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Commentary News Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps’ tough road to playoffs now even more daunting

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Carl Robinson

The Vancouver Whitecaps fired head coach Carl Robinson and replaced him with Whitecaps FC Academy technical director Craig Dalrymple until the end of the season. With the playoffs slowly slipping away for the Caps, the writing was on the wall for some time already.  Sunday night there was a sense Robinson was on the way out. Following […]

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New York City FC

It’s a “must win” for New York City FC when they host the Chicago Fire

New York City FC is clinging to the third seed in the Eastern Conference with four matches to play. With a mere three points earned in the last six matches, the boys from the Bronx now must ward off the challenges of both Columbus Crew SC and the Philadelphia Union. Therefore, the mid-week tilt with […]

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New England Revolution News

It’s time for New England Revolution to identify 2019 roster core

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City third-choice goalkeeper Adam Grinwis grateful for first MLS start

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City goalkeeper Adam Grinwis knew what his situation would be he signed with the Lions. The 26-year-old Michigan grad was brought on to be the third-choice goalkeeper. He knew opportunities to play would be limited if they ever came at all. After three seasons in the United Soccer League, last season […]

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Minnesota United FC

Three things from Minnesota United’s win over Portland

In previous postgame press conferences, Minnesota United Head Coach Adrian Heath has praised his team after losses and issued criticism following victories, based on the underlying performance. But when MNUFC notched its first win since July 22 during the weekend, a 3-2 result over the Portland Timbers, Heath strayed from that habit. He was candid […]

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Los Angeles FC

What we learned from LAFC’s 2-0 win over San Jose

LOS ANGELES — Before Saturday, defender Walker Zimmerman had never scored an MLS goal. That lack of experience wasn’t obvious, however, as he leapt for two headers to lead the team in a 2-0 victory over San Jose. With his head freshly buzz-cut, Zimmerman knocked in a goal midway through both halves on kicks from […]

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New England Revolution News

Revs defender Michael Mancienne upbeat despite costly errors

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution central defender Michael Mancienne acknowledged both his and his teammates’ shortcomings in Saturday night’s 2-2 draw against the Chicago Fire at Gillette Stadium. In the Revolution locker room after the game, Mancienne lamented how errors cost his team points by allowing the Fire to take the lead two separate […]

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North Carolina Courage NWSL

Jessica McDonald nearly quit soccer, now she’s NWSL champion, MVP

PORTLAND, Ore. — A few seasons ago, Jessica McDonald seriously considered quitting soccer. The 30-year-old forward couldn’t help thinking back to that time Saturday evening, after leading the North Carolina Courage to a history-making 3-0 romp past the Portland Thorns in the NWSL final. So it’s not hard for her to imagine a life without the […]

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LA Galaxy Seattle Sounders FC

LA Galaxy earn much-needed points with 3-0 victory over Seattle Sounders

CARSON, Calif. — The LA Galaxy were in a dire situation heading into their Sunday afternoon match against the Seattle Sounders at StubHub Center, but they earned a 3-0 victory and kept their playoff hopes alive. Earning a clean sheet against a team that had defeated them 5-0 just over a month ago was a […]