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Fire acquire D Joel Waterman from CF Montreal
The Chicago Fire acquired veteran defender Joel Waterman from CF Montreal on Wednesday, both clubs announced.,In exchange for the 29-year-old Canadian center back, Montreal receives up to $600,000 in general allocation money.,Waterman tallied five goals and seven assists in 158 appearances across al...
Why the USMNT’s Biggest Stars May Be in the Wrong Leadership Roles
Leadership roles don’t seem to fit the USMNT’s biggest stars. And a new documentary shows why....
The Problem With America’s Soccer Obsession: It’s Never About America
Wrexham, Campobasso, Necaxa... Everyone wants to tell foreign underdog soccer stories. What about the ones happening in our own backyard here in the United States?...
Leagues Cup roundup: David Martinez, LAFC edge Tigres
David Martinez scored his second and third goals of the tournament to lift Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over visiting Tigres UANL on Matchday 3 of Leagues Cup opening-phase play on Tuesday night.,The 19-year-old Venezuelan opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 38th minute, then scored a...
Leagues Cup roundup: Unbeaten Toluca knock out NYCFC
Paulinho scored his fourth goal of the tournament in the 39th minute and Toluca again came from behind to earn a 2-1 road victory over New York City FC on Matchday 3 of Leagues Cup opening-phase play on Tuesday.,Jesus Angulo recorded his second of the tournament in the 37th minute for Toluca (2-0-1,...
Leagues Cup roundup: Unbeaten Toluca knock out NYFCF
Paulinho scored his fourth goal of the tournament in the 39th minute and Toluca again came from behind to earn a 2-1 road victory over New York City FC on Matchday 3 of Leagues Cup opening-phase play on Tuesday.,Jesus Angulo recorded his second of the tournament in the 37th minute for Toluca (2-0-1,...
Lionel Messi (leg) out vs. Pumas as Miami monitors recovery
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will miss the team's Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM on Wednesday following a right leg injury he suffered over the weekend.,Messi's muscle injury has been described as "minor" and "slight" by team officials, and coach Javier Mascherano has reason to hope that Mess...
Star F Son Heung-min en route to U.S. to join Los Angeles FC
South Korean star Son Heung-min was in transit to the United States on Tuesday to officially join Los Angeles FC, a record-breaking signing for Major League Soccer that's expected to be announced in the coming days.,Videos on social media showed Son signing autographs for fans at Incheon Internation...
Charlotte FC sign English D Harry Toffolo through 2028
Charlotte FC signed English defender Harry Toffolo through the 2028 season with an option for 2029, the team announced Tuesday.,Toffolo, 29, became a free agent following the 2024-25 Premier League campaign with Nottingham Forest.,"Harry is a very experienced defender that fits the profile we were l...
Union acquire F Milan Iloski on permanent transfer
The Philadelphia Union announced the acquisition of striker Milan Iloski on a permanent transfer Tuesday from Denmark's FC Nordsjaelland.,Iloski, 26, is signed through 2027 with an option for 2028. He began this season at San Diego FC, scoring 10 goals in just 14 matches (three starts) before return...
Report: Toronto FC acquiring M Djordje Mihailovic from Rapids
Toronto FC are making a splash by acquiring star midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from the Colorado Rapids for an $8 million transfer fee, GiveMeSport reported Monday.,The Rapids, in the thick of the playoff hunt, did not want to move Mihailovic at first, but the U.S. men's national team player request...
Reports: LAFC agree to terms with Tottenham F Son Heung-Min
Son Heung-min, who spent 10 seasons with Tottenham Hotspur and stars for the South Korea national team, has a deal in place to join Los Angeles FC, according to multiple reports.,LAFC will pay a transfer fee of around $26 million, GiveMeSport and ESPN reported, which would break the Major League Soc...
LAFC acquire Scottish D Ryan Porteous from Watford
Los Angeles FC acquired Scottish defender Ryan Porteous from English second-tier side Watford on Monday.,Porteous, 26, is under contract through 2028 with an option for 2029.,LAFC sent $100,000 in 2025 general allocation money to Toronto FC to acquire his discovery priority rights.,"We're excited to...
Atlanta United acquire Colombian M Steven Alzate
Atlanta United acquired Colombian midfielder Steven Alzate from English second-tier side Hull City on Monday.,Alzate, 26, arrives on a reported $2 million transfer fee and is under contract through the 2030 season.,"We're excited to sign Steven and look forward to welcoming him to the club and the c...
Leagues Cup roundup: Four Mexican teams win on PKs
Richy Ledezma and Bryan Gonzalez each scored their first goal for their new club and visiting CD Guadalajara earned a 4-2 shootout victory following a 2-2 draw against host Charlotte FC on Matchday 2 of Leagues Cup Phase One play on Sunday night.,Raul Rangel saved Tyger Smalls' attempt during the sh...
Leagues Cup roundup: Three Mexican teams win on PKs
Richy Ledezma and Bryan Gonzalez each scored their first goal for their new club and visiting CD Guadalajara earned a 4-2 shootout victory following a 2-2 draw against host Charlotte FC on Matchday 2 of Leagues Cup Phase One play on Sunday night.,Raul Rangel saved Tyger Smalls' attempt during the sh...
Leagues Cup roundup: Guadalajara wins PKs after draw with Charlotte
Richy Ledezma and Bryan Gonzalez scored their first goals for their new club and visiting CD Guadalajara earned a 4-2 shootout victory following a 2-2 draw against host Charlotte FC on Matchday 2 of Leagues Cup Phase One play on Sunday night.,Raul Rangel saved Tyger Smalls during the shootout to hel...
Inter Miami calls Lionel Messi's leg injury 'minor'
A return date for Lionel Messi to the Inter Miami lineup is uncertain, but the Herons announced Sunday that the superstar's right leg injury isn't serious.,Messi came out of Miami's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in the 11th minute, shortly after getting hurt ...
Leagues Cup roundup: Lionel Messi injures hamstring as Inter Miami top Necaxa
Lionel Messi left with "hamstring discomfort" in the 11th minute but Inter Miami earned a 5-4 penalty shootout win against visiting Necaxa following a 2-2 draw in Matchday 2 of Leagues Cup Phase One play on Saturday night.,Miami (1-0-1, 5 points) converted all of their penalties, with Luis Suarez cl...
Lionel Messi's Leagues Cup injury confirmed as "hamstring discomfort"
Lionel Messi exited Saturday night's Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa in the 11th minute due to a right leg injury. After Inter Miami completed its 2-2 draw, manager Javier Mascherano declared Messi felt "hamstring discomfort.",The 38-year-old Messi's exit brings a halt to an exceptional ru...