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Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire consider stadium lease buyout, return to Soldier Field

CHICAGO — For years, the location of the Chicago Fire’s stadium in suburban Bridgeview, Ill., has been a talking point among fans and around the league. That could change in the near future. The Fire are negotiating a buyout of the remaining years on the SeatGeek Stadium lease, with an eye toward moving to Soldier […]

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New York Red Bulls expect tactical change from Minnesota United

HANOVER, N.J. — They saw it against Orlando City SC, they saw it against the Chicago Fire and the New York Red Bulls figure they’ll see it against Minnesota United. The same tact both Eastern Conference teams used to grind out wins in back-to-back weeks will likely be on display at Red Bull Arena Saturday […]

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Commentary NWSL USWNT

Could NWSL come to Colorado? Former players think so

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – With an announced 17,264 in attendance for Thursday’s friendly match between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Australia, Colorado showed there is a passion for the highest level of women’s soccer in the Centennial State. But as the National Women’s Soccer League dabbles with talk of expansion, could Colorado prove to […]

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LA Galaxy Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps welcome Zlatan Ibrahimovic, LA Galaxy to BC Place

VANCOUVER, B.C – The Zlatan Ibrahimovic show is coming to B.C. Place. Vancouver Whitecaps FC host the LA Galaxy at 10 p.m. ET Friday night. After picking up their first result of the season in a nil-nil draw with Seattle on Saturday, the Caps (0-3-1, 1 point) will look for their first win. The LA […]

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D.C. United Los Angeles FC News

MLS Week 6 Preview: Rooney, Vela to square off in national spotlight

Every once in a while, there’s a moment in Major League Soccer where we just have to sit back and enjoy.  Saturday afternoon’s clash between Los Angeles FC and D.C. United is the first of those moments to occur in 2019. Mexican international midfielder Carlos Vela and English legend Wayne Rooney will go head-to-head on […]

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Atlanta United FC News

Atlanta United players understand fans’ frustrations

MARIETTA, Ga. — Atlanta United fans are frustrated, and Atlanta United players get it. With a 2-0 loss at the Columbus Crew March 30, the Five Stripes have two draws and two defeats through four league games. Their two points are good for last place in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference. Supporters have not held back […]

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Sporting Kansas City

Concacaf Champions League: Sporting Kansas City pummeled 5-0 by Monterrey

Major League Soccer’s last hope in Concacaf Champions League was destroyed Thursday night in Monterrey, Mexico.  Sporting Kansas City lost 5-0 to Liga MX’s Monterrey in the first leg of their CCL semifinal at Estadio BBVA Bancomer. The first two goals came in minutes 7 and 14 from Dorlan Pabon and Aviles Hurtado, respectively, who finished […]

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NWSL US Soccer USWNT

USWNT tops Australia in 5-3 comeback, Alex Morgan scores 100th goal

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – The United States women’s national team continued its preparation for this summer’s World Cup with a trip to Colorado, where Australia awaited. After falling behind 2-1 early in the second half, the U.S. scored four second-half goals — including two from Colorado native Mallory Pugh — for a 5-3 come-from-behind win […]

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Montreal Impact

Harry Novillo to travel with Montreal Impact for NYCFC game

MONTREAL — Harry Novillo will be traveling with the rest of his Montreal Impact teammates for Saturday’s game against New York City FC. Novillo had lost his passport before the team left for Kansas City and did not play in last weekend’s 7-1 loss. Head coach Remi Garde said that the process of applying sanctions […]

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NWSL Sky Blue FC

Sky Blue prioritizes defensive organization as 2019 season approaches

MANALAPAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — With three preseason fixtures behind them and the 2019 NWSL season little more than a week away, Sky Blue is focused on the final pieces of preparation and proving the team is different from last season. “I think we did a lot of building going into the preseason games,” Sky Blue […]