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Atlanta United gets MLS-record fee in Thiago Almada transfer
Atlanta United completed its transfer of midfielder Thiago Almada to Brazilian top-flight side Botafogo on Saturday for an MLS-record fee, the club announced.,While the club confirmed the fee is a record, it didn't attach a monetary figure. The Athletic reported Atlanta United stands to receive $21 ...
Opportunistic Real Salt Lake set to face Atlanta United
Real Salt Lake look to build their next unbeaten streak when they host Atlanta United on Saturday in Sandy, Utah.,RSL's single-season club record of 15 matches without a loss (9-6-0) ended with a 1-0 defeat to the Los Angeles Galaxy on June 22. After a bye week gave Salt Lake extra time to rest and ...
Orlando City guarding against early breakdown vs. D.C. United
D.C. United and Orlando City have not always had a lot going their way during the past month, but they have shown the ability to string together some offense.,When they meet Saturday night in Orlando, the team that comes up with solid play at the defensive end might end up in the best shape.,Both te...
Pavel Bucha scores twice as FC Cincinnati edge D.C. United
Pavel Bucha scored the second and third goals of his first MLS season and FC Cincinnati kept pace in the Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield race with a 3-2 victory over D.C. United on Wednesday in Washington.,Kevin Kelsy added the fifth goal of his maiden campaign for Cincinnati (14-4-3, 45 p...
Whitecaps dominate early, defeat Minnesota United
Brian White, Mathias Laborda and Sebastian Berhalter scored goals, and Ryan Gauld amassed three assists as Vancouver Whitecaps FC dominated the first 20 minutes and posted a 3-1 win over struggling Minnesota United on Wednesday in a Western Conference match in Saint Paul, Minn.,The Whitecaps (9-7-4,...
Giacomo Vrioni's latest brace leads Revs past Atlanta United
Giacomo Vrioni scored twice in the first half to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-1 win over visiting Atlanta United on Wednesday in Foxborough, Mass.,The Revolution (7-11-1, 22 points) are 5-1-0 in their last six matches, but Wednesday's victory was a strong rebound after their 5-1 loss to th...
Pavel Bucha scores twice as FC Cincinnati edges D.C. United
Pavel Bucha scored the second and third goals of his first MLS season and FC Cincinnati kept pace in the Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield race with a 3-2 victory at D.C. United on Wednesday night.,Kevin Kelsy added the fifth goal of his maiden campaign for Cincinnati (14-4-3, 45 points), wh...
Whitecaps hope to extend Minnesota United's misery
Things haven't been easy for Minnesota United lately.,Faced with a depleted lineup and amidst a four-match losing streak, the Loons will aim to right the ship when they host the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday in Saint Paul, Minn.,Minnesota (8-7-5, 29 points) has been outscored 11-5 during its skid...
On a roll with interim coach, Atlanta United take aim at Revolution
Amidst roster turnover, Atlanta United will try to extend their unbeaten streak when they visit the New England Revolution on Wednesday in Foxborough, Mass.,Atlanta (6-8-6, 24 points) hasn't lost in four matches (2-0-2) since Rob Valentino became the club's interim head coach. The Five Stripes amass...
Minnesota United's Kervin Arriaga transferred to Partizan Belgrade
Minnesota United transferred Kervin Arriaga to Serbian team Partizan Belgrade, the team announced Sunday.,Arriaga, a midfielder who also is a defender, has three goals and one assists in 13 matches (nine starts) this season.,"We thank Kervin for the contributions he made for Minnesota United over th...
USMNT focuses on Uruguay in seeking path to Copa America quarterfinals
There are several scenarios where the U.S. men's national team can advance out of Group C to the quarterfinals of Copa America 2024.,But for the Americans, their thoughts are only defeating Uruguay in Kansas City on Monday with the intent of avoiding a catastrophic exit.,"I'd like to think that if w...
Jonathan Rodriguez's goal lifts Timbers past Minnesota United
Jonathan Rodriguez scored two minutes into second-half stoppage time to give the Portland Timbers a 3-2 comeback win over visiting Minnesota United on Saturday.,Goals from Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Sang-Bin Jeong gave Minnesota (8-7-5, 29 points) a 2-0 lead through most of the first half, but Evander...
Late goal helps Red Bulls salvage 2-2 draw with D.C. United
Cameron Harper scored the tying goal in the 78th minute as the host New York Red Bulls survived some shaky moments and salvaged a point with a 2-2 draw against shorthanded D.C. United Saturday night in Harrison, N.J.,Harper scored after the Red Bulls swiftly moved the ball up the field after forcing...
Atlanta United edge Toronto FC on goal in final seconds
Jamal Thiare scored an unlikely goal in the final seconds of second-half stoppage time as Atlanta United defeated Toronto FC 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a home winless streak that stretched nearly three months.,Thiago Almada, the subject of transfer rumors, also scored for Atlanta (6-8-6, 24 point...
Cameron Harper's late goal helps Red Bulls salvage 2-2 draw with D.C. United
Cameron Harper scored the tying goal in the 78th minute as the host New York Red Bulls survived some shaky moments and salvaged a point with a 2-2 draw against shorthanded D.C. United Saturday night in Harrison, N.J.,Harper scored after the Red Bulls swiftly moved the ball up the field after forcing...
Timbers roll into matchup with slumping Minnesota United
The red-hot Portland Timbers look to stretch their unbeaten streak to seven games when they host struggling Minnesota United FC on Saturday.,A victory would put Portland (7-7-6, 27 points) ahead of Minnesota (8-6-5, 29 points) in the Western Conference standings, underscoring the Timbers' dominant p...
Atlanta United try to end home slump against Toronto FC
Atlanta United have made some strides under interim coach Rob Valentino, going unbeaten at 1-0-2 in his three matches.,The Five Stripes (5-8-6, 21 points) will look to continue that form when they play host to Toronto FC (7-10-3, 24 points) on Saturday night.,Atlanta conceded an 89th-minute goal in ...
Lewis Morgan back to provide boost as Red Bulls face D.C. United
The New York Red Bulls struggled to pile up wins and points while Lewis Morgan was spending time trying to help his native Scotland in the Euros.,After New York won once in four matches without its leading scorer, Morgan will return to the Red Bulls on Saturday night when they host D.C. United in Ha...
Panama scores late goal to stun U.S. in Copa America
Jose Fajardo scored in the 83rd minute to help Panama stun a short-handed United States team 2-1 in Group C of Copa America in Atlanta on Thursday.,His goal came with the U.S. down a man when Tim Weah was issued a red card in the 18th minute. The sides evened in the 88th when Adalberto Carrasquilla ...
USMNT attempts to overcome struggles vs. Panama at Copa America
The U.S. men's national team faces a familiar and pesky foe in Atlanta on Thursday when it goes up against Panama in a Copa America Group C match. ,Panama earned a shootout victory over the Americans in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals, although it should be noted that the U.S. essentially fiel...