CARY, N.C. — Crystal Dunn waited patiently nearby. Like a child trying to swipe a cookie when parents aren’t minding, she was looking for the right moment to pounce on the ball. In the 45th minute of Wednesday’s clash between the North Carolina Courage and the visiting Orlando Pride at WakeMed Soccer Park, Pride forward Alex […]
CARSON, Calif. — The LA Galaxy defeated the Houston Dynamo 2-1 Friday night in a tough Western Conference matchup at Dignity Health Sports Park. A late header from Galaxy defender Diego Polenta sealed the victory. Both teams entered the match on four-game winning streaks. The Galaxy (6-1-0, 18 points) handed the Dynamo (4-1-1, 13 points) […]
TORONTO — A remarkable 4-3 win for Toronto FC Friday night was followed by an equally remarkable postgame interview with Reds forward Jozy Altidore. Having been substituted with what coach Greg Vanney described as hamstring tightness in the 82nd minute, Altidore made his way over to reporters specifically to explain his frustration over the release […]
TORONTO — When Toronto FC and Minnesota United meet, goals are almost guaranteed. A late double from substitute Jordan Hamilton earned the Reds a 4-3 victory Friday night. Those seven goals brings the total number of goals scored in this East-West matchup to 19 in just three meetings. TFC won 3-2 at home in 2017, […]
CINCINNATI — It was a drab night in the Queen City, and not just because of the cold and wet weather. Two goals just before halftime and a second-half penalty gave Real Salt Lake a 3-0 win over FC Cincinnati on a damp Friday night at Nippert Stadium. The loss sees FC Cincinnati (2-4-2, 8 points) […]
It wasn’t a win, but scoring twice at Children’s Mercy Park was a confidence boost for the New York Red Bulls, one they hope carries over to Gillette Stadium when they take on a desperate New England Revolution side Saturday night. “In this business so much of it is momentum and confidence,” Red Bulls coach […]
SANFORD, Fla. – For Orlando City coach James O’Connor, there’s a method behind who is in the starting XI on match day. When he’s managing a player’s minutes – which lately has been the case for star designated players Nani and Dom Dwyer – it’s not as simple as, “Player X gets Y number of […]
VANCOUVER, B.C — The career of a footballer can take you anywhere around the world. Saturday afternoon it will take Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Scott Sutter back to Florida, a place he called home the last two years. Sutter, 32, spent the 2017 and 2018 Major League Soccer seasons playing for Orlando City SC, which […]
Houston — The Houston Dynamo are on a winning streak and looking to continue their triumphs Friday, their second road game of the season. The opponent is the LA Galaxy – one of the most revered teams in Major League Soccer and one that is riding four consecutive wins. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET […]
VANCOUVER, B.C – After their first win of the season, the Vancouver Whitecaps are back in action Saturday afternoon, traveling to Florida to take on Orlando City SC. And two close friends will be on opposite sides of that pitch. Whitecaps FC’s Fredy Montero and Orlando City’s Nani will meet for the first time in […]