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FC Dallas

FC Dallas unveils new secondary jerseys at iconic Reunion Tower

DALLAS, Texas — One of the most notable pieces of the Dallas skyline is Reunion Tower. Standing at 561 feet tall, the ball at the top of the tower often lights up in different colors, designating different events happening in the area. On Tuesday night, the tower lit up red and white, with the initials […]

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News Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union: Jones poised for key role, Fabian on track to play Saturday

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Union’s shift to a 4-4-2 diamond formation could benefit a player who has been searching for more first-team time. Homegrown midfielder Derrick Jones has been waiting in the wings behind Alejandro Bedoya and Haris Medunjanin in central midfield, but now with more central players being used, the 21-year-old is poised to […]

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Los Angeles FC

Banc of California Stadium to host friendly between El Salvador and Guatemala

LOS ANGELES — Banc of California stadium will host an international friendly for the first time. The match will take place March 6 between El Salvador and Guatemala, just days after Los Angeles FC kicks off its second Major League Soccer season with a home opener against Sporting Kansas City. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 […]

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Cincinnati Columbus Crew SC

Columbus Crew get cash for Kekuta Manneh

Columbus Crew SC traded the MLS rights for Kekuta Manneh to FC Cincinnati for $250,000 in targeted allocation money and $50,000 in general allocation money, the club announced Wednesday. The Crew could acquire an additional $50,000 each of TAM and GAM should Manneh hit certain incentives throughout the season.  Manneh was brought in to be […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City midfielder Sacha Kljestan says Lions are pushing in the right direction

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City midfielder Sacha Kljestan is optimistic about the direction of the Lions.  Kljestan, who is entering his 10th MLS season, said he entered this preseason with a fresh mentality regarding the team’s new players and culture after a frustrating 2018 campaign. Kljestan started Tuesday’s preseason scrimmage against the Philadelphia Union, which […]

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Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire, supporters groups reach compromise after 2018 drama

CHICAGO — For most of the 2018 season, the Chicago Fire and its supporters endured a war of words that featured season ticket holders being banned from matches and supporters boycotting home matches. On Wednesday, the Fire and Section 8 Chicago, the independent association for Fire supporters, announced a compromise as the 2019 season nears. […]

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Columbus Crew SC

Columbus Crew SC backup keeper a crucial spot with Zack Steffen departing

Every time Zack Steffen jogs onto the field this season for Crew SC, he will be cherished. It’s possible the club won’t ever have a goalkeeper as good as Steffen again, which is more of a credit to him. But for every save he makes, the focus will be on what lies ahead once Steffen […]

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New York Red Bulls News

Denis Hamlett: Like Kaku, Mathias Jørgensen a perfect fit for New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls have forged a reputation as one of the Major League Soccer leaders in developing and cultivating Homegrown talent. From Matt Miazga to Tyler Adams and most recently Omir Fernandez, local, American players have climbed the club’s pyramid to earn a spot on the first team. With the signing of Danish […]

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News North Carolina Courage NWSL OL Reign

NWSL notes: After year in Iceland, defender Ally Haran joins NC Courage

The North Carolina Courage have bolstered their defense ahead of the 2019 NWSL season by signing Ally Haran to a contract. The club did not disclose the terms of the deal. Haran was a four-year starter and twice a team captain at Wake Forest University. Her college career concluded in 2017, and in 2018 she […]

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New England Revolution News

Juan Agudelo receives minimal pay increase to stay with New England Revolution

Juan Agudelo will receive a minuscule increase in pay this season as part of the new contract he signed with the New England Revolution in December. The multiyear deal features a 2019 salary of $605,000 in guaranteed compensation, according to a source, which is an increase of $2,500 from the 2018 figure MLS Players Union […]