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Los Angeles FC

LAFC bolsters cancer research support during MLS’ #ScarvesUp campaign

For the entire month of September, MLS is dedicated to an important off-the-field cause — raising money for children’s cancer research. The campaign, which is celebrated with the hashtag #ScarvesUp, raises funds for the Children’s Oncology Group, an organization dedicated to researching cancer in children and adolescents. The project is funded through MLS Works, the […]

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Colorado Rapids

Red Cards and Redemption: Colorado Rapids rookie Niki Jackson learns valuable lessons

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Los Angeles FC

Tyler Miller earns MLS Team of the Week honors

After being named the Man of the Match for Saturday’s 1-1 draw against the New England Revolution, keeper Tyler Miller earned a spot on the MLS Team of the Week. The honor came after Miller made seven saves in the match as part of a furious goal-line stand to protect LAFC from falling at home. […]

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Philadelphia Union Seattle Sounders FC

Late blunder ends Seattle Sounders’ record win streak with loss to 10-man Philadelphia

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Atlanta United FC San Jose Earthquakes

Atlanta United completes big comeback, beats San Jose Earthquakes 4-3

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Columbus Crew SC Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers down short-handed Columbus Crew 3-2

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City coach James O’Connor says Lions’ supporters will be rewarded

Orlando City coach James O’Connor has made a point of thanking fans for their support after every home game this season. In terms of announced attendance – tickets distributed – the Lions have been consistent in Orlando City Stadium. A club spokesperson confirmed 22,000 tickets for the Lions’ home match against the Houston Dynamo have […]

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In-Depth Los Angeles FC

Lee Nguyen settled into new home, embraced by Los Angeles’ large Vietnamese community

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City coach, players determined to get things right

Orlando City’s Mohamed El-Munir knows there wasn’t enough effort during the Lions’ 4-0 loss to the Chicago Fire. It was arguably the Lions’ worst performance of the season. Orlando City went down a goal in the third minute and never looked competitive before the Fire sent the Lions to the bottom of the Eastern Conference […]

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New England Revolution News

Revolution playoff hopes alive, but barely kicking

The New England Revolution captured a rare point in Los Angeles by tying LAFC 1-1 Saturday night. The result keeps New England’s slim playoff hopes alive. Here are three takeaways from the result: Playing physical doesn’t mean playing cheap When did being physical become a bad thing? Lacking physicality used to get the Revs into […]