Dave Martinez

For those that have followed his managerial career, the idea that anyone wouldn't know what Giovani Savarese is all about borders on absurdity. After all, this is Gio we are talking about: a man who started his coaching career with the New York…

It may have taken some adjusting, but after three full seasons in Major League Soccer, Maximiliano Urruti has found his comfort zone – and it shows. The Argentine attacker has blossomed in his short time at FC Dallas, becoming an indispensable part…

There are probably more than a few Real Salt Lake fans out there scouring search engines to glean some insight into their newest head coach, Mike Petke, who was formally appointed on Wednesday as the fourth manager in club history. Although they're…

by DAVE MARTINEZ I would like to announce my departure as Editor-in-Chief of Empire of Soccer — and the start of a new era for this very site. It is my distinct pleasure to introduce you to the new Editor-in-Chief of EoS, Jack Bell. In actuality,…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Mark Fishkin is a successful digital media professional who has worked with the likes of the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg over the past several years. But that isn’t the part of Fishkin’s life that has earned him local…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Queens Borough President Melinda Katz shocked the local soccer community during her recent State of the Borough address, coming out in favor of a soccer stadium in Willets Point — mere blocks away from Major League Soccer’s original…

Press Release – The U.S. Men’s National Team used Jordan Morris’ 59th minute strike to defeat regional rivals Jamaica 1-0 on Friday night at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. The win marked the first victory of Bruce Arena’s second tenure in…

by DAVE MARTINEZ The roster building continues for the New York Cosmos — and their latest acquisition may fill in a key need for the club. EoS has learned that the Cosmos have acquired USL striker Irvin Herrera on a year-long loan from St. Louis FC.…

by DAVE MARTINEZ As first reported by Empire of Soccer’s Jake Nutting, the New York Cosmos have officially announced their move to MCU Park for the 2017 NASL season. “When I took control of the club on January 10th, our immediate priorities were to…

by DAVE MARTINEZ The New York Cosmos may not be able to retain the services of their entire 2016 Soccer Bowl Championship winning side, but they are doing their damnedest to try. Their latest in a string of returning players is Spanish fullback,…

by DAVE MARTINEZ The New York Red Bulls started the U.S. Men’s National Team training camp with three players, but end it this Friday with just one. USMNT boss Bruce Arena revealed that Sacha Kljestan would be joining Jermaine Jones as two departing…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Bruce Arena hoped to start his second tenure at the helm of the U.S. National Team with a victory. Instead, the United States scuffed their chances in a scoreless draw against Serbia in San Diego. Arena drew intrigue with his lineup…

by DAVE MARTINEZ The New York Red Bulls kicked 2017 off with their first win in their first preseason match, besting the Portland Timbers 2-0 on Friday night at the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson. A sizzling Kemar Lawrence cross managed to find a…

by DAVE MARTINEZ The first round of preseason training is underway for the New York Red Bulls — and they are joined by a pair of unfamiliar faces. Among the gathering of senior team, USL, draft and academy products in Arizona, the Red Bulls also…

by DAVE MARTINEZ For the second year in a row, the New York Red Bulls have come to an accord with Damien Perrinelle, bringing the French defender back for another season in Harrison. “We are pleased to bring Damien back for 2017,” said Red Bulls head…

by DAVE MARTINEZ If there was any doubt, Ronald Zubar has made it official: he will not be returning to the New York Red Bulls. A locker room favorite, Zubar’s Red Bull career was riddled with injury issues over his two short years with the club. The…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Nearly a week to the day of his announced trade, Dax McCarty finally opened up about the entire affair in a heartfelt post on Twitter. Despite the difficult situation, McCarty addressed the trade with a good deal of levity. The…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Is the Captain ready to come back for one more season? And will he be bringing along some of his friends for the ride? EoS has learned that team captain Carlos Mendes is “close” to signing a new deal with the New York Cosmos.…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Whispers became screams Tuesday morning as several sources claimed Ali Curtis was sacked on the weekend by the New York Red Bulls. However, those reports may have been premature. As first tweeted by MLS beat writer Pablo Maurer, and…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Transparency and Major League Soccer have never quite worked hand in hand like they did on Friday afternoon. For the first time in league history, the once-clandestine workings of the league allocation money was revealed for all to…