The Portland Timbers and Thorns are preparing to welcome fans to Providence Park for the first time since construction began on the organization’s $55 million-plus stadium expansion project last November. The Timbers will host Minnesota United in their 2018 MLS home opener on April 14. The Thorns will then play the Orlando Pride in their […]
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Alex Morgan scored twice and the U.S. women’s national team got three goals in the space of four minutes early in the second half to beat Mexico 4-1 on Thursday night in Jacksonville in the first of two exhibition matches between the teams. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”96″ 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″]
SAN JOSE, Calif. — As Harold Cummings lay motionless on turf, the sold out crowd at Avaya Stadium went silent. Magnus Eriksson waved furiously toward the sideline as trainers sprinted to the attention of the San Jose Earthquakes centerback. Other teammates rushed to his aid as well, surrounding the defender and checking on his well […]
The “Barco Watch” continued this week for Atlanta United F.C. fans. At Thursday’s training session, the Five Stripes’ expensive offseason acquisition wasn’t suited up and practicing with the team, but manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino said that Ezequiel Barco could return next week, possibly as early as Tuesday. The 19-year-old Argentinian midfielder has been out since […]
Los Angeles FC took its first team tour of the club’s newly completed $30 million training facility Wednesday on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles. Players and coaches alike were ecstatic over their new home. “It’s incredible,” goalkeeper Tyler Miller said. “It’s definitely one of the nicest professional environments that I’ve been able to […]
In more than 200 career matches in Major League Soccer, Sean Johnson has combined experience, ability and athleticism to claim a lofty status – elite American goalkeeper. Johnson had an astounding nine saves and numerous crosses swatted away or snagged in a 2-1 victory Saturday at San Jose. The Atlanta, Ga., native was named to […]
In a league that’s taking off, the Sounders seem to be slowing down. Part of that was inevitable when forward Jordan Morris was lost to a season-ending knee injury. But regardless, the team that once struck fear in opponents with speedy talents such as Obafemi Martins and DeAndre Yedlin now appears flat-footed more often than […]
Orlando Pride midfielder Abby Elinsky is taking her professional career one step at a time. Even though she was drafted by the Houston Dash, the former UNC player knew opportunities to play in the NWSL were limited. There are just nine teams, each with 18-20 available roster spots. She was released on March 10 – […]
When the Portland Timbers have needed a goal this season, Sebastian Blanco has delivered. The Argentine midfielder put a ball through the legs of LA Galaxy goalkeeper David Bingham when the Timbers were fighting to get back in the game in their season opener on March 4. He scored on a stunning left-footed strike […]