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Red Bulls coach Chris Armas: Still plenty of gas in tank for MLS Cup

HANOVER, N.J. — When the New York Red Bulls begin the chase for their elusive first MLS Cup Sunday, they will do so as the Supporters’ Shield champions for the third time in six years, but also as the MLS team to log the most miles this season. While most teams were still in preseason, […]

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Philadelphia Union

Adjustments required for Philadelphia Union to win knockout round over NYCFC

The Philadelphia Union need to make adjustments against New York City FC in order to keep their season alive. After falling flat at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, the Union are headed back up to the Bronx on Wednesday to play their Eastern Conference rival in the knockout round.  In the Union’s 3-1 Decision Day defeat, […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City SC names Ricardo Moreira director of scouting

Orlando City SC has named Ricardo Moreira the club’s new director of scouting. Moreira was most recently the head of player recruitment and the international relations manager at Columbus Crew SC. He also used to be the scouting director for Brazil’s Grêmio Osasco Audax Esporte Clube. Moreira will report directly to General Manager Niki Buldalić and […]

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Philadelphia seeks first win at Yankee Stadium in playoff encounter with NYCFC

NEW YORK — Per Yankee Stadium mandate, the Philadelphia Union will not be able to wear Halloween masks when they enter the ball yard in the Bronx Wednesday night for their 7:08 p.m. ET MLS playoff match against New York City FC. Not that the Union players need to hide their faces – they completed […]

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New York Red Bulls News

Derrick Etienne’s Shield-clinching goal latest example of thriving NY Red Bulls system

HANOVER, N.J. — There are three players on the New York Red Bulls who have scored more goals than Derrick Etienne this season. But it could be argued no one scored a bigger goal. Etienne’s stunning solo effort Sunday helped lift the Red Bulls to a 1-0 win over Orlando City SC and capture a third […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando SeaWolves name Orlando City broadcaster Tom Traxler head coach

What landed Tom Traxler the job as the Orlando SeaWolves’ first head coach wasn’t his knowledge of the Major Arena Soccer League. He has that, sure, but what impressed Sea Wolves co-owner and General Manager Chris Kokalis was Traxler’s willingness to learn. The hunger to improve is what separated Traxler from the dozen other candidates […]

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MLS Power Rankings Week 35: Sporting KC, NYCFC climb

The regular season is over and it’s now time for Major League Soccer’s second season to begin with 12 teams chasing the MLS Cup. How did Decision Day’s drama affect the Pro Soccer USA Power Rankings? While the New York Red Bulls remain No. 1 after capturing their third Supporters’ Shield title in six years, […]

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Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire defender Brandon Vincent announces surprise retirement

At 24 years old, Brandon Vincent appeared to have a bright future in his soccer career, but he announced his retirement on Tuesday. The Stanford product made the news public on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonVincent/status/1057298802871320576 “This may come as a surprise to many, but I’m at a time in my life where it is best for me […]

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Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union fall flat in season finale, but emotions run high

NEW YORK — An early concession, an own goal, a disagreement at the end of the first half and a freefall from fourth to sixth place in the Eastern Conference.  That was the latest bizarre and disappointing concoction the Philadelphia Union mustered in their regular-season finale, a 3-1 loss to New York City FC.   Similar […]

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Los Angeles FC

LAFC announces #BlackoutLA events leading up to Thursday game

To celebrate and stir up enthusiasm throughout the city, LAFC announced on Monday a series of events themed #BlackoutLA throughout this week. With the team’s first ever playoff game Thursday night against Real Salt Lake, the club is encouraging fans to wear black all week to show support. LAFC will also host events at local […]