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Minnesota United FC News

Is third season the charm for Minnesota United?

Back from an offseason that was anything but, Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath returned from seven weeks in Europe with his passport worn and his hope strong for a crucial upcoming third MLS season. He scouted 36 games from Scandinavia to Spain — and plenty in between — while United Sporting Director Manny Lagos scoured […]

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New York Red Bulls

Bradley Wright-Phillips: Jersey retirement is ‘some Michael Jordan stuff’

LOS ANGELES — New York Red Bulls striker Bradley Wright-Phillips isn’t close to thinking about retirement, but he’s already received an honor typically reserved for retired players in the United States.  The Red Bulls in August announced Phillips’ No. 99 jersey would be retired after his playing days are done. He’s still a bit taken […]

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MLS Media Day Rewind: Check out highlights from top players

Major League Soccer’s 24 teams sent representatives to Los Angeles, Calif., Saturday for its annual preseason media day. Preseason training is getting under way, with some players getting acclimated to new coaches and teammates.  Check out highlights from their remarks during media day: Federico Higuain is talking about the #SavetheCrew movement: "I think it was […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City striker Dom Dwyer delivers shortest MLS media day interview

LOS ANGELES — Orlando City striker Dom Dwyer initially declined to respond to questions from Pro Soccer USA and participated in by far the shortest interview session Saturday at MLS media day. Dwyer’s chat with a roundtable of reporters from around the league clocked in at slightly more than three minutes, with most other sessions […]

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US Soccer

USWNT suffers 3-1 loss to France, snapping 28-match unbeaten streak

The United States women’s national team opened up 2019 with its first loss since the summer of 2017, falling 3-1 to World Cup hosts France at Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France. The loss broke up the Americans’ 28-match unbeaten streak.  “I’m not worried. We know who we are and what we can do,” U.S. […]

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LA Galaxy

Superstar Zlatan Ibrahimović wants to go ‘one year at a time’ with LA Galaxy

LOS ANGELES — LA Galaxy supertstar Zlatan Ibrahimović, with a new contract in hand, is ready to avenge a disappointing first season in MLS. His personal performance wasn’t disappointing, especially coming off a knee injury. But finishing in seventh place, outside of the playoffs and without a chance to win a title, was unacceptable by […]

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Los Angeles FC

LAFC’s Diego Rossi: Team is ‘strong and unified’ amid Carlos Vela transfer rumors

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Football Club enters its second MLS season with transfer rumors surrounding star midfielder Carlos Vela.  Reports have swirled saying Vela is bound for La Liga giant FC Barcelona, though LA Times reporter Kevin Baxter on Thursday tweeted LAFC has “had no official communication from Barca.” Forward Diego Rossi, who finished last […]

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D.C. United US Soccer

D.C. United veteran Bill Hamid believes he’s best goalkeeper, deserves USMNT call-up

LOS ANGELES — D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid didn’t mince words while discussing the goalkeepers currently training with the U.S. men’s national team.  “I believe in my ability,” he said Saturday during MLS media day. “I saw the four they called in. I’m going to just keep it real with you: I feel like I’m […]

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New York City FC News

Keaton Parks joins New York City FC on loan from Benfica

Keaton Parks, a promising young midfielder with the United States men’s national team, will join New York City FC on a one-year loan from influential Portuguese side Benfica. The 21-year old Parks will fortify a midfield that will be without Yangel Herrera, whose two-year loan from Manchester City expired at the conclusion of the 2018 […]

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FC Dallas

FC Dallas coach Luchi Gonzalez reflects on first month in charge, new signings

FRISCO, Texas — During the last month, Luchi Gonzalez has jumped right into the thick of things. The new FC Dallas head coach already has been involved with three key signings for the team and numerous other deals. While trying to build a roster for the 2019 Major League Soccer season that is right around […]