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NWSL

NWSL working on new broadcast deal with A&E Network

National Women’s Soccer League president Amanda Duffy already has her sights set on a new broadcast deal. The league’s contract with A&E Networks is entering its final season, and Duffy is in talks to renew the partnership.  “It’s an important piece of where we are today, to have the broadcast agreement with Lifetime that airs […]

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US Soccer

Cristian Roldan, USMNT players praise new coach Gregg Berhalter after 1st week of January camp

There’s still 11 days until the U.S. Men’s National Team takes the field for the first time under new head coach Gregg Berhalter, but the results in training are already promising at the annual January camp.  The tactical principles instituted by Berhalter, and his staff that was formally announced on Wednesday, have been praised by […]

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New England Revolution News Portland Timbers

Revolution trade Claude Dielna to Portland for a pittance

The New England Revolution off-loaded fringe defender Claude Dielna on Wednesday afternoon by trading him to the Portland Timbers for at least $100,000 in general allocation money. Though the Revolution declined Dielna’s option at the end of the last season, they still retained his MLS rights, which prevented the Timbers from freely claiming the player. […]

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New York City FC

Yangel Herrera loaned to La Liga’s last-place Huesca

Yangel Herrera likely took a look at SD Huesca’s schedule Thursday, and there’s some big clubs listed: home versus Atletico Madrid on Saturday; at Real Madrid March 31 and back to the 7,638-seat Estadio El Alcoraz for Barcelona April 14. On Thursday, the La Liga Primera Division club signed Herrera, 21, on loan from Manchester […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City signs Brazilian right back Ruan

Orlando City continued its offseason roster overall with confirmation it has signed Brazilian right back Ruan to a one-year deal.  Ruan, 23, last played from Brazilian Serie B side Associação Atlética Ponte Preta. He made 17 appearances for Ponte Preta in 2018 while on loan from Série A side Sport Club Internacional. While with Ponte Preta, he started […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City waives striker Stéfano Pinho

Update: Orlando City officially announced Stéfano Pinho was waived on Jan. 22, saying the forward’s contract was terminated by mutual agreement.  “Stéfano is a good player who was able to transition well to MLS during his first season in the league last year, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors,” said Orlando […]

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Expansion Miami News

Ethics complaint about Beckham soccer complex in Miami spurs question: Who owns team?

Update: Miami-Dade ethics officials said lobbyists for the MLS Miami soccer group fulfilled registration requirement, allowing negotiations on a stadium lease to begin, according to the Miami Herald. NEW: Miami-Dade ethics officials have informed city of Miami that lobbyists for Jorge Mas & David Beckham's soccer group have fulfilled registration requirements, giving the green light […]

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Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United’s Franco Escobar out 6-8 weeks with collarbone injury

Atlanta United FC will likely not be at full-strength when it begins play in the Concacaf Champions League in February. Just two days into the reigning Major League Soccer Cup champs’ training camp, a key player has been injured. Right back Franco Escobar fractured his right clavicle Tuesday and will miss about six to eight […]

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Atlanta United FC

Josef Martinez inks 5-year extension with Atlanta United

The reigning MVP and Golden Boot winner of Major League Soccer isn’t leaving anytime soon. Josef Martinez and Atlanta United FC agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension that will keep him with the MLS Cup champs through 2023. Specifics of the deal were not disclosed, but it’s likely Martinez’s new deal will pay […]

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Colorado Rapids News

Colorado’s roster build continues with addition of two Homegrown signings

COMMERCE CITY, Colo.  – Following the conclusion of the 2019 MLS SuperDraft, the Colorado Rapids continued their roster building process signing two new homegrown players on Tuesday. READ: 2019 MLS SuperDraft: Final two rounds conclude with mixed results Tuesday’s signings included 21-year-old defender and Wake Forest product Sam Raben and 18-year-old forward Matt Hundley, from […]