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New York City FC Looking Forward To US Open Cup Return In 2025

By James Nalton. After missing the US Open Cup in 2024 due to Major League Soccer involuntarily pulling the majority of its teams from the tournament, New York City FC is back in for 2025. Returning the the United States’

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Coachella SC: USL League Two’s International Club

Soccer will return to the Coachella Valley in 2025 with Coachella Soccer Club set to begin play in USL League Two in May. In 2024, owner, Rolando Inostroza, owned a club called Coachella Football Club which participated in the same division, but trademark disputes caused a rebrand and internal revamping.

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MLS Roster Rules

2025 MLS Roster Rules Changes Include Cash Transfers And Increased Roster Flexibility

NEW YORK (Jan. 14, 2025) – Major League Soccer today announced the 2025 transfer window dates, as well as updates to the MLS Roster Rules and Regulations. All updates are effective immediately. Highlighting the changes, MLS clubs may now invest an unlimited amount of out-of-pocket funds (cash) to acquire players via trade

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One Of The Best Players In MLS Gets Some Support At San Jose Earthquakes For 2025

January 14, 2025

By James Nalton. Cristian Espinoza is one of the best players in Major League Soccer, but last season his San Jose Earthquakes team were

Coachella Soccer Club USL League Two

Coachella’s USL League Two Club Rebrands For 2025 After Trademark Dispute

January 13, 2025

By Oliver Tensley. Coachella Soccer Club will begin play in USL League Two in 2025. In 2024, Coachella Football Club made their league debut, though

Maxi Moralez 2025 contract

Maxi Moralez Re-Signs With New York City FC Through 2025

January 13, 2025

NEW YORK – New York City FC today announced that it has re-signed midfielder Maxi Moralez through 2025. Moralez made an immediate impact last

USA 1994 Mike Sorber

30 Years After Hosting Its First World Cup, What’s Changed In US Soccer?

January 12, 2025

Italy, France, Brazil, Mexico, Germany. What do all of these nations have in common? They’re the only countries to have hosted multiple editions of

New York City attacking problems

Missing: New York City FC MLS Output Merchants

By James Nalton. New York City FC will be hoping new head coach Pascal Jansen can get more out of existing players, but to

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USL Expands Jägermeister Cup

USL Expands Jägermeister Cup To Include Both USL Championship And League One

TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League (USL) announced today the expansion of the USL Jägermeister Cup, uniting clubs from the USL Championship and League

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John Tolkin And Miki Yamane Set For Full-Back Battle In MLS Cup Final

By James Nalton. Chatham, New Jersey native John Tolkin played a key role in the New York Red Bulls’ unexpected progress to the 2024

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New York City FC Sack Head Coach Nick Cushing

NEW YORK (November 26, 2024) – New York City FC announced today that the Club has parted company with Head Coach Nick Cushing. Cushing’s

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New York Red Bulls Get Ahead Of New York City Rivals To Reach Conference Final

By James Nalton. The New York City FC players looked around with a mixture of panic and disbelief as Dante Vanzeir steered the ball

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Philadelphia Union Part Ways With Head Coach Jim Curtin

CHESTER, Pa. – Philadelphia Union today announced they have parted ways with Head Coach Jim Curtin. As the process to find a new head

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Lewi Morgan MLS Comeback player of the year 2024.

New York Red Bulls Midfielder Lewis Morgan Named 2024 MLS Comeback Player of the Year

HARRISON, N.J. (November 6, 2024) – New York Red Bulls midfielder Lewis Morgan has been named the 2024 MLS Comeback Player of the Year,

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New York Red Bulls Fireworks

New York Red Bulls Shock MLS By Knocking Lauded Columbus Crew Out Of Playoffs

New York Red Bulls pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Major League Soccer playoff history, defeating Columbus Crew on penalties in game

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Alonso Martinez NYCFC playoffs 2024

New York City Takes FC Cincinnati To Game 3 Decider In MLS Playoffs

New York City FC kept its 2024 Major League Soccer season alive on Saturday, winning 3-1 at home to FC Cincinnati. The result takes

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Philadelphia Union defense goalkeeper 2024

Cracks In Philadelphia Union’s Defense Revealed By (Un)Expected Goalkeeping Data

By James Nalton. For the previous five seasons, Philadelphia Union has been one of the more consistent teams in Major League Soccer, regularly finishing

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Newly Promoted NY International FC Resume Impressive Start To 24/25 Season

By James Nalton. It was in the shadow of Yankee Stadium earlier this year that Cosmopolitan Soccer League (CSL) side New York International FC

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New York International FC Sign Former Panama International Romario Piggott

NEW YORK CITY, NY — New York International Football Club (NYIFC) is excited to announce the signing of free agent and former Panamanian international

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Christian Benteke aerial duels 2024

Christian Benteke – DC United’s Designated Headerer

By James Nalton. If you can win your headers when all about you are losing theirs, yours is The MLS and everything that’s in

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Lionel Messi Yankee Stadium New York City

A New York City Moment Meets Messi Magic At Yankee Stadium Thanks To Late Sands Equaliser

By James Nalton. Sky blue shirts celebrated as James Sands headed a late equaliser to earn New York City a regular season point from

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Santi Rodriguez goal NYCFC DC United

NYCFC Looking To Be ‘More Like A New York Team’ Heading Into MLS Playoffs After 1-1 Draw in DC

By James Nalton. New York City FC head coach Nick Cushing believes his side is not far off being one of the best teams

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Pochettino USMNT press conference

Mauricio Pochettino Wants To Win The World Cup With The United States

By James Nalton. This didn’t feel like an ordinary press conference. It was more like a celebration of Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment as the new

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Icahn Stadium New York City FC

New York City FC II Play First Game At Icahn Stadium Randall’s Island

NEW YORK CITY, NY. — New York City FC II played their inaugural home match at Icahn Stadium in Randall’s Island following a partnership

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Central Valley Fuego fans

Central Valley Fuego FC: Pride In Fresno

By Oliver Tensley. FRESNO, Calif. — Central Valley Fuego FC fell 3-1 to Lexington SC on Friday, Aug. 16 at Fresno State Soccer Stadium.

Emma Hayes Olympics 2024

Emma Hayes Takes US National Team Back To The Top

By James Nalton. The United States women’s team (USWNT) returned to the top of the FIFA women’s world rankings on Friday thanks to their gold

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Redlands FC Club Badge

Redlands FC: Supporting Local Soccer In The Inland Empire

By Oliver Tensley. REDLANDS, Calif. — Redlands Football Club is a club built for Redlands, Calif., but its community is for the growth of soccer.