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Chicharito’s consolation prize, big contract with LA Galaxy after missing out on Mexico’s 2022 Qatar squad


It is now official, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez will continue with the Los Angeles Galaxy for the 2023 season, after the MLS club confirmed on Monday the renewal of its top striker. The Mexican striker himself had already informed that with his numbers in 2022 he would agree to this clause and today the club ratified it.

“There were no negotiations, I have an automatic renewal clause when I reach 11 goals and have 60% of the minutes on the field,” Chicharito Hernandez said.

Chicharito confirms he’s coming back to play for the LA Galaxy next yearTwitter: @GioGarciaLA

In fact, the Galaxy released a list of players who will remain on the roster by exercising their guaranteed contracts for 2023, including the former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker:

Those staying with the Galaxy in 2023

Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond; defenders Julian Araujo, Nick Depuy, Raheem Edwards, Marcus Ferkranus, Chase Gasper, Kelvin Leerdam and Jalen Neal; midfielders Efrain Alvarez, Gaston Brugman, Douglas Costa, Mark Delgado, Samuel Grandsir, Carlos Harvey and Riqui Puig; and forwards Kevin Cabral and Dejan Joveljic.

Highlights of Chicharito’s best goals

In addition, the LA Galaxy exercised renewal options with Martn Cceres and Sga Coulibaly, midfielders Daniel Aguirre, Jonathan Prez and Adam Saldaa and forward Preston Judd.

The franchise also reported that it is negotiating renewals with goalkeepers Jonathan Klinsmann and Richard Snchez, defender Eriq Zavaleta and midfielder Vctor Vzquez and waived its rights to defender Jorge Villafaa and midfielder Sacha Klejstan, who are out of contract.

Chicharito’s numbers in 2022

In the 2022 season, Javier Hernndez scored 17 goals and 2 assists in 30 games. He also scored one goal in four games in the US Open Cup. In total, Chicharito has scored 37 goals with the LA Galaxy.

The LA Galaxy finished fifth in the MLS Western Conference with 13 wins, seven draws and 12 losses (46 points in 32 games) and were eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals against eventual champions LAFC, falling in a thrilling game in the final minutes.

According to the Transfermarkt portal, Chicharito Hernandez’s transfer is worth two million euros. His highest value was 25 million euros, when he played for Bayer Leverkusen in 2016.



Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami move has NBA star in disbelief: promises he’ll get season tickets


If anyone needs an example of the hype Lionel Messi’s rumored signing would bring to the MLS and US sports in general, they need to look no further than the NBA. The Portland Trail Blazer’s own Josh Hart is in literal disbelief at the prospect of living in the same country as the PSG star.

Despite Portland being over 3,200 miles from Miami, Josh Hart made a bold promise on Twitter: “Ain’t no way Messi is going to Inter Miami next year…if he does I’m getting season tickets for the summer.”

Josh Hart is a big Chelsea fan and the MLS is growing on him

Josh Hart is a big soccer fan and has already visited USMNT superstar Christian Pulisic in London when he visited the Chelsea facilities. He also went to Barcelona on vacation and took a tour of the Camp Nou. While the NBA player has a particular passion for soccer, it’s clear that Messi’s arrival to Miami would be of massive interest to fans from all walks of life.

Hart is an avid Chelsea fan and would get into tiffs with LeBron James when they were teammates on the Lakers over Bron’s ownership stake in Liverpool. He is also starting to follow MLS and was recently seen at a Portland Timbers game. His allegiance would definitely switch to Miami though if the South Florida team indeed secured Messi’s signing.

Messi’s signing for Inter Miami, a matter of time

For the time being, Messi’s signing for Inter Miami is still hypothetical. But is seems to be gaining momentum and makes lots of sense. The Argentine is one of the few names in soccer that resonates with people across all demographics in the United States, so the endorsement opportunities would be endless.

In Miami, where Messi already purchased a luxury condo for $7.3M, the footballer frequently vacations and even has a hamburger sold at Hard Rock Casino sold under his namesake: the Messi Burger.



LAFC 3-0 Austin FC: MLS on the verge of crowning its Dream Team: LAFC reaches MLS Cup Final for the first time with Gareth Bale in oblivion


With Carlos Vela in stellar form, Los Angeles FC continues to make history and this day reached the MLS Cup Final for the first time after defeating Austin FC 3-0 in the Western Conference Final. The team led by Mexican striker Carlos Vela continues to demonstrate why it was the best club throughout the season and is just one win away from winning the title.

LAFC’s dream week continues with Carlos Vela signing new dealAP

In front of thousands of fans that filled the Banc of California Stadium, LAFC consolidated its position as one of the favorites to win the MLS trophy, which it would achieve after winning the MLS Supporters’ Shield. Sunday’s game was a great one, which they capitalized on with goals from Cristian Arango, in the 29th minute, an own goal by Maximiliano Urruti (62nd) and Kwadwo Opoku (81st).

Carlos Vela’s show at the Banc of California Stadium

Carlos Vela is the main player in the Los Angeles FC squad and today he proved it. Although his two services were from corner kicks and one that ended in an own goal, the Mexican continues to collaborate with LAFC, a team that reached the MLS Cup final for the first time in its history and that on November 5 will try to win its second title of the season.

It was almost half an hour into the game when LAFC shook off the nerves of the Conference Final and opened the scoring. Vela took a corner kick and Arango beat his marker. Without jumping, he headed past goalkeeper Brad Stuver to make it 1-0 and set the stadium abuzz. The path to the final was set and it was just a matter of holding on to the lead.

And although they went to the break with the minimal advantage, the team from Los Angeles was better on the field, which they capitalized on in the second half again with the help of Vela, but this time thanks to a deflection by Urruti, who put the ball in his goal after the corner kick taken by the Mexican striker, who was the one who received the congratulations of all his teammates.

Who will LAFC play against for the championship?

With 9 minutes to go, Opoku scored, who took advantage of a strange bounce of the ball, left it comfortably for a left-footed shot and with a low shot put the final numbers to beat and eliminate a team that fought, but was widely dominated from the beginning.

Thus, LAFC, who a few weeks ago received the MLS Supporters’ Shield for being the best team of the season, will now have the opportunity to fight for the MLS Cup on November 5 against the winner of the match between Philadelphia Union and New York City FC.



World Cup 2022: Chicharito Hernandez and Carlos Vela are officially out of the World Cup: Tata Martino gave a pre-list of 31 players


Coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino revealed the preliminary list of 31 players of the Mexican National Team that will travel to Girona, Spain for the last stage of concentration, where they will play friendly matches against Iraq and Sweden, to finish polishing details ahead of their debut in the Qatar 2022 World Cup on November 21 against Poland. As expected, neither Javier “Chicharito” Hernndez of the Los Angeles Galaxy nor Carlos Vela of Los Angeles FC of the MLS are included in this call-up.

Tecatito Corona and Ral Jimnez, still with hope

Highlights of Chicharito’s best goals

The facilities of the Mexican Soccer Federation in Toluca were dressed up to make the announcement of the 31 who will pass to the final stage, a list in which Tata keeps the injured Tecatito Corona and Ral Jimnez, whom he will hold out until the end.

Martino revealed two lists, that of the 31 and that of the youngsters from Liga MX who will serve as sparring partners for El Tri in Qatar to gain experience.

Then it was the turn of Jaime Ordiales, the Director of National Teams, who thanked everyone involved in the World Cup process to get to Qatar.

Chicharito confirms he’s coming back to play for the LA Galaxy next yearTwitter: @GioGarciaLA

El Tri’s thanks to its fans

The FMF presented the ‘Mexico de mi vida‘ campaign with an emotional video in which Ral Jimnez was seen crying in front of a chat with fans and then the President of the Mexican Federation Yon de Luisa took the floor and highlighted that a series of training sessions have been held with all the group rivals and thanked the players.

“I want to emphasize our gratitude to all the players who participated in these four years and a very special recognition and to the 26 who will be known on November 14,” De Luisa said.

The last cut will be made on November 14, to leave the final list with the 26 players required by FIFA for the World Cup and two days later will be the last preparation game against Sweden.

Tata’s 31 chosen for El Tri’s last training camp

There are no surprises, but among the five eliminated, Tata will have to leave out a center forward and everything points to it being Santiago Gimnez, if Jimnez recovers.

Goalkeepers

Guillermo Ochoa, Alfredo Talavera, Rodolfo Cota.

Defenders

Jorge Snchez, Kevin lvarez, Jess Alberto Angulo, Nstor Araujo, Hctor Moreno, Csar Montes, Johan Vsquez, Jess Gallardo and Gerardo Arteaga.

Midfielders

Edson lvarez, Hctor Herrera, Andrs Guardado, Erick Gutirrez, Luis Chvez, Erick Snchez, Luis Romo, Carlos Rodrguez, Diego Lainez, Orbeln Pineda, Roberto Alvarado and Uriel Antuna.

Forwards

Jess Manuel Corona, Hirving Lozano, Ral Jimnez, Alexis Vega, Rogelio Funes Mori, Henry Martn and Santiago Gimnez.

El Tri sparrings in Qatar

Martino began his participation in the announcement event by revealing the names of the young players that the Mexican National Team will take to Qatar to help them prepare for the matches as sparring partners:

Karel Campos, Emilio Lara, Campos, Romn Martnez, Vctor Guzmn, Isaas Violante, Sebastin Prez, Fidel Ambriz, Heriberto jurado, Jess Hernndez, Mauricio Isaas, Emilio Martnez, Alfredo Gutirrez, Ali vila, Jorge Ruvalcaba and Santiago Trigos.



Chicharito assures he’s coming back for at least one more season with LA Galaxy


While speaking to the media this Thursday after practice, LA Galaxy’s forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez told reporters that he’s coming back for at least one more year with the team as his contract got automatically renewed recently due to him reaching

The clause in Chicharito’s contract that will keep him with LA Galaxy

Javier Hernandez spoke about his goals so far this MLS season, alongside the number of minutes played will make sure he remains with one of the most storied franchises in the league at least until next summer.

Chicharito confirms he’s coming back to play for the LA Galaxy next yearTwitter: @GioGarciaLA

The reporters present at the LA Galaxy training session asked the striker about the negotiations between himself and the team to extend his stint for another season, to which he answered swiftly.

“When I reached 11 goals and 60% of the minutes it automatically renews”, a surprised Chicharito expressed while answering.

He then went on to say that he thought they already knew, but was baffled when he found out that contracts aren’t made public for the media or fans.

“Chicharito” Hernandez will most likely not play in Qatar 2022

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez scored a goal in three different FIFA World Cup, after scoring in South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014 and Russia 2018, but the coach for Mexico’s national team, Gerardo Martino, doesn’t seem to like the player, reportedly for his antics of the football field.

‘Chicharito” is also the player with the most goals ever while playing for Mexico’s national team with 52 goals.



National Women’s Soccer League scandal: report reveals systematic sexual and emotional abuse in women’s soccer league


An independent investigation lasting over a year uncovered one of the biggest sports scandals in the United States. According to the study, there is evidence of sexual misconduct and emotional abuse towards players in the National Women’s Soccer League, the highest division of American women’s soccer.

The report, of about 173 pages, details that it is something systematic, involving multiple coaches, clubs and players. The investigation began after a report by ‘The Athletic‘ in 2021 found widespread abuse of players, both sexual and emotional, in the NWSL.

“Abuse in the NWSL is rooted in a deeper culture in women’s soccer, starting in the youth leagues, that normalizes verbally abusive coaching and blurs the lines between coaches and players,” said Sally Yates, lead investigator.

Specific cases of the investigation

Some of the systematic cases are detailed in the report. It includes a coach who called a player to show her a video of a game, but in the end he shows her porn. Another of the cases cited is that of two players forced to have sexual relations with each other.

Yates also explained that the report found that the leaders of the NWSL and the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of the sport in the United States, as well as owners, executives and coaches at all levels, did not act on years of voluminous and persistent reports of abuse by coaches.

“Teams, the League and the Federation not only repeatedly failed to respond adequately when confronted with player reports and evidence of abuse, they also failed to institute basic measures to prevent and address it,” Yates said.

Similarly, the report also revealed that three clubs – Portland Thorns, Racing Louisville FC and Chicago Stars – did not cooperate with investigators. “The Portland Thorns interfered with our access to relevant witnesses and made misleading legal arguments in an attempt to prevent our use of relevant documents.”

One of the main coaches involved is Paul Riley, a former Portland manager. Allegations of sexual misconduct were filed against Riley every year from 2015 to 2021, for example, and an anonymous survey of players in 2014 also identified Riley, then coach of the Portland Thorns, as verbally abusive and sexist. report.

The investigation is not over yet. A separate joint investigation by the NWSL and its players’ association is yet to be clarified, and the report also failed to investigate youth soccer, even as it made clear that investigators believe abuse is prevalent there as well.