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USMNT needs to mesh full team together after bringing along young players

EAST HARTFORD, Conn.– When United States men’s national team interim manager Dave Sarachan was asked about his future Tuesday night, he smiled and let out a sly response.  “I’m in until they tell me I’m not,” Sarachan said. “I’m full bore man, this is too much fun.”  The 64-year-old has been in charge for a […]

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LA Galaxy faces must-win situation in Minnesota

The LA Galaxy will travel to play Minnesota United FC at 5 p.m. ET Sunday for the Loons’ final match at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Here are a few things you need to know heading into the match: LA must win both remaining regular-season matches for a chance to clinch a playoff spot. […]

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FC Dallas

Dallas, Sporting KC set for Western Conference No. 1 battle

FRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas has full control of its destiny entering Sunday’s match against top-of-the-table rival Sporting Kansas City and will look to clinch a bye in the 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs. Dallas is sitting on 57 points, one point ahead of SKC. The two have met twice this season, both matchups at Children’s […]

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FC Dallas

FC Dallas’ Reggie Cannon looks back on USMNT appearance

FRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas right back Reggie Cannon made his return to training this week after his United States men’s national team appearance Tuesday during the team’s 1-1 draw against Peru. Cannon has slowly been getting back to the training regimes of Dallas after being away for the last week, which caused him to miss […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City pushes for win over Columbus Crew during home finale

Orlando City’s home finale promises to rekindle some old drama with the Columbus Crew.  The July 21 match between the two teams – coach James O’Connor’s third league match at the helm of the Lions – included five goals, a controversial penalty that the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) later admitted was the wrong call and […]

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San Jose Earthquakes

Chris Wondolowski in spotlight as Quakes captain nears MLS goal scoring record

SAN JOSE, Calif. — All eyes will be on Chris Wondolowski this Sunday, as the San Jose Earthquakes’ forward needs only one more goal to match Landon Donovan’s MLS goal scoring mark of 145. The Quakes will be facing the Colorado Rapids at Avaya Stadium in a meeting between the Western Conference’s two bottom teams, […]

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New York Red Bulls News

BWP: Philadelphia Union ‘edging its way’ to becoming New York Red Bulls’ rival

HANOVER, N.J. — When it comes to rivals and derbies, the New York Red Bulls have their hands full. D.C. United is their oldest rival, dating back to the origins of Major League Soccer in 1996, and New York City FC are the noisy neighbors from across the Hudson River. But for the Philadelphia Union, […]

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Minnesota United, Colorado Rapids issued additional fines, suspensions by MLS following altercation

Following a mass confrontation that occurred during last weekend’s match between the Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United FC, the MLS Disciplinary Committee issued additional fines and punishments to both teams. Both clubs and head coaches were fined undisclosed amounts for their respective violations of the league’s mass confrontation policy, the league announced Friday. The incident […]

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New York Red Bulls News

Developing and dominating: The Red Bull II way

HANOVER, N.J. — Success for Red Bulls II isn’t easily defined. Is it developing players for the New York Red Bulls? Is it winning games and trophies? The fact is, for head coach John Wolyniec, the two aren’t mutually exclusive. In a lot of ways, the priority of producing MLS players, a lot of the […]

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LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy playoff scenarios: qualification still possible, but not easy

After a FIFA international break, the LA Galaxy are looking to continue their momentum to help propel them into one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference. Only two matches remain in their season, and they must win them both to have a chance to qualify.  Playoff scenarios Only four teams remain in […]