Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Big talent replaces big names for new MLS season (Reuters)

Feb 22, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; A major league Soccer ball sits on the field prior to a game between the Philadelphia Union and the Montreal Impact at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The 2017 Major League Soccer season gets under way this week and in place of big name ‘marketing’ signings, the transfer window has seen the arrival of a new wave of talent, particularly from South America. MLS built its profile on signing well-known players from Europe nearing the final years of their career, such as former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham, but several big-money players have hung up their boots during the off-season. Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard retired after his spell with New York City FC came to an end and another Englishman, former Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard also called it a day after a season and a half with LA Galaxy.


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