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New York Red Bulls News

BWP: Philadelphia Union ‘edging its way’ to becoming New York Red Bulls’ rival

HANOVER, N.J. — When it comes to rivals and derbies, the New York Red Bulls have their hands full. D.C. United is their oldest rival, dating back to the origins of Major League Soccer in 1996, and New York City FC are the noisy neighbors from across the Hudson River. But for the Philadelphia Union, […]

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Minnesota United, Colorado Rapids issued additional fines, suspensions by MLS following altercation

Following a mass confrontation that occurred during last weekend’s match between the Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United FC, the MLS Disciplinary Committee issued additional fines and punishments to both teams. Both clubs and head coaches were fined undisclosed amounts for their respective violations of the league’s mass confrontation policy, the league announced Friday. The incident […]

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New York Red Bulls News

Developing and dominating: The Red Bull II way

HANOVER, N.J. — Success for Red Bulls II isn’t easily defined. Is it developing players for the New York Red Bulls? Is it winning games and trophies? The fact is, for head coach John Wolyniec, the two aren’t mutually exclusive. In a lot of ways, the priority of producing MLS players, a lot of the […]

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LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy playoff scenarios: qualification still possible, but not easy

After a FIFA international break, the LA Galaxy are looking to continue their momentum to help propel them into one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference. Only two matches remain in their season, and they must win them both to have a chance to qualify.  Playoff scenarios Only four teams remain in […]

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Orlando City SC Orlando Pride

Orlando City coach James O’Connor still looking for consistency

Orlando City coach James O’Connor is still looking for consistency from his players. He knows what his players are capable of, for the most part. Now he’s just looking for them to execute. With two matches left in the season – both of them against playoff-bound teams – Orlando City is trying to bounce back […]

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LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy misses spark midfielder Chris Pontius provided

LA Galaxy midfielder Chris Pontius will be out for the remainder of the season with a groin injury that has sidelined him since mid September. The severity of the injury had been previously unannounced by the Galaxy.  “Pontius will not be available for us for the rest of the season. Should I have said that, […]

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Commentary Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps face mission impossible after Real Salt Lake sink New England

[bc_video video_id=”5850217921001″ account_id=”3690581442001″ player_id=”B1k1OQNeX” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” max_width=”640px” mute=”” width=”100%” height=”100%”] VANCOUVER — The Whitecaps’ chances of making the playoffs are dire. It all started well against Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night. For 62 minutes the Caps held their own, and even took the lead in the 42nd minute. But Felipe’s goal was […]

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New York City FC

Reyna: NYCFC coaching change ‘a really good transition’

After a blazing 6-2-1 start to Domenec Torrent’s coaching tenure, NYCFC has managed just one triumph in its last eight matches, sparking concerns that Torrent’s side is not responding appropriately to the Catalan’s fervent demands. But sporting director Claudio Reyna said the uneven routines are more the result of factors outside of Torrent’s control. Reyna […]

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New England Revolution Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake eases past New England Revolution 4-1

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Nick Besler, Sebastian Saucedo and Corey Baird scored in the first 30 minutes for Real Salt Lake, which eased past the New England Revolution 4-1 Thursday night at Rio Tinto Stadium. RSL (14-12-7, 49 points) strengthened its hold on the sixth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference — two […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City B constructing roster, two OCSC academy players set to be signed

To say Orlando City B General Manager Mike Potempa has hit the ground running would be an understatement. Potempa and OCB coach Fernando Jose De Argila Irurita are in the process of building what Potempa – and Orlando City’s front office – believes will be the perfect bridge between Orlando City SC’s development academy and […]