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New York City FC

Alexandru Mitriță scores in debut with New York City FC

Major League Soccer has lost the tantalizing displays of Sebastian Giovinco following his transfer from Toronto FC to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal FC, but it may have gained a replica in the form of Romanian attacker, Alexandru Mitriță. And the team from the Bronx is delighted with both scenarios. Celebrating his 24th birthday during his debut […]

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Expansion Miami News

Marlins Park out as Inter Miami’s 2020 home. Beckham, Mas have another site in mind

It looks like Inter Miami will be forced to turn to Plan C for a temporary home in 2020, as neither Marlins Park nor Hard Rock Stadium may be feasible. The Marlins don’t feel their facility works for David Beckham’s Major League Soccer team because the baseball season overlaps with MLS, which plays March through […]

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New York Red Bulls News

New York Red Bulls close to signing Danish forward Mathias Jorgensen

HANOVER, N.J. — New York Red Bulls coach Chris Armas confirmed his club’s interest in Mathias Jorgensen, an 18-year-old Danish forward who is in New Jersey ahead of a possible transfer. After training on Thursday, Armas said the pacy forward, who has only played 17 matches for Odenese Boldklub in the Danish Superliga, is a […]

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LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy sign defender Diego Polenta

The LA Galaxy signed 27 year-old defender Diego Polenta from Club Nacional de Football in Uruguay. Polenta was signed using Targeted Allocation Money and he will occupy an International roster spot, the club announced Thursday. “Diego is a strong and gifted defender in his prime that we believe can become a top defender in Major […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City midfielder Cristian Higuita working to ensure future with Lions

Orlando City midfielder Cristian Higuita, the club’s all-time leader in MLS appearances with 94 in four seasons, is unsure of his future with the Lions.  Speaking before training Thursday morning, Higuita said coach James O’Connor said he wasn’t sure if he was going to be involved with the team’s plans for 2019.  “I can be […]

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Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire conclude Spain trip with preseason win against C.F. Fuenlabrada

The Chicago Fire have been in Spain for the past two weeks, and now it is time for the team to head back across the Atlantic. The Fire concluded their action in Spain with a 1-0 win against third-tier side C.F. Fuenlabrada in Madrid. The match took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City announces multi-year partnership with WOFL-Fox 35, WRBW-My65

Orlando City on Thursday announced a multiyear partnership with WOFL-Fox 35 that will make WRBW-My65 the team’s flagship station for locally-televised games, starting with the 2019 MLS season.  Fox networks — Fox-35, My65, and Fox Sports — will broadcast 30 of Orlando City’s 34 regular season matches this season, as well as the MLS All-Star Game, […]

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USL

USL notes: Former Philadelphia Union player Najem lands in Memphis

Memphis 901 FC, an expansion side in the USL Championship this season, signed midfielder Adam Najem on Tuesday. Najem, 24, is a native of New Jersey and a product of the New York Red Bulls academy, where he spent eight seasons. He played college soccer at Akron, where he scored 33 goals in 89 appearances […]

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Los Angeles FC

Following 1st international cap, Christian Ramirez thankful for unique path

As he stood for his first international appearance in red, white and blue, expectations for forward Christian Ramirez were high. “I need a goal, big man,” head coach Gregg Berhalter said as he patted Ramirez on the back on his way to the sideline referee. “Okay,” Ramirez said, nodding in response. “Alright.” Externally, he played […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City waives right back RJ Allen

Orlando City has waived right back RJ Allen ahead of the 2019 MLS season.  Allen, 28, played in 18 games (10 starts) for Orlando City last season. He played both right back and centerback for the Lions and had two assists during the 2018 season. He started five of the 17 matches new coach James […]