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Fafa Picault feels comfortable if called upon to play forward for Philadelphia Union

CHESTER, PA– The Philadelphia Union went from having forward depth to figuring out an emergency situation at the position in a short amount of time.  During an April 9 loss to the Columbus Crew, C.J. Sapong suffered an injury that kept him out of Saturday’s clash with the Montreal Impact, where Cory Burke picked up […]

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MLS this week: Costa Ricans punch (early) ticket to Russia

Despite the U.S. national team’s absence, Major League Soccer will have plenty of representatives at the World Cup, especially on the Costa Rican team. Costa Rica has six active MLS players on its roster who are slated to go to Russia. Costa Rica’s coach, Oscar Ramirez, wasn’t messing around and went straight to his final […]

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Expansion Miami News

Beckham stadium delayed? Miami still awaits proposal to build on public golf course

For two months, David Beckham’s group has talked about switching from land bought in Overtown for a Miami soccer stadium to building it on the city-owned Melreese golf course – a plan that would have to move quickly because the administration wants voter approval for such a deal. But Beckham’s group has taken so long […]

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News San Jose Earthquakes Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Highlights: Vancouver, San Jose draw 2-2 after Yordy Reyna equalizer

Yordy Reyna helped his team salvage a point with a 64th-minute goal Wednesday night that brought the Vancouver Whitecaps even with the San Jose Earthquakes, 2-2. That score held until the final whistle. Ladies and gentlemen…. Yordy Reyna 👏👏👏#HereWeCome #VWFC pic.twitter.com/oCSx7MUaSR — Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) May 17, 2018 San Jose goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell finished […]

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Chicago Fire News

Bad news for Matt Polster adds to Chicago Fire’s list of injuries

Every team goes through injuries in the course of a season, but the Chicago Fire are in the middle of a rough stretch by most standards. Dax McCarty’s halftime exit in Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Columbus added to an injury list that already included six names. McCarty left with a hamstring injury that coach Veljko […]

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Atlanta United FC News

Miguel AlmirĂłn’s sights still set on Europe, plus other Atlanta United notes

Miguel AlmirĂłn has been dominate in Major League Soccer this season, but he still hopes to compete in Europe one day soon. At training Wednesday, the Atlanta United F.C. star made it clear that playing in one of Europe’s top leagues is still his ambition. But he’s also savoring his time in MLS. “I’m just trying […]

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San Jose Earthquakes aim for second straight win on the road

The San Jose Earthquakes are feeling pretty good about themselves this week. They are coming off a 3-1 win against Minnesota United, snapping a seven-game winless streak and collecting their first road win since last August. Unfortunately the Quakes (2-5-2, 8 points) don’t have control over their slate of opponents, otherwise they would likely elect […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City not underestimating shorthanded Toronto FC

There’s a list of reasons for Orlando City to doubt Toronto FC. The Reds are in second-to-last place in the Eastern Conference table with just seven points through nine matches. Top striker Jozy Altidore is out after foot surgery. Sebastian Giovinco, the club’s most expensive player, will miss Friday’s meeting between the two clubs after […]

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Orlando City’s Will Johnson, Lamine SanĂ© fined after match against Atlanta United

The MLS Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday announced fines for two Orlando City players after incidents that happened during the Lions’ 2-1 loss to Atlanta United.  Right back Will Johnson received an undisclosed fine for simulation/embellishment. Johnson hit the pitch in stoppage time with no whistle. He got up, immediately protested and was carded for dissent. Fans […]

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Orlando Pride

Orlando Pride goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris: Club should be winning games

The Orlando Pride have done some impressive things during their five-match unbeaten streak. It started with the club’s first win of the 2018 season and now includes franchise-first wins over the Portland Thorns and Chicago Red Stars. Draws against the Utah Royals (at altitude in Rio Tinto Stadium) and the Seattle Reign (currently No. 2 […]