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Future of U.S. Soccer hangs in the balance as presidential election approaches

The U.S. Soccer Federation will hold its first contested presidential election in 20 years Saturday in Orlando. But given the tenor of the three-month campaign, picking a winner may do more to inflame than heal a federation still battered by missing the World Cup for the first time since 1986. In the run-up to the […]

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D.C. United reportedly close to acquiring Yamil Asad

  D.C. United is reportedly putting its recent influx of allocation money into action and adding depth to its attack. The club is nearing a deal to acquire Argentine midfielder Yamil Asad, according to a Washington Post report Monday. Asad most recently played for MLS side Atlanta United, joining the team on loan from Vélez Sarsfield in […]

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MLS makes gains during busy winter transfer season

  The heart of winter is a time of year when soccer makes more news off the field than on it. It’s the middle of the club campaign throughout almost all of Europe, and with team needs and expiring contracts at the forefront, the twice-annual transfer season furnishes a heavy dose of hysteria and spending. […]

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New Atlanta stadium concessions 1st-year hit with fans

The site of next year’s Super Bowl already is celebrating a championship for best concessions. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and MLS Atlanta United, finished first in a 2017 NFL fan survey for quality and value of food and beverages. The results released Thursday show the lowered prices, including $2 hot dogs, $3 […]

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Gonzaga’s Ben White becomes final player taken in MLS SuperDraft

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Atlanta’s Miguel Almirón, NYCFC’s Jack Harrison see Europe in near future

LOS ANGELES – Two bright young Major League Soccer stars spoke candidly about their European dreams during the league’s annual media day on Saturday.  Atlanta standout Miguel Almirón, 2017 MLS Newcomer of the Year, said through a translator that MLS can serve as a bridge to top clubs in Europe for many South American players. […]

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Why the often-derided MLS SuperDraft isn’t going anywhere

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MLS media day in Los Angeles caps busy week for league

First, there was the player combine in Orlando. Then the SuperDraft in Philadelphia. Now, Major League Soccer is off to Los Angeles for its annual media day. About 30 top players from across the league will gather for a day full of interviews with local and national media outlets.  Some of the players expected to […]

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Atlanta United FC signs midfielder Barco in record transfer

Atlanta United FC acquired Argentinian midfielder Ezequiel Barco in the most expensive transfer in MLS history. Barco, 18, arrives for a reported fee of $15 million, the highest in league history for a player transfer. “Securing a player of Ezequiel’s caliber is another significant moment in Atlanta United history,” said club president Darren Eales in […]

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2018 MLS SuperDraft: Akron’s Joao Moutinho goes No. 1

  Akron’s Joao Moutinho was selected Friday by Los Angeles FC with the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The day also featured a major trade: The Philadelphia Union acquired forward Davis Accam from Chicago for $1.2 million in allocation money. Moutinho, 19, turned heads at the MLS combine. Last season […]