Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by O. Kamara
MLS Playoffs: Sebastian Giovinco free kick gives Toronto FC a first-leg road win over New York Red Bulls
The Italian has made a habit of scoring from free kicks and carried the trend into the playoffs with a winner against New York Sebastian Giovinco was at it again Monday night, scoring another free kick and lifting Toronto FC to a 2-1 Eastern Conference semifinal first-leg win over the New York Red Bulls. Victor Vazquez got the Canadian outfit on the board inside 10 minutes, finishing off a rebound after Jozy Altidore's cross was pushed out near the penalty spot by New York goalkeeper Luis Robles.
MLS playoffs: New York Red Bulls jump out to commanding lead
The visiting side jumped out to a two-goal lead in the opening minutes against the Chicago Fire in the MLS playoffs The New York Red Bulls wasted no time in taking control of their MLS playoff knockout round match against the Chicago Fire. Despite being on the road for the mid-week contest, the visiting side stormed out to a 2-0 lead inside the opening 15 minutes.
D.C. United acquires Deshorn Brown through allocation
The Jamaica international will likely play a big role right away for an anemic DCU offense in desperate need of reinforcements D.C. United has acquired Jamaican forward Deshorn Brown after trading for the No. 1 overall spot in the MLS allocation order with the Houston Dynamo. In order to get to the top spot, DCU traded Houston its No. 9 position in the allocation order, $100,000 in general allocation money, $75,000 in targeted allocation money and a 2018 international roster spot.
Philadelphia Union
Bradley Wright-Phillips broke the deadlock in the 87th minute before sealing the New York Red Bulls' win. Bradley Wright-Phillips scored twice at the death as New York Red Bulls claimed a late 2-0 win at 10-man Philadelphia Union. With the MLS clash petering out to a draw on Sunday, Red Bulls star Wright-Phillips broke the deadlock in the 87th minute before sealing the points in the second minute of stoppage time.
MLS Spotlight: Justin Meram having breakout season with Columbus Crew amid plenty of challenges
The Columbus Crew midfielder has been one of the league's top players in 2017, despite several factors that could have derailed his campaign There were plenty of reasons Justin Meram could’ve had a down year in 2017. The Columbus Crew winger was given a big raise in a new contract signed in March, before fears over the new U.S. administration’s policy forced him to pull out of Iraq national team duty.
VIDEO: Cyle Larin drives on wrong side of road, charged with DUI in Orlando
Police released a video of the former MLS first-overall draft pick driving recklessly while intoxicated on his way back from a club early Thursday Orlando City striker Cyle Larin was arrested early Thursday morning on a charge of driving under the influence, and police released a video of the incident.
Christos FC: Liquor store-sponsored amateurs put scare in D.C. United
Baltimore-based club Christos FC gave the four-time MLS Cup champions all they could handle in last-32 U.S. Open Cup clash BOYDS, Md. — When D.C. United took the field for its U.S. Open Cup clash Tuesday, the reserve-heavy side still featured a former MLS Defender of the Year, a Costa Rica international, two U.S. national team prospects and the tournament's all-time leading scorer. As for United's opponent?
Teen phenom Davies gains Canadian citizenship
The 16-year-old passed his citizenship test and took the oath Monday, paving the way for an international career with Octavio Zambrano's side It shouldn't be too long before we see Alphonso Davies suit up for Canada's national team, following the teenager's confirmation as a Canadian citizen on Monday. “I am overwhelmed and I am glad I can make my parents proud by becoming a Canadian citizen,” Davies told CanadaSoccer.com.
MLS Review: Seattle Sounders edge Houston Dynamo, nine-man Orlando City holds on for draw
Will Bruin's header was enough for the Seattle Sounders to beat the Houston Dynamo in MLS action Sunday The Seattle Sounders overcame the Houston Dynamo in MLS action Sunday, while a nine-man Orlando City side earned a draw against the Chicago Fire. Takeaways from the USA's draw with Venezuela A 69th-minute header from Will Bruin proved to be enough for Brian Schmetzer's Sounders to record a 1-0 win over the Dynamo at CenturyLink Field.
Portland Timbers
Fan favourite Diego Valeri ensured Portland Timbers ended their slump with a brace at Providence Park on Friday. Portland Timbers finally gave their fans something to cheer about after holding on to beat 10-man San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 in MLS. The Timbers had gone five matches without a win – a streak that included three defeats, including back-to-back losses to reigning champions Seattle Sounders and Montreal Impact.
MLS Talking Points: Benches to be tested, Fire take hot streak to Orlando, and more
International call-ups have several MLS teams turning to their benches to pick up the slack, and while some are equipped, not all teams can handle it The absence of stars like Clint Dempsey, Michael Bradley Jozy Altidore and Tim Howard might have been enough to grind MLS to a halt during an international break in year's past, but the league's wealth of talent, and the improved depth of many teams makes coping with international call-ups a more manageable proposition.
MLS Spotlight: Raheem Edwards humbled by quick rise with Toronto FC
The young Canadian has thrived in his first season in MLS, adapting to a new position and excelling on the league's top team TORONTO — Speed has always been a big part of Raheem Edwards' game, but even he couldn't predict how quickly he'd integrate himself into Toronto FC's first team. The 21-year-old ran the gamut of the TFC pyramid in relatively short order.
Bastian Schweinsteiger starts in Chicago Fire debut
The midfielder will waste no time in joining his new team’s lineup as he starts for the MLS side just three days after his introduction Bastian Schweinsteiger is not wasting any time with the Chicago Fire as his debut with the MLS side sees him in the starting lineup. The midfielder, who joined from Manchester United in March, arrived earlier this week and head coach Veljko Paunovic put him directly in the XI for the Fire’s home match against the Montreal Impact.
Minnesota United lands Marc Burch and Sam Cronin
The expansion side has landed two MLS veterans to help bolster its squad after a poor start to life in Major League Soccer. Minnesota United has landed MLS veterans Marc Burch and Sam Cronin through a series of moves on Friday. Burch and Cronin both join the club from the Colorado Rapids, with the former picked up through a direct trade with the Rapids, while the latter was picked up off waivers after a trade allowed MNUFC to acquire the top spot in the waiver order from the Chicago Fire.
Derek Kenkle: Schweinsteiger World Cup gaffe explained
The former Germany captain was left confused earlier this week by an ill-informed question that prompted scorn from all over the world The reporter who asked Bastian Schweinsteiger if he could win the World Cup with MLS side Chicago Fire has offered an apology following a "tumultuous 24 hours". What has happened to Arsenal?
Ex-D.C. United goalkeeper Horton files lawsuit alleging Espindola elbow ended his career
The former U.S. Under-23 international has taken legal action, claiming his then-teammate caused a career-ending concussion. Former D.C. United goalkeeper Charlie Horton filed a lawsuit Monday alleging his career was ended by an off-the-field attack from then-teammate Fabian Espindola.
Columbus acquires Kekuta Manneh from Vancouver for Tony Tchani and allocation money
The Cameroon international moves to British Columbia in exchange for the new U.S. international. The Columbus Crew have acquired Kekuta Manneh from the Vancouver Whitecaps in exchange for Tony Tchani and $300,000 in allocation money. Manneh, 22, is in the final year of his contract and if he re-signs with the Crew, Vancouver will also receive Columbus' natural first round MLS SuperDraft selection in the immediately following draft.
Atlanta United and Venezuela striker Josef Martinez out 4-6 weeks
The striker injured his left quad while playing for Venezuela in a World Cup qualifier last week. Josef Martinez is expected to miss 4-6 weeks following a left quad injury suffered while the striker was on international duty with Venezuela, Atlanta United announced Tuesday. The 23-year-old was substituted in the 59th minute of Venezuela's 2-2 draw with Peru last week, after which he returned to Atlanta.
Sebastian Lleget out 4-6 months after foot surgery
Further tests revealed the midfielder will require surgery following his injury in the U.S. match against Honduras LA Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget will require surgery on his left foot and is expected to miss the next 4-6 months, the MLS side announced Tuesday. The midfielder sustained the injury with the United States in the first half of the USA’s 6-0 victory over Honduras on March 24.
MLS Review: Crew edge Timbers, Minnesota crushed again
The expansion side's poor start to the MLS season continued as Columbus enjoyed an entertaining win. The Columbus Crew claimed an entertaining MLS win over the Portland Timbers, while Minnesota United's struggles continued. An 84th-minute goal from debutante Niko Hansen saw the Crew past the Timbers 3-2, ending Portland's perfect start to the season and sending Columbus top of the Eastern Conference.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with O.
Contact O., search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack