Laura Gomez

Aug 9, 2023 | thestriker.com | Alex Ruiz |Laura Gomez

Alex Ruiz 8/9/2023 2:37:48 PMIt's not often you see parallels between the NBA and MLS, but there is one brewing in Los Angeles. During the 2023 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers were in 13th place in Western Conference. A team with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis wasn't enough to keep the team in playoff contention - there needed to be some changes to the roster.

Aug 9, 2023 | thestriker.com | Phil West |Laura Gomez

Phil West 8/9/2023 2:22:28 PMWe still want to talk to Josh Wolff. And yes, sporting director Rodolfo Borrell answered some of the burning questions about the future direction for Austin FC in last Friday's press conference. But while we wait for more news about this welcome-yet-unwelcome Leagues Cup break, and how what is effectively a second preseason is going, let's take a look at what awaits Verde for the rest of 2023.

Aug 6, 2023 | thestriker.com | Laura Gomez

Theodore Lloyd-Hughes 8/6/2023 9:44:24 AM"We just lost the World Cup by a millimeter."As clocks ticked 8 a.m. on Sunday morning on the East Coast of the United States, Alyssa Naeher was able to sum up exactly what was on the mind of the country. The U.S. women's national team has been eliminated from the 2023 World Cup by Sweden via a penalty shootout.

Aug 4, 2023 | thestriker.com | Phil West |Laura Gomez

Phil West 8/4/2023 3:46:57 PMIf you already miss Diego Fagundez, blame the LA Galaxy. As new Austin FC sporting director Rodolfo Borrell told it, in addressing Austin media on Friday, the LA Galaxy initiated what's emerging as a season-defining move for Austin FC.

Aug 4, 2023 | thestriker.com | Laura Gomez

Justin Ruderman 8/4/2023 12:27:24 PMLAFC announced Friday it has signed 21-year-old Uruguayan winger Cristian "Kike" Olivera from La Liga side UD Almería in Spain's top division. The defending MLS champions will pay €‎5 million for Olivera's playing rights, according to ESPN. He will be added to the roster via the U22 Initiative and occupy an international slot upon the receipt of his P1 visa and international transfer certificate (ITC).