Philadelphia Union centerbacks Mark McKenzie and Auston Trusty have experienced plenty of firsts together in their young careers, so it’s fitting the defensive duo is headed to the United States men’s national team January camp together. Trusty, who has played at the U-17 and U-20 World Cups for the United States, and McKenzie, who is […]
Minnesota United’s first competitive match at Allianz Field will come against New York City FC when the Blues visit St. Paul on April 13, 2019. Scheduled for a 4:00 p.m. CT kickoff, the afternoon will offer many fans their first inside look at the Loons’ new home. Construction on the soccer-specific stadium is said to […]
LAFC announced its opening matches for the 2019 season on Thursday, highlighted by a home opener against Western Conference finalist Sporting Kansas City. The two teams quickly became fierce foes in conference play during LAFC’s inaugural season. Now, LAFC will look for its first-ever victory over Kansas City to kick off its sophomore year. Last […]
MLS announces 2019 home openers
The 2019 Major League Soccer season will include many changes — FC Cincinnati joining as the 24th team, a new playoff format and the opening of Minnesota United’s new stadium, Allianz Field. It all starts March 2 with 10 matches, including Cincinnati’s debut on a road trip to Seattle. Opening weekend concludes with two Sunday-night games: […]
After a week of speculation, Colombian forward Juan Fernando Caicedo is officially a member of the New England Revolution. Caicedo joins the Revs on loan from Independiente Medellin and could be allocated to the roster as a designated player upon receipt of his international transfer certificate, the club announced Thursday. Caicedo, 29, has spent most […]
Orlando City’s 2019 campaign will start with a home match against a familiar opponent. The Lions will open their fifth MLS season at 2:30 p.m. on March 2 against NYCFC in Orlando City Stadium. Orlando City played NYCFC three times last season (twice in Yankee Stadium, once in Orlando City Stadium) and was shut out […]
Twenty-seven players from 17 Major League Soccer clubs are headed to Chula Vista, Calif., for the United States men’s national team’s annual January camp. The camp is the first under the direction of new head coach and former Columbus Crew boss Gregg Berhalter. “I know this camp is the start of a process of building […]
After serving the Chicago Fire the first seven years of his professional career, Sean Johnson joined New York City FC in 2017 — the second season under former head coach Patrick Vieira. While Vieira departed for Ligue 1 and OGC Nice midway through 2018, his methods and style continue to benefit NYCFC’s No. 1 goalkeeper. […]
Hartford Athletic will begin playing in the United Soccer League Championship in 2019, and the expansion side signed its first three players Tuesday: Wojciech Wójcik, Jose Angulo and Alex Dixon. Terms of the deals were not revealed and their contracts are pending league and federation approval. Each of the players previously played under Hartford head […]
Many of FC Cincinnati’s first roster moves as a Major League Soccer franchise have been related to defense. The club traded for a pair of MLS all-stars in left back Greg Garza and centerback Kendall Waston. It acquired players with UEFA Champions League experience in goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tytoń and defensive midfielder Leonardo Bertone. In its […]