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Wondolowski remains one goal away from record as Quakes, Rapids play to 0-0 draw

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Chris Wondolowski will have to wait at least another week in his attempt to set the MLS goal scoring record because the San Jose Earthquakes and Colorado Rapids played to a scoreless draw Sunday afternoon. The Earthquakes’ captain has 144 career MLS goals, one behind the record set by Landon Donovan, […]

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Los Angeles FC

LAFC settles for 2-2 tie at home against Vancouver Whitecaps

LOS ANGELES — The first regular season of LAFC soccer came to an end at Banc of California stadium Sunday. Despite a commanding performance from Diego Rossi, who notched two goals in 10 minutes, the team struggled to translate possession into goals, settling for a 2-2 tie. “There’s a lot of little football things for […]

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Columbus Crew winger Justin Meram didn’t play against Orlando City due to ‘gentlemen’s agreement’

ORLANDO — Columbus Crew winger Justin Meram was never going to play against Orlando City.  When Meram, who notably struggled early this year while with Orlando City, was traded back to the Crew in August, an agreement was made to ensure Meram wouldn’t be able to strike back against the Lions when the two sides […]

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Stayin’ alive: Montreal Impact beat Toronto FC, 2-0, to remain in playoff race

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”433″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] The Montreal impact kept their 2018 MLS Cup playoff hopes alive with a 2-0 win over rival Toronto FC at Stade Saputo Sunday afternoon. In their home finale, the Impact moved within two points of the playoff line in the East, currently occupied by […]

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Fullbacks help Atlanta United beat Chicago Fire, clinch Champions League berth

ATLANTA — The style of play that Gerardo “Tata” Martino has implemented during his tenure as head coach of Atlanta United encourages defenders to be attack-minded and get involved the creation of scoring opportunities. On Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with the sun shining down and a cool breeze coming through the open roof, two fullbacks […]

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Kaku penalty pushes New York Red Bulls past Philadelphia Union

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”430″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] CHESTER, Pa. — The Philadelphia Union’s final home game of the regular season didn’t go as expected, but there’s still a good chance they return to Talen Energy Stadium in the postseason. The Union fell 1-0 to the New York Red Bulls on Sunday […]

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D.C. United New York City FC News

D.C. United secures playoff spot with 3-1 victory over New York City FC

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”431″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] WASHINGTON — D.C. United secured an MLS playoff spot with a 3-1 victory over New York City FC Sunday in front of an announced crowd of 20,249 at Audi Field. “We will enjoy it tonight for sure,” coach Ben Olsen said. “We can exhale just […]

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Houston Dynamo News

Houston Dynamo to unveil U.S. Open Cup banner, hoping for win to go with it

In part to help Houston fans celebrate its recent U.S. Open Cup win, the Dynamo front office is planning to unveil a banner Sunday afternoon at the 2018 home finale at BBVA Compass Stadium to commemorate the historic win. For Houston sports fans, who have seen their soccer team miss out on the playoffs and […]

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Orlando City SC

Former Orlando City winger Justin Meram not in lineup for Columbus Crew’s match against the Lions

ORLANDO — Former Orlando City winger Justin Meram, who played for the Lions for six months before he was traded back to Columbus Crew SC, is not in the lineup for the Crew’s match against the Lions in Orlando City Stadium.  This contradicts reports saying he was looking forward to playing in the game.  “I’m […]

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D.C. United New York City FC News

D.C. United continues on-field success through off-field challenges

WASHINGTON–D.C. United defender Russell Canouse pushed in FC Dallas’ penalty box waiting for the free kick from captain Wayne Rooney. The ball soared over the heads of both teams and off the body of a Dallas defender. Canouse hit the ball near-perfect, but instead of celebration, the midfielder watched the shot bounce off the crossbar. […]