The only two teams still unbeaten, FC Dallas and Sporting Kansas City, occupy the top two spots in Soccer America’s MLS Power Rankings after getting results on the road. FCD gave up alast-second goal but still came home from San Jose with a 1-1 tie and SKC turned in an impressive performance to prevail against […]
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What They're Saying: Ricardo Salazar
“Thank you to Jordan for being a class act and his honesty.” — MLS referee Ricardo Salazar, awarding a “green card to recognize good sportsmanship” to Seattle’s JordanMorris to whom he went when San Jose players questioned his award of a corner kick to the Sounders in Saturday’s MLS game. Morris responded that it should […]
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MLS Moves: Quakes sign second-round pick
Midfielder Lindo Mfeka, chosen by San Jose with the 28th overall pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, has signed a multi-year contract. “We are happy to add Lindo to ourteam,” said head coach Dominic Kinnear in a team press release. “We’re looking forward to his contributions and watching how he grows as a player.” Mfeka,22, […]
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MLS Moves: Toronto FC signs veteran defender Hernandez
Defender Jason Hernandez will play his 13th MLS season as a member of Toronto FC. Hernandez, 33, has signed as a free agent after New York City FC declined the option on his contract inDecember. Since starting his career with the MetroStars in 2005 he has played 285 regular-season and playoff games for the MetroStars, Chivas […]
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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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USMNT: Another change ahead of Honduras qualifier
A day after Bobby Wood (back injury) was scratched from the U.S. national team, San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski was added to the team and will begin training on Tuesday athis home stadium, Avaya Stadium in San Jose, where the USA will face Honduras on Friday. Wondo’s addition also comes after Jordan Morris tweaked an injured […]
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Video Pick: A super blooper keeper own goal
Two days after being called up by the U.S. national team, San Josegoalkeeper David Bingham botched badly — turning a tame deflected shot by Soony Saad into a Kansas City goal during the Earthquakes 2-1 loss. Saad’sstrike was headed wide before it bounced between both Bingham’s hands and feet. Bingham didn’t look so good on […]
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MLS Weekend: Three Games to Watch
After just two rounds of the 2017 season, three teams are already looking a lot better than they did last year, and all three face road tests this weekend that can validate their apparentupgrades. The Fire plays at Atlanta after posting a win and tie in its first two games, and the Dynamo and Quakes take […]
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USMNT: Quakes' Bingham replaces Guzan for qualifiers
San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham has been called into the U.S. national team camp that will begin next week in San Jose, California, in preparation for the World Cup 2018qualifiers against Honduras and Panama. He replaces Middlesbrough backup keeper Brad Guzan, who will miss the camp as he and his wife are expecting the […]
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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 […]