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New York City FC

Goal scoring woes continue to plague New York City FC

New York City FC was officially eliminated from the Supporters Shield race on Saturday night while failing to clinch a spot in the MLS playoffs. And with the 1-1 road draw against the Montreal Impact on Saturday night comes a heightened concern on the attacking side during a stretch of nine matches that has produced […]

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Atlanta United FC News

Julian Gressel powers Atlanta United past Real Salt Lake 2-0

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New York Red Bulls News

Derrick Etienne’s goal for New York Red Bulls may loom large in Atlanta clash

HARRISON, N.J. — Here are three things we learned from the New York Red Bulls’ 2-0 win over Toronto FC Saturday night at Red Bull Arena. Etienne to the rescue? Bradley Wright-Phillips’ suspension for yellow card accumulation leaves a massive hole in the club’s attack for the clash against Atlanta United next Sunday that will […]

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Chicago Fire News

Bastian Schweinsteiger laments call: ‘here it’s not like in Europe’

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Chicago Fire star Bastian Schweinsteiger expressed frustration at both New England Revolution midfielder Scott Caldwell and referee Joe Dickerson in the wake of his team’s 2-2 draw at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night. The two rivals’ contest was physical and got heated at times – even resulting in a mass confrontation prior […]

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Minnesota United FC News Portland Timbers

Minnesota United holds on for 3-2 win over Portland Timbers

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Commentary Orlando City SC

Orlando City supporters deserve better than what management has given them

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here this evening not to eulogize a soccer season, but to celebrate a group of soccer supporters. We are here to pay our respects to an announced crowd of 23,723 Orlando City  fans who showed  up Saturday night to watch a meaningless late-season scoreless draw between their free-falling franchise and […]

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LA Galaxy Seattle Sounders FC

LA Galaxy host Seattle Sounders in fight for playoff spot, redemption

The LA Galaxy will host the Seattle Sounders in what is essentially a must-win match Sunday afternoon at 7 p.m. ET at StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. Here is what you need to know before kickoff: The Galaxy are in the midst of a seven-match winless streak, with their last win coming July 29th against Orlando […]

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Columbus Crew SC

Columbus Crew SC get 2-1 win despite strange Colorado Rapids goal

COLUMBUS — Columbus Crew SC returned to MAPFRE stadium after the longest road trip in MLS, going from Dallas to Portland before coming home to face the Colorado Rapids all in the same week. After gaining just a point in the two away games, Crew SC finally claimed victory Saturday 2-1. The first goal came […]

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New York Red Bulls News

Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips lashes out after costly yellow card

HARRISON, N.J. — It should have been a joyous moment for New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips. He played a part in both goals of a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC that kept his club in Supporters’ Shield contention ahead of next Sunday’s home showdown with first-place Atlanta United. Instead, an angry Wright-Phillips tried to […]

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Houston Dynamo Orlando City SC

Orlando City grinds out 0-0 draw with Houston Dynamo

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