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USL Review: Chattanooga Red Wolves plan $125 million stadium development

A USL League One team will invest big money in building its own stadium and a mixed-use development around it. Bob Martino – the owner of Chattanooga Red Wolves SC – announced Thursday the club will build a soccer-specific stadium with space for housing, retail, restaurants, hotels and greenspace around it in a proposed $125 […]

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New York City FC Orlando City SC

Nani leads Orlando City to 1-1 draw with NYCFC

BRONX, N.Y. — Orlando City made a splash by signing Nani in the offseason, and so far, the former Manchester United star is paying dividends for the Lions. He scored his fifth goal during the past four games on Saturday, leading the Lions to a 1-1 draw with New York City FC in Yankee Stadium. It […]

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Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo’s Juan David Cabezas hopes to stay injury free

Houston — Houston Dynamo midfielder Juan David Cabezas is getting back to action. After a series of injuries that kept him from playing, all he wants now is to get back into a rhythm and stay away from additional injuries. Due to a serious thigh injury in 2018, he missed most of last season but […]

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Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo look to bounce back against Columbus Crew

Houston — The Houston Dynamo have brushed off the heartbreaking last-minute loss against LA Galaxy and now are fully focused on their next rival – Columbus Crew SC — at 7:30 CT Saturday. Both teams are coming off a loss. Columbus fell 1-0 to D.C. United. The Dynamo played against the Galaxy and held a […]

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D.C. United News

D.C. United promotes Stewart Mairs to technical director

WASHINGTON, D.C. — D.C. United appointed Stewart Mairs as its new technical director, the club announced Friday. United hired Mairs in 2016 as director of soccer strategy and analysis. He was responsible for assisting general manager Dave Kasper with recruitment of new talent for United and oversee advanced scouting and preparation for upcoming matches, according […]

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Vancouver Whitecaps: Supporter groups plan second walkout

Last week against LAFC the Vancouver Whitecaps supporter groups, Southsiders and Curva Collective, walked out in the 35th minute. The walkout was a sign of support for members of the 2008 women’s Whitecaps and U-20 national team, who have levelled serious allegations of abuse toward a former coach.  On Saturday the Whitecaps are facing the Philadelphia […]

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Orlando Pride

Orlando Pride push for win in final home match with USWNT stars before World Cup

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando Pride goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris wants to make sure the team is standing on a solid foundation before she leaves for the Women’s World Cup in France. The Pride’s American international stars will be released to their national teams after Saturday’s home match against the Utah Royals, which means the match is […]

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New York City FC

Mataritta out, Mitriță questionable as New York City prepares for Orlando City

The New York City Football Club opened the season with four goals in the opening five matches, while failing to record a victory. With six finishes in their subsequent three matches – including back-to-back regular season victories for the first time since last July – the sense at the training ground is that the scoring […]

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New York City FC Orlando City SC

Orlando City pushes to overcome Yankee Stadium woes, earn road win over improving NYCFC

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City coach James O’Connor won’t utilize too many lessons from Orlando City’s season opener against New York City FC when the two teams meet again this weekend. The Lions and NYCFC met on March 2 in Orlando City Stadium and played to a 2-2 draw. It was the first of a […]

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Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union’s Matt Real ready for opportunity at left back

CHESTER, Pa.— When Philadelphia Union left back Matt Real left his last United States under-20 camp, program manager Tab Ramos challenged him and the rest of his teammates to get consistent playing time with their club teams. Real has played six games for the Union’s second-tier USL Championship affiliate while waiting his turn on the […]