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How Atlanta United’s internationals fared during the break

ATLANTA — Six Atlanta United players earned national team call-ups for the March FIFA international window. Gonzalo “Pity” Martínez, Josef Martínez and Héctor “Tito” Villalba joined the Argentina, Venezuela and Paraguay senior squads, respectively. Ezequiel Barco departed for the Argentina under-20 team. Andrew Carleton appeared with the United States U-20s, and Miles Robinson made his debut with […]

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New York City FC News

On Frame: Former MLS pro Bobby Warshaw talks NYCFC, USMNT

NEW YORK — Bobby Warshaw, a former MLS midfielder who writes and talks the game for MLSSoccer.com, joins Pro Soccer USA’s Glenn Crooks to analyze New York City FC and the U.S. men’s national team under Gregg Berhalter. Also, Pro Soccer USA’s Oliver Platt will help preview Friday night’s match between Eastern Conference rivals Toronto […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City centerback Alex De John out ‘a couple weeks, minimum’ with hamstring injury

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City centerback Alex De John, a starter during three of the Lions’ first four games of the season, suffered a hamstring injury against the New York Red Bulls and will be out “a couple weeks, minimum,” according to head coach James O’Connor.  O’Connor provided an updated on the centerback on Wednesday. […]

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An inside look at Christian Pulisic’s rise at Borussia Dortmund

NEW YORK — As he sipped a black tea in the lobby of the Grand Hyatt in midtown Manhattan Monday afternoon, Patrick Owomoyela vividly recalled the first time he watched Christian Pulisic play. “I heard there was a huge talent that does crazy stuff in the youth department and now he’s up there and he’s […]

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USMNT draws Chile, 1-1, for another positive result in Gregg Berhalter era

HOUSTON, Tx. — Though it was only an international friendly, the United States men’s national team faced down a South American powerhouse in Chile and earned a 1-1 draw Tuesday evening before a crowd of 18,033 at BBVA Compass Stadium.  The last time the USMNT faced a top CONMEBOL power in Houston, they fell 4-0 […]

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Atlanta United FC News

Atlanta United notebook: Change in mentality, flexible back three

MARIETTA, Ga. — Atlanta United reconvened for a lengthy session at the Children’s Healthcare Training Ground Tuesday morning . gollowing a few off days. The Five Stripes can now put their season-opening stretch of seven games over 24 days in the rearview mirror and move forward with a routine that is less taxing. In fact, Atlanta must […]

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Chicago Fire News

Chicago Fire awaiting Nicolas Gaitan’s arrival ahead of Red Bulls meeting

Dax McCarty was with the New York Red Bulls for six years, but now in his third year with the Chicago Fire, facing his former team is becoming more normal. McCarty will go up against his former team for the sixth time since leaving when the Fire host the Red Bulls on Saturday. He admitted […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City centerback Lamine Sané upbeat after match against Red Bulls

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City centerback Lamine Sané was eager to get back on the training pitch Monday morning. The 6-foot-3 centerback wants to prove he’s ready for more minutes after missing time due to a calf injury. Sané returned to the pitch for the first time this season during Orlando City’s 1-0 win over […]

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Orlando Pride

Orlando Pride draft picks relishing professional experiences

SANFORD, Fla. — For Orlando Pride draft pick Marisa Viggiano, the professional experience has been better than she hoped. Viggiano was selected by the Pride with the No. 30 pick in the NWSL College Draft in Chicago, which she attended. Viggiano and fellow draft pick Erin Greening, selected with the 25th overall pick, haven’t signed professional […]

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Montreal Impact News

Ignacio Piatti ‘very doubtful’ for Montreal Impact’s next game

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact may well be without their greatest offensive threat in their biggest game yet of the 2019 season. Remi Garde believes that Ignacio Piatti is “very doubtful” take on Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday. The Argentine suffered an undisclosed injury during the team’s last game at Orlando […]