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Sunday Soapbox: Could EPL Learn From MLS?
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This week, GoTFC debuts a new feature which we hope to publish each Sunday morning. It's called the Sunday Soapbox, and it will feature the best of the week's posts from the forums here at GoTFC. To make your voice heard, simply register an account here (it's fast and free) and post your views on the forums. GoTFC's staff will pick the best and post them on the front page of the website.
This week, our own Hammerman takes an interesting look at Major League Soccer's strict financial controls, and how they might be applied elsewhere in the world of football...
Could the MLS have a lesson for the English Premier League?
As incongruous as it sounds – how can an upstart, tier two organization teach the world’s most successful soccer league anything – consider the following.
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Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 05:10 AM |
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Strike Looms as League, Union Walk Away
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 by James Oliphant
GoTorontoFC.com
Statements were released by both the MLS Players Union and Major League Soccer regarding the CBA talks, which were put on hold yesterday.
While there appears to be no imminent strike action planned, talks have broken down and both parties have walked away from the bargaining table. This has led some to speculate there may be a work stoppage before the season begins.
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Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 10:32 PM |
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CSL Granted Full CSA Membership
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 Press Release
The Canadian Soccer Association announced Friday that the Canadian Soccer League has been granted full membership. Applying the provisos of the Canadian Soccer Association’s revised Professional Soccer Standards that were recently ratified by the Association’s Executive Committee, the Canadian Soccer League has been provided with the conditions of membership and a set of transitional benchmarks.
“We are pleased to welcome the Canadian Soccer League as a member of the Canadian Soccer Association,” said Canadian Soccer Association President Dr. Dominic Maestracci. “We look forward to a long and rewarding relationship as the professional game develops in Canada.”
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Monday, February 15, 2010 - 05:55 AM |
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Report: Raúl Enroute to MLS
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Raul scored against TFC last August at BMO Field. | By John Hadden,
gotorontofc.com
Real Madrid legend Raúl could soon be on his way to Major League Soccer.
According to various reports, the New York Red Bulls hope to have the 32-year-old playing at the brand-new Red Bull Arena by this summer.
Raúl has repeatedly expressed his interest in playing in America and the MLS club hopes to capitalize by offering to match his current salary and provide more playing time.
"For 15 years I have won practically everything, and in the last three months I have played less," Raúl told Spanish Daily Marca. "It's not an ideal situation for any player."
The Los Blancos captain, who joined the club at 17, will leave a legacy at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu as the club's all-time leading scorer.
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Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 09:24 PM |
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Toronto Acquires Defender Harden
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Press Release
Toronto FC announced Wednesday they have acquired defender Ty Harden from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for a third round MLS SuperDraft pick in 2011.
Per league and team policies financial terms were not available.
"We are excited to have him on board with us," said head coach Preki. "He's a good quality, young defender and there are many things I like about him. He showed a lot of promise in his rookie season with the Galaxy and we hope he can add some toughness to our back line."
Harden, 25, was a second round pick in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft of the Los Angeles Galaxy. In his rookie season he started all 24 games that he played in, amassing 2,086 minutes. He went on to be named the Galaxy's 2007 Defender of the Year.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 04:07 PM |
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