Conference Standings 2022

Reference: [8]

Schedule February/March 2022

Reference: [9-13] See Below February/March Weekly Recaps for April 2022 Schedule and Recaps

Week 1 Recap (25-28 February 2022)

Jon Gallagher, a native of Dundalk, Ireland, was on the subs bench for Austin FC’s 5-0 defeat of FC Cincinnati to open the 2022 MLS season. The other two Republic of Ireland players on MLS rosters, Derrick Wiiliams of LA Galaxy and Jake Mulraney of Atlanta United did not feature. Reference: [2-9]

Week 2 Recap (5-7 March 2022)

Republic of Ireland’s John Gallagher came on as a substitute, playing 13 minutes in Austin FC’s 5-1 victory over Inter Miami CF, a huge win for the second week running, which meant the Texas Capital’s amazing start to the season continued. Another Republic of Ireland player, Derrick Williams, although born in Germany moved to Waterford as a child where he made a name for himself at AFC Tramore, securing a contract with Aston Villa FC of the English Premier League in 2009. After spells at Bristol City (2013 to 2016) and Blackburn Rovers (2016 to 2021) before signing for LA Galaxy in March 2021, just before the MLS season started. He earned his first cap for Republic of Ireland versus France in 2018. Williams came on as a substitute with four minutes remaining in LA Galaxy’s 1-0 at Charlotte FC. References: [2-10]

Week 3 Recap (12-13 March 2022)

Republic of Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute with seven minutes to go in Atlanta United’s home game versus Southern rivals Charlotte FC, and made an immediate impact, the super-sub making two attempts on goal, one of which went in as Atlanta United won 2-1 to go fifth in the Eastern Conference, one point behind leaders Columbus Crew. J Martinez had put Atlanta United ahead from the Penalty spot after 60 minutes only for Charlotte FC to reply through A Armour 60 minutes later. Jake Mulraney’s introduction after 83 minutes for R Hernandez proved vital as he scored after six minutes of time added on to win the game for Atlanta United. Mulraney received a long ball out on the right wing, cut inside the Charlotte FC defender just inside the box and let fly, not even looking as the ball deflected of a Charlotte FC defender leaving the goalkeeper looking on helpless. [References: 2-7a, 14]

Another Irish player Jon Gallagher came on as a substitute for Austin FC as the Texans lost 0-1 at Portland Timbers for their first loss of the season, and Derrick Williams was an unused substitute in LA Galaxy’s 2-3 loss at Seattle Sounders. [References: 2-7a]

Week 4 Recap (19-21 March 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute at halftime in Atlanta United’s 3-3 draw versus CF Montréal, a result which left Atlanta United in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Jon Gallagher came on with 8 minutes remaining in Austin FC’s 0-0 draw with Seattle Sounders FC which left the Texans in fourth place in the Western Conference. Ireland’s Derrick Williams was an unused substitute in LA Galaxy’s 0-1 loss to Orlando City SC, which left LA Galaxy in seventh place in the Western Conference. [References: 2-7A]

Philadelphia Union led the Eastern Conference on 10 points after four games, and Los Angeles Football Club and Real Salt Lake were also on 10 points at the top of the Western Conference.

Schedule April 2022

Week 6 Recap (2-3 April 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney started in Atlanta United’s 1-0 at D.C. United. Mulraney was substituted after 74 minutes. [References: 2-3] Another of Ireland’s contingent in USA Jon Gallagher came on as a substiute with 10 minutes to go in Austin FC’s 2-2 draw at San Jose Earthquakes [References: 4-5]. Derrick Williams of Ireland played the full 90 minutes, helping LA Galaxy to a 3-1 win at Portland Timbers [References: 7-7a]

Week 7 Recap (9-11 April 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute with half an hour to go as Atlanta United lost 0-1 at Southeast rivals Charlotte FC in North Carolina. [References: 2-3]. Ireland’s Jon Gallagher came on with 29 minutes remaining as Austin FC won 1-0 at home to Minnesota United to maintain their challenge for the Western Conference Regular Season Championship. [References: 4-5]. Ireland’s Derrick Williams got one shot on goal, and was later substituted off after 76 minutes after starting in LA Galaxy’s 2-1 win at home to Los Angeles FC in the Southern California derby. [References: 7-7a]

Week 8 Recap (16-17 April 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute with one minute remaining as Atlanta United drew 0-0 versus FC Cincinnati [References: 2-3]. Jon Gallagher of Ireland started versus D.C. United in Austin FC’s 3-2 win at the Nation’s Capital, and was substituted after 56 minutes. [References: 4-5] Ireland’s Derrick Williams had one shot on target and played the full 90 minutes in LA Galaxy’s 0-0 draw at Chicago Fire FC [References: 7-7a]

Week 9 Recap (23-24 April 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute with 14 minutes remaining as Atlanta United went down 1-2 at Inter Miami, leaving Atlanta United in fourth sport in the Eastern Conference standings. [References: 2-3]. Ireland’s Jon Gallagher started in Austin FC’s 3-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC as Austin FC moved into second in the MLS Western Conference table behind Los Angeles FC. Gallagher was substituted after 70 minutes. [References: 4-5] Ireland’s Derrick Williams had an assist in LA Galaxy’s goal in their 1-0 victory over Nashville FC as Williams played the full 90 minutes and LA Galaxy moved into third place in the Western Conference. [References: 7-7a]

Republic of Ireland Players 2022

Reference: [2-7A]

MLS Footage (2021)

Image Reference

[1] Contributor: Mark Fann FC Dallas forward Jáder Obrian (7) advances the soccer ball during a MLS preseason match between the Austin FC and FC Dallas, April 07, 2021, at Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas. [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/fc-dallas-forward-obrian-7-advances-1952841547 [Accessed 28 February 2022]

REFERENCES

Logo References

[] Sportslogos.net (2020) MLS Primary Logo 2015- [Internet] Available from: http://8653__major_league_soccer-primary-2015 [Accessed 5 May 2021]

Player References

[2] MLS (2021) Jake Mulraney [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jake-mulraney/ [Accessed 5 May 2021]

[3] MLS (2021) Jake Mulraney Match Log [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jake-mulraney/match-log/ [Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[4] MLS (2022) Jon Gallagher [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jon-gallagher/ [Accessed 28 February 2022]

[5] MLS (2022) Jon Gallagher Match Log [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jon-gallagher/match-log/ [Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[6] MLS (2022) Derrick Williams [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/derrick-williams/ [Accessed 28 February 2022]

[7] MLS (2022) Derrick Williams Match Log [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/derrick-williams/match-log/ [Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[7a] FAI (2022) Derrick Williams [Internet] Available from: https://www.fai.ie/ireland/player/250012722 [Accessed 7 March 2022]

Matchday REFERENCES

WEBSITES

[2] MLS (2022) MLS Standings [2022] [Internet] Available from:  https://www.mlssoccer.com/standings/2022/conference#season=2022&live=true [Accessed 28 February 2022]

[9] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule February 21-27 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-02-21 [Accessed 28 February 2022]

[10] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule February 28-March 6 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-02-28  [Accessed 3 March 2022][Last Accessed 7 March 2022]

[11] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule March 7-13 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-03-07  [Accessed 3 March 2022][Last Accessed 14 March 2022]

[12] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule March 14-20 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-03-14  [Accessed 3 March 2022][Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[13] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule March 21-27 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-03-21  [Accessed 3 March 2022][Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[14] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule March 28-April 3 2022 [Internet] Available from:  https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-03-28 [Accessed 18 April 2022]

[15] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule April 4-10 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-04-04 [Accessed 18 April 2022]

[16] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule April 11-17 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-04-11 [Accessed 18 April 2022]

Match Recaps

[7] MLS (2022) Atlanta United v Charlotte FC 2022-03-13 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/mls-regular-season/2022/matches/atlvsclt-03-13-2022/ [Accessed 14 March 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Tom Gallagher and Jason Caldwell.

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