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D.C. United announces new USL affiliate Loudoun United FC

D.C. United continue to usher in a new era Wednesday with the announcement of its new USL affiliate Loudoun United FC. D.C. United will host a press conference at Vanish Farmwoods Brewery in Leesburg, Va., at 7 p.m. to officially announce its affiliation with Loudon United FC and share the 2019 logo for the new USL […]

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Orlando Pride

Orlando Pride goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer ready to step in

For Orlando Pride goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer, most of the emotions that came with facing her former club are just about gone. The first time Kopmeyer faced the Seattle Reign, she did so at Memorial Stadium, which was her home for years. She managed the emotions that came with the match and helped the Pride secure […]

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New England Revolution

New England Revolution owner Jonathan Kraft: ‘We will get the stadium done’

New England Revolution owner Jonathan Kraft said the franchise is “focused” on building a soccer-specific stadium in an urban setting, but he did not offer further details during a radio interview Wednesday with 98.5 The Sports Hub. After speaking briefly about the Revs’ recent performances and soccer’s growth in the country, Kraft mentioned the attendance […]

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Orlando City, Atlanta United restore supporter groups’ privileges

Orlando City SC on Wednesday reinstated rival Atlanta United FC supporter groups’ privileges after Atlanta’s front office helped identify fans who threw trash on to the pitch during the May 13 meeting between the two clubs in Orlando. At the end of May, Orlando City announced the suspension of privileges for Atlanta supporter groups as […]

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New York City FC

Youth used early in Domè Torrent’s reign at New York City FC

NEW YORK — Despite creating a clear team identity that led to overall successful results during his two and a half seasons with New York City FC, Patrick Vieira did not escape criticism – especially in the category of playing time for his young, American players. That may be the clearest distinction between Vieira and […]

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Columbus Crew SC

Crew SC captain Wil Trapp achieves small milestone amid franchise turmoil

COLUMBUS — A common refrain among professional sports teams is “focusing on the field and tuning out distractions.” It’s hard to imagine a distraction larger than the relocation of a franchise. The ambiguous future of Columbus Crew SC hasn’t gotten any less murky since the news of a potential move to Austin first broke in […]

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Orlando Pride

Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger still passionate after 100 NWSL appearances

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Orlando City goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr. pleased to earn starting opportunity

SANFORD, Fla — Orlando City goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr. didn’t know he was going to get his first MLS start this season until just before the club went out for warmups ahead of its match against Toronto FC. Saturday’s match was a chance for Edwards – a backup goalkeeper since he was selected 43rd overall […]

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MLS Power Rankings Week 20: NYCFC, DC United making moves

Josef Martinez keeps scoring, the fans keep coming out in record numbers at the Benz and Atlanta United are atop the Supporters’ Shield standings, but New York City FC is breathing down their necks after three shutout wins in seven days and D.C. United moves up four spots after winning on Wayne Rooney’s debut that […]

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Chicago Fire acquire Raheem Edwards for allocation money

Chicago Fire general manager Nelson Rodriguez has consistently talked about adding depth at multiple positions. Enter Raheem Edwards, who joined the Fire in a trade from Montreal for allocation money. Montreal received $400,000 of targeted allocation money in return for Edwards. Edwards, who turned 23 on the day of the trade, leaves Canada for the […]