Friday’s moves … Montreal. Re-signed defender Chris Duvall, 26, to a two-year deal with an option for 2020. His previouscontract had expired. San Jose. Converted the loan of forward Danny Hoesen, 26, into a transfer from FC Groningen and signedhim to a new contract using TAM after it had declined the 2018 option on his […]
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MLS Positional Rankings (Goalkeepers): Melia's excellent season edges out MLS Cup finalists
As goalscorers are rated by how many they rack up, goalkeepers are also bound to their numbers. Goals allowed and save percentage reveal much about a keeper’s performance, yet thebest keepers are those that can also command the penalty area and deny opponents at crucial stages in the match. Points and places in the standings […]
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MLS Positional Rankings (Centerbacks, Left): Marshall anchors Seattle's improved defense
Left-sided defenders don’t receive the same notice from fans and observers as left wings and left backs, yet are a vital component of a solid team defense. They are assigned to plugup that channel most teams prefer to attack with right-sided forwards and midfielders, and the best centerbacks can also deliver accurate service up their […]
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MLS Moves: RSL completes permanent move for Brooks Lennon
A Real Salt Lake-Arizona academy product who moved to Liverpool and returned loan, Brooks Lennon has signed a new RSL contract. Lennon, who played for the USA at the2017 U-20 World Cup, returned from Liverpool to Real Salt Lake for the 2017 season. RSL has now acquired him from the English premier League club on […]
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Colvey and Diop claimed in MLS Waiver Draft
A reunion and a fresh start are the products from a Waiver Draft conducted by MLS on Wednesday by which Kip Colvey and Clement Diop have changed teams. Colorado claimed defender Colvey, a New Zealand international who be will reunited with his fellow Kiwi and former national team head coach Anthony Hudson. The Rapids officially […]
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MLS Moves: Quakes add keeper Marcinkowski to Homegrown contingent
The San Jose Earthquakes have tweaked another position on their roster along with the coaching staff. Georgetown and U.S. U-20 goalkeeper J.T. Marcinkowski(6-foot-1, 185 pounds) will leave school and join the Quakes as a Homegrown Player, the MLS team announced Wednesday. The Washington Post first reported the move on Tuesday. Marcinkowski, 20,attended the same high […]
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Quakes make first offseason signing a Swede from Superettan
The San Jose Earthquakes made their first move since hiring Swede Mikael Stahre as head coach by signing — naturally — a Swede. Left back Joel Qwiberg, 25, joins theQuakes on a multi-year contract from Superettan (second division) club IF Brommapojkarna. “Joel is a technically gifted and hard-working player that allows us to strengthen ourdefense […]
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Who is Mikael Stahre, new Earthquakes coach?
Chris Leitch lasted half a season as the San Jose Earthquakes head coach. He’ll return to his position as technical director following the hiring of 42-year-old Swede Mikael Stahre as head coach. Stahre earned his reputation as one of thebrightest young Swedish coaches when he led AIK to the league and cup double in 2009 when […]
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Blowout City 2: Vancouver's first-ever playoff win is made even more special
The New York Red Bulls’ record for the largest margin of victory in the MLS’s Knockout Round lasted a matter of hours as the Vancouver Whitecaps crushed the San Jose Earthquakes, 5-0. 1. Set pieces, set pieces, set pieces. This game always had the makings of a mismatch. The ‘Caps entered the game with thesecond […]
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MLS Knockout Round: High-flying Quakes take on floundering Whitecaps
About 70 hours after a stunning, stoppage-time goal by Marco Urena edged San Jose into the playoffs as the sixth Western Conference seed, the Quakes take on the team that led the West headinginto the final day of the regular season. On Sunday, San Jose downed Minnesota United, 3-2, and Vancouver lost to Portland, 2-1, […]