The league’s emphasis on youth development has seen its place in the careers of US national team players shift dramatically Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter When the United States men’s national team traveled to France for the 1998 World Cup, they did so with 16 Major League Soccer players on their 22-man roster. This was very much by design. MLS had kicked off in 1996 as a fulfilled promise made to Fifa by US Soccer for the right to host the 1994 World Cup. The new league then set about hoarding as many national team players as it could. In a winless and mirthless tournament in 1998, fraught by a fractious camp, the Americans started an MLS player 21 times in their three group-stage matches, for an average of seven per starting lineup. That number has trended down ever since. In the 2002 run to the World Cup quarter-finals, setting the program’s modern high-water mark, an average of 5.4 MLS players made a start in the USA’s five matches. In 2006, it was 3.33. By 2010, that number had sunk to two; and in 2022, it was only one. In Qatar, the USMNT’s final group stage match against Iran was, in fact, the first time the team had started no MLS players at all at a World Cup since the league’s founding.

Altay Bayindir seems to have finally reached his absolute breaking point at Manchester United. With the summer transfer window peeking around the corner, the Turkish international is reportedly plotting his escape route from Old Trafford. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & […] The post Personal terms agreed: Man United outcast close to ending Old Trafford nightmare appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Hakan Calhanoglu’s representative, Gordon Stipic, could reportedly help Inter Milan sign Udinese center-back Oumar Solet this summer. According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, Stipic is keen to bring his client to San Siro. Negotiations between Inter Milan and Hakan Calhanoglu over a new long-term contract are currently on hold. However, Stipic has no intention of damaging […] The post Report – Hakan Calhanoglu Agent Eager To Bring His Udinese Client To Inter Milan appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Inter Milan and Hakan Calhanoglu are likely to resume contract extension talks at the end of the season. According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri are willing to renew the player’s contract, but under different terms. Hakan Calhanoglu, who joined Inter from AC Milan in 2021, is currently one of the club’s highest earners. Indeed, […] The post Report – Inter Milan Looking To Reduce Turkey Midfielder’s Salary As Contract Talks Postponed appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Inter Milan secured their second consecutive Serie A win last Sunday, pulling off a stunning comeback at Como. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri defied the absence of their captain, Lautaro Martinez, to extend their lead at the top of the table. Cristian Chivu’s men have developed a habit of underperforming when […] The post Como 3-4 Inter Milan – Four Nerazzurri Stalwarts Step Up In Lautaro Martinez Absence appeared first on SempreInter.com.

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Inter Milan and Hakan Calhanoglu will meet at the end of the season to discuss a potential contract renewal. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCinterNews, the player is keen to sign a new deal at San Siro despite ongoing interest from Galatasaray. Hakan Calhanoglu emerged as Galatasaray’s dream target last summer. However, the reigning […] The post Report – Inter Milan Postpone Contract Talks With Turkey Megastar Until The End Of The Season appeared first on SempreInter.com.

Train fares are set to dramatically increase for fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in New Jersey, according to The Athletic. However, those plans have triggered strong reactions from politicians and raised concerns about how fans will be able to afford the astronomical fees. New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) is reportedly […]

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