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Los Angeles FC World Cup

LAFC’s Carlos Vela proves himself, starts for Mexico against world champion Germany

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FC Dallas Sporting Kansas City

Last-minute Yohan Croizet volley gives Kansas City 3-2 U.S. Open Cup win over FC Dallas

KANSAS CITY — It took an all-time goal from Yohan Croizet to get there, but Sporting Kansas City advanced to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals Saturday after a 3-2 win over FC Dallas. But that goal? It looked like a pop-up baseball first. A Dallas clearance near the goal line in the 89th minute shot […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City owner Flávio Augusto da Silva: No room for excuses or inefficiency

With Orlando City searching for its third coach since joining MLS in 2015, club majority owner Flávio Augusto da Silva took to Twitter Saturday night.  Da Silva tweeted, “Business and sports have a lot in common. Both are based on RESULTS. There is no room for excuses or inefficiency. The lack of results will always […]

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LA Galaxy World Cup

2018 World Cup a chance for redemption for Giovani Dos Santos

Giovani Dos Santos is preparing to participate in his third World Cup at the age of 29. However, this World Cup presents a unique set of challenges for Dos Santos after a difficult and frustrating year with his club team, the LA Galaxy, and missing much of the 2018 season due to injury. “I think […]

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Atlanta United FC US Soccer USL

Meet a prospect: Garces, USMNT U-19 keeper, solid in pro debut with Atlanta

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — When ATL UTD 2 faced the Charlotte Independence Wednesday night at CoolRay Field in Gwinnett County, Andrew Carleton and Chris Goslin saw a familiar face manning their net. ATL UTD 2 — the United Soccer League Affiliate for Atlanta United FC — started its fifth goalkeeper of the year, calling on 17-year-old Justin Garces. […]

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News Philadelphia Union

Medunjanin, Burke power Philadelphia Union past New York Red Bulls, into U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals

CHESTER, Pa. — The cheeky grin on Haris Medunjanin’s face summed up how impressive his 52nd-minute goal was, even by the high standard the Philadelphia Union midfielder sets for himself.  The Bosnian slipped past Tyler Adams in tight space to hand the Union a lead they’d never relinquish in their 2-0 win over the New […]

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FC Dallas Sporting Kansas City

U.S. Open Cup live: Sporting Kansas City vs. FC Dallas, 9 p.m. ET

Major League Soccer teams continued U.S. Open Cup play this week in the Round of 16. Watch the Sporting Kansas City vs. FC Dallas via live stream above. (Note: U.S. Soccer manages the stream, so it may not play until a few minutes before kickoff, which is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST). You can watch […]

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New York Red Bulls Philadelphia Union US Soccer

U.S. Open Cup live: Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls, 7 p.m. ET

Major League Soccer teams continued U.S. Open Cup play this week in the Round of 16. Watch the Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls via live stream above. (Note: U.S. Soccer manages the stream, so it may not play until a few minutes before kickoff, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST). You can […]

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Orlando City SC

What’s next for Orlando City after firing of coach Jason Kreis?

Orlando City (6-8-1, 19 points) has lost six consecutive matches and sits in sixth place in the Eastern Conference table. The Lions are still in playoff position, but the front office on Friday decided to cut ties with coach Jason Kreis and look for its third head coach since 2016, with assistant coach Bobby Murphy […]

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Minnesota United FC World Cup

World Cup Gives Minnesota United’s Francisco Calvo a Fresh Start

It’s been a turbulent season for Minnesota United’s Francisco Calvo. The centerback has come under criticism from fans and pundits as the Loons’ defense has allowed 18 first-half goals over 14 games, with Calvo starting 12 of those contests. Combine those early concessions with Minnesota’s attack averaging just 1.2 goals per game, and the Loons […]