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San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes sign centerback Guram Kashia as they look past 2-2 draw with Revolution

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes enter the abbreviated World Cup break without a win in six games following Wednesday night’s 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution. Danny Hoesen scored twice for the Quakes, but a pair of defensive lapses allowed the Revs to gain a share of the spoils at Avaya […]

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World Cup

Watch: Russian bear plays vuvuzuela while celebrating World Cup win

Russia showed off a unique World Cup mascot Thursday. Fans took to the streets to celebrate the nation’s historic 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia to kick off World Cup play. One of them was a trained Russian bear, who sat in the back of an open-top SUV and appeared to play a vuvuzuela. The vuvuzuela […]

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News

Orlando City’s attack just isn’t the same during six-match losing streak

Orlando City lost its six match in a row Wednesday in Montreal, this time falling 3-0 to the Montreal Impact at Stade Saputo. It was the Lions’ (6-8-1, 19 points) third defeat in a row by three goals. Here are three takeaways from the match:  What’s wrong with Orlando City’s attack? The simple answer is […]

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LA Galaxy News

Galaxy sign Sheanon Williams, waive Emrah Klimenta

The LA Galaxy have signed MLS veteran defender Sheanon Williams and have released midfielder Emrah Klimenta, according to a news release from the club. The team has been struggling to find a replacement for the injured right back, Rolf Feltscher, so Galaxy head coach Sigi Schmid hopes that this signing will help fill that need. […]

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New York City FC World Cup

NYCFC defender Rónald Matarrita reportedly suffers hamstring injury, will miss World Cup

NYCFC defender Rónald Matarrita reportedly suffered a grade one hamstring tear that will sideline him at least two weeks, forcing him to miss out on representing Costa Rica at the World Cup. La Nación was the first to report Matarrita was hurt during training and Costa Rica is taking advantage of the chance to replace him […]

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D.C. United News Toronto FC

Michael Bradley admits Toronto FC’s ‘long season’ has taken toll

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”263″ 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″] For the most part, Michael Bradley has looked for the positives through Toronto FC’s rough start to the 2018 MLS season. On Wednesday, after the Reds’ wild 4-4 tie with D.C. United, the TFC captain looked tired and ready for the 10-day break now […]

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Orlando City SC US Soccer

Orlando one big step closer to hosting 2026 World Cup games

Orlando took a big step closer to hosting 2026 World Cup soccer games. City leaders were thrilled to learn Wednesday morning the United States, Mexico and Canada won the right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but they know there is still considerable work to do to make sure Orlando gets a chance to […]

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Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union embracing another U.S. Open Cup clash with New York Red Bulls

CHESTER, Pa— The U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 draw produced another familiar matchup for the Philadelphia Union, who play the New York Red Bulls for the fourth year in a row in the competition Saturday at Talen Energy Stadium.  While the matchup with the Red Bulls, who the Union usually play three times in […]

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In-Depth

Russia beats Saudi Arabia 5-0 for first World Cup win in 16 years

MOSCOW — Russia opened its World Cup on Thursday with a quick, energetic opening ceremony that featured a giant firebird made from crepe paper, English pop singer Robbie Williams flipping off the TV cameras, a lot of juggling and a speech from President Vladimir Putin. Then Russia’s national team went out and provided an encore, riding […]

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Colorado Rapids News

Three Takeaways from the Colorado Rapids 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire

A first half goal from Rapids striker Dominique Badji (7’) and a headed goal from Tommy Smith (15’) gave Colorado an early 2-0 lead, but the visiting Chicago Fire and midfielder Aleksandar Katai responded to score two goals in quick succession to tie the match at 2-2. Despite second half efforts from both sides, Colorado […]