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Columbus Crew SC Expansion News

Austin FC: Precourt Sports Ventures unveils new name, logo for proposed Texas MLS team

AUSTIN, Texas — The Major League Soccer team that may start play in the Texas capital in 2019 went from a hypothetical to a brand Wednesday night with a logo and a name: Austin FC. Precourt Sports Ventures utilized the event — billed as a party to thank fans for their role in helping the […]

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Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union’s Adam Najem thankful for amazing experience in Afghanistan

CHESTER, Pa— Adam Najem will never forget the atmosphere in Kabul, as he and his Afghanistan teammates entered the stadium for Sunday’s friendly versus Palestine.  The Philadelphia Union midfielder, who started on the right wing for Afghanistan, expressed delight that he and the rest of the squad were able to bring joy to the war-ridden […]

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Houston Dash OL Reign

Jodie Taylor brace clinches Seattle Reign spot in NWSL playoffs

SEATTLE – A pair of goals from Seattle Reign forward Jodie Taylor in the second half against the Houston Dash secured the club’s third trip to the NWSL playoffs and the first since 2015. Taylor’s two goals in the second half put the Houston Dash away, blunting the Texas club’s hopes of making the postseason. […]

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MLS Power Rankings Week 25: Sporting Kansas City, Philadelphia Union surge up

Week 25 of the Major League Soccer regular season had plenty of late drama, with the Montreal Impact, Real Salt Lake and New York Red Bulls pulling out results at the death. There were also some impressive (Philadelphia beating NYCFC) and shocking (Seattle thumping the LA Galaxy) scorelines. Who is trending up and who is […]

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New York Red Bulls News

New York Red Bulls midfielder Sean Davis grows alongside Hudson River Derby

Sean Davis knows the secret to a good rivalry. Hint: It has nothing to do with marketing.  “The truth of the matter is it has to grow organically and I think that’s what it has done over the years,” the New York Red Bulls midfielder said of the Hudson River Derby with New York City […]

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New England Revolution News

New England Revolution playoff hopes are slipping fast

The New England Revolution’s winless run hit seven games on Sunday night in a 2-0 loss to D.C. United. New England’s loss against its longtime Eastern Conference rival further dampened playoff hopes. Here are three takeaways from New England’s performance: The Revolution play well in spurts, but fall asleep at key moments New England put […]

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LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy loan João Pedro to Gymnasticos Syllogos Apollon Smyrnis in the Greek Super League

The LA Galaxy announced today they are loaning midfielder João Pedro to Gymansticos Apolln Smynis in Greek’s first division, Super League. The Galaxy reserve the right to recall Pedro at any point during the loan. Pedro joined the Galaxy in January 2017 from Portuguese side Vitória Guimarães, where he spent more than a decade in […]

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In-Depth Orlando City SC

Former Orlando City coach Jason Kreis recharges after firing

Jason Kreis had a plan for Orlando City. He knew the direction he wanted to go. After bringing in a host of new players to start the 2018 MLS season, he thought he was going to be given time to execute that plan. It didn’t work out. Kreis had high hopes early in the season, […]

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Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo lose fifth straight game, and other takeaways from their 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake

Here are three takeaways from the Houston Dynamo 2-1 home loss to Real Salt Lake. Five game losing streak  Saturday’s 2-1 loss is Houston’s fifth loss in a row and ties the most the club has ever had in Major League Soccer. The last time the Orange lost 5 in a row was in 2014. […]

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Colorado Rapids News

Was Colorado’s resurgence fool’s gold? Takeaways from the Rapids’ 2-0 loss to LAFC

The Colorado Rapids had their three-match unbeaten run ended by LAFC on Sunday night at Banc of California Stadium as second half goals from Diego Rossi (49’) and Lee Nguyen (80’) propelled the hosts to a 2-0 win in the first ever meeting between the two sides. Here are some takeaways from Colorado’s 2-0 loss […]