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Orlando City SC

Orlando City coach James O’Connor learns a lot about Lions during Open Cup loss

Orlando City’s Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup run came to an end after a 1-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union. The Lions doesn’t have long to bounce back from the loss, as they travel to Ohio to take on the Columbus Crew on Saturday. Here are three takeaways from Wednesday’s match:  Orlando City wanted this […]

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Philadelphia Union

Earnie Stewart reflects on transfer decisions, influx of young players and Philadelphia Union legacy

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News Toronto FC

Toronto FC suspends supporters’ group privileges indefinitely after flare incident

Toronto FC has suspended all supporter-group privileges indefinitely after a flare caused a small fire at its Canadian Championship semifinal first leg against the Ottawa Fury on Wednesday night. Fire services were called to TD Place when banners hung by TFC fans appeared to set on fire as flares were let off in the away […]

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FC Dallas

FC Dallas midfielder Jacori Hayes not discouraged by lack of playing time

FRISCO, Texas — It was an intense Wednesday practice for FC Dallas as the team geared up for its matchup against the Houston Dynamo. Players were going all in for 50-50 balls and sprinting at full speed in drills. Oscar Pareja was more animated than normal, emphasizing the team to work harder. Even young Thomas […]

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Seattle Sounders FC

Teammates rave about integration of new Seattle Sounders striker Raul Ruidiaz

While the club was unable to bring its latest signing onto the field in a 1-1 road draw against Atlanta United July 15, members of the Seattle Sounders are already saying that new designated player Raul Ruidiaz will provide a big boost to a Sounders team that is 11 points below the red line. After […]

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Atlanta United FC

Eric Remedi introduced, begins training with Atlanta United

ATLANTA — Eric Remedi is in Atlanta and is training with the Five Stripes. The newly-signed Argentine defensive midfielder could be available for selection Saturday, when Atlanta United FC hosts D.C. United. On Tuesday, he was introduced to the public at the club’s training grounds in Marietta in a press conference with technical director Carlos […]

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Los Angeles FC Portland Timbers

LAFC defeats Portland Timbers 3-2, advances to U.S. Open Cup semifinals

Los Angeles FC defeated the Portland Timbers 3-2 Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. LAFC will move on to face the Houston Dynamo — who beat Sporting Kansas City to advance — in the semifinals, scheduled for early August.   The two […]

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Minnesota United FC New England Revolution

Christian Ramirez comes through for Minnesota United in 2-1 win over New England Revolution

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News Toronto FC USL

Toronto FC fire caused by fans’ flares overshadows Canadian Championship semifinal win

TORONTO — Canada men’s national team coach John Herdman watched from the stands as a combined 13 domestic starters took the pitch for a Canadian Championship semifinal match between Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC and the United Soccer League’s Ottawa Fury. In the same game last year, that number was just seven.  This time, Ryan Telfer […]

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Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire deliver dominant win against Louisville in U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — After resting a number of key players at FC Dallas on Saturday, the Chicago Fire needed to deliver in Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal against Louisville City FC. The Fire did just that in a resounding 4-0 win. Nemanja Nikolic and Aleksandar Katai had goals in a first half in which the […]