We can confirm that Guglielmo Vicario will undergo surgery next week on a hernia. The minor procedure for the Italy international goalkeeper has been timed to have as minimal impact on our season as possible.
The Republic of Ireland earned a spot in their UEFA play-off path by finishing second in qualifying Group F. Troy Parrott's sensational hat-trick in Budapest ensured that the Boys in Green clinched second ahead of Hungary.
Ireland's rugby squad depth is an obsession, particularly given the confrontational and dangerous nature of the sport. Compared to top nations, Ireland faces a disadvantage.
Heimir Hallgrimsson was dealing with run-of-the-mill queries about Bosun Lawal, Conor Coventry and the other minutiae of his squad announcement when a general question about his love for the Ireland role prompted the Icelander to reveal that he had signed a new contract earlier that morning.
Troy Parrott scored one goal and made another as he tasted victory in Prague seven days out from Ireland's visit to Czechia. The Conference League round of 16 draw that pitted Parrott's AZ Alkmaar up against Sparta Prague has created a strange month for the player.
The calendar shift is one of the most important decisions in our history. Aligning our schedule with the world's top leagues will strengthen our clubs' global competitiveness, create better opportunities in the transfer market, and ensure our Audi MLS Cup Playoffs take center stage without interruption. It marks the start of a new era for our league and for soccer in North America.
