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

December 6, 2024

By James Nalton. Chatham, New Jersey native John Tolkin played a key role in the New York Red Bulls’ unexpected progress to the 2024 MLS Cup final, sending in the cross from…

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

November 4, 2024

New York Red Bulls pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Major League Soccer playoff history, defeating Columbus Crew on penalties in game two of a best-of-three series to reach the…

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

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October 14, 2024

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

New York International FC Sign Former Panama International Romario Piggott

October 3, 2024

NEW YORK CITY, NY — New York International Football Club (NYIFC) is excited to announce the signing of free agent and former Panamanian international midfielder Romario Piggott for the 2024/2025 Cosmopolitan Soccer…

Christian Benteke – DC United’s Designated Headerer

September 28, 2024

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 it. And—which is more—you’ll get a call-up to…

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

September 13, 2024

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 head coach of the United States men’s team,…

Central Valley Fuego FC: Pride In Fresno

August 29, 2024

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

Emma Hayes Takes US National Team Back To The Top

August 20, 2024

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 medal triumph at the Paris Olympics last Saturday.…

Redlands FC: Supporting Local Soccer In The Inland Empire

August 9, 2024

By Oliver Tensley. REDLANDS, Calif. — Redlands Football Club is a club built for Redlands, Calif., but its community is for the growth of soccer. Supporters welcome the idea of rival clubs being…

Kevin Paredes Double Helps USA Defeat Guinea And Reach Olympic Quarterfinals In Style

July 30, 2024

By James Nalton. The United States men’s team showed style to go with substance as it reached the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games after cruising to a convincing 3-0 win against Guinea.…

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