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SheBelieves Cup: USWNT roster set, Horan out with injury

The United States women’s soccer team announced its roster for the SheBelieves Cup on Tuesday, and the biggest news involved a player not on the team. Midfielder Lindsey Horan, whose creative playmaking and big goals have made her a near-automatic starter, has been sidelined by a quadriceps injury. Details of when and how she suffered […]

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Cincinnati News

FC Cincinnati unveils inaugural kit for 2019

It’s blue, it’s orange, it has stripes. It’s here. Major League Soccer’s newest club, FC Cincinnati, has unveiled its home kit for the 2019 season. The club made the jersey, shorts and socks combo public at a ticketed event in the city Monday night. Emblazoned with a Mercy Health sponsor across the chest, the jersey […]

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USL notes: Ex-MLS midfielder Amobi Okugo joins Austin Bold FC

Amobi Okugo has a new professional soccer home for the 2019 season. The veteran midfielder, who has more than 150 appearances with Major League Soccer clubs under his belt, has signed a deal with USL Championship expansion side Austin Bold FC for the 2019 season, the club announced Monday. “Amobi is an excellent player who […]

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Montreal Impact News

Montreal Impact sign Nigerian forward on loan from Bologna

The Montreal Impact have signed Nigerian forward Orji Okwonkwo on a one-year loan from Italian side Bologna FC 1909, the club announced Tuesday. The 21-year-old will join the club upon receiving his IFC, visa and passing a physical. “I’m satisfied in welcoming another striker to the team,” Impact coach Rémi Garde said. “Orji Okwonkwo is […]

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New York Red Bulls News

New York Red Bulls sign Danish forward Mathias Jørgensen

The New York Red Bulls announced the signing of Danish forward Mathias Jørgensen to a multi-year deal on Tuesday, making the 18-year-old youth international the youngest rostered first-team player in 2019. Jørgensen arrives via a transfer from Odense Boldklub in the Danish SuperLiga. The Red Bulls used Targeted Allocation Money for the undisclosed transfer fee, […]

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Orlando City SC

New Orlando City right back Ruan adjusting to life in U.S.

SANFORD, Fla. — Brazilian right back Ruan got an easy-to-follow piece of advice from Orlando City coach James O’Connor before coming to Orlando.  The 23-year-old right back said he was told to keep up what he was doing while with Brazilian Série B side Associação Atlética Ponte Preta. He made 17 appearances for Ponte Preta […]

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New England Revolution News

Brad Friedel: Revolution seek another designated player

The New England Revolution are not done signing players two weeks after spending almost $2 million to sign Spanish midfielder Carles Gil from Deportivo La Coruña. During an annual season-ticket holder welcome event Monday night, club president Brian Bilello, coach Brad Friedel and general manager Mike Burns all said they’re on the hunt for at least one […]

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New York Red Bulls News

Red Bull Arena enhancements coming ahead of 2019 MLS season

Red Bull Arena is getting a bit of a facelift heading into the 2019 New York Red Bulls season. The biggest change is in the form of new video boards in the north and south ends that measure 24 feet high by 55 feet wide, nearly twice as large as the previous screens. The LED […]

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LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy to build David Beckham statue at Dignity Health Sports Park

The LA Galaxy will unveil a David Beckham statue ahead of the 2019 MLS home opener against the Chicago Fire on March 2 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. Beckham will be added to the Ring of Honor at halftime of the match, as well, joining prior inductees Cobi Jones, Mauricio Cienfuegos and […]

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New York Red Bulls News

New York Red Bulls rout Phoenix Rising 5-1 in preseason friendly

The New York Red Bulls opened the second stage of their preseason with a resounding 5-1 win over Phoenix Rising as part of the Mobile Mini Sun Cup in Tucson Sunday afternoon. Bradley Wright-Phillips struck for a hat trick and set up goals by Alex Muyl and Kaku in the first of five preseason matches […]