Almirón and his countryman Diego Gómez have made big-money moves from MLS to England's Premier League over the years. They're both in town this week to play for Paraguay against the U.S. in Chester.
The twice-a-year release by the MLS Players' Association is always welcomed by fans and amateur capologists, as they dig into the big earners, the bargains, and the busts.
Rose Lavelle's goal 33 seconds in was the U.S.'s only tally in its first loss in the Philadelphia area since 2004 and the current team’s first loss in seven games.
Mogan still vividly remembers scoring her first U.S. national team goal at the Union's stadium. And she still treasures her years on the field, which she never took for granted, even with her stardom.
That was the Union’s privilege in Charlotte, having wrapped up the Supporters’ Shield with a game to spare. It mattered a lot more than they suffered no injuries or red cards.
It's a big change for the U.S. to play with three centerbacks, Here's an explanation of how the new tactics affect that position and other key players, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie.
The former Union centerback seems an ideal fit for the three-back defense that Mauricio Pochettino is testing. This month's games vs. Ecuador and Australia offer the chance to make an impression.
Winning the Supporters' Shield is redemption not just for players who didn't make the playoffs last year, but for a manager who had to move on from two previous head coaching jobs.
Alejandro Bedoya, Andre Blake, and Mikael Uhre played big roles in the win over New York City that delivered the title on a memorable night at Subaru Park.
Sullivan's absence due to injury is a big loss, but it could also spark a Union win over New York on Saturday, as they need to clinch the Supporters' Shield.