Brandon Vazquez joined Austin FC as a DP on a four-year contract guaranteed through the end of the 2028 season with an option for 2029.
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Kate Faasse and Michael Adedokun win MAC Hermann Trophy awards
North Carolina’s Kate Faasse and Ohio State’s Michael Adedokun were named the winners of the 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy as the top NCAA Division I players.
Dash hires Fabrice Gautrat as head coach
The Houston Dash named Fabrice Gautrat, the husband of two-time U.S. world champion Morgan (Brian) Gautrat, as its new head coach.
D.C. United sells teen Matai Akinmboni to Bournemouth
D.C. United has sold 18-year-old defender Matai Akinmboni to the Premier League’s Bournemouth.
Friday PM: Christian Pulisic gets 2025 off to a roaring start
Christian Pulisic got 2025 off to a roaring start with a goal today.
Nicole Barnhart retires at age of 43
Nicole Barnhart, who won Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012 as the backup goalkeeper to Hope Solo, has retired after 15 seasons as a pro in WPS and the NWSL.
MLS Moves
James Sands is headed back to Europe … Ilie Sanchez has joined Austin FC … Luis Díaz is returning to MLS
Christian Pulisic set to return under new Milan boss
Christian Pulisic could return for AC Milan under new head coach Sérgio Conceição on Friday when the Rossoneri face Juventus in the semifinals of the Supercoppa Italiana.
Teen Esmir Bajraktarević headed to PSV from Revs
The New England Revolution transferred 19-year-old Esmir Bajraktarević to reigning Dutch champion and current leader PSV.
Bradley Carnell takes over as Philadelphia Union head coach
The Philadelphia Union hired Bradley Carnell as its head coach. The South African becomes just the Union’s fourth head coach in 16 seasons
