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Houston Dynamo News

Houston Dynamo continue preseason winning ways, secure domestic slots for two players

The Houston Dynamo continued their winning streak in the preseason on Tuesday, defeating RGV FC Toros 2-1 in a scrimmage at Houston Sports Park. Two new arrivals to the squad, Tommy McNamara and Marlon Hairston, provided the tying and winning goals in the full-90 scrimmage.  Midfielder Tommy McNamara, the former NYCFC player acquired by the Dynamo […]

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Miami Orlando City SC

Former Orlando City coach Jason Kreis to join Inter Miami CF

Former Orlando City coach Jason Kreis will stay in Florida.  Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami on Wednesday announced Kreis will join the club’s technical department, though a statement from the club wasn’t specific regarding Kreis’ role with the expansion side other than saying Kreis would report to sporting director Paul McDonough. “We are excited about the […]

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News Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps add right back Scott Sutter

The Vancouver Whitecaps roster reshuffle continued Wednesday, when the Caps signed right back Scott Sutter for the 2019 season with an option for 2020. Sutter, born in England, holds a United States Green Card and will not occupy an international roster spot. The 32-year-old will officially join the club’s roster pending receipt of his International […]

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Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United has options after sale of Miguel Almiron

With Miguel Almiron a completed physical away from leaving Atlanta United in MLS for Newcastle in the Premier League, how will the defending champs overcome his loss? The Five Stripes may have two possible replacements already on its roster in Ezequiel Barco and Pity Martinez. Neither player is a like-for-like replacement for Almiron, whose speed, […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City coach James O’Connor: Roster moves still possible for Lions

BRADENTON, Fla. — If Orlando City coach James O’Connor has his way, there will be a few more players added to his team before the start of the regular season.  The 2019 MLS season gets started in March and Orlando City has already added a dozen new players, including draft picks, since the end of […]

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New York City FC News

19-year-old Juan Pablo Torres brings versatility to New York City FC midfield

It did not take long for Dave Smith to recognize the esteem of a 13-year old – Juan Pablo Torres — in his presence at the Georgia United Development Academy in 2012. “From the very beginning, Juan carried himself like a little mini-professional,” Smith told Pro Soccer USA. “Very polished, the way he treated teammates, […]

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New England Revolution News

New England Revolution set to sign Spanish midfielder Carles Gil

The New England Revolution are expected to sign Spanish midfielder Carles Gil before the end of the January transfer window. Gil’s current club, Deportivo La Coruña, granted him permission to stop training with the first team on Tuesday (he also did not practice on Wednesday) in expectation of him leaving. The 26-year-old, who has also […]

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Atlanta United FC

Miguel Almirón transfer: Atlanta United, Newcastle agree to terms

Atlanta United and Newcastle agreed to terms Tuesday on the transfer of Miguel Almirón, according to a person close to the player. Almirón, one of the best players in MLS the past two seasons, is flying to Newcastle on Tuesday for a physical. Almirón, 24, helped Atlanta United win the MLS Cup last season. In […]

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Los Angeles FC

LAFC players Zimmerman, Ramirez star at the national level

The U.S. men’s national team took on Panama on Sunday, earning a decisive 3-0 victory in the friendly, and two of those goals were netted by players who typically play in the black and gold. Both defender Walker Zimmerman and forward Christian Ramirez scored for the American side in the game, an exciting first for […]

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Sporting Kansas City

SKC coach Peter Vermes ‘disappointed’ in how Ike Opara trade was handled

The end was a bit more unceremonious than many would have expected. But the dust has settled on Sporting Kansas City’s trade of defender Ike Opara to Minnesota United FC for Targeted Allocation Money. Weeks of speculation ended with Monday’s trade. And on Tuesday, SKC manager Peter Vermes expressed his “disappointment” in how the situation […]