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MLS cutting pay of top executives, some staff during coronavirus shutdown

MLS does not plan to furlough or layoff staff at this time, although a hiring freeze is in place

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Philadelphia Union player first in MLS to test positive for coronavirus

A team spokesperson said the player would like to keep his identity private.

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Commentary News Seattle Sounders FC

Seattle Sounders, holed up at home like everyone else, hope for earlier restart to MLS season

The Sounders are trying to strike an extremely delicate balance between maintaining players’ fitness as best as possible and adhering to health guidelines.

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Atlanta United FC News

Will Barco, Pity Martinez still be with Atlanta United after the summer?

The MLS summer transfer window is supposed to open July 7 and close Aug. 5. The windows for leagues in Europe also will open during various dates this summer. During normal times, Atlanta United has two players — Pity Martinez and Ezequiel Barco — who would be targets of clubs in Europe and Mexico. But, […]

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Austin Expansion News USL

What might an Austin FC, Austin Bold relationship look like?

Beginning in 2021, there will be two franchises with different owners, playing in separate leagues, in a city where there was no pro soccer as recently as 2018.

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Miami News

Inter Miami’s Jay Chapman recalls his SARS experience as coronavirus pandemic rages

The midfielder was 9 years old and living in the Greater Toronto Area when the first case of severe acute respiratory syndrome was reported in the area.

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News NWSL US Soccer USMNT USWNT

Cindy Parlow Cone takes over US Soccer at critical juncture

The first woman president in the 107-year history of the governing body will also oversee the appointment of a new chief executive and early preparations for the 2026 World Cup

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U.S. Soccer argues USWNT players are not as skilled, don’t have same job as USMNT

The USSF statements prompted a players’ spokeswoman to say the claims are from “the Paleolithic Era” as if “made by a caveman.”

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Los Angeles FC News Philadelphia Union

LAFC, Philadelphia play to chaotic 3-3 draw

LAFC erased a one-goal lead on three occasions to force a draw with the Philadelphia Union.

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Nashville News Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers score early, earn win over Nashville SC

Diego Valeri’s early strike helped host Portland beat expansion Nashville