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Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Inter Miami trades Drake Callender to Charlotte FC, Fede Redondo also leaving
Drake Callender, Inter Miami's starting goalkeeper for the club's record-breaking run to the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield and the 2023 Leagues Cup title, was traded to Charlotte FC, a club source confirmed Tuesday night. Tom Bogert of GiveMeSport was the first to report the news. Callender, 27, has been injured most of this season, started only three games and has been out since having sports hernia surgery in April. He got injured during a January U.S. national team camp and lost the starting job to 39-year-old Argentine Oscar Ustari, a friend of Lionel Messi's who stepped up and played well in Callender's absence. Ustari has been praised for his leadership skills on and off the field. Ustari missed a few recent games with a hamstring injury, and third-string keeper Rocco Rios Novo rose to the occasion, which apparently made Callender more expendable. Callender played a club-record 118 games for Inter Miami and was the only player left from the club's original 2020 roster. He gave up 183 goals and had 19 shutouts. The California native was co-captain of the team in 2023 and 2024, and kept Miami in many games with big saves. 'He speaks the international language, which is `He's a badass,'' said Henry Foulk, Callender's college goalkeeping coach at Cal Berkeley. 'These high-profile players are great, but they're aging, not as fast as they used to be, can't jump as high, and they know Drake can stop the ball and he's going to bail their ass out of some tough situations.' Foulk lauded Callender's style of play. 'The great keepers go from having strong, hard hands to having soft, shock-absorbing hands,' Foulk said. 'Some guys bang balls out with flair but give up a lot more rebounds. Drake goes all out to get the ball and right when he gets there, he takes a deep breath for a fraction of a second and is then able to absorb the velocity of the ball, bring it in, collect and catch it.' Despite his impressive resume in previous seasons, his injury struggles and Ustari's performance kept him out of Miami's plans. He will have to fight for a starting spot in Charlotte, as well, as that team has the reigning MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Kristijan Kahlina. Callender isn't the only Inter Miami player on his way out. According to multiple reports, Argentine midfielder Fede Redondo is headed to Spanish La Liga club Elche. Soccer journalist Cesar Luis Merlo reported that Redondo was sold for a $2.5 million transfer fee, which is half of what Miami reportedly paid for him last year. Redondo, 22, was a member of Argentina's U23 national team and is the son of former Real Madrid great Fernando Redondo. Despite his pedigree and high expectations, he had trouble keeping a starting job in a loaded midfield roster that includes Sergio Busquets, Yannick Bright, Benja Cremaschi, and the recently-signed Rodrigo De Paul, a star on Argentina's national team. Merlo also reported that Inter Miami is in advanced talks with Mexican team Cruz Azul to sign Argentine defender Gonzalo Piovi.
Hindustan Times
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Skidding Revolution turn to Matt Turner as D.C. United pay a visit
After a nine-game run without an MLS loss earlier this year, the perplexing New England Revolution have followed with nine straight matches without a win. HT Image When New England (6-11-7, 25 points) plays host to another ice-cold team, D.C. United (4-14-7, 19 points), the Revolution hope to get a much-needed lift from one of their stars of the past on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass. Matt Turner, who was the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year for the Revolution in 2021, has returned after a four-year stint in Europe. Turner, 31, is on a one- year loan from French club Olympique Lyonnais. Turner moved to Premier League powerhouse Arsenal in 2022, but there and at two other stops in the league, he struggled to hold a starting job. "My European adventure didn't go perfectly to plan, but I did learn a lot along the way," Turner said. "Had some misfortunes, had some opportunities that I didn't make the most of." It's uncertain what role Turner will play on Saturday. "He brings confidence, the intangibles, that's huge," embattled Revs coach Caleb Porter said. "The winning feeling, the confidence, experience, and that leadership, those are the things that I think you'll see." In addition to its nine-game winless streak, New England has gone 0-6-2 in its last eight matches at home across all competitions. The Revolution will look to Carles Gil (eight goals, seven assists) to reverse the tide. Also anxious for a turnaround is D.C. United. Since upsetting FC Cincinnati 2-1 on May 31, D.C. has a nine-match winless streak (0-8-1) in all competitions. In their lone meeting this year on May 28 in Washington, the Revolution and D.C. United played to a 1-1 draw. New England will get its first look at D.C.'s top scorer Christian Benteke (eight goals), who missed the first meeting and finally appears to have recovered from an assortment of leg injuries. Benteke has goals in each of D.C.'s last two matches. "He looks sharp, and he looks fit," D.C. coach Kevin Flanagan said. "I think everybody knows what he means to us as a club and having him on the pitch this weekend, leading the line, gives everybody in the squad that extra bit of confidence." --Field Level Media
Boston Globe
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Matt Turner rejoins Revolution on loan from French club Lyon
The 2022 World Cup starter rose to prominence with New England during his first tenure. Initially signing as an un-drafted free agent, Turner eventually became the team's starter. Simultaneous to the Revolution's rise under Bruce Arena, Turner became one of the best goalkeepers in MLS. This culminated with winning 2021 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year as New England totaled what was then a league record for points in a regular season (clinching the Supporters' Shield). Advertisement In 2022, Turner opted for a transfer to English powerhouse Arsenal. It started a pattern for him in Europe in which — between Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, and later Crystal Palace — he was unable to consistently win a starting spot. That appeared to be changing with the move to Lyon earlier in 2025, but after the French club was unexpectedly hit with Notably, Turner rejoins New England as a Designated Player (an MLS designation indicating that his salary exceeds the regular ' Advertisement New England had previously chosen a The current state of the club that Turner walks back into is very different from the one that he left. Arena is gone (having Head coach Caleb Porter and sporting director Curt Onalfo are currently under pressure from club supporters, with The Revolution, as non-participants in the Leagues Cup, are currently in a short break, and return to action on Aug. 9 at Gillette Stadium against D.C. United. Hayden Bird can be reached at
Reuters
03-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Longtime Sporting KC G Tim Melia announces retirement
April 3 - Goalkeeper Tim Melia announced his retirement from professional soccer on Thursday. Melia, 38, spent 10 seasons with Sporting Kansas City. The MLS club will formally recognize Melia with a ceremony at halftime of Saturday's match against St. Louis City. Melia is Sporting KC's all-time leader in regular-season wins (107), saves (746) and clean sheets (69). He helped the club win the U.S. Open Cup in 2015 and 2017 and was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2017 and Comeback Player of the Year in 2015.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Charlotte FC extends Dean Smith through 2027 MLS season
CHARLOTTE (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) — Charlotte FC's head coach will be in the Queen City a little longer. On Thursday, the club announced head coach Dean Smith signed a new contract through the 2027 MLS season. Advertisement 'I've thoroughly enjoyed being the head coach of Charlotte FC and I'm honored to sign a new contract with the Club,' Smith said. 'Everyone at the Club is aligned in our vision to be a leader in Major League Soccer. To our supporters, you have made our family feel welcome in this city and for that, we're grateful to each one of you. We will work together with the aim of consistently challenging for major trophies every season.' Smith was hired as the team's head coach in December 2023. In his first season with the club, he led the Crown to its record points total (41) and first-ever playoff win. A huge part of his successful first season was defense (MLS's second-best defensive record) and goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina who earned MLS Goalkeeper of the Year honors. 'Dean has been an exceptional leader for Charlotte FC and we are excited for him to sign a new contract,' Owner David Tepper said. 'The Club's success over the past year is a reflection of his dedication and commitment to excellence both on and off the pitch. We look forward to what the future holds with Dean leading the way.' Advertisement So far in his 2nd season, Charlotte FC is off to its best start in club history and has not been beaten at home. The team will look to keep that streak alive against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Queen City News.
