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Orlando City SC Orlando Pride

Orlando City coach James O’Connor still looking for consistency

Orlando City coach James O’Connor is still looking for consistency from his players. He knows what his players are capable of, for the most part. Now he’s just looking for them to execute. With two matches left in the season – both of them against playoff-bound teams – Orlando City is trying to bounce back […]

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LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy misses spark midfielder Chris Pontius provided

LA Galaxy midfielder Chris Pontius will be out for the remainder of the season with a groin injury that has sidelined him since mid September. The severity of the injury had been previously unannounced by the Galaxy.  “Pontius will not be available for us for the rest of the season. Should I have said that, […]

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Commentary Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps face mission impossible after Real Salt Lake sink New England

[bc_video video_id=”5850217921001″ account_id=”3690581442001″ player_id=”B1k1OQNeX” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” max_width=”640px” mute=”” width=”100%” height=”100%”] VANCOUVER — The Whitecaps’ chances of making the playoffs are dire. It all started well against Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday night. For 62 minutes the Caps held their own, and even took the lead in the 42nd minute. But Felipe’s goal was […]

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New York City FC

Reyna: NYCFC coaching change ‘a really good transition’

After a blazing 6-2-1 start to Domenec Torrent’s coaching tenure, NYCFC has managed just one triumph in its last eight matches, sparking concerns that Torrent’s side is not responding appropriately to the Catalan’s fervent demands. But sporting director Claudio Reyna said the uneven routines are more the result of factors outside of Torrent’s control. Reyna […]

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New England Revolution Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake eases past New England Revolution 4-1

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Nick Besler, Sebastian Saucedo and Corey Baird scored in the first 30 minutes for Real Salt Lake, which eased past the New England Revolution 4-1 Thursday night at Rio Tinto Stadium. RSL (14-12-7, 49 points) strengthened its hold on the sixth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference — two […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City B constructing roster, two OCSC academy players set to be signed

To say Orlando City B General Manager Mike Potempa has hit the ground running would be an understatement. Potempa and OCB coach Fernando Jose De Argila Irurita are in the process of building what Potempa – and Orlando City’s front office – believes will be the perfect bridge between Orlando City SC’s development academy and […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City’s defending, attacking woes on display during loss to Seattle Sounders

Orlando City lost 2-1 to the Seattle Sounders at home after going down 2-0 early and failing to find an equalizer late. Here are three takeaways from the match:  Let’s talk about Orlando City’s defense Orlando City coach James O’Connor has repeatedly said the Lions have a habit of giving up cheap goals. That was […]

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Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire’s Matt Polster hoping to return after ‘miserable’ recovery process

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — It doesn’t take long during a Chicago Fire training session to notice that Matt Polster has just one gear. The 25-year-old is a ball of energy who always goes hard at practice. But after multiple knee injuries, he is realizing that may not be the way forward. Polster is back in full […]

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New England Revolution News

New England Revolution won’t hold back despite playoff elimination

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Teams out of playoff contention typically let their starters take a backseat so that reserves and prospects can have the chance to showcase what they have to offer. But the New England Revolution, which plays its penultimate match Thursday night at Real Salt Lake, seems to have zero intention of treating what’s […]

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New York Red Bulls News

Two Nines: It’s not just Red Bulls striker Bradley Wright-Phillips’ number anymore

HANOVER, N.J. — Bradley Wright-Phillips always had an interest in fashion. But when he first gave being a designer a thought, the New York Red Bulls striker figured other athletes had been there, done that. “I spoke to my wife a few times over the years about a fashion label. And at one stage I thought, […]