The home opener for Toronto FC and perhaps the MLS debut of Bastian Schweinsteiger are among the main storylines for the fifth weekend of play. A coaching change at Real Salt Lakewas announced Wednesday, though Mike Petke will be in the stands and not on the sideline at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Interim head […]
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What They're Saying: Jim Curtin
“His parents developed Christian. That’s where that needs to be mentioned. His dad was a former pro and had a great plan for his kids all along. Did Chelsea develop this player? Did Red Bull develophim? Did Dortmund develop him? Did Bayern Munich do it? Parents develop kids, first and foremost, and he’s been in […]
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USL Moves: Rhinos add three players for season opener
Rochester, preparing for its USL season opener on Saturday, has announced three player signings. Defenders Raymond Lee and Todd Pratzner andforward Jochen Graf will be added to the team roster, pending league and USSF approval. Lee, 23, is a product of Saint Louis University, for which he played 75games, scored 14 goals, and logged six assists primarily as […]
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MLS Power Rankings: FC Dallas replaces Red Bulls at top
A 3-1 loss to Seattle knocked the Red Bulls off the top perch, and FC Dallas, Portland and Toronto FC took advantage to surge past them in the Power Rankings. Defending champion Seattle was one offive teams to post their first victories of the season. Seven teams, including four that made the playoffs last year, […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Red Bulls hold top spot
The New York Red Bulls edged past Colorado, 1-0, in their home opener, one of several played in sub-freezing temperatures. Forecasts of severe weather prompted MLS to postpone the New England-OrlandoCity game. Portland knocked off the LA Galaxy, 1-0 at StubHub Center, and San Jose and Houston leaped into the top 10 by doubling up […]
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What's new in 2017 MLS: 1-10
MLS kicks off its 22nd season Friday night when the Portland Timbers host Minnesota United. By Wednesday, Timbers fans in tents had already begun to camp out outside of Providence Park. More than150 Dark Clouds supporters have flown in for MNUFC’s first game. That sort of passion around many MLS markets has become the norm. But […]
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Sneak Peek: Union coach Curtin promises 'fun'
Only three points separated Montreal from Philadelphia at the end of the 2016 regular season, but what happened after that differed dramatically. Opening day …Projected XI — Blake; Rosenberry, Marquez, Onyewu, Wijnaldum; Medunjanin, Alberg, Pontius, Bedoya, Ilsinho;Simpson. In the Knockout Round, Montreal eliminated D.C. United and Toronto FC beat Philly to set up an epic all-Canadian conference semifinal won […]
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What They're Saying: Doug Vosik
“This is an exciting initiative for all of us here at Philadelphia Union as we look to provide a revolutionary service for our players and front office, particularly those new to the area. Ourhiring process begins immediately; we are looking for a partner with a wide variety of talents and skills, and someone who can […]
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MLS Injury Report: Yaro sidelined after shoulder surgery
The Union’s recent signing of U.S. centerback Oguchi Onyewu came into sharper focus Thursday when the club announced that surgery had been performed on Josh Yaro to repair aninjured shoulder. He is expected to miss three to four months. Yaro, 22, suffered torn cartilage in the shoulder during the team’s training camp in Florida. He […]
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MLS Profile: Onyewu is willing to teach but expects to play
To a Philadelphia Union roster very much in flux comes a player anxious to find his feet again after many years of jumping from club to club. Yes, Oguchi Onewu has accrued 69 caps,represented the U.S. at two World Cups, and played club ball for more than a decade in Europe, but he’ll be 35 […]