MLS in the 1990's and early 2000's was really weird, but fun. Who remembers Goalie Wars? They also had penalty run-ups to determine a winner because no one wants to see a draw, right? Have a watch to see some other weird and fun things the MLS used to do.
United States goalkeeping legend Tim Howard put the gloves back on for a special showdown against his daughter Ali and the rest of the Tennessee women’s soccer team.
Howard’s last professional game was five years ago with the former USL team in Memphis. The 46-year-old goalkeeper stepped into goal against the No. 12 ranked Lady Vols with supreme confidence and some trash talk.
Little did he know what was coming.
Tim Howard vs Tennessee soccer
U.S. men’s national team forward, Alejandro Zendejas, delivered a performance to remember on Saturday night, as Club América dismantled rivals Pumas UNAM 4-1 in a fiery Clásico Capitalino at the Estadio Azulcrema.
The art of the sweeper keeper has been nearly perfected by Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, but on Thursday Barcelona's Joan García proved that the role is harder than it looks.
In the 33rd minute García came way out of his box to stop a Real Oviedo attack. The 24-year-old did well to intercept and control the ball… but then he passed it right to an Oviedo player.
Joan García error vs. Oviedo
A Sergio Ramos panenka fail was one of several lowlights for Monterrey on Wednesday during the Mexican club’s shocking 6-2 defeat to Toluca.
With Rayados leading 1-0 early in the first half, Ramos had an opportunity to double his side’s lead from the spot. The 39-year-old attempted a cute chip up the middle, however Toluca goalkeeper Hugo González stood his ground to make a simple save.
Sergio Ramos panenka fail vs. Toluca
Wednesday’s MLS matchup between LAFC and Real Salt Lake was full of highlight moments which included a Son Heung-min hat-trick, an incredible bicycle kick for RSL and one of the more peculiar penalty saves.
The Hugo Lloris penalty save vs RSL caught our attention as we’ve never seen a goalkeeper stop a spot kick by sitting on the ball. In the 56th minute Real Salt Lake looked to halve the deficit after being awarded a penalty kick.
Rwan Cruz’s attempt then hit off the post and rolled to an unsuspecting Lloris who sat on the ball.
A 54-year-old Dorking Wanderers fan will make his debut in goal for the English sixth-tier side on Saturday after the club's first-choice goalkeeper suffered a spleen injury, leaving them without cover for the weekend game.
Terry Dunn, a "multiple promotion winner with several local clubs" according to Wanderers, hung up his gloves 28 years ago.
Club signs fan as goalkeeper
DUNN DEAL ✅
As of Thursday, Sept. 4, Major League Soccer has yet to announce a punishment for Luis Suárez after he spat in the face of a Seattle Sounders security member following the Leagues Cup final on Sunday.
A Tim Howard Luis Suárez podcast clip saw the American inquire about why the Uruguayan hasn’t faced a more immediate… and physical consequences for his litany of shocking moments on the field.
GRIMSBY — Manchester United plumbed new depths as fourth-tier Grimsby Town knocked them out of the League Cup 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on a tumultuous night at Blundell Park on Wednesday.
Manchester United vs Grimsby highlights
Goals by Charles Vernam and former Manchester United youth player Tyrell Warren put the hosts in charge of the second-round tie by halftime against the six-time winners.
“Grown in America: Play Fueled by Peanuts” is a nationwide campaign that shines a spotlight on the rising stars of soccer – young athletes from across the country who are putting in the work, powering their performance, and doing it all with fuel that’s as American as the game is global: peanuts.
As part of The18’s campus tour with the National Peanut Board, we’re connecting with college players to hear their stories, get their takes on the sport, and find out how they stay game-day ready.