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Galaxy finally net Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic

The L.A. Galaxy have reached agreement on a contract with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, successfully ending the club’s three-year effort to bring the aging Swedish superstar to Major League Soccer. Ibrahimovic was released from his deal with England’s Manchester United on Thursday, about three months before it was to expire, and will formally be introduced as a member of the […]

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Juventus announced as 2018 MLS All-Star Game opponent

Major League Soccer announced Juventus as its 2018 All-Star game opponent Thursday morning.  The Serie A club is one of the most decorated in Italy with a rich history, having existed for 120 years. Juventus is the reigning serie A champion — and has been for the last six seasons. It’s won more Serie A […]

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LA Galaxy News

Zlatan Ibrahimović signs with L.A. Galaxy, will leave Manchester United

Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimović is leaving Manchester United for the L.A. Galaxy. The news first was reported on Twitter by Los Angeles Times reporter Kevin Baxter, and later confirmed by multiple news outlets. The deal is set to be announced Friday. Ibrahimović signed a contract “through the end of the 2019 season that will pay him […]

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MLS Video Review: Love it or hate it, it’s here to stay

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Miami

David Beckham’s Miami MLS team now looking at multiple suburban stadium sites

MIAMI – David Beckham’s top Miami partner on Wednesday officially scrambled the celebrity athlete’s five-year quest for a soccer stadium, confirming the group now is considering multiple locations across the area — a list that two sources say includes the grounds of the Hialeah Park casino. “We’re actively looking at five or so sites,” said […]

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New York City FC

Injuries, illness and international call-ups challenge New York City FC

New York City FC is one of 12 Major League Soccer teams that will compete during the “international break” this weekend. Coupled with injury and illness woes, the depth of NYCFC head coach Patrick Vieira’s squad will be on display. In addition to the extraordinary finishing skills he has exhibited in his Major League Soccer […]

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Landon Donovan finds a new love for soccer in Mexico

LEON, Mexico — Wearing a golf cap, gray t-shirt and shorts over ankle-high socks and running shoes, Landon Donovan steps out of an elevator and into a white-tablecloth restaurant. Surrounded by businessmen and bankers in tailored suits and ties, arguably the greatest soccer player in U.S. history looks like just another gringo on vacation in […]

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Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United’s injury report grows, Franco Escobar enters concussion protocol

Atlanta United F.C.’s injury report keeps growing. On Wednesday, the club confirmed defender Franco Escobar has entered concussion protocol. He has not trained this week and the club does not have a timetable for his return. During stoppage time in Atlanta’s 4-1 win over Vancouver on Saturday, Brad Guzan collided with Escobar while trying to […]

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Los Angeles FC

LAFC Acquires 18-Year-Old Striker Shaft Brewer Jr.

LAFC expanded its roster on Wednesday with the addition of 18-year-old Shaft Brewer Jr., acquiring the young attacker from FC Dallas in exchange for $50,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) and a fourth round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. The new acquisition will add depth and youth to an already well-paced frontline, expanding the […]

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Orlando Pride

Orlando Pride’s Camila rehabs knee injury with support from club

When Camila went down in the Orlando Pride’s regular-season finale against the North Carolina Courage last season, she immediately knew something was wrong. She was hurt in the 32nd minute of a match the Pride would go on to win 3-2. The victory clinched a third-place finish and a spot in the playoffs for the Pride. […]