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LA Galaxy News

Moving forward, Zlatan sets realistic expectations

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is starting the process of settling in with his new team in Los Angeles. He gained international attention for his first twenty minutes on the field with the Galaxy, but he’s hoping that fans aren’t expecting those kind of games week in and week out. “Expect scoring goals like this every game? No. […]

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News Philadelphia Union San Jose Earthquakes

Are changes coming to San Jose Earthquakes starting lineup after two straight losses?

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Earthquakes and new head coach Mikael Stahre have had the luxury so far this season of using the same starting XI in every game. Such consistency should allow the team to find its rhythm, especially as Stahre, a newcomer to Major League Soccer’s coaching ranks, implements his preferred style […]

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News Real Salt Lake Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver’s road warriors must handle altitude in Utah

The Vancouver Whitecaps will be on the road once more this weekend. The Caps will face Real Salt Lake on Saturday at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. Heading from the Canadian West Coast into the Rocky Mountains and dealing with the altitude  – Sandy is located at 4,450 feet (1,356 meters) above sea level – will […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City’s back line looking to cut errors, increase communication

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Columbus Crew SC News

Columbus mayor’s open letter: ‘prospective purchasers’ interested in Crew SC

The city of Columbus says “prospective purchasers” are interested in buying Crew SC from Precourt Sports Ventures, potentially saving the club from relocating to Austin, Texas. In an open letter published Friday, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, while disputing recent statements by Crew SC owner, said the city and the Columbus Partnership—a consortium of local business leaders—remain […]

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NWSL Portland Thorns FC

NWSL rescinds suspension of Portland Thorns coach Mark Parsons

The National Women’s Soccer League rescinded the one-game suspension handed to Portland Thorns coach Mark Parsons last week by the NWSL Disciplinary Committee.  Parsons will be on the sideline April 15 when his team hosts the Orlando Pride. The disciplinary committee originally issued the suspension and fine for “misconduct in his interactions with the officials” following […]

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News Orlando City SC

Orlando City SC CEO Alex Leitão: No excuses with Lions healthy

Orlando City SC CEO Alex Leitão has made a couple of appearances at training sessions during the past couple of weeks.  The Lions are off to an 1-2-1 start, but they picked up their first win of the season last week at home against the New York Red Bulls. The club came into the season with […]

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Colorado Rapids News

Colorado striker Yannick Boli eager to make mark on Rapids’ attack

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – With six goals scored in their first three games, the Colorado Rapids (1-1-1, 4 points) have been on a roll offensively. As the team’s newest striker, Yannick Boli is excited to get in on the action. “I’m very excited to start the season with Colorado and win something,” Boli told Pro […]

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Expansion

Details on Phoenix Rising FC’s proposed $250 million MLS stadium

MESA, Ariz. — Considering that Phoenix is one of the largest markets in the country without an MLS team, it only makes sense that the two entities will strike up a partnership soon. Phoenix Rising FC, current member of the United Soccer League, took the first step toward MLS expansion last week by releasing renderings […]

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D.C. United News

D.C. United trains at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium ahead of April 14 match

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