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Atlanta United sign Chile D Paulo Diaz
Paulo Diaz, a defender for the Chile international team and formerly River Plate, signed with Atlanta United on Tuesday.,Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed, but his contract lasts through the 2027-28 MLS season with options for each of the following two seasons.,It's a free transfer ...
Earthquakes sign F Preston Judd to extension
Forward Preston Judd signed a new contract with the San Jose Earthquakes through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer season on Tuesday, with a club option for 2029-30.,"It feels great to re-sign with San Jose and commit to the Earthquakes for the foreseeable future," Judd said in a statement. "Getting a...
Report: Striker Daryl Dike returning to Orlando City
Orlando City SC are finalizing a deal to bring back American striker Daryl Dike, The Athletic reported on Tuesday.,The 26-year-old free agent's contract with England's West Bromwich Albion expired this summer. ,Dike moved to England from Orlando City in 2022 for a fee worth nearly $10 million but wa...
Inter Miami acquire Ecuadorian D Fricio Caicedo
Inter Miami acquired Ecuadorian defender Fricio Caicedo on loan from Costa Rica's FC Moravia FCM.,The deal announced Tuesday runs through the 2027 season and includes a purchase option.,Caicedo, 18, is also eligible to occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot with the defending MLS Cup champions.,"Fricio...
Revs sign homegrown D Peyton Miller to extension
The New England Revolution signed homegrown defender Peyton Miller to a multi-year contract extension Tuesday.,The deal runs through the 2028-29 season and includes an additional club option for 2029-30.,Miller, 18, has recorded a career-high three goals through 12 MLS matches (six starts) this seas...
Atlanta United add Paraguay D Junior Alonso on free transfer
Atlanta United signed Junior Alonso of Paraguay through the 2028-29 season, with the 33-year-old defender ariving on a free transfer after spending the past two seasons at Brazil's Atletico Mineiro.,This summer, Alonso helped Paraguay reach the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.,"Junior is a ha...
Revs retain GK Matt Turner through end of 2026
The New England Revolution have extended the loan for USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner through Dec. 31, 2026, the club announced Monday.,The agreement includes an option for another extension through the end of 2027, after which the Revs would have a purchase option for the 32-year-old veteran.,Turner a...
Charlotte signs F Allan Saint-Maximin as designated player
Charlotte FC signed French forward Allan Saint-Maximin to a designated player contract on Monday.,Saint-Maximin, 29, will also occupy an international roster slot and is signed through the 2028-29 season.,He most recently helped Ligue 1 side RC Lens win its first Coupe de France title after his stin...
‘Ted Lasso’ actor makes professional soccer debut
Cristo Fernandez, an actor best known for playing a professional soccer player on "Ted Lasso," officially took his first stab at the real thing this weekend.,Fernandez, who appeared as recurring character Danny Rojas on the hit streaming series, made his USL debut for El Paso in its USL Cup match ag...
England Keeps Surviving, but the Real World Cup Test Starts Now
England survived another difficult World Cup test to reach the semifinals, but Argentina presents a challenge unlike any they've faced so far....
Why Christian Pulisic’s USMNT Story Isn’t Over Despite World Cup Criticism
Christian Pulisic is facing heavy criticism after the USMNT's World Cup exit, but Lionel Messi's career shows redemption is still possible....
Dynamo acquire F Duncan McGuire from Orlando City
The Houston Dynamo acquired American striker Duncan McGuire from Orlando City on Friday in exchange for up to $2.4 million in general allocation money.,Orlando City receives $600,000 in 2026, $400,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2027-28, plus up to an additional $1.15 million if McGuire reaches certain ...
USMNT’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Toughness, It’s Talent Development
The USMNT's World Cup exit exposed deeper issues than toughness. Here's why America's youth sports system may be holding soccer back....
FC Dallas acquire GK Daniel from Earthquakes
FC Dallas acquired goalkeeper Daniel from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for up to $1 million in General Allocation Money (GAM), both clubs announced on Thursday.,Daniel, 32, came over to San Jose from SC Internacional in the Brazilian first division in 2023 and started 77 of 78 games in the n...
San Diego FC acquire M Gabriel Pirani from D.C. United
San Diego FC acquired midfielder Gabriel Pirani from D.C. United, both clubs announced on Thursday.,In exchange for the 24-year-old Brazilian, D.C. receives up to $1 million in general allocation money.,Pirani posted 14 goals and seven assists in 78 regular-season matches (51 starts) with the United...
Report: Dynamo acquiring Duncan McGuire from Orlando City
The Houston Dynamo are acquiring American striker Duncan McGuire from Orlando City, The Athletic reported Thursday.,In exchange for the 25-year-old McGuire, Orlando will receive $1.25 million in general allocation money and $1.15 million in targeted allocation money in performance-based incentives. ...
USMNT Needs Realistic Goals After Painful World Cup Exit to Belgium
After a disappointing exit, the USMNT must stop measuring itself against world powers and begin building toward sustainable international success....
Report: Revolution re-signing USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner
The New England Revolution will re-sign U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Matt Turner on loan from French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.,Turner, 32, began his MLS career with New England in 2018 and returned to the team last August on loan from Lyon through Ju...
Earthquakes sign Scotland's World Cup GK Angus Gunn
The San Jose Earthquakes signed goalkeeper Angus Gunn, the starter for Scotland's World Cup squad.,The 30-year-old free agent, who previously played for England's Nottingham Forest, is signed through the 2029-30 season and will occupy an international roster slot.,"We're pleased to sign a quality go...
Lionel Messi leads 29-man MLS All-Star Game roster
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi leads a group of 29 players named to represent MLS in the 2026 All-Star Game against the Liga MX All-Stars.,The game is scheduled for July 29 at 8 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.,Messi, 39, is one of seven forwards on the roster and one of 11 ...