Steve Brisendine
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Mission, KS, United States
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Jesus Medina checks all the boxes in debut with New York City FC
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Jesus Medina ticked all the New Guy Interview Boxes after his MLS debut with New York City FC. Glad to be here? Check: “First off, I’m very happy that I was able to debut,” Medina said through an interpreter after bagging a goal and an assist in Sunday night’s → Read More
Paulson: Update on Timbers' coaching search coming next week
The Portland Timbers' next update on their search for a new head coach won't come until after the Thanksgiving holiday, according to a tweet sent Monday by owner Merritt Paulson. Fully engaged on the Timbers head coach search and extremely pleased with the level of interest we are receiving. We will → Read More
After lower-tier sucess, MLS job in the offing for Marc Dos Santos?
Marc Dos Santos, who has coached three separate lower-division teams to North American title matches in as many seasons, told a Portuguese outlet that he is weighing opportunities in MLS. "I am going to visit my family who is in Montreal, but before that I am still analyzing some proposals that I → Read More
Kenwyne Jones, Tyrone Mears among those not renewed by Atlanta United
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Roster update Forward Kenwyne Jones and defender Tyrone Mears are among seven players whose club options were not exercised by Atlanta United on Monday. The 33-year-old Jones, a longtime Trinidad and Tobago international, had two goals in 17 league appearances (five starts) → Read More
Kenwyne Jones, Tyrone Mears among those not renewed by Atlanta United
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Roster update Forward Kenwyne Jones and defender Tyrone Mears are among seven players whose club options were not exercised by Atlanta United on Monday. The 33-year-old Jones, a longtime Trinidad and Tobago international, had two goals in 17 league appearances (five starts) → Read More
After goal-starved 2017, Sporting KC embark on search for offensive help
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Peter Vermes is normally pretty cagey when you ask him about his transfer-window shopping plans. The usual response from Sporting Kansas City's manager and technical director runs along the lines of, “We're always looking to get better at every position.” Not this time. Not → Read More
After goal-starved 2017, Sporting KC embark on search for striker
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Peter Vermes is normally pretty cagey when you ask him about his transfer-window shopping plans. The usual response from Sporting Kansas City's manager and technical director runs along the lines of, “We're always looking to get better at every position.” Not this time. Not → Read More
Preview: Portugal vs. US Men's National Team 11/14/2017
Portugal vs. USA International Friendly Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa - Leiria, Portugal Tuesday, Nov. 14 - 3:45 pm ET WATCH: FS1, UniMas, UDN Special postgame show! Watch "Club and Country: After the Whistle" on mlssoccer.com after the game. The show is interactive. Text or → Read More
The snubs list: How Sporting KC's Ike Opara used doubters to fuel his fire
KANSAS CITY, MO. – Ike Opara went from the brink of early retirement to the pinnacle of MLS' corps of defenders, and there's no way he's walking away now, not with things still to prove to doubters and supporters alike. “You can't be satisfied just by one season. You can't be satisfied with → Read More
The snubs list: How Sporting KC's Ike Opara used doubters to fuel his fire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ike Opara went from the brink of early retirement to the pinnacle of MLS' corps of defenders, and there's no way he's walking away now, not with things still to prove to doubters and supporters alike. “You can't be satisfied just by one season. You can't be satisfied with → Read More
What went wrong in 2017? Sporting KC debate latest early playoff exit
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – See if you've heard this question before. (Hint: If you've followed Sporting Kansas City for all or any of the last four seasons, you've probably heard and asked it.) What happened to Sporting down the regular-season stretch to force them onto the road for a Knockout Round exit → Read More
Report: Brad Friedel leads New England's "wish list" of coaching candidates
Longtime US national team goalkeeper Brad Friedel is the New England Revolution's top target for their vacant head coaching position, according to a tweet on Monday from ESPN analyst and former Revs star Taylor Twellman. At the top of @NERevolution "wish list" for their head coach position is → Read More
Final run for Sporting KC's core? Not so fast, say Besler and Zusi
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In a global sport where you can be playing in the Midwest one season and the Middle East the next, Matt Besler and Graham Zusi are as linked as any teammates can be. Both came to the Kansas City Wizards in 2009 as part of the same MLS SuperDraft class, and the two friends – → Read More
Final run for Sporting KC's core? Not so fast, say Besler and Zusi
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In a global sport where you can be playing in the Midwest one season and the Middle East the next, Matt Besler and Graham Zusi are as linked as any teammates can be. Both came to the Kansas City Wizards in 2009 as part of the same MLS SuperDraft class, and the two friends – → Read More
Tim Melia out, Andrew Dykstra to start in goal for Sporting KC at Houston
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tim Melia will not be available for Sporting Kansas City’s Western Conference Knockout Round match at the Houston Dynamo on Thursday (9:30 pm ET; UniMas in the US, TSN4, TVAS in Canada), manager Peter Vermes told reporters on Tuesday. Backup goalkeeper Andrew Dykstra will get → Read More
Tim Melia out, Andrew Dykstra to start in goal for Sporting KC at Houston
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tim Melia will not be available for Sporting Kansas City’s Western Conference Knockout Round match at the Houston Dynamo on Thursday (9:30 pm ET; UniMas in the US, TSN4, TVAS in Canada), manager Peter Vermes told reporters on Tuesday. Backup goalkeeper Andrew Dykstra will get → Read More
Ola Kamara believes MLS numbers deserve call-up to Norway
Ola Kamara has the numbers in MLS, with 34 league goals in his two seasons with Columbus Crew SC. Those numbers, he said, should be good enough to get him called back into the Norwegian national team for the first time since 2014 -- but it's not his call to make. "Now I have had two strong seasons → Read More
Ola Kamara believes MLS numbers deserve call-up to Norway
Ola Kamara has the numbers in MLS, with 34 league goals in his two seasons with Columbus Crew SC. Those numbers, he said, should be good enough to get him called back into the Norwegian national team for the first time since 2014 -- but it's not his call to make. "Now I have had two strong seasons → Read More
Deric leads way as Houston Dynamo return to playoffs after three years away
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Tyler Deric picked the best possible time to put on a cape. Houston's Homegrown goalkeeper made nine saves on Sunday night, preserving a scoreless draw with Sporting Kansas City that saw the Dynamo clinch a spot in the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2013. → Read More
Preview: US Men's National Team vs. Panama 10/06/2017
United States vs. Panama Friday, Oct. 6 - 7 p.m. ET Orlando City Stadium - Orlando, Fla. WATCH: ESPN2 Four years ago, the US national team drove a dagger into Panama's hopes of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Now, Los Canaleros will be looking for payback → Read More