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MLS Video Review: Love it or hate it, it’s here to stay

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David Beckham’s Miami MLS team now looking at multiple suburban stadium sites

MIAMI – David Beckham’s top Miami partner on Wednesday officially scrambled the celebrity athlete’s five-year quest for a soccer stadium, confirming the group now is considering multiple locations across the area — a list that two sources say includes the grounds of the Hialeah Park casino. “We’re actively looking at five or so sites,” said […]

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New York City FC

Injuries, illness and international call-ups challenge New York City FC

New York City FC is one of 12 Major League Soccer teams that will compete during the “international break” this weekend. Coupled with injury and illness woes, the depth of NYCFC head coach Patrick Vieira’s squad will be on display. In addition to the extraordinary finishing skills he has exhibited in his Major League Soccer […]

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Landon Donovan finds a new love for soccer in Mexico

LEON, Mexico — Wearing a golf cap, gray t-shirt and shorts over ankle-high socks and running shoes, Landon Donovan steps out of an elevator and into a white-tablecloth restaurant. Surrounded by businessmen and bankers in tailored suits and ties, arguably the greatest soccer player in U.S. history looks like just another gringo on vacation in […]

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Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United’s injury report grows, Franco Escobar enters concussion protocol

Atlanta United F.C.’s injury report keeps growing. On Wednesday, the club confirmed defender Franco Escobar has entered concussion protocol. He has not trained this week and the club does not have a timetable for his return. During stoppage time in Atlanta’s 4-1 win over Vancouver on Saturday, Brad Guzan collided with Escobar while trying to […]

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Orlando City SC

Orlando City’s Josué Colmán says he’s 100 percent healthy, ready to contribute

Josué Colmán didn’t expect a delayed start to his MLS career. The 19-year-old Paraguayan attacking midfielder was hoping to make an immediate impact for Orlando City as a young designated player. Even after he was sidelined with a quad contusion early in preseason training, he hoped to make his MLS debut during Lions’ first match […]

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New York City FC

David Villa remains out of full training for New York City FC

New York City FC is preparing to play their second consecutive match without their captain, David Villa. Villa has yet to participate in a full training session since he suffered a calf injury in the week two victory over the L.A. Galaxy. Villa provided the game-winner in the 2-1 triumph over the Galaxy when he […]

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Toronto FC

Toronto FC locks in Victor Vázquez with multi-year contract extension

Toronto FC has signed Spanish playmaker Victor Vázquez to a multi-year contract extension. Vázquez, 31, was an influential part of Toronto’s MLS Cup win in 2017, placing fourth in MLS Newcomer of the Year voting. He was signed using Targeted Allocation Money from Liga MX side Cruz Azul and has likely landed a pay raise […]

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New York City FC

15-year old Scally signs Homegrown contract with New York City FC

Joe Scally turned 15 on New Year’s Eve and today he became the second Homegrown Player signed by New York City FC. The Lake Grove, N.Y., native is the second youngest player to sign a Major League Soccer contract at 15 years and 89 days.  Freddy Adu, who recently joined the United Soccer League’s Las […]

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New England Revolution prepare to host attack-minded NYCFC

Gillette Stadium is often dubbed “Fortress Foxborough” because it’s a notoriously difficult venue for visiting teams, particularly due to its artificial turf. But the New England Revolution can’t rely exclusively on their home surroundings Saturday afternoon when they host unbeaten New York City FC, who have three victories to start the season, including one at […]