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NYCFC in good shape, Fire far behind as season resumes
New York City FC spent the last weeks attempting to win the Leagues Cup. After falling short, their attention turns to pushing for the best seed possible in the MLS playoffs.,NYCFC will resume the MLS regular season Saturday night when they host the Chicago Fire at Citi Field.,With nine matches rema...
Inter Miami get rematch with Cincinnati in clash of East's best
As season resumptions go, pairing the two best teams in the East is a good way to go about it.,Such is the case for Major League Soccer Saturday night, when Inter Miami CF will host Cincinnati FC in a power-packed matchup in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,While Miami (16-4-5, 53 points) won't have superstar ...
FC Dallas, D.C. United prepared for final playoff push
Two clubs looking for a late postseason push meet on Saturday when FC Dallas visit D.C. United in Washington.,Dallas (8-11-6, 30 points) and D.C. (6-11-8, 26 points) are each below the playoff line in their respective conferences as the MLS regular season resumes after the Leagues Cup break. Prior t...
Minnesota United try to avoid deja vu vs. Sounders
Clinging to a two-point lead for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, Minnesota United kick off the final quarter of MLS play against their old nemesis, the Seattle Sounders, on Saturday in Saint Paul, Minn.,It will be their third meeting in two months. Seattle -- which holds a 12-1-2 e...
Charlotte FC hope to return strong vs. Red Bulls
Charlotte FC will try to reignite the momentum they built ahead of Major League Soccer's month-long pause when they host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.,Charlotte (10-8-7, 37 points) went 1-0-2 in three road matches leading up to the Leagues Cup break, which began on July 26.,The unbeaten ...
CF Montreal, Revolution resume chase for playoff spot
It has been a nearly two-week layoff for the New England Revolution and CF Montreal as the teams prepare to meet on Saturday evening at Montreal to resume MLS play following the Leagues Cup break.,Despite sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, the Revolution (7-14-2, 23 points) a...
Minnesota United sign M Loic Mesanvi through 2025
Minnesota United FC signed midfielder Loic Mesanvi through 2025 on Friday with options for 2026 and 2027.,The 20-year-old has appeared in two MLS regular-season matches this season while on short-term call-ups from MNUFC2.,Mesanvi has recorded five goals and four assists in 35 appearances with the c...
Coach: Lionel Messi to return to Miami before season's end
Superstar Lionel Messi will return to Inter Miami CF before the end of the season, head coach Tata Martino told reporters Friday.,Messa, 37, has been away from the team since he suffered a high-ankle injury on July 14 playing for Argentina against Colombia in the Copa America final.,Martino said he ...
Real Salt Lake lock up M Emeka Eneli through 2028
Real Salt Lake and midfielder Emeka Eneli agreed Thursday to an extension through the 2028 season.,The deal includes an option for 2029 for the 24-year-old Eneli, a first-round draft pick in 2023.,Eneli has recorded one goal and three assists in 24 matches (23 starts) so far this season.,"Emeka's ri...
Charlotte FC sign English M Jamie Paterson
Charlotte FC announced the signing of English midfielder Jamie Paterson on Thursday.,The 32-year-old veteran is under contract through 2024 with an option for the 2025 season.,Paterson most recently played with the second-tier side Swansea City in Wales from 2021-24.,Charlotte FC head coach Dean Smi...
Orlando City extend F Duncan McGuire through 2027
Orlando City SC signed forward Duncan McGuire to an extension through the 2027 MLS season.,The deal announced Thursday includes an option for 2028 for the 23-year-old U.S. international.,McGuire has recorded 20 goals and five assists in 48 matches (34 starts) over the past two seasons.,"We are incre...
Crew, LAFC advance to MLS Cup rematch in Leagues Cup final
Diego Rossi scored his third brace in four matches as the host Columbus Crew defeated the Philadelphia Union 3-1 in a semifinal of the Leagues Cup on Wednesday.,Columbus advances to host the championship match on Sunday against Los Angeles FC, which routed the visiting Colorado Rapids 4-0 in the sec...
Diego Rossi leads Crew past Union, into Leagues Cup final
Diego Rossi scored his third brace in four matches as the host Columbus Crew defeated the Philadelphia Union 3-1 in a semifinal of the Leagues Cup on Wednesday.,Columbus advances to host the championship match on Sunday against the winner of the late Wednesday semifinal featuring the Colorado Rapids...
Charlotte FC acquire Israeli teen Idan Toklomati
Charlotte FC acquired Israeli teenager Idan Toklomati from Maccabi Petah Tikva, the club announced Wednesday.,The 19-year-old forward is under contract with Charlotte's MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Crown Legacy FC.,"We're very excited to welcome another young, international talent to Charlotte and Idan is...
Toronto FC lend F Cassius Mailula to Moroccan club
Toronto FC loaned forward Cassius Mailula to Moroccan top-flight club Wydad AC on Wednesday.,The loan runs through July 2025 and includes a purchase option.,Mailula, 23, joined Toronto last summer from South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns FC.,He has recorded two goals and one assist in matches against a...
Dynamo sign Honduran F Exon Arzu through 2026
The Houston Dynamo signed Honduran forward Exon Arzu through 2026 with club options through 2029.,He arrives on a full transfer from Real Club Deportivo Espana in Honduras, having been on loan with Dynamo 2 since the start of this season.,Arzu, 20, will occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot. He has be...
Orlando City sign 20-year-old Norwegian midfielder
Orlando City announced the acquisition of midfielder Heine Gikling Bruseth from Norway's Kristiansund BK on Tuesday.,The 20-year-old Norwegian is signed through 2026 with options for 2027 and 2028. He will occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot.,"We're very happy to welcome Heine to Orlando. He is a yo...
Leagues Cup roundup: Crew shake off early deficit, beat NYCFC in PKs
The Columbus Crew fell behind in the first minute but rallied to defeat visiting New York City FC in penalties on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals of the Leagues Cup.,A goal by Alonso Martinez staked NYCFC to the lead before Cucho Hernandez tied the match in the 41st minute to cap the reg...
Charlotte FC transfer Brecht Dejaegere to Belgian club
Charlotte FC transferred Brecht Dejaegere to top-flight club KV Kortrijk in his native Belgium on Friday.,The 33-year-old midfielder had two goals and two assists in 29 matches (17 starts) with Charlotte from 2023-24.,"Brecht was a top pro and respected teammate who dedicated himself to the success ...
Real Salt Lake waive veteran D Bryan Oviedo
Real Salt Lake waived veteran defender Bryan Oviedo on Thursday after parts of three seasons with the club.,The 34-year-old Costa Rica native contributed eight assists in 46 career MLS matches, including 29 starts.,"We are very thankful to Bryan and his family for their contributions to Real Salt La...