James Nalton, Author at The Soccer Times

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Cracks In Philadelphia Union’s Defense Revealed By (Un)Expected Goalkeeping Data

October 14, 2024

By James Nalton. For the previous five seasons, Philadelphia Union has been one of the more consistent teams in Major League Soccer, regularly finishing in the top three of the Eastern Conference…

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Newly Promoted NY International FC Resume Impressive Start To 24/25 Season

October 8, 2024

By James Nalton. It was in the shadow of Yankee Stadium earlier this year that Cosmopolitan Soccer League (CSL) side New York International FC earned promotion to Division 1. It is a…

Christian Benteke – DC United’s Designated Headerer

September 28, 2024

By James Nalton. If you can win your headers when all about you are losing theirs, yours is The MLS and everything that’s in it. And—which is more—you’ll get a call-up to…

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A New York City Moment Meets Messi Magic At Yankee Stadium Thanks To Late Sands Equaliser

September 21, 2024

By James Nalton. Sky blue shirts celebrated as James Sands headed a late equaliser to earn New York City a regular season point from Major League Soccer’s latest Lionel Messi show. Some…

NYCFC Looking To Be ‘More Like A New York Team’ Heading Into MLS Playoffs After 1-1 Draw in DC

September 15, 2024

By James Nalton. New York City FC head coach Nick Cushing believes his side is not far off being one of the best teams in Major League Soccer as the post-season approaches.…

Mauricio Pochettino Wants To Win The World Cup With The United States

September 13, 2024

By James Nalton. This didn’t feel like an ordinary press conference. It was more like a celebration of Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment as the new head coach of the United States men’s team,…

Emma Hayes Takes US National Team Back To The Top

August 20, 2024

By James Nalton. The United States women’s team (USWNT) returned to the top of the FIFA women’s world rankings on Friday thanks to their gold medal triumph at the Paris Olympics last Saturday.…

Morocco Too Good In Paris As USA Exit Olympics With 4-0 Quarterfinal Defeat

August 2, 2024

By James Nalton. The United States men’s football team exited the Olympic games at the quarterfinal stage in Paris, losing 4-0 to a lively and impressive Morocco side. This was the first…

Kevin Paredes Double Helps USA Defeat Guinea And Reach Olympic Quarterfinals In Style

July 30, 2024

By James Nalton. The United States men’s team showed style to go with substance as it reached the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games after cruising to a convincing 3-0 win against Guinea.…

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United States Recover In Olympic Group Stage With 4-1 Win Against New Zealand

July 27, 2024

By James Nalton. If you get the ball in the box, things can happen. This is what the United States men’s team learned as they eased to victory against New Zealand in…

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