resilience

The Quest for Revival: San Jose Clashes with Chicago Fire in Critical MLS Matchup Frank Kloopas is determined not to lose faith in Chicago Fire's playoff aspirations as they prepare for a crucial encounter against the underperforming San Jose Earthquakes. Last round, the Fire sparked a stunning comeback. Trailing by two, they clinched a 4-3 victory over Philadelphia Union, thereby leaping to 13th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. This triumph marked the second instance this year where the Fire turned a late…

FC Dallas Eyes Improvement Despite Recent Victory In a gritty clash midweek, FC Dallas edged out the Portland Timbers 3-2, showing tenacity. Despite this victory, coming after two losses, FC Dallas ranks 11th in the Western Conference. They face 13th-placed Sporting Kansas City next. Peter Luccin, the interim coach, praised his squad's doggedness but recognized areas needing enhancement. He highlighted their first-half passivity and praised their compact defense. "Our halftime chatter needed to be tough but hopeful,"…

In the bustling world of MLS, Seattle Sounders and New England Revolution are each riding high on waves of stellar performances and are set to clash on the field. With a string of successful comebacks under their belts, Seattle Sounders' coach, Brian Schmetzer, lauds his squad's tenacity. They're climbing the Western Conference ladder despite a sluggish season kickoff. The Sounders have snatched points in their last four outings, including breathtaking stoppage-time victories recently. They rank ninth in their conference…

Turkiye bounced back from their earlier 6-1 drubbing by Austria to clinch a spot in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Vincenzo Montella lauded the fervor and resilience of the Turkiye squad after their recent win in Leipzig. A brace from Merih Demiral catapulted Montella's team into the quarter-finals for the first time since 2008. "Surrender was never an option," Montella declared. "Every player dug deep, showcasing the spirit required in such moments." "Their conviction was palpable. I could extol their virtues…

Didier Deschamps praised France’s composed approach as they secured a narrow win against a defensively-minded Belgian squad at Euro 2024. Anticipated as a highlight of the round of 16, the match fell short of expectations, but France secured a crucial victory thanks to a misplaced deflection by Jan Vertonghen off Randal Kolo Muani’s attempt. France now advances to face either Portugal or Slovenia in the quarter-finals, although they haven't netted a goal from open play yet, relying instead on two own goals and a penalty to…

The JOSP aims to bolster community resilience along the Shabelle River against climate upheavals. It intends to enhance water availability, cut down flood and drought risks, and rev up agricultural yields. “This initiative is set to grant water access to 368,887 individuals across five districts, lower flood menace for 1.5 million folks, and ease drought repercussions for 1.65 million people,” FAO divulged in a communique from Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, on Wednesday night. FAO underscores that ramped-up local food…

In Nairobi, during the African Development Bank's yearly gathering, Somalia's Finance Minister, Bihi Iman Egeh, and the bank's Vice President, Dr. Beth Dunford, inked an agreement. Egeh stressed the significance of the funding, highlighting its crucial role in combatting the nation's frequent droughts. "We are thrilled to have secured $18 million from the African Development Bank. The overall budget for this initiative is $35 million. Somalia has already received over half of the funds, which will be utilized to address…

Inter Miami continued their winning streak in the MLS by defeating CF Montreal after coming from behind. They secured a 3-2 victory, taking a three-point lead at the top of the Eastern Conference. In the 22nd minute, Bryce Duke scored for Montreal, with Jules-Anthony Vislant doubling their lead ten minutes later. But Miami fought back with Matias Rojas scoring a beautiful free-kick while Lionel Messi was off the field. Luis Suarez then took advantage of an opportunity to tie the game before Benjamin Cremaschi sealed the…

Following a string of setbacks, Stefano Pioli's Milan bounced back impressively by dominating Cagliari on Saturday. The triumph, led by Christian Pulisic and others, broke a four-game winless streak in Serie A. The win not only ended a six-game drought across all competitions but also secured Milan's second-place spot in the league standings, seven points ahead of Bologna with two matches left. Pioli, despite facing criticism, praised his team's resilience and eagerness to get back to winning ways. The coach emphasized the…

NYCFC got hit hard by the Colorado Rapids, now seeking redemption against Toronto FC this weekend. Nick Cushing says progress requires taking hits; NYCFC faces tough competition with only 14 points in the Eastern Conference. Toronto FC is sitting pretty in third place with 19 points after an impressive winning streak. Federico Bernardeschi stood out with two goals in their last match. Cushing emphasizes the importance of progress even in the face of defeats as NYCFC aims to continue their growth. Toronto’s Federico…