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New York City FC changes shape in dominant win over the Rapids

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”198″ 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″] NYCFC head coach Patrick Vieira introduced a three-back system in Saturday’s 4-0 rout of the Colorado Rapids. “It’s trying to put a system and shape in place to allow you to control the game and have possession of the ball,” Vieira said in his […]

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New England Revolution News

What is the Revolution’s backup to the high press?

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”201″ 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″] The New England Revolution lost its second home game of the season by falling 1-0 to Columbus Crew SC on Saturday night. Columbus is now seven points clear of the Revolution in the Eastern Conference standings, though the Revs remain in playoff position through […]

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Seattle Reign, Chicago Red Stars play to scoreless draw

A back and forth game between the Seattle Reign and Chicago Red Stars ended in 0-0 draw Saturday night in front of an announced crowd of 3,597 at UW Medicine Pitch at Memorial Stadium. The Reign (4-1-2, 14 points) entered the match scoring seven goals during their past two games, while the Red Stars (2-2-6, […]

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D.C. United News San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes can’t capitalize on momentum, lose 3-1 to DC United

SAN JOSE, Calif. — At full strength, but without a full effort, the San Jose Earthquakes lost 3-1 to DC United at Avaya Stadium Saturday night. The hosts staked the visitors to a three-goal lead in the first half and never recovered, dropping their second straight game at home. “We came out totally wrong,” Quakes […]

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NWSL Portland Thorns FC Washington Spirit

Ellie Carpenter becomes youngest goal scorer in NWSL history, leads Portland Thorns past Washington Spirit

Ellie Carpenter made NWSL history Saturday night. The 18-year-old Australian right back scored a late goal in the second half, becoming the youngest goal scorer in league history and lifting the Portland Thorns to a 1-0 road victory over the Washington Spirit at the Maryland SoccerPlex. The win snapped a five-game winless streak for the […]

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North Carolina Courage stays undefeated, downs winless Sky Blue FC 2-1

The North Carolina Courage tightened their grip on the top spot in the National Women’s Soccer League standings on Saturday. First-half goals from Crystal Dunn and Samantha Mewis helped North Carolina secure a 2-1 victory over winless Sky Blue FC at Yurcak Field. Dunn recorded her fourth goal of the season in the 16th minute. […]

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Philadelphia Union strike for 4 goals in first-ever win over Real Salt Lake

CHESTER, PA– The Philadelphia Union’s first-ever victory over Real Salt Lake came in dominant fashion, as they won 4-1 Saturday night at Talen Energy Stadium.  Marcus Epps, Borek Dockal, Ilsinho and Keegan Rosenberry scored in the Union’s second consecutive win of the season.  After an up-and-down first 20 minutes in which Nick Rimando and Andre […]

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Columbus Crew stump Revolution with late goal in Foxborough

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Lalas Abubakar leapt to nod in an 85th-minute corner kick from Federico Higuain and lead Columbus Crew SC to a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution Saturday night at rain-soaked Gillette Stadium. Abubakar’s late goal extended the Crew’s unbeaten run to six games and put them seven points clear of the sixth-place Revolution, […]

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FC Dallas News Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps steal road point, draw FC Dallas 2-2 with last-minute PK

Kei Kamara helped the Vancouver Whitecaps (4-5-4, 16 points) steal a road point against FC Dallas (4-1-5, 17 points) Saturday with a 100th-minute penalty kick that ended the game in a 2-2 draw. Referee Ted Unkel pointed to the spot after FC Dallas keeper Jimmy Maurer took down Vancouver striker Anthony Blondell late into stoppage […]

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Utah Royals FC earn second win of season over Houston Dash,1-0

SANDY, Utah — A one-goal effort from the Utah Royals FC (2-1-5) was enough to get the home team three points with a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dash (1-4-4) Saturday afternoon. Playing in front of an announced 8,323 fans in Rio Tinto Stadium, the Royals were elated to earn the win after sitting on […]