Emanuel Reynoso still has not reported to camp as he deals with a personal matter and has been suspended by the league without pay for his failure to report. Rather than opt for a big-name DP like LAFC did with Carlos Vela or find an up-and-comer like Atlanta United did with Miguel Almiron, St. Louis' strategy appears to be much more about development. -- Jon Arnold. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. What they've been up to: It has been a roller coaster for the Revs of late -- in their past three seasons, they've finished eighth, first and 10th in the East -- and Bruce Arena has to hope that some new high-end veterans push them back up the table. Caesars Sportsbook odds to win MLS Cup: +2,000 Biggest offseason move: Columbus didn't just hire Nancy. Copetti is tough and physical up front, while defensive midfielder Ashley Westwood (32, most recently of Burnley), full-back Nathan Byrne (30, Derby County) and Bill Tuiloma (27, Portland Timbers) could all end up starters. It's unclear when that signing could come, but the team has made a trio of interesting signings already: USMNT center-back Aaron Long, Croatia youth international winger Stipe Biuk and German-American midfielder Timothy Tillman. Biggest offseason move: Of all the signings, the biggest splash is Mateusz Klich, who joins from Leeds United after helping the club earn promotion and spending two and a half seasons in the Premier League. Previous lineup from Cheltenham Town vs Derby County on Tuesday 28th February 2023. players" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 564 total. If they hit on all four of those signings before the close of the league's primary transfer window on April 24, then they'll have something to work with. The Quakes can make the playoffs, something they've managed only twice since the Supporters' Shield-winning season in 2012. What they've been up to: Chicago has an ambitious owner in Joe Mansueto with a vision for success, but the club has been competitively irrelevant for more than a decade. Man United vs. West Ham (2:40 p.m.) Opinions will vary on that front, but for the perception of the league to improve, MLS teams need have success against their Mexican counterparts. What they've been up to: After missing out on the postseason last year, things are looking up for a Vancouver team that enjoyed a strong finish to the 2022 season with three wins in its final four games. That role is especially vital at SKC, where the center of defense is still soft, but could be teeming with attacking verve if fitness allows. FiveThirtyEight chance to win MLS Cup: 7%. No doubt, Mikel Arteta will be desperate to have the 22-year-old fully fit and available as the Gunners find themselves topping the league table after 24 games played. Having that duo on opposite wings should be the most dangerous attacking combination in the league -- and one of the best in MLS history -- but it will also be interesting to see how striker Adama Diomande looks upon his return to the league. Real Madrid vs. Barcelona (2 p.m.) Caesars Sportsbook odds to win MLS Cup: +7,500 Can younger additions Shaffelburg, Tyler Freeman (19) and Nebiyou Perry (23) take some minutes off the legs of veterans C.J. No, and regardless of whether he moves to Miami, the process of building a foundation will need to continue. There is more decisiveness. But after hoisting MLS Cup, it was also disappointing. So now the onus in terms of defensive improvement is on the new arrivals, which includes former Internacional keeper Daniel. 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He managed to wrangle a $4 million (plus incentives) transfer fee from Eintracht Frankfurt for 19-year-old midfielder Paxten Aaronson, and then did his usual MLS bargain hunting in acquiring midfielder Andrs Perea from Orlando, defender Damion Lowe from Miami and midfielder Joaqun Torres from Montreal. Biggest offseason move: Andres Gmez is a speedy 20-year-old winger from Colombia whom RSL signed from Millonarios this winter. Considering the talent on the roster, it's completely reasonable to want more from Toronto, but the reality here is this team was dreadful last season, finishing with just 34 points -- the second-worst total in the league. That's a big if. Town (2 p.m .) Caesars Sportsbook odds to win MLS Cup: +6,500 -- Jeff Carlisle. Pages in category "Cheltenham Town F.C. Somewhere, beneath the mess, there is a soccer team. After a season in which injuries played a major role, a primary concern is whether the team can stay healthy. This is a part time position and has fixed working schedule to combine coaching our U19s and U15/16 academy age group. It really is time for Orlando City to take that next step, and the personnel is now there at the attacking end to do it. Former Mansfield Town and Grimsby Town midfielder signs new contract at Cheltenham Town, Former Burnley and Bradford City forward Shay McCartan on Cheltenham Town's summer wishlist, Cheltenham Festival 2023 handicap weights confirmed as entries fall by 12%. What they've been up to: The Loons spent most of the winter swapping out depth players for new depth players, only to show up for preseason to find the player at the top of their roster absent. Gloucester Rugby backrower Jake Polledri set for another spell on the sidelines, The Italian international is set for surgery on a shoulder injury, Champion trainer Paul Nicholls targets Gold Cup with Bravemansgame, Paul Nicholls is yet to land a Cheltenham Festival winner since Politologue's success in the 2020 Champion Chase, George Skivington bemoans inaccuracies but praises Gloucester's bench for bacon saving bonus point, Gloucester Rugby were beaten 41-34 by Northampton Saints in Round 18 of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership, Cheltenham Festival news as Constitution Hill update given and ITV make TV coverage decision. Courteau says a paid player could theoretically argue: "'We're not going to school anymore because we're working. Not only does Gruezo fill a position of need, but he has a prior history -- albeit a brief one -- with Gonzalez when the two were in Dallas. "A player should never be considered as an employee," he said. F-35 Production operator/Inspector at GE Aviation. Ojeda no doubt adds quality either in the middle or on the wings, while another winger, Gaston Gonzalez, who is recovered from an ACL injury, gives Torres another creative outlet. After Hernndez landed in Ohio last summer, he and Zelarayn made up the most scintillating attacking duo in the league. Estimates are not inclusive of bonuses or incentives. Biggest offseason move: Not an offseason goes by without Atlanta making some kind of splash and this one was no different. A lot has changed in the winter months. FiveThirtyEight chance to win MLS Cup: <1%. The moves were necessary, especially in defense. Comments are welcome while open. FiveThirtyEight chance to win MLS Cup: 1%. The glaring spot on the field is in attack, where there is a noticeable lack of creativity at the moment. That trend continued this offseason with the acquisition of center-back Jonathan Mensah from Columbus, a move necessitated by the season-ending injury to Nathan. The move follows months of talks and consultation with all clubs across the league, including Gloucestershire's representatives Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers. Season 2004/2005. There needs to be more muscle up top to help Romell Quioto. Biggest offseason move: Gareth Bale's short-lived stay in Los Angeles came to a surprise end when he announced his retirement just as training camp was set to begin. What league do Cheltenham Town's play in? The club certainly sees him as the future, spending a club-record transfer fee and inking Gmez to a deal that will keep him under team control through 2027. The chemistry between center-backs Vaisanen and Cascante remains to be seen, while full-backs Nick Lima, Zan Kolmanic and Jon Gallagher are all tried and tested in Wolff's system. Without those two, the team imploded. Biggest offseason move: The biggest change during the offseason was at the coaching position, as former D.C. United boss Hernan Losada took over for Wilfried Nancy, who left for the Columbus Crew job. The 23-year old former Paris Saint-Germain academy graduate scored just once on shots worth 5.4 xG in 2022 but could enjoy a breakout year if he finds his finishing form. 27 Keena. Club president Chris Klein was suspended by the league after it was found the club violated MLS salary cap rules and then, following a report that his contract was extended, every Galaxy supporters' group announced a blanket boycott of all games until he is removed from his job. Jamiro Monteiro brings quality to the midfield, as does Cristian Espinoza. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Soccer returns to St. Louis, another playoff shake-up, MLS is lapping Liga MX in transfers to Europe -- and it benefits the USMNT more than Mexico, Club president Chris Klein was suspended by the league after it was found the club violated MLS salary cap rules, every Galaxy supporters' group announced a blanket boycott of all games until he is removed from his job, has been suspended by the league without pay, His exit from D.C. was not without controversy, New York City mayor Eric Adams in November announced plans for a new soccer-specific stadium in Queens, Royal Antwerp vs. St. Gilloise (2:40 p.m.), Heather Davis took over as CEO from Merritt Paulson. Active Squad: See Cheltenham Town transfers here. Caesars Sportsbook odds to win MLS Cup: +1,500 Instead, the coach has opted to lean upon wingers flanking one of his strikers. After a late charge, they fell six points short last season. Coach Adrian Heath has been very open about the fact that the club still anticipates making an impact signing or two before the transfer window closes in April, so expect the next move to be bigger than anything Minnesota has done so far. We will now work with all Clubs, the PFA and, where appropriate, other stakeholders to implement the new rules and continue our efforts to bring long-term sustainability to the EFL.. Leclerc concludes that's a large number and says it raises concerns over if this isbest for the players or if it is only beneficialto the teams. By Radio-Canada columnist Martin Leclerc's count, this season, 105 players or 25 per cent of all players in the league switched teams since the start of training camp. -- Jeff Carlisle. What they've been up to: There was a lot of change at Red Bull Arena, but that's par for the course. Caesars Sportsbook odds to win MLS Cup: +4,000 Biggest offseason move: Most of the offseason exits were depth players, with the notable departures being defenders Ronald Matarrita and Geoff Cameron. Most any team would be destroyed if two designated players like Pulido and Kinda were ruled out for the season before it even started, but Sporting's first half of the 2022 campaign was abysmal even accounting for their misfortune. Captaincy chaos and Waldrum ultimatums - Will Nigeria be ready for World Cup? What they've been up to: Trying to figure out where it all went wrong. At just 18, the son of head coach Josh Wolff stands to get a good chunk of minutes, and he showed last season that he can make a difference at this level. Douglas Gelevan is a national award-winning journalist who has been a member of the CBC team since 2010. While it's true that a lot of that losing took place before Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi joined, Toronto still managed only 15 points in 13 games after the duo arrived. There is so much value in a true defensive midfielder who can shield the back line and quickly push the ball into the feet of the more creative players up front, which is exactly what Radoja has been doing for years in LaLiga. And that's partially why the fans are set to protest outside the stadium instead of singing inside of it. The Rapids ranked 23rd in shots allowed per possession, 17th in xG allowed per shot and 21st in goals prevented per shot on target. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. A glut of injuries last season made it difficult to discern just what kind of job he did. -- Kyle Bonagura. Toward the back, Montreal can take comfort knowing that veterans Victor Wanyama and Samuel Piette are back to man the midfield. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. A great one, by some standards. -- Kyle Bonagura. The Quakes' aforementioned defense was the primary reason for their last-place finish in the Western Conference, conceding 69 goals, with only D.C. United allowing more. Match Reports Report: Derby County 2 - 0 Robins 7 Hours ago. No. Throw in the likes of Jackson Yueill and Benjamin Kikanovic, and San Jose has some depth to trouble teams. Jan 20 2023 Victor Kristiansen Signed a 5 1/2 year contract by transfer from FC Copenhagen to Leicester City (LC) for a $15.2M fee.