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Minnesota United FC News

Hundreds turn out in snowstorm for Minnesota United 2019 away kit reveal

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New York City FC News

Teenager Justin Haak brings city edge with a delicate touch to NYCFC

NEW YORK — Justin Haak was 11 years old when Major League Soccer announced the addition of New York City FC, and the vision of a professional career near the streets where he discovered the game began to surface for the Manhattan native. Two years later, he joined NYCFC’s Academy in its inaugural 2015 season. […]

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Philadelphia Union

Marco Fabian: Breaking down the tactical improvements for Philadelphia Union

CHESTER, Pa.– The Philadelphia Union found the missing piece for their roster in midfielder Marco Fabian. After the celebrations around the 29-year-old’s signing subside, the club has to get down to business with its tactical approach ahead of the March 2 season opener at Talen Energy Stadium against Toronto FC.  “I think it’s the most […]

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Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United FC secures loan for Vito Mannone

Minnesota United finalized a loan agreement for Vito Mannone, acquiring the services of the 30-year-old goalkeeper for the 2019 MLS season. Mannone is currently under contract with English Championship side Reading Football Club. the Royals will be covering part of his salary, but Minnesota still needed to use Targeted Allocation Money to complete the transaction. Mannone […]

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Minnesota United FC

Watch: Minnesota United kit reveal at Mall of America

Minnesota United FC reveals its new kit Sunday at Mall of America. You can watch a live stream of the event above, beginning at 3 p.m. ET.  The event is free for the public to attend. After the kit is revealed on stage, club leaders will describe what went into creating the new look and […]

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Columbus Crew SC

Columbus Crew SC coach Caleb Porter wants ‘ruthless’ goal-scoring

Crew SC scored one goal in its first two exhibition games combined, only to get four in its last game in Chula Vista, Calif., against Los Angeles FC, the first Major League Soccer team it played on the leg. Little can be determined from the first three exhibitions when there is a new starting 11 […]

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Atlanta United FC

Darlington Nagbe not with first team. Neither he nor Atlanta United will say why

FULLERTON, Calif. — There may be an issue developing between Atlanta United and midfielder Darlington Nagbe. Not only has the player not logged any minutes with the first team in its first two scrimmages in California against Seattle and Tijuana, he has twice declined to speak to the media. Additionally, the club was asked to […]

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Cincinnati USL

USL Notes: Louisville gets Cincinnati goalkeeper Ben Lundt on loan

Although FC Cincinnati has moved up from the United Soccer League to Major League Soccer, it isn’t severing ties with the second-tier league. FC Cincinnati is sending goalkeeper Ben Lundt on loan to USL Championship side Louisville City FC for the 2019 season, the club announced Thursday. Lundt was drafted 37th overall in the 2019 […]

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FC Dallas

FC Dallas sees elements of training pay off in 4-0 victory over Bayern Munich U23s

FRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas defeated Bayern Munich’s under-23s 4-0 as preparation for the 2019 Major League Soccer season continued Saturday. The team previously had scrimmages — intrasquad and against Houston Baptist University — but this was the first friendly at Toyota Stadium. As Luchi Gonzalez continues his transition to FCD’s head coach, one of his […]

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FC Dallas

Fernando Clavijo: World Cup veteran, Soccer Hall of Famer dies at 63

FRISCO, Texas — Former FC Dallas technical director and U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame member Fernando Clavijo died Saturday at the age of 63. “It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Fernando Clavijo’s passing on Feb. 8, after a courageous battle with cancer,” Clavijo’s family said in a statement. “The support […]