The Chicago Fire & the Curious Case of Xherdan Shaqiri
Xherdan Shaqiri was meant to be Chicago Fire’s star man, but where has it all gone wrong over his time in the MLS? Here’s a rundown.
The Chicago Fire Cannot Lose
The Chicago Fire cannot not lose. That is according to Adnan Basic. He details why the club won’t be affected by being mediocre in the MLS.
Phoenix Clubs: 3 MLS Teams That Died And Returned
Phoenix Clubs are teams that cease to exist but are then brought back under a similar name or kit. Here are three MLS “Phoenix Clubs.”
Preki: The Player Everton Signed From An Indoor Football League
In modern-day football, scouting departments of professional clubs have a knowledge that spans six continents and nearly 200 countries. We have seen Premier League clubs sign players from Africa, Asia, North America, South America, and even Oceania who have become important players. However, not many teams decide to scout in a different sport, but this was the case with Everton in 1992.
Predrag Radosavljević, more commonly known as Preki, was signed one month before the start of the inaugural Premier League season for £100,000.
The Most Expensive Players in MLS History
The MLS has seen an increase in high-profile signings in recent years, as clubs aim to compete not only in the United States but also in the CONCACAF Champions League and CONCACAF Champions Cup. While the MLS is known for recruiting free agents like David Beckham, Gareth Bale, and Lionel Messi, there are also players…