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The Fire made a few moves as preseason looms, while the Academy is also building for the future. The Chicago Fire ’s preseason kicks off tomorrow, and the team’s roster for the 2023 season is taking shape. A pair of new defensive reinforcements were brought in this week, and while neither will be starters, they fill holes in the squad and provide depth. While two were brought in, Stanislav Ivanov left the club by mutual consent and is now a free agent. Ther...
From Hot Time In Old Town
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We got to chat with Mannie, senior leadership council member of El Batallon. We get to know who they are, what they stand for, what to expect as an EB member, and how to join! On this special Dynamo Theory Podcast episode, we got to talk with Mannie, senior leadership council member of El Batallon. We got to know Mannie and took a deep dive at what to expect as a member of El Batallon.
Mannie goes into detail of what makes this passionate supporters’ group...
From Dynamo Theory
| about 3 years ago
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Where do we go from here.... CF Montréal was dealt more bad news this week as the roster exodus continues. Kei Kamara came out on social media and requested a trade.
Montréal pic.twitter.com/uP6IcCW5I8 — KEI KAMARA (@keikamara) January 11, 2023
While we don’t know specifics, the club looks likely to acquiesce the trade and could be on the look again for a striker. Kei performed relatively great as CFM’s striker both in spot starts and mor...
From Mount Royal Soccer
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Dante Vanzeir watch is officially on. | Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/BSR Agency/Getty Images
Belgian forward targeted by Red Bulls is quite the character on and off the pitch The big rumor of the winter transfer window has hit airwaves and wifi routers.
As confirmed stateside by Tom Bogert on Monday afternoon, the New York Red Bulls are pursuing Dante Vanzeir of Union Saint-Gilloise. The Belgium international forward (one cap) has scored 42 league goals across the domestic first and second d...
From Once A Metro
| about 3 years ago
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New York fans would hate to clap farewell to Carlos Coronel this soon. | Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images
Sturm Graz backs off Carlos Coronel for now, a new Ibrahim Sekagya protege appears in Uganda, and Amir Murillo approaches his next move in this week’s links Welcome to the Red Bulls Paper Revue presented by Once a Metro .
I’ve realized that most criticism is just projection. People are disingenuous cowards who cannot get their own lives in order. For example, my dentist t...
From Once A Metro
| about 3 years ago
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The Fire announced the signing of the 30-year-old right back. The Chicago Fire revealed their second new offseason signing today, announcing the addition of French right-back Arnaud Souquet from Montpellier.
Souquet arrives in Chicago on a free transfer, bringing a decade of European experience to the Fire dressing room. He has appeared 12 times this season in Ligue 1, though only three of his games were starts. Souquet has 4 goals and 6 assists during h...
From Hot Time In Old Town
| about 3 years ago
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With the Transfer window open, Hot Time has put together a rough depth chart of the Fire roster so we can track where the needs are and keep an up-to-date tab on the roster as it forms. It will be updated as the preseason and season goes on.
Update 1: 1/11 The Fire sign Chicago local Jeff Gal from Degerfors IF in Sweden
Update 2: 1/12 The Fire sign defender Jonathan Dean from Birmingham Legion in USL
Update 3 : 1/15 The Fire an...
From Hot Time In Old Town
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John Tolkin keeps everyone guessing on and off the field. | Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Left back is the center of attention as always MLS silly season is in full swing, with several clubs already making big swings in the market in a renewed attempt at a Cup run. Incoming business for the New York Red Bulls has been customarily slow, expected to pick up soon with links to foreign strikers and family friends .
But one major question mark lingers around fan fav...
From Once A Metro
| about 3 years ago
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A big piece of good news. Very good piece of news as the club announced, Victor Wanyama has been signed to a two-year contract for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He will remain a Designated Player with the Club.
Excellent news as we heard from GM, VP and more in Mr. Renard:
“We are glad to have concluded a new deal with Victor and that he remains with us,” said Vice-President and Chief Sporting Officer, Olivier Renard. “During the last three seasons, he has bee...
From Mount Royal Soccer
| about 3 years ago
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Aaron Long’s legacy illuminates many of the triumphs and failures of recent Red Bulls history. | Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images
Center back leaves massive legacy after improbable Red Bulls career In an outcome that was fairly predictable to anybody who had been following the story, Aaron Long officially left the New York Red Bulls on Tuesday to sign a free agent deal with Los Angeles FC. Once A Metro chief editor Ben Cork is offering up a couple or three things to think about...
From Once A Metro
| about 3 years ago
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This is the face Gonzalo Veron makes whenever he sees CA Independiente freely conducting business. | Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The science says John Tolkin is the best young left back in the world, Omar Sowe turns right back around to Iceland, and Gonzalo Veron wants his money in this week’s links Welcome to the New York Red Bulls Paper Revue presented by Once a Metro .
When I searched for the 1954 Italian film Women and Soldiers ( Donne e Soldati ) on Goog...
From Once A Metro
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The Chicago Fire have their first signing of 2023. The Chicago Fire have their first new player for 2023.
In a move that has been brewing for the last several weeks, the Chicago Fire and their sister club FC Lugano completed the player swap that would send right back Jhan Espinoza to Switzerland and Maren Haile-Selassie to Chicago. Haile-Selassie comes to the club on loan with an option to buy for next season.
The 23-year-old comes...
From Hot Time In Old Town
| about 3 years ago
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The Christmas season is in full swing and so is the MLS offseason. After making some early moves at the end of 2022, the Chicago Fire are now in need of reinforcements ahead of the upcoming season. Let’s take a look at the positions that need filling, and some ideal candidates to fill those roles.
1. A right back (or two)
For the past three seasons, right back has not been a position of any concern for the Fire. Boris Sekulić had been a reliable, consisten...
From Hot Time In Old Town
| about 3 years ago
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David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports
More news as we finally have a head coach. CF Montréal have announced the hiring of Hernan Losada as the Argentine manager takes over for Wilfried Nancy. Let’s give you one positive and one negative.
¡Bienvenido Hernán! Hernán Losada nommé entraîneur-chef du CF Montréal >>> https://t.co/4c7ZCFqXes Hernán Losada named head coach of CF Montréal >>> https://t.co/Yx65vDgMhP #CFMTL pic.twitter.com/GzjCJ0xtdI — CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) December 21, 2022
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From Mount Royal Soccer
| about 3 years ago
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The 2023 schedule is out and that means the return of the Hot Cast! Ruben and RJ return to talk first about the last month or so of soccer. From the World Cup and Xherdan Shaqiri’s performances to the tragedy surrounding Grant Whal’s passing. Then they talk bout Jhan Duran’s situation. What clubs are coming for him, and where the best place for him to end up would be. After that, they transition into talking about the Fire’s schedule. What are the most...
From Hot Time In Old Town
| about 3 years ago
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More and more news as the off season begins to heat up! The 2023 MLS seasons schedule has been released and we have some awesome games to look forwards to! Starting with opening weekend:
The 2023 season kicks off on February 25th. pic.twitter.com/14j2cuUtdm — Major League Soccer (@MLS) December 20, 2022
Then, we have a premier rivalry in MLS as CFM vs TFC is happening in May:
RIVALRIES These matches should be fun. pic.twitter.co...
From Mount Royal Soccer
| about 3 years ago
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A good and needed signing. CF Montréal keep a goal keeper as James Pantemis has re-signed with the club.
On se revoit en 2023! Entente d’un an et deux années d’option pour James Pantemis >>> https://t.co/n9mptrH3KF James Pantemis signs new contract for the 2023 season, with two option years >>> https://t.co/2pl9nRuMkS #CFMTL pic.twitter.com/oyiT2KuNCr — CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) December 16, 2022
The new contra...
From Mount Royal Soccer
| about 3 years ago
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Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St Clair celebrates a goal during an MLS Decision Day match between Minnesota United and The Vancouver Whitecaps at Allianz Field in St Paul, Minnesota on Sunday October 9th 2022. (Photo by Tim McLaughlin)
The Loons head to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. Minnesota United slowly drifted further down the Western Conference table over the last few weeks as they hit a slump and only picked up one point over the last six games.
The Loons wel...
From E Pluribus Loonum
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With Wanderers taking a break due to internationals, Lee rates the start they’ve had to the season How would you rate our team’s season out of 10 vs expectations so far?
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We’ve failed our tests at home to Wednesday and at Plymouth, despite an encouraging display there. We passed tests at home to Wycombe and at MK, both bogey sides for us in the past, while escaping Portman Road with a point on opening day will definitely be looked...
From Lion Of Vienna Suite
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Manny Road Tom rates the players from Saturdays win James Trafford - 6
The default score for a goalkeeper that had nothing to do in ninety minutes. An easy day at the office for Traff.
Conor Bradley - 7
Got forward with purpose and ensured Bolton’s threat was predominantly down the right side. Should have found the target when through on goal in the second half.
Gethin Jones - 6
A solid if unspectacular performance. Geth will ne...
From Lion Of Vienna Suite
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Another striker for Bolton? According to Mirror Sports journalist Darren Witcoop, Bolton Wanderers are one of several teams interested in Queens Park Rangers striker, Macauley Bonne.
QPR plan to send Macauley Bonne out on loan amid strong interest from League One clubs. Ipswich, Shrewsbury and Bolton are among those keen on the striker #bwfc #itfc #salop — Darren Witcoop (@DarrenOWitcoop) August 30, 2022
The 26 year old...
From Lion Of Vienna Suite
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If you were under a rock yesterday, or asleep listening to the latest GIGPOD, you’ll no doubt have seen our draw for the Champions League.
⭐ We have been drawn in Group F of the @ChampionsLeague - Fixtures TBC #CelticFC | #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/IfDpVHtog2 — Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) August 25, 2022
The manager gave his thoughts on the group earlier
Ange Postecoglou gives his thoughts on our Champions League Group...
From The Jersey Doesn't Shrink
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Saints are reportedly in for versatile Arsenal midfielder Maitland-NIles Southampton are looking to bring in Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles before the summer transfer window according to various outlets.
Maitland-Niles, who can play in central midfield as well as in defence, has entered the final 12 months of his contract with Arsenal and the Gunners are looking to offload him according to The Daily Mail .
Saints are said to wan...
From St. Mary's Musings
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The boys showing their togetherness | Photo by Paul Greenwood - CameraSport via Getty Images
DTMR Tom returns! It seems already as though this weekend’s fixture against Sheffield Wednesday will be an indicator of how far both clubs can go this season. Wednesday, many people’s favourites to go up automatically after the heartbreak of a playoff semi-final defeat last year, have started the season well. Tuesday’s loss to Peterborough will be a tough one to take for a side with big expectatio...
From Lion Of Vienna Suite
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Lee rates the players after their convincing League Cup win Joel Dixon 7.5
It is comforting that should an injury beset James Trafford, that at least Dixon has returned to a semblance of form.
His performance was composed and he played the sweeper keeper role to perfection, as The Ammies looked to spring in behind as often as they could to penetrate our high line in the first half. This tactic yielded early results in Brandon Thom...
From Lion Of Vienna Suite
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