Eastern District Overview

‘Adapt to cold!’ - Alexis backed to star in MLS for Montreal

Alexis Sanchez will need to “adapt to the cold” in Quebec, former Montreal star Bacary Sagna has admitted to GOAL, but the ex-Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United forward is being backed to star in MLS alongside Lionel Messi and Co. The veteran Chilean attacker has become the latest household name to go chasing the dream in North America.

Mexico v Ecuador: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

David, Gimenez headline Canada, Mexico transfer winners & losers

Some of the best strikers in the region got big moves, but injuries and poor decision-making prevented some potentially crucial transfers.

South Africa v Canada: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Villarreal complete signing of midfielder Nathan Saliba

Villarreal have completed the signing of Canadian international Nathan Saliba from Anderlecht on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old midfielder arrives in a 15 million euro deal and is relishing the chance to play in the Champions League.

From pro-rel to media rights - Takeaways from Berg’s first presser

Incoming MLS commissioner Larry Berg addressed the league’s future, media rights, youth development, and promotion-relegation during his introductory press conference.

USA v Paraguay: Group D - FIFA World Cup 2026

USMNT to face Peru, Chile, Canada and Mexico in fall friendlies

U.S. Soccer has announced the U.S. Men's National Team's upcoming fall friendlies, which will be the team's first matches of the 2030 World Cup cycle. To start that cycle, the U.S. will start with matches against Peru and Chile before facing local rivals Mexico and Canada in the final two games of the new four-game window.

'Sorry you were so consumed by hate' - Infantino blasts World Cup critics

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at his detractors in extraordinary fashion, claiming that those who criticised the 2026 World Cup were "consumed by hate." In a lengthy and defiant statement, the head of world football’s governing body defended the tournament’s legacy and urged his opponents to "meditate or pray" instead of spreading negativity.