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New York Red Bulls News

New York Red Bulls coach Chris Armas praises Kaku’s professionalism amid transfer drama

From the outside, the drama surrounding the desired, and apparently failed, transfer of New York Red Bulls playmaker Kaku to Liga MX giant Club America has been one-sidedly contentious. There’s been critical statements from the attacking midfielder and his agent in Spanish media and on social media about the Red Bulls allegedly reneging on an […]

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Atlanta United FC USL

Atlanta United 2 hires coach, gets Panama player on loan

In the midst of acclimating Pity Martinez to his new team and selling off star Miguel Almiron, Atlanta United FC also found time to tend to some housekeeping with its USL Championship affiliate, ATL UTD 2. The second-tier side announced the hiring of a new head coach earlier this week, Stephen Glass. He replaces Scott […]

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Vancouver Whitecaps add Tunisian defender Jasser Khmiri

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps added Tunisian center back Jasser Khmiri on Friday via transfer from Stade Tunisien. Khmiri agreed to a three-year contract through 2021, with a club option for 2022, and becomes the first-ever Tunisian player to sign a Major League Soccer contract. The 6-foot-4 defender is Vancouver’s most recent roster acquisition, but is […]

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Nashville News US Soccer USL

Celtic FC signs two Americans, loans them to USL clubs

Tim Weah isn’t the only American that joined Scottish Premier League side Celtic FC this season. On Thursday, the transfer deadline day for many European leagues, Celtic announced it had signed a pair of U.S. players, Manny Perez and Andrew Gutman, each to contracts of three-and-a-half years. Both players are represented by the same agency, […]

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Chicago Fire

Former Chicago Fire prospect Andrew Gutman signs with Celtic, goes on loan in USL

To say the last two months have been hectic for Andrew Gutman would be putting it mildly. In December, he helped Indiana make the College Cup semifinals in his senior season. Later that month, he went on trial with Scottish club Rangers. In early January, he won the Hermann Trophy, given to college soccer’s best […]

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Philadelphia Union

Jim Curtin happy with Philadelphia Union’s performance in first preseason scrimmage

The Philadelphia Union still have a month until they open the 2019 Major League Soccer season against Toronto FC, but manager Jim Curtin is excited about what he’s seen from his group so far.  The Union won their first preseason scrimmage in Clearwater, Florida on Wednesday, as they beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2.  […]

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Los Angeles FC

LAFC tops Vissel Kobe 4-1 in preseason friendly

In its first trip back to the Banc of California stadium since last year’s MLS playoffs lost, LAFC kicked off the preseason with a bang with a 4-1 victory over Japanese club Vissel Kobe.  From the beginning, the match was framed as a battle between LAFC captain Carlos Vela and the international stars of Vissel […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City turns focus to attacking, defensive principles during second week of preseason camp

BRADENTON, Fla. — Orlando City is shifting its focus after a week of preseason conditioning at IMG Academy in Bradenton. Head coach James O’Connor said his team is working on implementing the principles that will dictate tactics once the Lions step on the pitch. Last season, O’Connor lamented different facets of the team’s play. Sometimes […]

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Toronto FC

Giovinco thanks Toronto FC fans, berates club for handling of contract

This is not the way Sebastian Giovinco wanted his career with Toronto FC to end. A product of the Juventus academy, the Italian striker spent four seasons with the Reds, tallying 83 goals and 64 assists in 142 appearances. He won the league’s MVP, Golden Boot and Newcomer of the Year awards. He is Toronto’s […]

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Los Angeles FC

LAFC hosts Vissel Kobe in blockbuster friendly

After weeks of training and a closed-door friendly match, LAFC is officially kicking off the preseason at Banc of California stadium on Thursday night by hosting Japanese club Vissel Kobe for a friendly.  The game is as much about exhibition as competition, offering fans a chance to return to the stadium and see their team […]