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Fellaini announces international retirement

The former Manchester United star has decided call time on his national team career to allow a younger generation to pass through

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Oxlade-Chamberlain to return in Liverpool Under-23 match

The midfielder has been sidelined since last April recovering from knee surgery but will step up his return with game time with the reserve side

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Hummels baffled by 'incomprehensible' Germany exit

The defender respects Joachim Low's decision to axe him from national team consideration, but disagrees with the call and its delivery

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Toronto sign Pozuelo as third DP

The Spanish playmaker will join the MLS side when the Belgian top flight regular season ends in mid March

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Crew hope transition to Porter leads to title

After a successful run by the now-USMNT head coach, the MLS side are hoping their new boss can take them to new heights

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Dos Santos bought out by Galaxy

The Mexico international's time with the MLS club has ended, allowing LA to become roster compliant with three designated players

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Rimando announces 2019 season will be last

The veteran, who holds multiple MLS records, will hang up his gloves after his 20th season

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USMNT forward Altidore signs new Toronto FC contract

The United States national team star ended doubts over his future by signing a new deal with the Canadian club

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Stuani confirms approach from Barcelona

The Liga champions were looking to raid their Catalan rivals for the Uruguay international but the striker is please to have signed a new deal

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Saved Crew set to start new era under Porter

After nearly relocated to Austin, the club is set to stay in Columbus for the long haul with their new coach hoping for a true storybook ending

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New England Revolution 2019 season preview

After a third straight year out of the postseason, can Brad Friedel find the right formula to bring the Revolution back to the MLS playoffs?

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'We trust him' - Pogba backs Solskjaer after FA Cup victory

After advancing the quarter-finals, contributing a goal and assist in the process, the midfielder praised the caretaker manager's impact

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Solskjaer tops Mourinho's win total for the whole season

The caretaker manager returned to his club to winning ways, advancing past Chelsea in the FA Cup and has further improved on his predecessor's reign

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Orlando City signs former Man Utd star Nani

The winger has landed in MLS on a three-year contract with the Lions signing him on free transfer from Sporting CP

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NYRB sign MLS DotY Long to contract extension

The defender has been rewarded for a journey that saw him rise from the third tier of U.S. Soccer to be named the top player in his position

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Bayern's Coman injured ahead of Liverpool clash

The club will now wait for tests after the France international appeared to suffer another knock to his troublesome left ankle

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WATCH: Lainez scores dramatic first Betis goal

The 18-year-old Mexico international helped put his team in a strong position heading into next week’s second leg in Seville

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Juventus officially announce Ramsey deal

The Wales international has put the pen to paper on a pre-contract with the Serie A champions and will join on July 1

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Robertson: ‘Fantastic’ Keita had best Liverpool performance

The midfielder has struggled in his debut season at Anfield but his team-mate backs him to settle in and build off a strong outing

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WATCH: Mourinho's embarrassing slip at Russian hockey game

The manager was a guest for the KHL contest between Avangard Omsk and SKA Saint Petersburg and suffered a rough tumble after a ceremonial face off

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NYCFC signs Mitrita as third DP

The forward arrives from the Romanian top flight having scored 13 goals in 18 games this season

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Hodgson: I was starting to think Wan-Bissaka was a robot

A late mistake by the full-back with his side up two goals came as a relief to his manager, who was starting to think he might be a machine

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Emery: No better coach than Guardiola

Ahead of another meeting between the old rivals, the Arsenal manager declared his admiration for his counterpart

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Tielemans joins Leicester on loan from Monaco

The 21-year-old Belgium international makes the move to the Premier League for the remainder of the season while Adrien Silva moves the other way

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Barcelona announce €12m Emerson signing

The La Liga champions have announced the capture of the Brazil youth international, with the full-back set to join in the summer

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Oxford completes loan move to Augsburg

The 20-year-old defender will return to the Bundesliga for the second year in a row after spending time with Borussia Monchengladbach last season

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U.S. youth international signs with Bayern

The teenager leaves Real Salt Lake's academy and becomes the second young American to sign permanently with the Bundesliga champions in January

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Monaco suspend Henry pending decision on future

Franck Passi will lead training for the Ligue 1 strugglers on Friday before a final call is made regarding the under-fire manager

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Berhalter trims USMNT roster for friendlies

The Rapids midfielder was among four players released back to their teams ahead of the matches against the USMNT's Concacaf rivals

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Howard to retire after 2019 season

The United States international and former Everton goalkeeper has said the upcoming MLS season will be his last

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Boateng confirms surprise move to Camp Nou

The midfielder has announced he will be headed to the La Liga champions and hopes to score in the next Clasico

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Cole reunites with Lampard at Derby County

The defender will join his former Chelsea team-mate and current Derby manager Frank Lampard in the club's hunt for the Premier League

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Cole reunites with Lampard at Derby County

The defender will join his former Chelsea team-mate and current Derby manager Frank Lampard in the club's hunt for the Premier League

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Nantes coach slams Miazga for faking injury

The defender's time with the club appears at an end after the Ligue 1 side's manager said the U.S. international is back in England with Chelsea

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Rangers offer long-term contract to Polster

The defender/midfielder has impressed on his trial with the manager looking to bring him to Ibrox

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Mourinho on player power: Coaches need protecting!

The manager claims a different club structure is required at Man Utd from the days of Sir Alex Ferguson to handle the current generation of players

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Yaya Toure confirms Celtic talks

The midfielder says he must have words with Brendan Rodgers before any decision is made

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Yaya Toure confirms Celtic talks

The midfielder says he must have words with Brendan Rodgers before any decision is made

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Gutman snubs Chicago Fire for Celtic move

The left-back is has declined the chance to join the MLS side in favour of joining the Scottish league leaders

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Gattuso leaves door open for Higuain move to Chelsea

The manager has side he will do what he can to hold onto the forward, but that he could be "difficult to convince"

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WATCH: U.S. youth international scores League One stunner

17-year-old Charlie Kelman was arguably his team's only bright spot in a 3-2 defeat to Plymouth as he scored in a memorable league debut

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Valverde: Coutinho and Dembele can play together

The Brazilian playmaker has seen his playing time reduced since Dembele hit top form with Barca, but his manager isn’t writing him off

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Valverde: Barca ‘have space’ for new striker

The sale of Munir El Haddadi to Sevilla has freed up a spot in the squad of the La Liga leaders which the manager is eager to fill

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Solanke: Sancho has affected everyone

The new Bournemouth striker believes the Borussia Dortmund star has made other youngsters want to emulate his success

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Mata calm about United contact situation

The midfielder has no plans to depart England even though his contract at Old Trafford is running down

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Herrera not ruling out Porto stay

The Mexican international has been linked with Inter Milan in recent weeks and even a few days ago was reportedly close to moving to San Siro

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'It's not easy!' - Sancho's Bundesliga warning to Hudson-Odoi

The Dortmund teenager warned his English youth international team-mate it is not an easy thing to succeed in Germany despite his strong season

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WATCH: Sargent nets second Bundesliga goal

The teenager has now scored two goals in three outings for Werder Bremen as he pushed for continued involvement with the first team

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Bradley moves into third all time in USMNT caps

The midfielder's substitute appearance against Peru saw him pass his longtime teammate and move closer to Landon Donovan and Cobi Jones

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Sturridge hits 50th Liverpool goal to grab dramatic draw

The striker’s late equaliser was not only a big finish for the match but also a milestone for his career

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WATCH: Pulisic gets birthday gift goal for BVB winner

The American international celebrated his 20th birthday with the winning effort, which came on a fortunate deflection

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Spurs on worst ever run under Pochettino

After their dramatic defeat to Inter at San Siro, the north London outfit have now lost three straight matches for the first time since 2014

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Liverpool and Chelsea make Premier League history

The two clubs have recorded a maximum return in their first five games, which has not been done in over a century

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USMNT's Miazga mocks Lainez's height

The Nantes defender went at the Club America teenager after a second half foul, which prompted fireworks between the two sides

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McKennie injured in USMNT victory over Mexico

The midfielder’s night came to an end in the first half after suffering a non-contact injury

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WATCH: Tyler Adams scores first USMNT goal

The teenager opened his senior national team account with the opener against his nation's biggest rivals

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Weah: My mom told me to stay at PSG

The teenage forward admitted concern at being ready to carry a large role, but says he may re-evaluate in January

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Lyon confirm Dembele signing from Celtic

The Ligue 1 side have confirmed the striker has signed a five-year contract to join from the Scottish Premiership champions

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USMNT's Cameron moves on loan to QPR

The 33-year-old will head to to the London club for a season-long move from Stoke City

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VIDEO: Martinez breaks MLS goal record

The Atlanta United forward scored his 28th goal of the season, breaking a record set in 1996

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Robben: Joining Bayern ‘best decision in my career'

The star attacker admitted he did not expect to be at the Bundesliga champions so long but is pleased to be entering his 10th season with the club

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Lewandowski: Kovac helped keep me at Bayern

The striker says his new head coach’s promised style played a big role in keeping him with the Bundesliga champions

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Cuadrado polls internet after Ronaldo takes shirt number

The Colombia international has opened it up to voting on what his new number should be, with options including Paulo Dybala's No.10

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USMNT ratings: Parker & Green grab result vs. France

The defender was there when called upon against tough opposition, while the attacker netted the only U.S. goal

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McKennie and Adams start vs full-strength France

The teenage duo will face a tough test as they have been handed the start against one of the World Cup favorites

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LA Galaxy vs New York Red Bulls: TV, stream & preview

The clash at the StubHub center will see both teams looking to get back in the win column after losses last week

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Americans Abroad: Pulisic shines in Dortmund win

The teenager helped drive the play in an impressive win against Bayer Leverkusen

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AA: Yedlin assists as Newcastle beat Arsenal

The right back made up for a questionable play early on by turning provider on his team’s opening goal

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WATCH: Ring golazo gets NYCFC draw vs. Atlanta

The midfielder hit a rocket off the underside of the crossbar to keep his side undefeated in Major League Soccer

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Salah beats Messi to landmark & breaks CR7 record

The Egyptian winger’s finish against Bournemouth saw him become the first player in Europe’s top five leagues to eclipse the mark this season

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WATCH: Pulisic scores but was it a cross or shot?

The teenager delivered the perfect finish to open the scoring for Borussia Dortmund, but he may not have meant it

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AA: Pulisic starts in Klassiker disaster

The winger was one of Dortmund's better players but won't be happy after his side suffered a 6-0 defeat to rivals Bayern Munich

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‘I gave them Zlatan’ - Ibra proud of stunning debut

The big striker was pleased to give the fans what they wanted and declared his knee fine after scoring a debut brace with the LA Galaxy

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Vela hits first-half double in first ever LA derby

The Mexico international scored two incredible goals to lay down a marker for Los Angeles FC against the Galaxy

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Ibrahimovic available for Galaxy against LAFC

The former Manchester United striker will be available for his new team’s first game against their local rivals this weekend

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Ronaldo fails to register a shot for first time all season

The star forward had his hot streak snapped in a big way as he and Portugal were blanked at the hands of the Netherlands

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AA: Pulisic gets new opportunity

Injuries and dips in form have given the teen a chance to reclaim his spot in the XI while the 21-year-old forward earned a national team call up

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USMNT Williams suffers broken ankle

The midfielder sustained the injury in training and will undergo surgery on Friday

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WATCH: Zardes nets brace, stoppage-time winner

The striker continued his magnificent start to the season with a pair of goals, including a stoppage-time penalty winner

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Vela: MLS isn’t as bad as people in Mexico think!

The new LAFC man is hoping the Liga MX clubs can overturn deficits in the CONCACAF but said MLS sides showed their quality with their first-leg wins

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Williams: I can’t change opinions of past U.S. coaches

The midfielder isn't focusing on his lack of call-ups during World Cup qualifying and is hoping to get another look against Paraguay later this month

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AA: Weah's nearly perfect PSG debut

The teenager nearly capped his first team bow with a goal while the Bremen forward netted his first goal since 2016 to save a result for his club

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Sounders, USMNT lose Morris to ACL tear

The forward will require surgery after suffering a torn knee ligament in a CONCACAF Champions League match Thursday

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Salah sets PL record as Liveprool hit 100 goals

The winger became the most prolific left-footed scorer in the league's history and contributed another goal as the Reds hit the century mark

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Real Salt Lake 2018 season preview

After just missing the postseason in 2017, the team hopes a full year of Mike Petke at the helm will spark a return to the playoffs

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Bayern and Muller maintain impressive streak

When the Germany international scores, the Bundesliga champions have never lost, a streak that continued on Tuesday

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U.S. teen sensation Sargent signs with Bremen

The U.S. youth international, who starred at the U-17 and U-20 World Cups, has turned 18 and officially inked his deal with the Bundesliga club

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AA: Pulisic drops to bench for BVB

The teenager came on as a substitute over the weekend, and may face competition for his place as his teammates look to be in fine form

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Sporting KC 2018 season preview

Behind a rock-solid defense, Peter Vermes' side will aim to put together a quality attack in 2018 to try to finally get past the knockout round

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Bremen confirm Orlando City talks for Sane

The sporting director for the Bundesliga club confirmed the defender is in the United States to line up a potential move to MLS

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Cole: I should have come to the U.S. instead of Liverpool

The midfielder has been pleased with his time with the Tampa Bay Rowdies and says he should have gone across the pond after leaving Chelsea

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Zardes ready to deliver on promise as Crew's No. 9

After years of being shifted around the field, the U.S. national team forward is looking forward to a chance to be the man in the No. 9 role

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Crew look to maintain consistency amongst change

Despite losing their top two goal-scorers from 2017 and facing a possible move to Austin, the Eastern Conference finalists are aiming for more in 2018

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'It's not fair to compare Salah to Messi' - Gerrard

The Egypt international scored a superb individual goal for the Reds in their thrashing of Porto, leading to more comparisons with the Barcelona star

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Kane equals record with CL goal

The Spurs striker has matched retired Liverpool talisman Steven Gerrard’s mark for goals scored by an Englishman in a single Champions League campaign

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D.C. signs Asad on loan after trade

The Argentina winger will remain in MLS after a trade that sends him to the nation’s capital

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Montreal Impact 2018 season preview

After a disappointing 2017 sparked an offseason overhaul, the Impact look to return to postseason in 2018

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USMNT to play France, Ireland and Paraguay

After missing the 2018 World Cup, the U.S. plays the South American country in March before heading to Europe in June for a pair of matches

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AA: Pulisic plays Robin to ‘Batsman’

The American and Belgian have the makings of a new dynamic duo after they combined for a goal for the second straight game

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Solo: Cordeiro failed me and USWNT

The former U.S. women’s team goalkeeper claimed the eventual winner of the federation’s presidential vote did not do enough for women’s soccer

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Cordeiro elected U.S. Soccer president

The federation vice-president defeated runner-up Kathy Carter after three rounds of voting

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Chelsea's Miazga fined for grabbing opponent's groin

The defender was found to have inappropriately squeezed the groin of an opponent, while his team-mate was suspended for elbowing the same player

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Van der Weil: MLS professionalism ‘ten years ahead’ of Europe

The new Toronto FC defender has hailed the mentality of his new league in comparison to what he has found in Europe

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Fire sign Katai from Deportivo Alaves

The midfielder has been added on loan from the La Liga side with an option to buy

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AA: Johannsson seizes chance, Pulisic gets assist

The Bremen striker proved key in a big win while the teenage attacker linked up with new teammate Michy Batshuayi in a Dortmund win

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Mkhitaryan in five-year first for Arsenal

The playmaker proved every bit worthy of his reputation as a creator as the Gunners ran riot against Everton

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Fellaini undergoes knee surgery

The midfielder has undergone a procedure to correct the injury to his knee with the manager hoping he can return to make an impact

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Sanchez scores first United goal

The forward missed his penalty chance but put home the rebound to open his Red Devils account

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Chicharito wanted to leave West Ham

The Mexico international confirmed he desired a departure from the Hammers before the close of the window but is ready to fight to keep the club up

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Klopp: Carragher needs to lose weight!

The Liverpool boss disagreed with the former Reds defender's assessment that the record signing should lose a little weight

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Manchester City announce NYC match

The Premier League club confirmed they will visit the Big Apple next summer

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WATCH: Neymar ‘fakes out’ opponent after foul

The PSG star has responded to questions after he offered his hand to and opponent on the ground, only to pull it back and walk away

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Buffon celebrates return with penalty save

Days after turning 40, the Italy legend made his comeback from a near two-month injury layoff and stopped a penalty

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Americans Abroad: Chandler’s sparkling form continues

The wing back has been on fire for Eintracht Frankfurt as he added his fourth assist in five games for the surging Bundesliga side

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Cahill completes return to Millwall

The Australian attacker will return to English football once again, coming back to the club where he made his professional debut

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Finally! Beckham MLS franchise announced

After years of stops and starts, the former Premier League star’s MLS franchise has been accepted into the league

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Umbro reveal Diskerud's Man City transfer

The United States international has left New York City FC, signing with its sister club, though it seems unlikely he will ever play for them

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MLS record-holder Rimando re-signs with RSL

The veteran United States international will return for a 12th season with the team

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AA: McKennie sidelined six weeks

The teenager's substitute appearance for Schalke was cut short by a knee injury while the Eintracht Frankfurt man bagged his first goal in two years

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Mourinho confirms Alexis transfer 'so close'

The Chile international is nearing a move to Old Trafford, but the fate of the transfer could come down to Henrikh Mkhitaryan going to Arsenal

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Altidore mocks Trump s**thole comments

The U.S. international responded to Donald Trump’s controversial comments with a tweet showing himself, P.K. Subban and Usain Bolt

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Orlando City denies Larin to Besiktas is done

The Turkish club posted photos on its Twitter account indicating the Canadian international was joining the club but the MLS side has denied a deal.

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‘Mexico has taken our oldest and youngest’

The United States and Mexico were shocked by news over Landon Donovan’s move to Leon with even his old teammates joining in on the reactions

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Galaxy sign ex-Quakes keeper Bingham

The former San Jose man has signed a contract with his old team’s rivals after Los Angeles landed his rights in a December deal

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Pulisic: Pain of missing World Cup won’t go away soon

The teen conceded while he has moved on from the USA's qualification failure, he needs to play at a World Cup to put it totally behind him

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Gonzalez releases statement on Mexico switch

The former United States youth international has declared his pride in being able to represent El Tri

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Galaxy bring Kitchen back from Europe

The former Hearts and Randers midfielder will join the MLS side after a two-year spell in Europe

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Orlando City signs Dwyer to new deal

The former Sporting KC striker will remain in MLS for the foreseeable future after committing himself to Jason Kreis' side

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Wilshere scores first PL goal since 2015

The midfielder netted against Chelsea, marking his first strike in a league match since he scored against West Brom more than two years ago

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Costa scores five minutes into Atletico return

The striker did not wait long to make his impact felt, picking up a goal in his first game back with the La Liga club

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DCU signs Venezuela midfielder

The 24-year-old midfielder signs from his home country on a permanent deal, continuing the rebuild for the MLS side

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Mou: Lukaku and Ibra need to return to top form

After a poor first half against Burnley, the Red Devils boss says he will not use the two centre forwards together again until they return to top form

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Kompany injured against Newcastle

The Belgian defender tried to play through an injury sustained in the first few minutes, but was replaced early in the contest

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Tevez to Liga MX rumors shot down by Shanghai

The Chinese Super League club rejected talk of an exit by the Argentine to Mexico, and expect him to report to training in Spain

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Henderson injured against Arsenal

The Liverpool captain pulled up lame after trying to run down Mesut Ozil and was substituted off moments later

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Galaxy sign Venezuela defender

The Galaxy have signed the 27-year-old veteran, who was last at Cardiff City, on free transfer

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AA: Pulisic 'ready to make another step' in career

Named U.S. men's player of the year earlier last week, the teenager scored a late goal to secure Borussia Dortmund victory against Hoffenheim

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NYCFC and SKC swap Shelton and Abdul-Salaam

The two MLS sides swapped players who struggled for playing time in their third seasons in the league

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Donnarumma told to 'go away' by Milan fans

Furious over the latest contractual feud involving the teenager and the club a group of supporters have told the goalkeeper to go away

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Houston permanently signs Elis

The Honduran attacker spent the previous season on loan with the Dynamo and will now join the MLS side permanently after a deal with the Liga MX club

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Atlanta lands Nagbe in blockbuster trade

The U.S. international will head to the second-year club to join an already explosive attack that includes Josef Martinez and Miguel Almiron

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Atlanta United signs Venezuelan defender

The MLS side continues to draw from South America by signing the 20-year-old left-sided defender from Caracas

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LAFC lands Belgium international Ciman

The defender will head west, with the Montreal Impact receiving two players LAFC selected in the expansion draft earlier Tuesday

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LAFC lands Urena in MLS expansion draft

The new Major League Soccer franchise continued to take shape Tuesday as it added five players to its roster ahead of its debut season

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Ibrahimovic: Pep my most immature coach

The Manchester United striker has slammed the Man City boss, believing he benched him at Barcelona for questioning him over Messi

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AA: New coach for Pulisic, Klinsmann moves up

Peter Stoger will be the new manager the Dortmund teenager has get used to, while the son of the former U.S. coach impresses in Germany

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Moor, Beitashour headline MLS free agent class

The Toronto FC defenders are part of a group of players that will be free to sign with any team starting Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET

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Atlanta United signs Argentine defender

The 22-year-old, who can play across the back line, represents the team’s first addition of the offseason

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WATCH: Top MLS Goals of 2017

There were some incredible efforts from some of the league’s brightest stars this season as Goal looks at the best goals of the season

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Coutinho grabs first Liverpool hat-trick in rout

The Brazilian playmaker made a little history at Anfield while also managing a first for the club in a 7-0 rout of Spartak Moscow

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Texas-native Parks signs new Benfica deal

Weeks after making his first team debut with the Portuguese giants, the 20-year-old midfielder signed a deal to keep him at the club until 2022

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Mbappe sets new Champions League record

The PSG star scored his 10th goal in the competition on Tuesday, becoming the youngest player ever to hit that mark by nearly two years

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Matarrita signs NYCFC contract extension

The Costa Rican left back will return to the MLS side for a third season after putting pen to paper on a new deal

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SUM president Carter announces U.S. Soccer run

The current head of Soccer United Marketing joins a crowded field to replacing out-going federation head Sunil Gulati

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Americans Abroad: Yedlin dropped but Moore restored

It was a tale of two right backs this weekend as the Newcastle man lost his place in the lineup while the Levante defender returned after a tough game

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WATCH: Malcom scores another Ligue 1 stunner

The 20-year-old attacker delivered an amazing strike for distance Friday - the second he’s delivered this week

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Atlanta signs Garza to multi-year contract

The MLS side has acquired the left back permanently from Tijuana and signed him to a new deal

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Ozil posts best-ever Premier League game in Arsenal rout

The Germany playmaker had a hand in three goals for the Gunners, something he had never done in the Premier League prior

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Conte sent to the stands for arguing

The Chelsea boss was booted from the touchline after an extreme reaction to one of referee Neil Swarbrick's decisions

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Rapids hire New Zealand manager as coach

After leading the All-Whites to an intercontinental playoff defeat against Peru, the 36-year-old has been named the eighth coach in Rapids history

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Matic limps off for United against Watford

The Serbian midfielder came off early in the second half with a leg injury and may now be a doubt for Saturday's clash with Arsenal

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AA: Rough Revierderby for Pulisic and McKennie

The showdown between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke could have gone better for both of the American teenagers involved

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Vermaelen & Messi in Barca XI for Valencia clash

The Belgium international defender will make his first Liga start in two seasons in the top-of-the-table clash at Mestalla

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Unstoppable City set new PL records

The Blues came from behind to grab three points against Huddersfield and set a couple of new English top-flight marks in the process

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Lewandowski's wife hints at MLS move for husband

The Bayern Munich striker is hoping to end his career with one of the league's Los Angeles teams, according to his wife

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Pulisic status uncertain for Revierderby

The teenager returned to training this week but is among three key players facing a fitness test before a crucial Bundesliga battle with Schalke

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PSG shatter Champions League record

The Ligue 1 giants have now scored the most goals ever in the Champions League group stage, with one matchday still remaining

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Ben Yedder trolls Liverpool after epic comeback

The Sevilla attacker made reference to the Reds' famous Champions League comeback after his side pulled off a similar feat Tuesday

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AA: McKennie stands out for Schalke

The teenager put in a confident performance against Hamburg, contributing to build-up play and popping up in the right places

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Ex-Arsenal defender capitalizing on Houston gamble

The Swiss center back may have played just two regular season games, but he's been key in a surprising run to the Western Conference final

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Pogba stresses belief in Man Utd title hopes

The midfielder returned to a Red Devils side that trails their local rivals by eight points but does not believe the title chase is over

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Video shows Tottenham star Son being racially abused

The man, who claims to be a Hammers supporter, confronts the Spurs winger from his car window and is heard shouting "you do DVDs"

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Sane wins EPL Player of the Month

The attacker scored and assisted in each of his side's three EPL victories in October, and joined his manager Pep Guardiola in being honoured

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Porter 'moving on' from Timbers after five years

The MLS side and coach have released statements confirming the split after five years

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Melia named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year

The Sporting Kansas City man joins his teammate Ike Opara as a league award winner after being part of the unit that allowed the fewest goals in MLS

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Altidore red-card suspension upheld

Toronto FC has failed in its appeal of the striker’s red card against the New York Red Bulls, meaning he will miss the opening match against Columbus

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Arena suggests MLS require more U.S. players

The former U.S. boss does not believe the nation’s developmental system is broken but thinks MLS needs to get more young Americans on the field

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Arena: ‘No excuses’ for USMNT qualifying failure

The former national team boss admitted that his team failed in 2017 but added Italy proves there are no guarantees in World Cup qualification

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Arena: Miazga probably would have started at WC

The former national team boss said the center back would have been a strong candidate to be in the XI for the U.S. had the nation qualified

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Gressel wins MLS Rookie of the Year

The German youngster has edged Abu Danladi and Jack Elliott for the prize after serving as an underrated spark plug in Atlanta's attack

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Opara named Goal’s MLS top defender

The Sporting KC defender was finally able to stay healthy this season and proved to be an instrumental part in the league’s best defensive unit

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Trailblazer Rogers retires from soccer

The LA Galaxy defender, who became the first openly gay athlete to compete in North American men’s professional sports, has hung up his boots

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AA: Pulisic shines as Dortmund struggles

Not much has gone right for the Bundesliga side over the last month, but the performance of the teenager has been one of the bright spots

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Altidore & Kljestan sent off for halftime fight

The pair earned yellow cards for a scuffle in the first half and were both sent off for an altercation in the tunnel at halftime

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No Bradley or Altidore for USMNT friendly

The veterans will not head to Europe to face Portugal, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney confirmed

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Alli's brace a first in eight years

The midfielder became the first Englishman to score twice in a game against the La Liga giants since 2009

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Man City team news: Walker & Silva on bench vs Napoli

The trio will begin Wednesday’s Champions League match on the bench while Sergio Aguero needs one goal to set the club’s all-time mark

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Union release USMNT vets Edu & Onyewu

The MLS side announced the two players are among several to have their contracts declined for 2018

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AA: Brooks returns for Wolfsburg

The defender made his long awaited Bundesliga debut for his new club after missing the first three months of the season with injury

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Mexico hotshot Lozano makes Eredivisie history

The attacker has quickly come to love life in the Netherlands’ top division, scoring in seven of his first eight league games

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Bakayoko keeps promise to dye hair blue

The midfielder vowed to his hair to his new club's kit after opening his Premier League account with a goal in the defeat to Crystal Palace

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Melia out for SKC for knockout round

The goalkeeper will miss out on the elimination game in Houston with a hamstring strain, though he may be available if the team advances

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Dynamo lose DeLaGarza with ACL injury

The right back will be out an extended period of time after an MRI revealed a tear of ligaments in his left knee

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Schmid handed GM duties for Galaxy

The current head coach has been given general manager duties in addition to his coaching role after the team demoted Pete Vagenas

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AA: 19-year-old Gaines earns first start

The 19-year-old managed his first XI in the 2.Bundesliga, though he'll need to improve to keep getting chances

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Pique sent off for 'Hand of God' moment

The Barcelona defender appeared to give his team a 2-0 lead in the Champions League clash, but was sent off with a second yellow for a handball

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Ba and Hazard-owned NASL side reveals name

The San Diego expansion club owned by the two players has released a video promoting their colors and badge

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Former Man City youngster driving RSL

Molded in Europe, the 23-year-old playmaker has not missed a beat in his debut season — saving his best for a late charge toward the postseason

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AA: Miazga and CCV head toward USMNT futures

After disappointing performances from the senior team center backs in September and October, the two defenders seemed poised to step into big roles

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WATCH: Kaka moved to tears in Orlando finale

The Brazilian star played his last game for the MLS side, tearing up before and after the match

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