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New England Revolution USL

USL notes: Ex-Rev Hollinger-Janzen signs with Birmingham

Birmingham Legion FC, a 2019 expansion side in the United Soccer League Championship, signed a forward with Major League Soccer experience Monday. Femi Hollinger-Janzen will join the Legion for the 2019 season, pending league and federation approval. Hollinger-Janzen has spent the past three seasons with the New England Revolution, where he appeared in 36 matches […]

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New York Red Bulls News US Soccer

U.S. striker Tim Weah ‘excited’ to join Celtic FC on loan from PSG

A young United States soccer star is on the move. Tim Weah, an 18-year-old striker from New York, will go on loan with Scottish side Celtic FC for six months, following a deal between the club and Paris Saint-Germain that was announced Monday. Weah will fly to Dubai this week to join Celtic for the […]

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Chicago Red Stars Houston Dash North Carolina Courage NWSL

NWSL notes: NC Courage add Swedish midfielder Julia Spetsmark

The reigning National Women’s Soccer League champs boosted their midfield Monday, adding a player with European experience. Julia Spetsmark, who has four caps for the Swedish national team, signed with the North Carolina Courage. The club did not release specifics about the deal, which is pending receipt of her International Transfer Certificate and P1 visa. […]

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Houston Dynamo News

Houston Dynamo start MLS season with 3 home matches for 1st time in team history

The Houston Dynamo got welcome news today when Major League Soccer announced the team’s 2019 schedule. For the first time in team history, its first three matches of the season will be home matches. Nine of the Dynamo’s first 13 matches of the season will be at BBVA Compass Stadium, starting with the home opener […]

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Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner closing in on roster reinforcements

When he first set out to build the offseason roster, Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner wanted to have all key contributors in place by the time the club left for preseason training in Florida.  The club is progressing nicely toward that goal, with a few things in the works, Tanner told Pro Soccer USA on […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City hasn’t reached deal yet with Brazilian midfielder Diego Ribas

Reports that Orlando City has reached a deal with Brazilian midfielder Diego Ribas are premature, according to a club source.  ESPN Brazil reported the club and Ribas have agreed on a three-year deal worth $2 million per year. According to the report, Orlando City would receive Diego on a free transfer from Brazilian side Flamengo. […]

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Los Angeles FC

LAFC’s 2nd-year schedule set

Major League announced the official team schedules for the 2019 season Monday, offering LAFC fans a first glimpse at what the next season will bring for the team. Unlike in its inaugural year, the club will have a home stadium from the first match of the season, kicking off league play with a home game […]

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LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy’s five most important matches in 2019

The 2019 MLS regular season schedule was released Monday, with each team playing 34 matches from March to October. The Galaxy are looking for redemption after missing the playoffs during the past two seasons. Here are five matches Galaxy fans should mark on their calendars for 2019: March 2: LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire, Dignity […]

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New England Revolution News

New England Revolution’s 2019 schedule more balanced than previous years

The New England Revolution announced its 34-game schedule for the 2019 MLS regular season Monday afternoon. Unlike previous years, in which a majority of home games were concentrated during particular times of the year, this season’s itinerary is more balanced. New England opens the season March 2 at FC Dallas and hosts the Columbus Crew […]

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USWNT add Washington Spirit’s Andi Sullivan to training camp

The United States women’s national team began its first training camp of 2019 in Portugal on Monday, and the number of players in camp grew by one. Head coach Jill Ellis made a late addition to the camp roster, bringing in Andi Sullivan, a midfielder for the NWSL’s Washington Spirit. With the addition of Sullivan, […]