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Coming off rare loss, FC Cincinnati out to extinguish Fire
FC Cincinnati, the top team in MLS, will try to recover from a rare loss when they host the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.,Cincinnati (15-5-3, 48 points) saw its quest for a second straight Supporters' Shield interrupted when it lost 3-1 to Charlotte FC on Saturday.,After Luciano Acosta's goal in ...
D.C. United D Steven Birnbaum announces retirement
D.C. United captain Steven Birnbaum announced his retirement and will be celebrated at halftime Saturday during halftime of a friendly against Celtic FC.,Birnbaum, 33, played 11 seasons with D.C. United after the defender was selected with the second overall pick in the 2014 draft out of Cal.,Birnba...
Charlotte FC eager to test form against red-hot Crew
After topping MLS-best FC Cincinnati, Charlotte FC are ready to take on another Ohio giant as they hit the road to face the surging Columbus Crew on Wednesday night. ,It would seem like a tough task for Charlotte (10-8-5, 35 points) considering the defending MLS Cup champion Crew (12-3-6, 42 points)...
Atlanta United, NYCFC collide as both look to improve
Different issues confront New York City FC and host Atlanta United as they prepare for their match on Wednesday night. ,Getting back on track is something that both sides have in common.,"I think it's about being ourselves," New York City coach Nick Cushing said. "It's about reflecting on previous p...
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (ankle) likely to miss next two matches
Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi is expected to miss at least two matches with a right ankle injury.,He sustained the injury during Argentina's 1-0 victory against Colombia in the Copa America final in Miami.,Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino confirmed Tuesday that Messi will undergo fur...
USMNT great Tim Howard joins Dynamo ownership group
Longtime U.S. Men's National Team goaltender Tim Howard has joined the Houston Dynamo FC ownership group.,The club also owns the NWSL's Houston Dash and operates Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park.,"We are proud to welcome Tim Howard to our ownership group at the Houston Dash and Houston D...
CF Montreal acquire D Dawid Bugaj from SPAL
CF Montreal acquired defender Dawid Bugaj via permanent transfer Tuesday from Italian Serie C side SPAL.,The 20-year-old fullback is signed through the 2026 MLS season with option years in 2027 and 2028.,"We are delighted to add Dawid to our roster," Montreal president and CEO Gabriel Gervais said. ...
Copa America arrests include Colombian football president
The president of the Colombia Football Federation and his son were among those arrested by Miami-Dade police amid chaos before and after the Copa America final on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Ramon Jesurun and his son, Ramon Jamil Jesurun, were charged with three felony counts of battery on a speci...
RSL star Cristian 'Chicho' Arango suspended 4 matches for harassment
Real Salt Lake star forward Cristian "Chicho" Arango was suspended Monday for four matches for violating the MLS Anti-Harassment Policy.,Neither the MLS nor Real Salt Lake divulged what led to the disciplinary action.,"The club has fully cooperated with Major League Soccer's investigation and accept...
Rapids transfer G Marko Ilic to Red Star Belgrade
The Colorado Rapids transferred goaltender Marko Ilic to Red Star Belgrade in his native Serbia on Monday.,Ilic, 26, recorded two clean sheets in 13 MLS starts with the Rapids in 2023. He has been on loan this season at Norway's Sarpsborg 08 FF.,"We'd like to thank Marko for his contributions during...
Argentina outlasts Colombia, wins 16th Copa title
With star teammate Lionel Messi sidelined by an apparent right ankle injury, substitute Lautaro Martinez led Argentina to a record 16th Copa America title with his goal in extra time for a 1-0 victory over Colombia in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday night.,Martinez, who entered the match in the seven...
Lionel Messi (ankle) exits Copa final
Argentina star Lionel Messi had to exit Sunday night's Copa America final against Colombia in the 65th minute due to an apparent ankle injury. ,Messi fell to the pitch and immediately called for trainers to attend to him, which they did, helping the 37-year-old to the sideline after he had remained ...
Copa America delayed by security breach, stadium lockdown
CONMEBOL pushed back kickoff of the Copa America final by a half-hour to 8:30 p.m. local time Sunday after fans breached security at one of the gates at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.,The highly anticipated final between Argentina and Colombia was delayed after police apparently struggled ...
Improving Sporting KC hold off last-place Earthquakes
Striker Alan Pulido snapped an 11-match league goalless drought and visiting Sporting Kansas City held on for a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.,Erik Thommy opened the scoring with his fifth goal of the season for Kansas City (6-13-5, 23 points), which completed its first...
Crew blow out West-leading LAFC for fifth straight win
Christian Ramirez scored twice against his former team as the streaking Columbus Crew handed host Los Angeles FC their first loss in 11 matches, 5-1 on Saturday.,Ramirez scored in the 38th and 84th minutes, while Cucho Hernandez tallied in the 56th and Diego Rossi four minutes later in the first mee...
Luis Suarez saves Uruguay vs. Canada in 3rd-place Copa match
Luis Suarez had a reduced role at Copa America but naturally came through when Uruguay needed him most. ,The most prolific scorer in Uruguay national team history scored a late, match-tying goal to keep the Uruguayans alive and his side prevailed 4-3 in penalty kicks to defeat Canada on Saturday nig...
Timbers win 3-0, halt RSL's road unbeaten streak at 10
Santiago Moreno and Evander each had a goal and an assist as the Portland Timbers snapped Real Salt Lake's 10-match road unbeaten streak with a 3-0 victory Saturday night.,Felipe Mora also tallied for the Timbers (10-8-6, 36 points) and goalkeeper James Pantemis made three saves. Portland improved t...
Red Bulls' own goal leads to draw with Rapids
Zack Steffen made six saves Saturday night and the Colorado Rapids used an own goal in the second half to secure a 1-1 draw with the visiting New York Red Bulls.,Colorado (11-8-5, 38 points) trailed at halftime but equalized with help from New York defender Sean Nealis. While trying to stop a right-...
Minnesota United halt 6-game skid in draw vs. Dynamo
Sebastian Ferreira scored the tying goal in the 82nd minute as the Houston Dynamo rallied for a 1-1 draw with visiting Minnesota United on Saturday night., ,Ferreira, who nearly scored in the 78th minute with a highlight-reel bicycle kick try from the middle of the box, tied it four minutes later wi...
Brian White stays hot as Whitecaps clobber St. Louis City
Brian White continued his hot streak with a pair of first-half goals and the Vancouver Whitecaps extended their unbeaten run to five matches with a 4-1 win over host St. Louis City on Saturday.,Ryan Gauld added a pair of assists, Fafa Picault finished with a goal and an assist and Ryan Raposo also s...