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FC Dallas seeing results after philosophy change under Luchi Gonzalez

FRISCO, Texas — When new FC Dallas coach Luchi Gonzalez took the job in December, he came in with many new ideologies. Rondos were emphasized. He wanted the team to play in tough positions. Goalkeepers were more involved in the field drills, getting used to playing with the ball at their feet. It was all […]

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LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy host Western Conference rival Minnesota United

Without two of their three designated players, the LA Galaxy will host Minnesota United on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. Here’s what you need to know before the match: All time, the Galaxy have three wins and one draw in their four-game history against Minnesota since the Loons joined MLS in […]

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Real Salt Lake’s Johnson, Rusnák called up for international break

Real Salt Lake forward Sam Johnson is scheduled to miss one MLS match while on international duty with the Liberian national team for its final Africans Cup of Nations qualifying match March 24 against Democratic Republic of Congo. Midfielder Albert Rusnák also was called up by Slovakia for a pair of UEFA Euro qualifying matches against […]

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Complete list of MLS players called up to national teams

The first international window of the 2019 Major League Soccer season takes place over the next week and a half, and there are plenty of players heading to all parts of the world to represent their countries.  In total, 21 nations will have MLS players on their respective rosters, with the majority of the teams […]

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Minnesota United FC

Lawrence Olum returns to Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota United FC signed Lawrence Olum on Friday. The Kenyan international will be familiar to longtime soccer fans in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, having played for the Minnesota Thunder in 2009. “It’s a nice story to have another player that’s worked with Adrian for many years, as well as played […]

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FC Dallas

Ryan Hollingshead’s versatility key in early part of FC Dallas season

FRISCO, Texas — As halftime loomed in FC Dallas’ 2-0 victory over the LA Galaxy last week, the team was faced with a choice. Right back Reggie Cannon could not continue with an ankle injury. Head coach Luchi Gonzalez had to make a substitute.  At the time, Ryan Hollingshead was starting at left back. With […]

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U.S. Soccer ‘surprised’ by federal lawsuit, committed to reaching common ground

The United States Soccer Federation was surprised by the federal class-action lawsuit filed by the entire U.S. women’s national team last week, according to an open letter from U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro. “U.S. Soccer believes that all female athletes deserve fair and equitable pay, and we strive to meet this core value at all times,” Cordeiro […]

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps look for progression on difficult road trip to Houston

The Vancouver Whitecaps road trip continues after a 1-0 loss that included a controversial penalty call at Real Salt Lake City. Up next is Texas, where the Caps face the Houston Dynamo at 12 p.m. PT Saturday. The Dynamo have overcome their own disappointment after being eliminated from the Concacaf Champions League on Tuesday.  For […]

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LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy notebook: International call ups, injury updates, player loans

The LA Galaxy continue to settle in from a tumultuous offseason. Here is a round-up of LA Galaxy news from the last week: International call-ups Sebastian Lletget (USA) and Jonathan Dos Santos (MEX) each were called up to their respective national team training camps this week in preparation for the international dates coming at the […]

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Atlanta United FC News

Atlanta United’s tactical adjustment yields encouraging results

ATLANTA — Mired in a season-opening rut defined by poor results and lifeless play, Atlanta United made a change in its Concacaf Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Monterrey. Frank de Boer shelved his possession-obsessed 3-4-3 in favor of a couple of different looks and a more direct, aggressive approach. The Five Stripes’ dream of […]