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Orlando City SC

Orlando City GM Niki Budalić says he understands fan frustration, endorses James O’Connor

Orlando City General Manager Niki Budalić knows there’s criticism surrounding the club’s front office. And, with the season winding down and the Lions at the bottom of the Eastern Conference table, there are bound to be questions moving forward. Budalić, who is currently leading the charge to find a director of scouting for Orlando City, […]

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News Toronto FC

Sebastian Giovinco called into Italy national team

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New York City FC

Ben Sweat’s first USMNT camp call-up was in jeopardy after back spasms

Ben Sweat needed assistance to walk from the locker room to the team bus after a road loss to Minnesota United last Saturday – he had been forced out of the match in the 83rd minute with back spasms. New York City FC had a subsequent three-week sabbatical courtesy of the MLS scheduling wizards so […]

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NWSL US Soccer World Cup

USWNT accelerates 6-0 over Mexico to open World Cup qualifying play

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FC Dallas

FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira excels during USL loan spell

FRISCO, Texas — While FC Dallas continues to fight for a top-two seed in the Western conference, forward Jesus Ferreira has been doing some work of his own on loan. FC Dallas recently elected to send Ferreira on loan to the Tulsa Roughnecks of the United Soccer League, and the result has been six goals […]

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NWSL US Soccer World Cup

Panama women start road to World Cup with 3-0 win against Trinidad & Tobago

CARY, N.C. — In the thick North Carolina air, a young Panama national team dominated Trinidad & Tobago in a 3-0 victory Thursday at Sahlen Stadium in the first game of the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s Championship. During the matinee performance of Day 1 in Group A, Panama showed it had more bite than the mosquitos […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City players struggle to stay united and upbeat amid midseason change, losses

Orlando City’s nosedive to the bottom of the Eastern Conference table has led to questions from all sides.   Has the team quit? Does the group have the character required to be successful? What’s the plan for next year? It’s a massive difference from the vibes surrounding the club earlier in the year. During preseason […]

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Los Angeles FC

LAFC midweek round up: injury reports, national team calls and new merchandise

With the road trip to Colorado looming large for fans — many of whom are hopeful that LAFC can clinch a playoffs berth with a win this weekend — the third-to-last week of the regular season has been a busy one for the young club. Between practices and training sessions, the team has been celebrating […]

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New York Red Bulls News

New York Red Bulls wary of struggling San Jose Earthquakes

HANOVER, N.J. — The differences are as stark as the coasts they play on, with the New York Red Bulls chasing the Supporters’ shield title and the San Jose Earthquakes just playing out the season, thankful that promotion/relegation hasn’t made its way to Major League Soccer yet. There are 42 points and 21 teams that […]

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New England Revolution News US Soccer

Boston’s Patrick Leal, 15, signs youth contract with Sporting CP

Boston-area native Patrick Leal has joined a growing movement of American teens leaving the comforts of home to play soccer in Europe. Leal, who is 15 years old and spent one year with the New England Revolution youth academy, officially joined Portuguese powerhouse Sporting CP on Tuesday. Lisa Ganley, Leal’s mother, moved to Lisbon, while her […]