From Messi to McCann: Irish midfielder on being coached by Barca's ex-boss and a new MLS life
After a long stint in England with Burnley and Wigan, Chris McCann is building a new home in America’s south-east.
After a long stint in England with Burnley and Wigan, Chris McCann is building a new home in America’s south-east.
The former Manchester United midfielder is finding his value is not what it once was.
Sports Illustrated’s soccer correspondent, Grant Wahl, reported that “multiple sources” had confirmed the move.
Both expansion sides – Atlanta and Minnesota – suffered defeat in their opening fixtures.
Padraig Smith has been in Colorado for the last two years as the franchise’s sporting director.
From Paul Keegan to Chris McCann and everyone in between.
The 2017 campaign gets underway on Friday as Portland take on Minnesota.
The former Fulham and Tottenham midfielder was not involved in Seattle Sounders’ MLS success.
The league started out with 10 teams when it first began in 1996.
Roman Torres proved the hero while goalkeeper Stefan Frei also proved crucial to the Sounders’ victory.
The 2016 Major League Soccer decider takes place in Toronto later this evening and Cork native Alan Kelly will be at the centre of it.
Kevin Doyle is the headline act but Meath man Padraig Smith is the Rapids’ Sporting Director.
Remaining in Major League Soccer seems to make the most sense but which franchise has the money and the space?
The 36-year-old will take some time before deciding on his next move.
Clint Dempsey’s enforced absence is a big blow to the Seattle Sounders.
US legend Landon Donovan is coming back to Major League Soccer.
The former Chelsea midfielder has had well-documented problems since joining NYC FC.
A litany of high-profile stars were on display as Orlando faced NYC FC.
What’s the next move going to be for the World Cup winner?
The likes of Joe Cole and former Juventus striker Amauri have rediscovered their form in the US.
It’s the first time Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard will play each other since joining Major League Soccer.
Sebastian Giovinco and Didier Drogba both scored hat-tricks for Toronto FC and Montreal Impact respectively.
Jonny Steele is back from the brink and has been rewarded for his perseverance.
A spectacular goal from the Dallas’ Maxi Urruti decided the clash against San Jose Earthquakes.
Veteran midfielder has significantly underachieved since arriving in MLS but has found some form at last.
The Italian midfielder conjured a moment of magic in Major League Soccer.
Steven Gerrard’s side were beaten at the death in Quebec.
The Italian playmaker believes more needs to be done to teach young players technical skills before Major League Soccer can properly develop.
But the veteran Irish striker, who turns 36 in July, is still not doing too badly.
The 34-year-old striker has been linked with a move to Manchester United.
The Rapids endured a dismal 2015 but have started the new season in superb form.
It’s not been the best of managerial starts for the legendary former Arsenal skipper.
Ranked as the second-worst team in MLS right now, things are not going to plan for NYC FC.
The team made light work of Real Salt Lake in what proved a one-sided affair in California.
The attacker picked up that gruesome leg injury while on international duty last month.
The Brazilian was awarded a penalty after just twelve seconds of his first start for Orlando City SC.
Injured duo Kevin Doyle and Sean St Ledger were probably relieved that they missed out on this one.
The veteran striker came off the bench to help change the game for Montreal Impact.
The veteran midfielder made ten appearances in an injury-plagued debut season for New York City FC and he’s currently sidelined again.
In the mid-1980s, Ian Hennessy was playing for Cork City while earning a pound an hour working for a taxi company. He’s now a top collegiate coach in the United States.