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Crew complete transfer of Diego Rossi to CF Monterrey
The Columbus Crew have transferred their leading scorer, All-Star forward Diego Rossi, to CF Monterrey in Liga MX.,Multiple reports said the Crew would receive an $8 million transfer fee in the deal.,"Diego was an important part of the Crew's success over the past three years. Our team and supporter...
Sporting KC sign 15-year-old D Luca Antongirolami
Sporting Kansas City announced the signing Monday of 15-year-old defenseman Luca Antongirolami.,The academy product signed a deal with the Sporting KC first team and with MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Sporting KC II.,Antongirolami will rejoin SKC II immediately before elevating to the MLS squad as a homegr...
As World Cup Stakes Jump, US Acting Like They’ve Never Been Here Before
The Folarin Balogun controversy has sparked debate over FIFA, politics and what it means for the future of the USMNT on the world stage....
Lionel Messi Has Won the Public Battle Against Cristiano Ronaldo
World Cup VAR decisions involving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo expose the changing perception of football's greatest rivalry....
Crew sign La Liga vet Brais Mendez as designated player
The Columbus Crew acquired Spanish midfielder Brais Mendez from La Liga side Real Sociedad on Thursday.,Mendez, 29, arrives as a designated player and will occupy an international roster slot. He is signed through 2028-29 with a club option for the 2029-30 season.,"We are excited to add Brais to our...
CF Montreal acquire M Dani Pereira from Austin FC
CF Montreal acquired veteran midfielder Dani Pereira from Austin FC on Thursday in exchange for up to $2.35 million in general allocation money.,The 25-year-old Venezuelan joined Austin as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 draft and recorded six goals and 23 assists in 165 appearances across all co...
USMNT Defeat Bosnia 2-0 as Italy’s Absence Raises Questions in World Cup Shock Takeaways
The USMNT beat Bosnia 2-0 in the World Cup round of 32, but Italy’s failure to qualify raises bigger questions about the tournament landscape....
Harry Kane's Leadership Could Finally End England's World Cup Drought
Harry Kane's latest World Cup brace highlighted why England finally has a superstar who embraces the sport's biggest stage....
Sporting KC acquire D Moises Mosquera from FC Juarez
Sporting Kansas City acquired defender Moises Mosquera from Liga MX side FC Juarez on Wednesday.,Mosquera, 25, signed a five-year deal through the 2030-31 season and will fill an international roster slot.,The Colombia international has made 109 appearances with Juarez (2023-26) and Portugal's Marit...
Real Salt Lake acquire Saba Lobjanidze from Atlanta United
Real Salt Lake acquired veteran midfielder Saba Lobjanidze and a 2028 third-round draft pick from Atlanta United on Wednesday.,In exchange, Atlanta will receive up to $725,000 in general allocation money.,Lobjanidze, 31, recorded 15 goals and 21 assists in 93 regular-season and playoff games with At...
Whitecaps MF Kenji Cabrera undergoes foot surgery
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Kenji Cabrera will miss an extended stretch after undergoing surgery Monday to repair a fifth metatarsal fracture in his right foot.,The club said Cabrera is expected to fully recover in four to six months, which could affect the rest of his MLS season depending on how...
Reports: Toronto acquiring Real Salt Lake M Nelson Palacio
Toronto FC are finalizing a deal to acquire Colombian midfielder Nelson Palacio from Real Salt Lake, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Palacio, 25, will join the Reds in exchange for $1.2 million in cash and will occupy a U22 initiative slot on the roster, per The Athletic.,Palacio has been on loan...
Austin FC sign Polish winger Przemyslaw Placheta
Austin FC signed Polish winger Przemyslaw Placheta on Tuesday through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30.,The 28-year-old free-agent addition is eligible to make his MLS debut when Austin FC return from the World Cup break on July 22 at home against the Seattle Sounders.,"I'm really excit...
Fire announce addition of ex-Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski
The Chicago Fire on Monday officially announced their acquisition of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski through the 2027-28 season.,Lewandowski will occupy a designated player slot pending the approval of his visa as well as the completion of an international transfer certificate.,Lewandowski, 37, wa...
CF Montreal transfer F Mahala Opoku to Greek club
CF Montreal transferred forward Kwadwo "Mahala" Opoku to Greek side Panetolikos FC on Monday.,Montreal will retain a percentage of any future transfer for the 24-year-old Ghana international.,Opoku recorded seven goals and four assists in 42 regular-season appearances for Montreal from 2023-26,"We w...
NYCFC acquires F Benie Traore as designated player
New York City FC acquired forward Benie Traore from Switzerland's FC Basel 1893 on Monday.,The 23-year-old Ivory Coast international will fill a designated player spot and is under contract through 2029-30 with an option for 2030-31.,Traore registered 25 goals and 15 assists in 80 appearances across...
Revs promote Curt Onalfo, Chris Tierney in front office
The New England Revolution extended the contracts of Curt Onalfo and Chris Tierney and promoted them to new roles in the front office on Monday.,Onalfo, the club's sporting director since 2023, is now the senior vice president of soccer operations.,Tierney, who has been the assistant sporting direct...
Report: CF Monterrey nearing deal for Crew F Diego Rossi
Liga MX side CF Monterrey is finalizing a deal to acquire Columbus Crew star Diego Rossi, The Athletic reported on Monday.,The Crew will receive a transfer fee of up to $8 million for the 28-year-old Uruguayan forward, who is a four-time MLS All-Star and former Golden Boot winner who helped Columbus...
Reports: Fire signing ex-Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski is set to be the latest global soccer star to make an MLS move, agreeing to a deal with the Chicago Fire on Sunday, according to multiple media reports.,The deal is for two years and will make him one of MLS's highest-paid players, The Athletic reported, although an...
USMNT's World Cup Path Gets Tougher After Group Stage Draw
The USMNT enters the World Cup knockout stage with a favorable opener against Bosnia, but a difficult path awaits if it hopes to make a deep run....