Kwarasey Out For Months

Portland Timbers and Ghana Black Stars goalkeeper, Adam Kwarasey has been ruled out for five weeks after he tore ligament in the finger during a league game.

The former Stromsgodset safest pair of hands was initially expected to miss only four weeks when he got injured in April, but club officials have confirmed the Timbers shot-stopper could be out until early July.

Adam Kwarasey in action for Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer (MLS)

Kwarasey’s absence adds to Avram Grant’s headache as captain, Asamoah Gyan is also nursing injury as he readies to name his squad for an upcoming international friendly against Guinea on May 28 in France.

The Ghana shot-stopper will be out much longer as he is expected to be available for Ghana’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Mauritius in September.

Kwarasey Out For Months

Rampant Charles Sarpong Rescues Philadelphia From Defeat

Free scoring Charles Sarpong continued his fine scoring form in the Major League Soccer with another strike in 1-1 drawn game at Montreal Impact.

The Philadelphia Union Ghanaian import cancelled out an opening goal from Didier Drogba to rescue his side from under the cusp of defeat.

Charles Sarpong took his season tally to 5 goals in the opening 10 matches after a dream start to the season by the 28 year old.

The rampant Ghanaian registered 10 goals in 30 appearances on his maiden season with Union since switching camp from rivals Sporting Kansas.

Montreal Impact took the lead through former Chelsea and Ivorian talisman Didier Drogba in the opening three minutes of the game only for Charles Sarpong to draw parity mid way through the first half.

Dominic Oduro lasted the full duration of the game for the host as they dropped valuable points at home.

Impact maintained their place at the top of the log whiles Philadelphia Union moved into the second slot with a game in hand

Rampant Charles Sarpong Rescues Philadelphia From Defeat

Charles Sarpong Steers Philadelphia Into Second Place In MLS

Major League Soccer (MLS) based Ghanaian forward Charles Sarpong powered Philadelphia Union to within one point of the summit of the table in a four goal thriller at home to the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday.

The in form striker could not add to his four impressive goals in the opening eight matches of the season, but, proved crucial in a 2-2 stalemate at home to the expensively assembled Galaxy side.

Sarpong played in Keegan Rosenberry for Unions second strike in the blockbuster clash with a Stephen Gerrard inspired Galaxy side.

The former Sporting Kansas explosive forward registered 10 goals in 30 appearances last season but has already found the back of the net on four different occasions in the opening nine fixtures.

Philadelphia Union now trail Montreal Impact by just one point but could go top if they get the maximum points in their outstanding game.

Compatriot Emmanuel Boateng failed to come off the bench for LA Galaxy whiles Gyasi Zhardes lasted the full throttle for the visitors.

Charles Sarpong Steers Philadelphia Into Second Place In MLS

Emmanuel Boateng Named In MLS Team Of The Week

LA Galaxy’s Ghanaian import Emmanuel Boateng has been named in the Major League Soccer Team Of The Week.

The ex Helsinborg forward lighted the MLS with his season opening strikes and two other assist for LA Galaxy in a 5-2 thumping of Real Salt Lake over the weekends.

The in form attacker has made a slow start to life in for Major league soccer but blew hot at home to the hapless Lakes to book his place in the weekly assembled best performers of the league.

Major League Soccer (MLS) Team of The Week (TOTW)

Emmanuel had to wait for five matches to get his opening strike since arriving from the Swedish Allsvenkan league in the winter transfer window.

The in form attacking sensation has been partnered by a trio of talented players in Micheal Bradley, Tranquilo Barneta and the experience Klejestern.

Club mate Sebastian Giovinco maintained his place in the TOTW just behind Junior Wright Philips.

Emmanuel Boateng passed on a number of offers from European clubs ahead of a move to the MLS in January 2016.

Emmanuel Boateng Named In MLS Team Of The Week

Harrison Afful Powers Columbus To Victory In MLS

Ghanaian defender Harrison Afful steered Columbus Crew to three crucial points at home to Houston Dynamos.

The ambidextrous forward maintained his impeccable form in the MLS to earn all points on board.

Sierra Leone attacker Kei Kamara scored the only goal of the night to down the spirited Dynamos and move into sixth slot on the log.

Afful enjoyed a stellar 2015 MLS season with Columbus Crew and has extended his impressive form onto the new campaign in the Major League Soccer.

The marauding wingback again hijacked the media traffic with his commanding performances to extend their mini resurgence after a torrid start to the season by Crew.

Columbus went five matches without a win in the opening matches of the MLS but has since won back to back matches for the first time this season.

Harrison Afful, who was inches close to joining the Turkish Super League in the winter transfer market, has since played all 7 matches for the struggling Columbus.

Harrison Afful Powers Columbus To Victory In MLS

Charles Sarpong"s Wonder Strike Downs NYCFC In MLS

Major league Soccer based Ghanaian forward Charles Sarpong extended his impressive scoring run in the league to earn three crucial points for Philadelphia Union.

The in form center forward took his season tally to four goals in six Matches as Philadelphia spanked New York City FC 2-0 to continue their fine form in the MLS.

The rampant attacker stole the headlines with yet another stunning strike to add to his gallery if goals in a hugely productive season.

Charles Sarpong does his trademark acrobatic move to celebrate scoring for Philadelphia Union

Charles Sarpong followed up an opening strike from Chris Pontius to double the lead for Philadelphia Union with five minutes to recess.

The 26 year had earlier on registered 3 other impressive strikes against New England Revolution and Orlando City.

Compatriot Kojo Poku led the line for NYCFC in that surprised 2-0 setback for the hugely expensive City side.

Charles Sarpong"s Wonder Strike Downs NYCFC In MLS

MLS: Afful Harrison Star In Defeat To Phil

Ghana International Harrison Afful’s club Columbus Crew lost 1-2 to visitors Philadephia in match week two of the Major League Soccer (MLS) 2016 season.



The home side missed many chances initially to  take the lead and then to equalize but failed as the game ended on a disappointing note for the Crew.



The Ghanaian right back, Afful was however adjudged one of the top 4 best players of the match.

Columbus Crew is yet to win a game this season after ending last season on a disappointing note as losing finalists in the play-off final.

 

 

 

Photos credit: Senyuiedzorm Awusi Adadevoh

MLS: Afful Harrison Star In Defeat To Phil

Profile: Meet Ghanaian Player, Gershon Koffie

Gershon Koffie (born August 25, 1991) is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer (MLS).

 

Koffie,24, grew up in Accra, and began his soccer career with Rot-Weiss Accra – a development club affiliated with German club Rot-Weiss Essen – as a nine-year-old in 2000. He spent five years with Rot-Weiss Accra, before signing his first professional contract in 2006 with Ghanaian Division Two League team International Allies (now a premier league club) at the age of 15.

Gershon Koffie training with his team mates as the Whitecaps gear up for the new MLS season

The 5ft 11in played four full seasons with International Allies, scoring 28 goals in all competitions, before leaving the club in 2009 to try to secure a spot with a professional team in Europe. Koffie was called up to the Ghana U-20 national team for the first time in July 2010.

 

The Vancouver midfielder was named in Ghana’s team for the 2011 African Youth Championship, starting against The Gambia on April 21, 2011. He was substituted after an hour for James Bissue. He made a substitute appearance against Cameroon on April 24, 2011 replacing Paul Aidoo in the 67th minute.

 

Gershon is eligible for Canada after he received his Canadian permanent residency in 2013.

Profile: Meet Ghanaian Player, Gershon Koffie

Photo: See Images Of Gideon Baah Signing For Red Bulls

Major League Soccer (MKS) club, New York Red Bulls announced the signing of Ghanaian international Gideon Baah. The 24-year-old joins New York from Finnish side HJK Helsinki and is looking forward to joining the Red Bull family.

 

 

Baah might make his debut pending the arrival of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) when New York Red Bulls open the 2016 MLS regular season at home on Sunday, March 6 against Toronto FC.

Gideon Baah signs for New York Red Bulls

Gideon Baah signs for New York Red Bulls

Gideon Baah signs for New York Red Bulls

Gideon Baah signs for New York Red Bulls

Gideon Baah signs for New York Red BullsGideon Baah signs for New York Red Bulls

Gideon Baah signs for New York Red Bulls

Gideon Baah signs for New York Red Bulls

Gideon Baah signs for New York Red Bulls

Gideon Baah signs for New York Red Bulls

Photo: See Images Of Gideon Baah Signing For Red Bulls