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Mexican League exec Mauricio Culebro named president of Atlanta UnitedAtlanta United FC owner Arthur Blank has named longtime Mexican Football Federation executive Mauricio Culebro to be president of the United of MLS as well as Blank's NWSL franchise which debuts in 2028.,"This is an exciting day as we welcome Mauricio to Atlanta and our family of businesses," Blank ...

Illinois State hits late 3 to move past Wake Forest into NIT quartersJohnny Kinziger hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with two seconds remaining as Illinois State rallied for a 78-75 victory over top-seeded Wake Forest Sunday in Winston-Salem, N.C. in the second round of the NIT.,The fourth-seeded Redbirds (22-12) advanced to the NIT quarterfinals for the fourth time in s...

Minnesota snaps skid with scoreless draw vs. SeattleDrake Callender made two saves for his second shutout of the season as Minnesota United snapped a two-match losing streak with a 0-0 draw against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn., ,It was a much-needed bounce-back point for Minnesota (1-2-2, 5 points), which had been out...

DC United, Atlanta United struggle to find chances, play to 0-0 draw

Host Atlanta United and D.C. United ended their meeting on Saturday night the same way it started as the Eastern Conference foes played to a 0-0 draw.,Atlanta (1-3-1, 4 points) came into the night having picked up its first win of the season a week ago, a 3-1 victory against the Philadelphia Union t...

James Rodriguez set for Minnesota home debut vs. Sounders

Former World Cup star James Rodriguez will make his home debut Sunday when Minnesota United host the Seattle Sounders in Saint Paul, Minn., ,Rodriguez, a 34-year-old midfielder who became an international superstar when he won the Golden Boot for Colombia at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, signed with...

Sunderland chasing derby sweep vs. Newcastle United

Newcastle United will look to rebound from a deflating Champions League performance and avoid being swept in this season's Tyne-Wear derby fixtures when Sunderland visits in Sunday's early kickoff.,The Magpies (12-12-6, 42 points) suffered a 7-2 drubbing in the second leg of their round-of-16 series...

Atlanta welcomes D.C. United following breakthrough win

Atlanta United hope to build on some newfound confidence when they face visiting D.C. United on Saturday evening ahead of the FIFA international break.,Miguel Almiron assisted on all three goals last Saturday as Atlanta (1-3-0, 3 points) beat the Philadelphia Union 3-1 to win for the first time this...

Iran will boycott America, 'but not the World Cup'

The president of Iran's soccer federation said his country would "boycott the United States, but not the World Cup" as it attempts to move its group stage matches south of the border to Mexico.,Mehdi Taj drew the distinction while speaking to Iran's Fars news agency on Wednesday in response to Presi...