Only four games were played last weekend because of the FIFA international break, but several teams made slight moves. The Red Bulls moved up a spot with a 2-2 tie at FC Dallas despitenot closing out a game they twice led by a goal playing against 10 men. The Chicago Fire ended its six-game winless […]
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What They're Saying: Chris Canetti
“Our primary concern remains with our friends, neighbors and fellow Texans who have been affected by this unprecedented storm, and the thoughts and prayers of everyone in our organization willbe with everyone here. At the same time, both teams must continue to prepare for their upcoming games as we continue to push for the playoffs […]
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What They're Saying: DaMarcus Beasley
“It’s nice to see that strangers are helping out in any way they can. Whoever had boats, they’re in their boats trying to help people, save people. The city is really comingtogether.” — Houston Dynamo defender DaMarcus Beasley, on national team duty in New Jersey, has admired how neighbors back home have come together to […]
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Texas supporters groups aid Houston relief effort
Supporters groups representing FC Dallas (Dallas Beer Guardians) and San Antonio FC (210 Alliance) are supporting their colleagues at the Texian Army (Houston Dynamo) in relief efforts for victims ofHurricane Harvey on the Texas coast. The Dallas Beer Guardiansare accepting donations at Peticolas Brewing Company in Dallas and at their tailgate party before the FC […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Seattle and Montreal continue surge
Seattle and Montreal are the hottest teams in MLS and another week of wins has pushed both teams into the top five in Soccer America’s MLS Power Rankings. The Sounders are third, winnersof three in a row and unbeaten in their last nine games. The Impact swept a pair of games to run its streak […]
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More change at Ottawa Fury as Dalglish resigns
For the second time in less than two years, there’s been a change of head coaches at the Ottawa Fury. The USL club announced Tuesday the resignation of head coach and generalmanager Paul Dalglish, who had taken over the positions after the departure of Marc dos Santos in November 2015. He will be replaced in […]
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Wilmer Cabrera on the Houston Dynamo's turnaround
MLS’s Western Conference has a new leader in the Houston Dynamo, which finished last in the conference a year ago, on goal difference over the Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas. FC Dallas wouldhave joined them in a four-way tie but for another Max Urruti goal disallowed on video review. The Dynamo’s 3-0 win over San […]
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MLS: Tomas Martinez adds to long list of Argentine DPs
No players are prized by MLS clubs more than Argentine playmakers. More Argentines, all midfielders in one form or another, are on Designated Player contracts than any other foreign nationality. Thelatest signing: Tomas Martinez, 22, on a Young DP contract via a full transfer from Portugal’s Braga. Martinez is the final piece in a […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Red-hot Fire takes over at the top
The Chicago Fire took advantage of Toronto FC’s second loss in the last four games to take over first place in Soccer America’s MLS Power Rankings. A 4-0 rout of Vancouver coupledwith a 3-1 FC Dallas defeat of TFC moved Chicago on top, and New York City FC rose to second by downing Minnesota United, […]