FC Cincinnati and Sacramento Republic FC, two USL clubs very much in the hunt for MLS expansion teams, made a case for their bids both on and off the field with wins over MLS clubs before big crowdsin the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup. FC Cincinnati drew a crowd of 30,160 at Nippert […]
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USL Rewind: Drogba dazzles in Phoenix Rising debut
The first USL appearance for Didier Drogba is in the books and a memorable occasion it was. He scored a goal and set up one for Shaun Wright-Phillips in a 2-1 PhoenixRising FC defeat of Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. A sellout crowd of 7,062 witnessed the debut of Drogba at Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex as Phoenix […]
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The season so far: a quick rundown of all 22 MLS teams
By Ridge Mahoney (@ridgemax) In about a month, the domestic transfer window will re-open, all 22 MLS teams will sign theperfect players to fill their needs, and all the fans shall rejoice. In the real world, more teams will fail in their quests to land the ideal midseason additions than will succeed and afew […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Fire stays second behind TFC
The Chicago Fire couldn’t exploit a two-man advantage to get a win in Orlando, and thus stays second in Soccer America’s MLS Power Rankings. A 0-0 tie ended the Fire’sfour-game winning streak and left it just behind leader Toronto FC, which lost, 3-0, to New England to end an eight-game unbeaten run. New York City […]
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Video Pick: Joao Plata free kick freezes keeper
A 28-yard free kick by Real Salt Lake’s Joao Plata that froze Houston keeper Tyler Deric is a strong candidate for MLS Goal of the Week, but a side-net strike from ColumbusCrew’s Justin Meram and an off-the-post goal by Diego Valeri for the Portland Timbers are also in consideration. Finishes from Montreal Impact’sBlerim Dzemaili and […]
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What They're Saying: Mike Petke
“When we get back, it’s going to be fun to watch them fight like dogs to get on that field. If I was a player, I wouldn’t be at the beach. I wouldn’t be wherever perhaps some of them are goingto go. I would be in the gym.I would be on the soccer field. I […]
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MLS Closeup: RSL revival under Petke stone-walled
One of the few benefits of a crowded schedule is a quick opportunity to atone for a stinker. Thrashed 5-1 by the Dynamo on Wednesday, Real Salt Lake stays in Texas to face FC Dallas onSaturday, and while that’s a daunting assignment under the best of conditions and comes on just two days’ rest, it’s […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Torrid Fire sweeps into second
Toronto FC held the top spot by romping over Columbus, 5-0, to run its unbeaten streak to eight games. Important wins for Chicago and the L.A. Galaxy moved them upSoccer America’s MLS Power Rankings. Heading in the other direction are Portland and Orlando City. Their winless streaks were extended to five and six games, respectively, […]
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NWSL: Waldrum is out as Houston head coach
Randy Waldrum, who left his job as head coach at Notre Dame, one of the most successful women’s programs in the country, to take over as the Houston Dash head coach for its launch in 2014, isout. The Dash and Waldrum agreed to part ways just seven games into the 2017 season. Assistant coach Omar […]
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MLS Discipline: Three players suspended, Ortiz fined, Heath warned
Upon review of incidents from games played last week, the MLS Disciplinary Committee has handed down suspensions to three players for violent conduct and issued a fine and a warning in othercases. Real Salt Lake midfielder Kyle Beckerman is suspended for RSL’s game against Philadelphia on Saturday for kicking Clint Dempsey in the 16th minute […]