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Nike unveils 14 kits ahead of 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City centerbacks looking to improve communication

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City centerback Shane O’Neill took full responsibility for Saturday’s disappointing result against the Chicago Fire. The Lions left Bridgeview with just a point after giving up a goal in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time, settling for a 1-1 draw in miserable conditions at SeatGeek Stadium. The goal, a […]

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Goalkeepers shine in D.C. United, NYCFC scoreless draw

BRONX, N.Y. — The lack of scoring in Sunday’s stalemate between D.C. United and New York City FC did not deprive spectators of highlights. The two goalkeepers — both also in the United States national team pool — stole the show. NYCFC’s Sean Johnson and United’s Bill Hamid saved shot after shot, one-upping each other […]

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Cincinnati

Roland Lamah helps Cincinnati overcome intimidating Atlanta atmosphere for 1st MLS point

ATLANTA — Roland Lamah’s 86th-minute equalizer earned FC Cincinnati a surprising first point in MLS with a 1-1 draw at Atlanta United on Sunday. Playing away against the reigning MLS Cup champion for the expansion team’s second match, expectations were understandably modest. That was especially true following FCC’s opening 4-1 loss at Seattle last Saturday.  But […]

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Chicago Fire

C.J. Sapong brings ‘the spice’ to Chicago Fire with hot scoring start

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — It’s no secret what C.J. Sapong has brought to the Chicago Fire. “Goals. It’s nice and simple,” goalkeeper David Ousted said. Sapong has scored in each of his first two games with the Fire. On Saturday, he salvaged a point for the hosts against Orlando with a 95th-minute equalizer. Sapong said the […]

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Three things learned from Sporting KC’s 2-0 win over Philadelphia

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Sporting Kansas City earned three points in its Major League Soccer home opener Sunday, with a 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Union. Here are three things we learned: Busio isn’t going anywhere Sixteen-year-old Gianluca Busio notched his first home start for SKC Sunday, becoming the youngest player to ever start an […]

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Help wanted: NYCFC still looking for another striker

BRONX, N.Y. — Here are three things we learned from the 0-0 draw between New York City FC and D.C. United Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Help Wanted Dome Torrent used his post-match press conference to again emphasize the need for a striker. The NYCFC coach said there’s plenty of playmakers on the roster and […]

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How much have the New England Revolution changed?

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Jill Ellis, others voice support for USWNT players’ lawsuit at SheBelieves summit

NEW YORK — United States women’s national team coach Jill Ellis voiced her support of the players’ recently-filed federal class-action lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation “Obviously, I work for the federation. I think they’ve done amazing things in terms of promoting, developing and evolving the women’s game, so there’s a lot of positives. I’m also […]

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D.C. United

FloSports streaming interruptions frustrate viewers during debut D.C. United match

BRONX, N.Y.– FloSports‘ debut as D.C. United’s streaming service got off to a rocky start during the team’s scoreless draw Sunday with New York City FC. Several fans in the Washington, D.C. area took to twitter minutes after kickoff to vent about their feeds not working. The Austin-based streaming company’s services were interrupted as many […]