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MLS announces 2019 home openers

The 2019 Major League Soccer season will include many changes — FC Cincinnati joining as the 24th team, a new playoff format and the opening of Minnesota United’s new stadium, Allianz Field. It all starts March 2 with 10 matches, including Cincinnati’s debut on a road trip to Seattle. Opening weekend concludes with two Sunday-night games: […]

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New England Revolution acquire Juan Fernando Caicedo on loan

After a week of speculation, Colombian forward Juan Fernando Caicedo is officially a member of the New England Revolution. Caicedo joins the Revs on loan from Independiente Medellin and could be allocated to the roster as a designated player upon receipt of his international transfer certificate, the club announced Thursday. Caicedo, 29, has spent most […]

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USMNT January camp: Gregg Berhalter calls in players from 17 MLS clubs

Twenty-seven players from 17 Major League Soccer clubs are headed to Chula Vista, Calif., for the United States men’s national team’s annual January camp.  The camp is the first under the direction of new head coach and former Columbus Crew boss Gregg Berhalter.  “I know this camp is the start of a process of building […]

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Former NYCFC coach Patrick Vieira played role in Sean Johnson’s USMNT call-up

After serving the Chicago Fire the first seven years of his professional career, Sean Johnson joined New York City FC in 2017 — the second season under former head coach Patrick Vieira. While Vieira departed for Ligue 1 and OGC Nice midway through 2018, his methods and style continue to benefit NYCFC’s No. 1 goalkeeper. […]

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FC Cincinnati adds to defense, signs French defender Mathieu Deplagne

Many of FC Cincinnati’s first roster moves as a Major League Soccer franchise have been related to defense. The club traded for a pair of MLS all-stars in left back Greg Garza and centerback Kendall Waston. It acquired players with UEFA Champions League experience in goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tytoń and defensive midfielder Leonardo Bertone. In its […]

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Austin, Precourt reach deal for $225M stadium, MLS could come by 2020

The city of Austin, Texas, took a step forward Wednesday toward landing a Major League Soccer team. The city and Precourt Sports Ventures — whose CEO, Anthony Precourt, is the investor-operator of the Columbus Crew — finalized an agreement to build a soccer stadium on city-owned land. Spencer Cronk, the city manager, signed a lease […]

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D.C. United acquires goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr. from Orlando City SC

WASHINGTON — D.C. United acquired goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr. from Orlando City SC in exchange for a natural second-round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. Edwards will back up United starting goalkeeper Bill Hamid. “Last season, Earl showed us that he has the size, athleticism and shot stopping ability to be a capable goalkeeper in […]

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Philadelphia Union trade Keegan Rosenberry to Colorado Rapids

The Philadelphia Union traded one of their starting defenders to the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday afternoon. Right back Keegan Rosenberry, who was selected by the club with the No. 3 pick in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, was sent to the Rapids in exchange for $150,000 in General Allocation Money, $50,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and […]

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NWSL releases preliminary list of players eligible for 2019 draft

The 2019 college draft for the National Women’s Soccer League is less than a month away. On Wednesday, the league released a list of 63 players who have registered and are eligible for the draft. The list is a preliminary one and players have until 4 p.m. ET on Jan. 9 to register for the […]

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LA Galaxy re-sign midfielder Chris Pontius

Pieces continue to fall back into place for the Galaxy. Midfielder Chris Pontius, who was set to be out of contract at the end of 2018, was re-signed Wednesday for the 2019 season. Pontius had 15 starts in 26 appearances for the Galaxy last season, notching five goals and six assists. Despite missing the last month […]