Edgar Acero

Edgar Acero

Joined: Mar 2, 2016

Edgar is a multimedia journalist with over five years of experience covering Major League Soccer in both English and Spanish. A lover of the UEFA Champions League and an eternal Sir Alex Ferguson fan, Edgar spends his days having love-hate relationships with Manchester United, the U.S. National Team and La Selección Colombia.

KANSAS CITY, KS - JULY 10: Mid-fielder Frank Lampard

MLS: Lampard finally starting to shine for NYC FC

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JUNE 05: Andres Guardado of Mexico brings the ball up field between Jose Maria Gimenez and Maximiliano Pereira of Uruguay during the second half of a group C match at University of Phoenix Stadium as part of Copa America Centenario US 2016 on June 05, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona, US. Mexico won 3-1. (Photo by Norman Hall/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Andres Guardado confirms interest in MLS

Argentina's Lionel Messi leaves the field after being defeated by Chile in the penalty shoot-out of the Copa America Centenario final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States, on June 26, 2016. After extra-time Chile win penalty shoot-out 4-2. / AFP / Don EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Will Lionel Messi’s legacy take a hit after another disappointment with Argentina?

NEW JERSEY, June 27, 2016-- Players of Chile celebrate with the trophy after winning the final of 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, the United States on June 26, 2016. Chile defeated Argentina with 4-2 in penalty shootout. (Xinhua/Qin Lang via Getty Images)

Chile, the champion no one cared about

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Fans of Mexico cheer for their team before a group C match between Mexico and Venezuela at NRG Stadium as part of Copa America Centenario US 2016 on June 13, 2016 in Houston, Texas, US. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Copa America: Why Mexican supporters won’t stop the use of homophobic chants

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 11: Clint Dempsey

Copa America: No underdog in sight as the US host Ecuador in Seattle

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: James Rodriguez of Colombia (R) tries to control the ball while observed by Celso Ortiz of Paraguay (L) during a group A match between Colombia and Paraguay at Rose Bowl Stadium as part of Copa America Centenario US 2016 on June 07, 2016 in Pasadena, California, US. (Photo by Omar Vega/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Copa America: Can Colombia go all the way after dominating Group A?

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 03: Edwin Cardona of Colombia celebrates after a group A match between United States and Colombia at Levi's Stadium as part of Copa America Centenario US 2016 on June 03, 2016 in Santa Clara, California, US. Colombia won 2-0. (Photo by Brian Bahr/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Copa America: Cardona and Moreno to step up for Colombia in James’ absence

Colombia's Carlos Bacca(R) tries to get away from USA's Michael Bradley(L) and Jermaine Jones during the Copa America Centenario football tournament in Santa Clara, California, United States, on June 3, 2016. / AFP / JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Copa America: Americans pleased with performance despite falling to Colombia

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO - NOVEMBER 17: USA's coach Juergen Klinsmann listens intently during a post match press conference after the World Cup Qualifier between Trinidad and Tobago and USA as part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for Russia 2018 at Hasely Crawford Stadium on November 17, 2015 in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. (Photo by Ashley Allen Getty Images)

Copa America: Klinsmann looks to expose Colombia’s defensive weaknesses

Robbie Keane (R) and Giovani Dos Santos (C) of US LA Galaxy react during their CONCACAF Champions League quarter final football match against Mexican club Santos at the Corona stadium on March 1, 2016 in Torreon, Mexico. / AFP / VICTOR STRAFFON (Photo credit should read VICTOR STRAFFON/AFP/Getty Images)

MLS: Tired of disrespectful clichés? Beat Mexican clubs in CONCACAF Champions League

NORWICH, ENGLAND - MAY 07: The Manchester United take part in a minute's applause in memory of former player Errol Crossan of Norwich City during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Manchester United at Carrow Road on May 7, 2016 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Tom Purslow/Man Utd via Getty Images)

Manchester United’s drop in quality continues for the third straight year

CARSON, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Ashley Cole and Bruce Arena the head coach / manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy walk off after the CONCACAF Champions League match between LA Galaxy and Santos Laguna at StubHub Center on February 24, 2016 in Carson, California. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

MLS: Bruce Arena proving doubters wrong with a revamped LA Galaxy

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United evades Dimitri Payet of West Ham United during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at the Boleyn Ground on May 10, 2016 in London, England. West Ham United are playing their last ever home match at the Boleyn Ground after their 112 year stay at the stadium. The Hammers will move to the Olympic Stadium for the 2016-17 season. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

EPL: Race to fourth shaped by inconsistency rather than class

CARSON, CA - APRIL 10: Giovani dos Santos

Kaká out for Brazil as 47 MLS players could feature in Copa America Centenario

BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 08: Radamel Falcao Garcia of Colombia looks on during a match between Colombia and Peru as part of FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier at Metropolitano Roberto Melendez Stadium on October 08, 2015 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gal Schweizer/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Lessons from El Niño: What Falcao could learn from Fernando Torres