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Will Bruin brace leads Seattle Sounders to 2-1 Independence Day win over Colorado Rapids

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – For the second consecutive year, the Seattle Sounders brought the fireworks to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, as a Will Bruin brace resulted in the visitors taking home all three points against the Colorado Rapids in a 2-1 win on Wednesday night. “It wasn’t a good night,” Rapids head coach Anthony Hudson […]

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FC Dallas shocks Atlanta United during 3-2 comeback victory

FRISCO, Texas- In a battle of two of the best sides in Major League Soccer, FC Dallas came back late to defeat Atlanta United 3-2 on the Fourth of July. Tesho Akindele came on and played the role of the super sub, scoring two goals late and rescuing FC Dallas from a defeat at home […]

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Watch: LA Galaxy’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores off impressive volley

Zlatan Ibrahimovic promised fireworks when he first signed with LA Galaxy. So far, he has delivered. Ibrahimovic was at it again on the Fourth of July, scoring off an impressive volley during the fifth minute of the Galaxy’s home match against D.C. United Wednesday.  The goal gave Los Angeles an early 1-0 lead. Ibrahimovic is tied […]

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In-Depth Real Salt Lake

RS Ale shows harmony of craft beer and soccer

SALT LAKE CITY — When a wholesaler brought up “RS Ale” as a potential name for Uinta Brewing Company’s soon-to-be released beer in partnership with Real Salt Lake, the pun made people in meetings laugh. But the more it was mentioned, the more people started to realize how good of a play, albeit a simple […]

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Minnesota United FC Toronto FC

Darwin Quintero’s hat trick lifts Minnesota to win over Toronto

MINNEAPOLIS — A sensational hat trick from Darwin Quintero, augmented by a 13th-minute goal from Miguel Ibarra, gave Minnesota United (6-10-1) a large enough cushion to weather a late rally by Toronto FC (4-10-3) and hold on to a 4-3 home win. The victory was much-needed by Minnesota coming on the back of a five-loss […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City rookie Chris Mueller eager to prove himself to new coach

SANFORD, Fla. — Orlando City rookie Chris Mueller never expected his first season as a professional soccer player would be so … eventful. The first-year winger was a starter in Orlando City’s season opener against D.C. United. He was unstoppable in three consecutive matches, scoring a goal in each match. He scored the fastest goal […]

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Miami

David Beckham lobbying to build MLS stadium on public golf course land

MIAMI — David Beckham’s latest soccer plan for Miami might be decided by the city’s voters. His target: a golf course. Beckham is scheduled to appear before the Miami city commission next week as he and his partners aim to move closer to picking a stadium location for their Major League Soccer franchise. The Beckham […]

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D.C. United plays last game before Audi Field at LA Galaxy

WASHINGTON — One more game. Once more, D.C. United will take the pitch away from home before the opening of Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Once more, United will play in enemy territory before playing 15 of the next 20 matches at home. Once more, United will line up without its new superstar, Wayne Rooney, […]

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MLS Power Rankings Week 18: Atlanta remains on top, Portland moves up

It’s the Fourth of July which means a celebration of independence, fireworks, grilled meats and … power rankings! That’s right, on this American holiday celebrate where your favorite Major League Soccer team is ranked after Week 18 of the regular season. Atlanta United (11-3-4, 37 points): The Five Stripes stretched their unbeaten streak to five […]

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In-Depth Toronto FC

How Toronto FC has turned to Fortnite to get through long road trips

TORONTO —Toronto FC is headed on the road. The Reds now face four consecutive away games — starting Wednesday at Minnesota United — as they attempt to get their MLS season back on track. The stint away from BMO Field will mean a lot of time spent in hotel rooms. TFC’s players are no strangers to […]