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D.C. United

D.C. United could play before largest and smallest crowds in MLS history in same week

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”49″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] On Sunday, D.C. United played in front of the largest crowd for a stand-alone match in MLS history. This Saturday, United might perform before the smallest audience in the league’s 23 seasons. By choosing to play one of two off-site home games at Maryland […]

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In-Depth News

MLS and Liga MX announce competitive partnership, Campeones Cup

Major League Soccer and Liga MX announced a new partnership Tuesday, which will include an annual tournament, a future All-Star battle and collaboration on bets business practices and social responsibility. The partnership is a “long-term initiative to further strengthen the sport” in North America, according to a statement released by MLS. “The strategic partnership, which brings […]

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Toronto FC

Michael Bradley speaks of USA-Mexico ‘respect’ ahead of Toronto’s Tigres test

The last goal Michael Bradley scored was in Mexico. You may remember it: the best goal in his career, a 40-yard chip over a helpless Guillermo Ochoa in a key World Cup qualifier. That seems like a long time ago. Since then, Bradley has added to an already lengthy list of experiences at the top levels […]

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Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United leader Kevin Molino out indefinitely with torn ACL

Minnesota United attacking midfielder Kevin Molino has been ruled out indefinitely with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, per a team announcement made earlier today. Molino’s injury will require surgery and will keep the playmaker out for several months — possibly the remainder of the 2018 MLS season. Molino received attention from […]

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Minnesota United FC

Rookie Mason Toye figures it out quickly in first game for Minnesota United

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”47″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] When Minnesota United drafted Mason Toye No. 7 overall not quite two months ago, the intention was to add a young third-string forward who could learn from top strikers Christian Ramirez and Abu Danladi. So it was a little surprising to see the 19-year-old […]

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Columbus Crew SC

Columbus Crew: Austin City Council drafts resolution to study Precourt’s preferred site

The second city council resolution to focus on Precourt Sports Ventures’ possible move of Crew SC to Austin, Texas, after the 2018 season has taken shape. Austin Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo drafted a resolution that, if passed, would direct the city manager to conduct an analysis of the 24-acre McKalla Place site in north […]

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New York City FC

Three things: NYCFC home win against L.A. Galaxy

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”50″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Here are three things we learned from New York City FC’s 2-1 home victory over the L.A. Galaxy. Anton Tinnerholm is better than his preseason form Tinnerholm struggled at times in the exhibition matches including the finale versus Montreal, which created some doubts about […]

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Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United players respond to coach’s ‘commitment’ message with D.C. United victory

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”49″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] When Atlanta United FC players entered the locker room Sunday before taking on D.C. United, there was a board in the room with one word written on it – commitment. Gerardo “Tata” Martino wanted to see how his team reacted to that. After a […]

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Columbus Crew SC News

Alexi Lalas: ‘I’m seeing firsthand that Austin is a dynamic soccer city’

When the U.S. men’s national team had its hopes of qualifying for the World Cup dashed by a 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago last October, the despondency stretched from the Caribbean to the Fox Sports board rooms. Fox Sports paid dearly — up to a reported $425 million — for the rights to broadcast […]

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D.C. United

Three things we learned about D.C. United from loss to Atlanta

[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”49″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] D.C. United could not hold off a fiery Atlanta United team in front of a record 72,000 fans Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Despite matching Atlanta defensively in the starting minutes of the first half, D.C. was unable to put a shot on goal. The […]