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FC Dallas

Goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez adjusts to more on-the-ball presence

FRISCO, Texas — As Luchi Gonzalez continues to make his mark as FC Dallas’ coach, players are acclimating to the different systems and ideologies presented. One of those changes includes more touches on the ball for goalkeepers. Part of Gonzalez’s system involves goalkeepers being involved in the distribution from the back. Goalkeepers are put into […]

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San Jose Earthquakes face Seattle Sounders in final preseason game

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes play their last game of the preseason this weekend when they host the Seattle Sounders at Avaya Stadium. For fans of the Quakes, it will be their first opportunity to see new head coach Matias Almeyda guide the team at home, one week before the MLS regular […]

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News San Jose Earthquakes

Magnus Eriksson seeks success in second season with San Jose Earthquakes

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A year ago, Magnus Eriksson arrived in San Jose as the scoring champion of the Swedish first division, freshly inked to a Designated Player contract with expectations the mohawked midfielder would bring his attacking acumen to Major League Soccer and elevate the Earthquakes to playoff contenders. Unfortunately, he did not have the […]

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New England Revolution News

Revs owner Robert Kraft charged with soliciting prostitution in Florida

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Orlando City SC

New Orlando City goalkeeper Brian Rowe excited to be part of James O’Connor’s culture

SANFORD, Fla. — New Orlando City goalkeeper Brian Rowe arrived at preseason training in Bradenton with something to prove.  The MLS veteran was out of contract after a one-year stint with the Vancouver Whitecaps. He got to training at IMG Academy during the second week of Orlando City’s stay there and immediately became a veteran […]

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Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United suffers 3-1 defeat to CS Herediano in Concacaf Champions League

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Sporting Kansas City

Ilie Sanchez golazo seals deal for Sporting KC in 3-0 CCL win over Toluca

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Los Angeles FC

LAFC signs 3 new players ahead of 2019 season

LOS ANGELES — LAFC signed three additional players to its 2019 roster Thursday — goalkeeper Phillip Ejimadu, defender Lamar Batista and forward Adrien Perez. Batista and Perez will become available for next week’s home opener, while Ejimadu will join the Black and Gold once his International Transfer Certificate is fully processed. All three players previously joined […]

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Orlando City SC

Takeaways from Orlando City’s 6-2 preseason victory over the New England Revolution

ORLANDO — Orlando City crushed the New England Revolution 6-2 on Wednesday in a preseason friendly to clinch the inaugural Orlando City Invitational. The Lions came alive in the second half, scoring four goals in less than 10 minutes, starting in the 47th minute. Here are three takeaways from the preseason victory: Colmán stands out Josué […]

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New York Red Bulls News

Red Bulls transfer forward Anatole Abang to China’s Nantong Zhiyun FC

The New York Red Bulls transferred forward Anatole Abang to Nantong Zhiyun FC in China League One, the club announced today. “We wish Anatole all the best in this next step,” Red Bulls sporting director Denis Hamlett said in a statement. “We are pleased to have found a transfer that is beneficial for both the […]