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Charlotte FC, NYCFC looking to improve on last season
Charlotte FC is entering its third season and already is on its third coach....

Galaxy, GK Jonathan Bond mutually part ways on eve of season
The Los Angeles Galaxy and goalkeeper Jonathan Bond mutually agreed to part ways on Thursday, just three days before the squad opens its season against visiting Inter Miami....

Rapids loan D Aboubacar Keita to Bohemian FC
The Colorado Rapids loaned defender Aboubacar Keita to Ireland's Bohemian FC....

Toronto FC re-sign G Greg Ranjitsingh
Toronto FC re-signed goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh for the 2024 season with an option for 2025 on Thursday....

Union loan M Joaquin Torres to Chilean club
The Philadelphia Union loaned midfielder Joaquin Torres to Chilean side Club Deportiva Universidad Catolica....

Ex-Barca, Brazil footballer Dani Alves guilty of sexual assault
Former Barcelona and PSG defender Dani Alves was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman outside of a Barcelona nightclub in December of 2022. Additionally, he must pay the victim €150,000....

Lionel Messi steers Inter Miami past RSL in opener
Lionel Messi helped set up both goals and Inter Miami survived extended second-half pressure from Real Salt Lake to earn a 2-0 victory in Major League Soccer's season opener on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla....

Charlotte FC sign MF Junior Urso to one-year deal, plus option
Charlotte FC signed veteran midfielder Junior Urso to a one-year contract plus an option for 2025, the club announced Wednesday....

Messi, Inter Miami open as heavy MLS Cup favorites
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami open the 2024 Major League Soccer season on Wednesday night, and they do so as heavy favorites to claim their first MLS Cup title....

Crew sign D Mohamed Farsi to multi-year extension
Defender Mohamed Farsi signed a multi-year contract extension with the Columbus Crew, the team announced on Wednesday....

Star-studded Inter Miami open MLS season vs. Real Salt Lake
Luis Suarez makes his MLS debut next to former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi on Wednesday night, with his addition stacking expectations even higher for Inter Miami as the 2024 season opens against visiting Real Salt Lake....

Nashville SC sign former LAFC D Julian Gaines
Nashville SC announced the signing Tuesday of defender Julian Gaines through the 2024 MLS season....

Toronto FC acquire D Kevin Long from Birmingham City
Toronto FC acquired Irish defender Kevin Long from English Championship side Birmingham City on Tuesday....

Dynamo sign M Coco Carrasquilla to new contract
The Houston Dynamo signed midfielder Adalberto "Coco" Carrasquilla to a new contract through the 2025 season....

NYCFC sign 18-year-old Serbian F Jovan Mijatovic
New York City FC announced the signing of 18-year-old Serbian forward Jovan Mijatovic on Monday....

Inter Miami M Victor Ulloa retires after 13 seasons
Midfielder Victor Ulloa announced his retirement after 13 seasons in MLS....

MLS to lock out refs in contract dispute, use replacements
Major League Soccer is set to start the season with replacement referees, after the union representing MLS officials overwhelmingly rejected a new collective bargaining agreement proposed by its employer, the Professional Referees Organization (PRO), the league said Saturday....

F Will Bruin retires after 13 seasons in MLS
Will Bruin is retiring after 13 MLS seasons....

New York City FC trade F Gabriel Segal to Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo acquired forward Gabriel Segal from New York City FC on Friday for a third-round pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft....

Red Bulls acquire Norwegian winger Dennis Gjengaa
The New York Red Bulls completed the acquisition of Norwegian winger Dennis Gjengaar from Odds BK on Friday....