The Chicago Fire’s 2018 season is effectively over. The Fire lost Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup semifinal at the Philadelphia Union. It was the only realistic remaining chance at a trophy, or any measure of success, this season. The Fire are six points out of a playoff spot, not an insurmountable number. However, they have to […]
The Timbers announced Wednesday evening they had used Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) to acquire Villafana via transfer from Liga MX side Santos Laguna. Portland had to trade up in the MLS Allocation Ranking Order to acquire Villafana. The Timbers acquired the No. 1 allocation spot from the LA Galaxy in exchange for the No. 16 […]
FRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas forward Maxi Urruti’s work rate up and down the pitch is a unique trait that goes back to his days under Tata Martino at Newell’s Old Boys. It’s helped him score six Major League Soccer goals this season for the Supporters Shield contender. While FC Dallas’ coaching staff admires Urruti’s work […]
NEW YORK — At the age of eight, Daniel Bedoya and his family moved from Colombia to Queens, N.Y. – a borough with a vast population of Colombian immigrants. On Thursday, Bedoya proudly signed a free agent contract with Major League Soccer and New York City FC. “It’s awesome that I’m in the city that […]
Orlando Pride coach Tom Sermanni anticipates striker Sydney Leroux will to return to training next week. Leroux has been out with an undisclosed illness since July 31. Because of the Pride’s schedule, she’s only missed one match — Saturday’s game Sky Blue FC — in the time she’s been out. The Pride (8-6-6, 30 points) […]
The Philadelphia Union advanced to the U.S. Open Cup final with a 3-0 win over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night. The victory was the third for Jim Curtin’s club over the Fire this season, with the other two coming in league play. Philadelphia faces the Houston Dynamo in the championship match on September 26 […]
Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard will serve as a studio analyst for B/R Football and TNT during their coverage of the UEFA Champions League. Howard joins Fox Sports analyst and former United States men’s national team player Stu Holden, previously announced host Kate Abdo and former NBA superstar Steve Nash, among other commentators and guests. […]
A “Throwback Thursday” social media post from New England Revolution midfielder Kelyn Rowe roughly five hours after the close of Major League Soccer’s secondary transfer window led many to speculate whether the player had been traded. He has not. Rowe is still a Revolution player, a spokesman for the club told Pro Soccer USA Thursday morning. […]
Orlando City didn’t announce any player signings on the final day of Major League Soccer’s secondary transfer window, but coach James O’Connor hinted Thursday there still might be additions to the Lions’ roster. O’Connor said Wednesday was a “very busy day” for Orlando City’s front office. “There was a lot that happened and… maybe the […]
Professional soccer is coming back to Austin. That was made clear when the United Soccer League announced Friday a team will return to the city after a four-year hiatus. But Austin’s City Council will vote on a proposal Thursday night that would open the door for a Major League Soccer team to land in the […]