Major League Soccer has become an increasingly chosen destination not only for renowned players preparing for retirement but also for young players looking to make the leap to Europe. The growth of the North American league in this regard has not gone unnoticed in other parts of the world.
Tite, in fact, praised the work of the competition in recruiting talent: “MLS is advancing by leaps and bounds, Orlando City has great players like Pedro Gallese from Peru, finalist of the 2019 Copa America, and Facundo Torres from Uruguay.”
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Flamengo made another visit to the United States
As they did in 2019, the year they won the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo visited the United States as part of their preseason preparations for a 2024 full of competition. During their time in North America, Mengao defeated Philadelphia Union 2-0 and drew 1-1 with Orlando City.
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“La @MLS está avanzando a pasos agigantados, @OrlandoCitySC tiene grandes jugadores como 🇵🇪 @pedrogallese de la @SeleccionPeru , finalista de la Copa América 2019, 🇺🇾 @facutorresss de la @AUFOficial , en el juego de mañana no me voy a relajar , voy a salir a ganar “… pic.twitter.com/StWAfNGMqs— Alonso El Inca (@alonso_inca) January 26, 2024
Although the club’s major objectives will begin in March with the start of the Libertadores and Brasileirao, the Rubro-Negro is already fully engaged in the Campeonato Carioca, which they lost to Fluminense at the Maracanã last year. Right now, Tite’s team sits sixth in the state tournament with eight points, two behind leaders Fluminense after four matches.
