”
The Yankees and Manchester City, two of the biggest global brands in sports, have formed a partnership to create an MLS soccer team called the New York City FC.
Yankees president Randy Levine said they will build a brand new stadium in Manhattan and begin play in 2015. “We know how to get things done in New York City. Like their late father George, Yankee owners Hal and Hank Steinbrenner are soccer fans. We are all in,” said Levine. (more…)
Sport Lisboa e Benfica’s New Home Kits for the 2013/2014 Liga ZON Sagres Season Leaked!
As an avid Benfica fan for the greater part of 30 years, I have to admit: though I love it like no other, I’ve never actually purchased the traditional home (red) jersey. I own over a dozen Glorioso kits, and they come in every color but red. (more…)