Yes, everybody knows Arsenal is one of the best teams in the English Premier League. They’re probably one of the best sides in Europe. Several fans were already waiting for the worse when The Gunners were announced as the MLS All-Stars opponent next Thursday. They will be a tough team to beat, but it’s foolish to… Continue reading Why MLS All-Stars Shouldn’t Be Afraid About Facing Arsenal

We are one step closer to know which players will represent the MLS in the league’s All-Star Game this year. The MLS All-Stars will take on Arsenal, and we can expect some of the best players in the United States to feature in what has become a yearly event for the last years. Embed from Getty… Continue reading MLS All-Star Roster Starting to Take Shape

Mexican starlet Andres Guardado has been a constant name in recent transfer rumors. The PSV midfielder has been linked with a move to MLS in recent months, but the move is closer than ever to happen. According to MedioTiempo, the former Deportivo star is reportedly thinking about playing in MLS as soon as next season. The… Continue reading Why Andres Guardado’s Arrival Would Be Good For MLS

If you hadn’t heard of Roland Alberg, don’t worry. We, at Sports From The Basement, are here to present him to you. Alberg is a 25-year-old midfielder who signed with Philadelphia Union out of Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag. He joined the team before the start of the 2016 season, and even though he struggled a… Continue reading The Rise of Roland Alberg

The 2016 MLS season has had plenty of surprises after 13 weeks of action, and several teams have either underperformed (Portland Timbers) while others have turned heads around with their overall play (Colorado Rapids and Philadelphia Union). New York has been no stranger to surprises this season, and while New York City FC has been… Continue reading New York Red Bulls Have Two Legit MVP Candidates in 2016

It’s one thing to lose at home against your biggest rivals, but it’s another to get absolutely thrashed in front of your fans. That’s exactly what happened this past Saturday where New York City FC lose 0-7 in a new version of the Hudson River Derby against New York Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium. Patrick… Continue reading Three Areas New York City FC Must Improve after Brutal Loss to New York Red Bulls

We could divide Giovani dos Santos’ tenure with Los Angeles Galaxy in two parts: one starting with his arrival and ending in March, and the second one from April through this weekend. The numbers would suggest we’re talking about two completely different players, but the reality is that he’s the same Gio, but in the… Continue reading Giovani dos Santos stepping up for Los Angeles Galaxy

USMNT manager Jurgen Klinsmann announced on April 29th the preliminary 40-man roster for the upcoming Copa America Centenario to be held in the US later this year, and in classic Klinsmann form he’s delivered quite a few surprises for what should be an incredible competition. Embed from Getty Images The roster goes as follows: GOALKEEPERS… Continue reading Analyzing USMNT’s 40-men preliminary roster for the Copa America Centenario

When thinking about title contenders in MLS, one always think about the same teams. Los Angeles Galaxy, Seattle Sounders, Portland Timbers, New York Red Bulls, and now both New York City FC (based on their pedigree) and Orlando City SC (based on their recent form) can also be added to the list as popular choices… Continue reading Why Real Salt Lake Are True Title Contenders

The MLS has seen a fair share of star-studded European-born talent join the league in recent years. Elements like Steven Gerrard, Robbie Keane, David Villa and Steven Gerrard are only some of the world-class players that have arrived stateside in recent seasons, and the list is expected to continue growing in the near future. With all… Continue reading South American Players Taking Over MLS in 2016 Season