26Sep/150
Montreal Impact’s Didier Drogba Hits 2 Classy Goals in 11-Minute Span
Didier Drogba is a 37-year-old man, but you wouldn't know it by the display he put on for the Montreal Impact on Saturday. The Chelsea legend scored twice in an 11-minute span, and his brace against D.C. United was an impressive one. He drilled a perfect free-kick to open the scoring. He got his second of the match with a classy chipped finish to give the hosts a 2-0 advantage. [Twitter] Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com13Sep/150
Sebastian Giovinco Nutmegs 2 New England Revolution Players in a Row
Oh behave, Giovinco! The former Juventus man showed some ridiculous tekkers during Toronto FC's Major League Soccer match against the New England Revolution. While spinning, he cheekily nutmegged one man with his heel, then nutmegged another defender with his next touch. Rest in peace, Revolution defenders. [Twitter] Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com28Aug/150
Steven Gerrard Takes in a Taylor Swift Concert with His Daughters in Los Angeles
Steven Gerrard is quickly taking to his new Hollywood lifestyle. The Liverpool legend, who in the past has revealed that he's a big fan of Phil Collins and bands like Coldplay and Kings of Leon, showed his affinity for Taylor Swift on the most public of forums: Instagram. He posted a short video of Swift performing in Los Angeles, while he escorted his three daughters to the concert. He wrote that the show was "incredible," with cameos from Selena Gomez and Justin Timberlake. Welcome to Los Angeles, Stevie. Next up on your Taylor Swift checklist: get invited on stage to be celebrated alongside the pop megastar. Then you know you've really made it in America. [Instagram: Steven Gerrard, h/t Mirror Row Zed]Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com29Jul/150
Fans Chant for Didier Drogba as He Arrives in Montreal for MLS Move
They love Didier Drogba already in Montreal. The Chelsea legend arrived in the city on Wednesday as the newest member of Major League Soccer's Montreal Impact. Canadian fans gave him a hero's welcome at the airport and sang the Ivorian striker's song. Naturally, there were selfies. Drogba himself shared the awesome scene (and the selfie) as he arrived. [Instagram, Montreal Impact] Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com16Jul/150
LA Galaxy Release Epic Behind-the-Scenes Footage of Steven Gerrard’s Debut
Steven Gerrard made his long-awaited debut for the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night against Club America. The Galaxy released behind-the-scenes footage of Gerrard's big night in Los Angeles. Cinematically speaking, it's a very good watch and well worth the six minutes. [LA Galaxy, h/t 101 Great Goals] Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com8Jul/150
Photographer Covering Los Angeles Galaxy Has No Idea Who Steven Gerrard Is
Steven Gerrard may be one of the most celebrated names in English football, but the Liverpool legend is in Los Angles now. In Southern California, where the silver screen rules and there's a bazillion other professional franchises, it's already been proved that most Angelenos don't know who Gerrard is. But a photographer assigned to cover Gerrard at the Los Angeles Galaxy? That's...none of our business. Such is the case, though, as a journalist was overheard at training asking a press officer to point out who was Gerrard and who was Robbie Keane while the former Premier League stars stretched. You're not in Liverpool, anymore, Gerrard. [Goal, h/t Dirty Tackle] Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com25Jun/150
Toronto FC Goalkeeper Chris Konopka Takes a Giant Swig of Fan’s Beer After Win
Player-fan relations have never been better in Canada. A beer at a sporting event is hardly chump change to your everyday fan. That's why when a Toronto FC fan willingly gave up a huge chug of his pricey swill to Toronto goalkeeper Chris Konopka following their 3-1 win over rival Montreal Impact, the player-fan synergy was evident. With gestures like these, Major League Soccer is clearly on the right track to success. [Toronto FC, h/t Dirty Tackle]Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com18May/150
Los Angeles Galaxy Upload ‘Highlights’ of Their 4-0 Defeat to Orlando City
The Los Angeles Galaxy fell 4-0 to Orlando City in Major League Soccer on Sunday, but at least the club took the embarrassing scoreline in perfect stride. The Galaxy uploaded their official "match highlights" of the match to their YouTube channel, but the video was not-so-suspiciously devoid of any actual highlights. They've taken a page out of the Doncaster Rovers' playbook. [LA Galaxy, h/t Sports Joe]Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com13Apr/150
NYCFC’s David Villa Rings the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange
The David Villa star continues to rise in New York City. Formerly of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, the World Cup winner did the honours of ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Villa so far has made two appearances with MLS outfit New York City FC, but clearly the locals are taking quite a liking to the Spaniard. [Instagram, David Villa, h/t Daily Mail]Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com9Apr/150