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MLS Talking Points: Zlatan hitting New York headlines Week 10

The Swede's first MLS trip to the Big Apple should see a packed Red Bull Arena, while Houston and FC Dallas face off in a battle of upstarts

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Red Bulls more focused on stopping Ibrahimovic than potential trash talk

A week after the striker's highly-publicized bout of trash-talking, his next opponent isn't too concerned about what the Swedish star might say

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Rapids fire Hudson, name Casey interim coach

The former New Zealand boss has been relieved of his duties after little more than one full season in charge

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Ibrahimovic v Onuoha trash-talking: Zlatan has nothing to apologize for

The criticism aimed at Zlatan Ibrahimovic for trash-talking Real Salt Lake defender Nedum Onuoha is misguided

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Nagbe, Dos Santos and Blanco headline MLS Best XI for Week 9

Star midfielders were among the top performers in Major League Soccer's ninth week, leading their respective teams to victory

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Ibrahimovic delivers winner, and some trash talk

The Swedish star scored his latest goal to help his club to another victory, while also getting caught up in a war of words with an opponent

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MLS Talking Points: Struggling coaches on shaky ground in Week 9

Brad Friedel and Anthony Hudson are the MLS coaches facing the most heat as their teams struggle heading into the second quarter of the 2019 season

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In which summer tournament will Weah & Sargent play?

The American teenagers don't appear to be part of the USMNT's Gold Cup plans, making the Under-20 World Cup the logical option for both

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Vela, Dos Santos and Pozuelo headline MLS Best XI for Week 8

The LA-based Mexican stars helped lead their respective teams to big victories while TFC's Spanish playmaker starred yet again to earn a Best XI spot

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LAFC reasserts status as best team in MLS

Bob Bradley's squad shook off its first loss of 2019 to deliver a convincing victory over previously-unbeaten Seattle

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MLS Talking Points: Zlatan to test Dynamo

A pair of key Western Conference clashes headline MLS Week 8, along with Caleb Porter's reunion with the Portland Timbers, and much more

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Riise: Robertson up there with the best in the world

The former Liverpool defender is a big fan of the Scotland captain and has backed is former side to reach the Champions League final once again

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Ibrahimovic, Vela and Barco headline MLS Best XI for Week 7

The LA-based stars continued their MLS MVP chase, headlining Goal's picks for the best performers in MLS in Week 7

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Minnesota United's stadium unveiling headlines MLS week 7

The Loons are opening their new home on Saturday as New York City FC comes to town for the first MLS match at the nearly 20,000 seat venue

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Gold Cup draw offers USMNT catharsis, not revenge

The Americans will have some good tests in the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup group stage, and a chance to atone for some painful past results

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LAFC smashes D.C. United to solidify spot as best in MLS

Diego Rossi's hat-trick and Carlos Vela's latest masterpiece helped LAFC demolish D.C. United, securing LAFC's place as the best team in MLS

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Conference leaders LAFC and D.C. United collide to headline week six

The two best teams in MLS, and arguably the two best players, face off at Audi Field on Saturday in a potential MLS Cup final preview.

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Monterrey serves MLS another brutal CCL lesson

Colombian forward Dorlan Pabon terrorized another MLS team, this time torching SKC's defense to leave Rayados a step away from the CCL final

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LAFC trio leads Goal's MLS Best XI for March

Los Angeles FC trio Carlos Vela, Diego Rossi and Walker Zimmerman have LAFC atop MLS, and they lead Goal's picks for the March Best XI

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Explained: Why US soccer doesn't have relegation

The absence of team movement between divisions in American soccer is a complicated situation that isn't likely to change any time soon

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Vela headlines MLS Best XI for Week 5

The Mexican star notched his first MLS hat-trick to earn a place on Goal's Best XI for the week for a league-leading third time

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Rooney's strong D.C. United too much for Nani's Orlando City

The first battle of the former Manchester United teammates went to Rooney, though Nani's underdog side showed some encouraging fight

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Rooney and Nani face off to headline MLS Week 5

The long-time Manchester United teammates square off in a key Eastern Conference clash, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns from injury for the LA Galaxy

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Berhalter's USMNT gets first taste of adversity with Chile draw

The USA started well enough, only to be outplayed by the South American champions late on, leaving a lesson the new boss can use for the future

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Berhalter's USMNT gets first taste of adversity with Chile draw

The USA started well enough only to be outplayed by the South American champions late on, leaving a lesson the new boss can use for the future

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Pulisic's USMNT night cut short by thigh injury

The Borussia Dortmund winger was forced out of the U.S. national team's friendly against Chile after 35 minutes with a right thigh injury

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USMNT ready for tough test from Chile

After comfortably controlling Ecuador on the way to their third straight victory, the U.S. national team will now face a tougher opponent

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Accam headlines Goal's MLS Best XI for Week 4

The Union winger was the top performer in MLS in week 4, leading Philadelphia to a win and securing his place in Goal's MLS Best XI

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The USMNT players with the most to prove vs. Chile

Injuries, departures and squad rotation should give several new faces a chance to impress Gregg Berhalter on Tuesday

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McKennie leaving USMNT camp with ankle injury

The Schalke midfielder will miss the U.S. national team's match against Chile on Tuesday, returning to Germany with an ankle injury suffered Thursday

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Signs of Berhalter's vision emerge with USMNT

For the first time in a long time the USA played with a semblance of a plan and a system, and the result was an encouraging, if imperfect, display

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Berhalter's USMNT set for next step as Pulisic & Co. return

Though he has already coached his squad in a pair of friendlies, the new coach has some of his star names with him for the first time against Ecuador

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Horvath: Father-like Solskjaer is a fantastic coach

The U.S. national team goalkeeper hailed his former manager at Molde and is not at all surprised by the Norwegian's success at Manchester United

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Yedlin: USMNT could see a golden generation

The defender had high praise for the youngsters on the national team, and sees a bright future

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Kreis named head coach of USMNT U-23 squad

The former MLS manager has been named coach of the U.S. U-23 team, and will lead a strong team into friendlies against Egypt and the Netherlands

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Rooney headlines Goal's MLS Best 11 for Week 3

The English star's hat-trick helped lead D.C. to a romp, earning him a spot in the Best XI for the first time this season

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Projecting the USMNT lineup versus Ecuador

Gregg Berhalter revealed his plans for some of the U.S. national team's key players, and it involves giving some players some looks at new positions

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Best in MLS? Vela staking early shout for 2019 MVP with LCFC

The Mexican is playing some of his best soccer in MLS, and his latest two-goal effort showed just how serious he is on leading LAFC to a big year

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Steffen to miss March USMNT friendlies

The Manchester City signing and reigning MLS goalkeeper of the year is out of the upcoming camp due to a minor knee injury

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Almeyda's growing pains with the Earthquakes continue

The Argentine manager watched his team play a strong first half before collapsing in a second-half blowout loss that keeps San Jose winless

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FC Cincinnati's homecoming headlines MLS week 3

Major League Soccer's newest expansion team prepares for its home debut, while red-hot LAFC takes a cross-country trip to face NYCFC

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How will Berhalter use Pulisic, McKennie & Adams?

The three most talented young players on the USMNT are also the most versatile, leaving the new coach the challenge of finding their best positions

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Ibrahimovic to miss another match with Achilles injury

The Swedish striker is set to miss another match as he recovers from a knock, leaving the injury-hit LA attack woefully shorthanded

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USMNT door still open for Johnson

The U.S. national team coach revealed that he has spoken to the Monchengladbach star about a potential international return

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Pulisic headlines USMNT squad for March friendlies

Omar Gonzalez is back with the U.S. national team for the first time since the fateful World Cup qualifying loss to Trinidad & Tobago in 2017

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Goal's MLS Best XI for Week 2

Mexican star Carlos Vela and U.S. national team goalkeeper Zack Steffen were among the top standouts in Major League Soccer's second week

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Projecting the USMNT squad for the March friendlies

Gregg Berhalter's first chance to call in a full-strength squad should also give him a chance to trot out the midfield trio fans have hoped for

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Arsenal midfielder Zelalem joins Sporting KC

The 22-year-old American has joined the Major League Soccer club after an injury-hit stretch in England's Premier League

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Life after Villa no easy stroll for NYCFC

The Spanish World Cup winner's departure to Japan has left New York City FC without its long-time figurehead, and searching for an identity

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MLS Talking Points: Should Atlanta United be worried?

The reigning MLS Cup champions are in a slump in their first weeks under new coach Frank de Boer, but is it too early to press the panic button?

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MLS humbled once again by CCL quarterfinal first legs

Sporting Kansas City and Atlanta United suffered first-leg defeats, leaving MLS with four teams facing uphill climbs in the quarterfinals

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Sources: Joe Corona finalizing deal to join LA Galaxy

The American midfielder is set to join the Galaxy on a TAM deal, leaving Mexico for the first time in his professional career.

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Sloppy finishing dooms Red Bulls in CCL once again

The New York Red Bulls created several chances in Tuesday's clash with Santos Laguna, but wound up with no goals to show for it

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The MLS Wrap: Galaxy's young star shines

The expansion side endured a harsh MLS debut, while the LA Galaxy saw a teenager shine in his first-team debut in the opening week of the season

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FC Cincinnati 2019 season preview

The expansion team has a strong fan base, and several quality MLS players, but first-year struggles seem inevitable for the newest MLS team

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LA Galaxy 2019 season preview

With new coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto in charge, the Galaxy will look to make up for a poor 2018 as Zlatan Ibrahimovic readies his MLS encore

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Zlatan to break every MLS record? Don't rule it out!

The Swedish superstar is preparing for his second season in California and is already promising a much different LA Galaxy in 2019

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NYCFC 2019 season preview

For the first time in its brief history, NYCFC must adjust to life after David Villa, giving coach Domenec Torrent a tall task

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Atlanta United falls flat in CCL debut

The reigning MLS Cup champions went to Costa Rica and endured a painful lesson in just how tricky the Concacaf Champions League can be

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TFC hits rock bottom with embarrassing CCL loss

Just 10 months after falling just short of winning the Concacaf Champions League, the Canadian club suffered an embarrassing defeat in the last-16

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MLS set to resume quest to conquer CCL

After more than a decade of being dominated by Mexican teams, MLS clubs will be looking to lift the league's first title

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Seattle Sounders 2019 season preview

A healthy Jordan Morris and a full season with Raul Ruidiaz could help the Sounders make a push to a third MLS Cup in four seasons

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New York Red Bulls 2019 season preview

The Supporters' Shield winners fell short in their quest for their first MLS Cup title last season, but should make another title push in 2019

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Atlanta United 2019 season preview

The reigning MLS Cup champions head into 2019 with a new coach but similar title expectations

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Who is Chris Gloster? The USMNT left back of the future

The U.S. Under-20 national team defender is one of several young Americans developing in Germany, and could be the USMNT answer at left back one day

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Mexico international Fabian signs with Union

The Mexican World Cup midfielder joins from Eintracht Frankfurt as the most expensive signing in the MLS club's history

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Sources: Joe Corona eyeing move to MLS

The Club Tijuana midfielder is fresh off winning a Liga MX title with Club America, and is considering a return to the United States in 2019

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Why Fabian is a risk worth taking for Philadelphia Union

The Mexican standout has been linked to Philly, but concerns about his recent injury history have led to a mixed reaction to the possibility

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What is the first-choice USMNT lineup?

With the first matches of the Gregg Berhalter era in the books, Goal takes a look at how his team might look next month

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Five takeaways from USMNT win against Costa Rica

With a full-strength squad reunion looming in March, a winger and defender boosted their stock in the victory for Gregg Berhalter's team

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Lletget, Arriola shine to help USMNT pass tougher test from Costa Rica

The U.S. national team figured to face a more difficult challenge from the Ticos than from Panama last week, and the Americans stepped up on Saturday

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Lletget & Arriola shine as USMNT passes Costa Rica test

The U.S. national team figured to face a more difficult challenge from the Ticos than from Panama last week, and the Americans stepped up on Saturday

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Lletget returns to scene of career-altering injury with USMNT

Almost two years after suffering a serious foot injury that derailed his blossoming career, Sebastian Lletget is back with the USMNT and looking ahead

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Beckham's MLS team is only a year away

The countdown is down to one year, and the pieces are being put in place for Inter Miami to succeed immediately

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Impact of Almiron's Newcastle move goes beyond the money

The Paraguayan playmaker's move to Newcastle not only marks a new standard for MLS players, it also shows a league gaining respect

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Bradley: Time for new USMNT leaders to emerge

The midfielder didn't mind new coach Gregg Berhalter's decision to name a different captain for Sunday's win vs. Panama

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What to watch for in Berhalter's first match

The U.S. national team faces Panama on Sunday, with central defense and the forward position among the keys to watch

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Berhalter: Bradley still a high quality player

The U.S. national team coach still sees the Toronto FC man as one his best midfielders, even if some U.S. fans would prefer he look at younger options

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Roldan ready to fight for spot in crowded USMNT midfield

With a new deal signed in Seattle, and a new coach to impress with the national team, the midfielder is poised for a big 2019 for club and country

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FC Cincinnati's bad deal shakes up MLS trade market

The expansion club's whopping trade for the hometown defender has left many around the league baffled

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Projecting Berhalter's first USMNT lineup

The new U.S. national team coach has some interesting decisions to make as he chooses from a crowded central midfield, and a stable of forwards

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Who is Bayern & USMNT prospect Chris Richards?

The 18-year-old central defender is one of American soccer's brightest young prospects, and he's ready to join the German giants on a permanent deal

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Steffen focused on maintaining momentum in 2019

The new Manchester City signing and reigning U.S. Soccer Player of the Year set the bar very high in 2018, and is determined not to slow down

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Sources: Stanko set to sign with FC Cincinnati

The Freiburg midfielder is set to join the MLS expansion side, sources have confirmed to Goal.

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Ramirez embraces underdog label in first USMNT call

The Los Angeles FC striker is relishing his first national team call-up, telling Goal he is determined to show he belongs at the top level

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Former Mexico U-17 star Lara back in USMNT youth setup

The Club Leon defender took part in his first U.S. youth national team camp since making the decision to leave Mexico and play for his birth country

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2019 MLS draft winners, best picks and worst picks

There were some solid value picks and some head-scratchers as well at Friday's draft in Chicago

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Amaya continues rapid rise by becoming first overall pick

The 19-year-old midfielder followed up a breakout showing in the Concacaf Under-20 Championship by being the first player taken in the draft

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LA Galaxy facing a designated player dilemma

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's decision to re-sign was good news for the MLS team, but now the club must part ways with one of its big names

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Sources: Richards completes $1.5 million move to Bayern

The U.S. Under-20 defender has joined the Bundesliga champions after impressing with the club's U-19 team

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£58m Pulisic can prove himself worth every penny

The 20-year-old American winger will move to Stamford Bridge this summer and face a new level of expectation in the Premier League

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Amaya, Buchanan to headline MLS Generation adidas class

Major League Soccer has completed the signing of seven top college underclassmen to lead the 2019 MLS Draft class, sources tell Goal

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Sources: Shea set to sign with Atlanta United

The former Stoke City and U.S. national team winger is set to join the reigning MLS Cup champions, sources confirmed to Goal

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Berhalter's first USMNT roster has his fingerprints all over it

The new U.S. national team coach has a clear preference in style of play, and it showed in the selections of his first national team roster.

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Berhalter holds 'very productive' first chat with Pulisic

The new USMNT coach held his first face-to-face meeting with the biggest star on his squad, and Berhalter called the first meeting a positive one

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Man City signing Steffen in as USMNT squad announced

Gregg Berhalter's first camp as U.S. national team coach sees him call in veteran Michael Bradley and a collection of young prospects to start 2019

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Sources: Red Bulls sign Parker to new deal

The club has signed the defender to a new deal that will make him one of the highest-paid defenders in MLS, sources tell Goal

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The best options in the MLS expansion draft

FC Cincinnati will select five players in Tuesday's MLS expansion draft, and the new team has some quality options to choose from

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Parkhurst ends his MLS Cup drought

After having suffered four MLS Cup final defeats, Michael Parkhurst finally experienced the joy of a championship, captaining Atlanta United to a win

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Parkhurst ends his MLS Cup drought

After having suffered four MLS Cup final defeats, Michael Parkhurst finally experienced the joy of a championship, captaining Atlanta United to a win

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Atlanta United's championship season sets lofty new standard for MLS

Bolstered by a top-notch owner, Atlanta showed with its title-winning run what MLS teams can, and should, aspire to be

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Atlanta United sets new lofty standard for MLS

Bolstered by a top-notch owner, Atlanta showed with its title-winning run what MLS teams can, and should, aspire to be

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MLS Cup final will feel like a mini-Libertadores

A record crowd will fill Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday for an MLS final that will have the South American flavor of a Copa Libertadores final

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Sources: Adams transfer to RB Leipzig a $3m deal

The USMNT midfielder is heading to the Bundesliga side in January, and sources have told Goal the details on the transfer between sister clubs

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Bayern finalizing deal for USMNT prospect Richards

The 19-year-old American center back impressed with the Bayern U-19s and has secured a permanent move from MLS club FC Dallas

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USMNT goalkeeper Steffen completes Man City move

The U.S. national team goalkeeper has completed his transfer to the Premier League champions, but is likely to be sent out on loan.

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Parkhurst has elusive MLS Cup title within reach

Atlanta's captain has been on the losing end of four MLS Cup finals and he will be key to his club's chances of helping him end that drought

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New USMNT coach Berhalter a study in contrasts

The new U.S. national team boss says the style of play will be shaped by the players and how they respond to his system

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USMNT announces Berhalter as new head coach

The Columbus Crew coach and former U.S. national team defender will take charge as U.S. coach after the 13-month search for a new man in charge

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Berhalter hired as new USMNT head coach

The long-rumored top choice for the U.S. national team job has been hired, ending a prolonged search that lasted more than a year

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Red Bulls and Timbers facing long odds to book MLS Cup places

Though Portland has a much easier road to an MLS Cup berth than the Red Bulls, both teams head into Thursday's MLS playoff decide as big underdogs

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David Villa announces New York City FC departure

The Spanish star is walking away from NYCFC after four seasons in MLS, but is not about to hang up his boots just yet

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Schweinsteiger returning to Chicago Fire in 2019

The German star will spend a third season playing in Major League Soccer after agreeing on a new contract

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Sources: Chivas to sign ex-Seattle defender Alfaro

The Mexican-born center back, who recently parted ways with the Sounders, is heading to Liga MX to join the Guadalajara giants

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Man City lining up bid for USMNT keeper Steffen

The U.S. national team and Columbus Crew No.1 is the subject of a winter transfer bid by the Premier League champions

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Red Bulls pay painful price for changing their style

Chris Armas and his side set a league record for points by imposing their relentless style, but that's not how they played in Sunday's playoff loss

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Atlanta and New York set for historic MLS showdown

Sporting Kansas City and Portland should put on a memorable West finals, but the New York Red Bulls showdown with Atlanta United is one for the ages

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USMNT U-20s give supporters hope with title run

Tab Ramos' squad dominated Mexico in the Concacaf Under-20 final, capping a stellar tournament by giving U.S. fans something to be thankful for

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Beating Mexico the ultimate prize for USMNT U-20s

A Concacaf Championship trophy is on the line when the USA faces Mexico in Wednesday's Concacaf Under-20 final, but bragging rights mean much more

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USMNT loss to Italy ends forgettable 2018

Ethan Horvath turned in a dominating effort in goal to keep the U.S. from being blown out, but even that couldn't prevent an inevitable loss

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U.S. U-20s secure Concacaf final they wanted

Players have been hoping for a USA-Mexico final in the Concacaf Under-20 Championships, and had their wishes granted after beating Honduras

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Tebas calls for City & PSG to face UCL bans

The Spaniard continued to rail against UEFA for its handling of allegations of Financial Fair Play violations by PSG and Manchester City

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USMNT U-20s looking to book spot in Concacaf final

With Under-20 World Cup qualification already secured, the U.S. Under-20 national team faces a familiar foe with a place in the final up for grabs

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Sources: Club Tijuana set to hire Dallas' Pareja

The Colombian head coach is leaving the MLS side to take over as Xolos head coach, multiple sources confirmed to Goal

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Excuses wearing thin for frustrated Pulisic & USMNT

A 3-0 humbling at the hands of an inexperienced Three Lions team left the USA's returning star frustrated and has the excuses wearing thin

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Donovan: Berhalter would be excellent choice for USMNT

The U.S. national team legend believes the U.S. should hire an MLS coach, and thinks his former teammate would be a good choice

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How will Pulisic and the USMNT line up against England?

After more than a year of missing all but one U.S. national team match, the Dortmund star is back and his presence as the USA's playmaker will be key

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Red Bulls exorcise some playoff demons as Atlanta looms

New York delivered a 3-0 victory over the Columbus Crew to move a step closer to their first MLS Cup, and a showdown with the Five Stripes

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Almiron shows why he's a wanted man

The Paraguayan playmaker helped Atlanta United eliminate David Villa's NYCFC, bolstering his claim to being the most dangerous player in MLS

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How Wright-Phillips forged his own legacy in MLS

The British striker came to America looking to recapture his love for football and found it in a league he didn't know, but quickly made his own

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San Diego's MLS hopes take big hit after losing vote

A Landon Donovan-led group trying to bring a team to San Diego saw its stadium initiative defeated, likely killing the city's MLS hopes

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Steffen's breakout year continues with MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award

The Columbus Crew and U.S. national team goalkeeper is in the midst of a dream 2018, and he added another accolade to his resume on Tuesday

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Pulisic returns to USMNT squad for England & Italy clashes

The Borussia Dortmund star has made just one appearance for the U.S. in 2018, but is set to feature in two European friendlies

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Atlanta United shows adaptability in big playoff win

The normally attack-minded Atlanta United went into Yankee Stadium and played five defenders, a tactic that helped neutralize NYCFC in Sunday's win

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Crew's Higuain gamble pays off in playoff win

The Crew took control of their Eastern Conference playoff series thanks to the Argentinian midfielder's magic and Zack Steffen's saves

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Breaking down the MLS conference semifinals

The Cascadia derby headlines the conference semifinal round of the MLS playoffs, while both New York teams try to set up their own derby showdown

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Berhalter proves USMNT credentials as Crew halt Rooney & D.C.

The presumptive future U.S. national team coach and his goalkeeper Zack Steffen combined to eliminate the English star from the MLS playoffs

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Red-hot Villa has NYCFC looking like a contender

The Spanish star had a hand in both first-half goals to lead NYCFC to a knockout round playoff win and showdown with Atlanta United

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Solari's journey to Real Madrid began with an American detour

The interim manager played in Argentina, Spain and Italy, but before he was a pro he spent a season playing American college soccer

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Sizing up the 2018 MLS Cup contenders

With the playoffs set to kick off on Wednesday, Goal runs through all 12 teams and handicaps their changes to win it all

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Red Bulls win another Shield, but MLS Cup is the goal

New York overcame Atlanta United to secure their third Shield in six seasons, but the quest for a first MLS Cup still looms

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Everything to play for on final day of MLS

Atlanta United and the New York Red Bulls look to make history and win the Supporters' Shield, while the Columbus Crew and LA Galaxy eye the playoffs

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San Diego's MLS expansion hopes pinned to public vote

A group looking to make the California city a clear favorite for MLS expansion faces a critical vote on November 6

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USMNT coaching search: Who is the best candidate?

The Columbus Crew's late-season struggles have raised some questions about which coach is really best suited to lead the USA moving forward

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Underrated Parker might be the best defender in MLS

The U.S. national team defender is in the last year of his contract, and could leave MLS with an MLS Cup as he leads a league-best defense

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Rooney inspires D.C. United into MLS playoffs

The former Manchester United star scored a double to secure his side's postseason berth, completing an improbable turnaround since his arrival

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Final MLS playoff spots on the line Sunday

Seven teams are vying for the four remaining playoff spots in MLS, while league powers are set to battle for prime positions

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Bremen boss: Sargent will get first-team minutes

The forward's latest performance with the U.S. national team left his club coach impressed enough to suggest a first-team Bremen debut looms

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Sarachan's stint as USMNT coach winding to a close

As he heads towards a full year as caretaker coach of the U.S. national team, the 64-year-old will bid farewell to a job that was never in his grasp

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USMNT's all-teen attack impresses against Peru

The teenage trio of Josh Sargent, Tim Weah and Jonathan Amon gave USMNT fans plenty to be excited about after Tuesday's draw with Peru

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USMNT heads into Peru friendly with eye on keeping the ball

The U.S. national team has spent most of 2018 struggling to maintain possession, an issue Dave Sarachan will be hoping his team can address Tuesday

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USMNT heads into Peru friendly with eye on keeping the ball

The U.S. national team has spent most of 2018 struggling to maintain possession, an issue Dave Sarachan will be hoping his team can address Tuesday

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Steffen, Bradley headline USMNT talking points

Colombia scored four goals on Thursday, but the U.S. goalkeeper kept it from being much worse on a night he solidified his starting status

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Colombia's class overwhelms promising USMNT

The relatively young U.S. national team endured its latest painful lesson in high-level international soccer despite a promising attacking spell

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USMNT still in limbo a year after missing the World Cup

The U.S. national team's failure to qualify for the World Cup was a dark day in American soccer, and the program has yet to truly emerge from it

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Projecting the USMNT lineup vs Colombia

Michael Bradley and Brad Guzan are back in the USMNT fold, and both should feature in Thursday's friendly against Colombia in Tampa, Florida

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Almeyda hired as new Earthquakes head coach

The former Chivas Guadalajara boss takes over a San Jose side languishing in last place in Major League Soccer.

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Injury forces McKennie out of USMNT friendlies

The Schalke midfielder enjoyed a stellar week for his club team, but will now miss USA friendlies against Colombia and Peru with an injury.

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TFC completes monumental collapse

A year after completing a season considered the best in MLS history, TFC crashed out of playoff contention to end a disappointing season

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Davies, Adams headline Goal's MLS Under-21 Best XI

The Canadian sensation and U.S. national team standout lead a stacked group of talents among Goal's picks as the best youngsters in MLS in 2018

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Bradley's USMNT return a useful one

The veteran U.S. national team midfielder is back in the USMNT fold, and it's a return that can help the nucleus of young Americans in the squad

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Pulisic and Bradley return to USMNT roster for October friendlies

The long-time U.S. captain is with the USMNT for the first time since the team's World Cup qualifying failure versus Trinidad and Tobago a year ago

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Red Bulls show MLS they are the team to beat

The absences of Bradley Wright-Phillips and Tyler Adams didn't stop New York from thoroughly outplaying the Eastern Conference leaders

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Projecting the USMNT October friendlies squad

Dave Sarachan should call in an even younger team for the October friendlies than we saw in September, with an emphasis on foreign-based players

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USOC title adds shine to forgettable Dynamo season

Houston found some redemption in an otherwise lost season, while the Philadelphia Union endured cup final disappointment again

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One year on, next USMNT coach still a mystery

A report linking Oscar Pareja to the coach job — refuted by multiple outlets — shed light on the fact no one has been interviewed yet

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Americans Abroad rewind: Pulisic kicks off 20s in style

The Dortmund star scored in the first two matches of his 20s, including a winner in Champions League play, looking recharged after an injury layoff

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Wright-Phillips rips ref after costly card

The New York Red Bulls striker will miss next week's big showdown versus Atlanta United after a suspect yellow card late in Saturday's win versus TFC

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Earthquakes dump Stahre as head coach

A terrible season has led to the dismissal of the Swedish coach in his first season in charge of the Western Conference club

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USA youngsters outshine Mexico's prospects

The latest USA-Mexico clash was a showcase of young talents, and it was the U.S. national team that saw its youngsters step up and impress

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Projecting the USMNT lineup against Mexico

The latest installment of the USA-Mexico rivalry will feature two young teams, and offer a glimpse of the future. Here's the squad the USMNT could use

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The one that got away: USMNT prepare for Gonzalez showdown

The 19-year-old shook up the USA-Mexico rivalry last winter by choosing to play for El Tri - on Tuesday he'll face the US for the first time

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It's time to put Adams in his best role for the USMNT

The New York Red Bulls midfielder has seen little time at his best position since breaking into the USMNT squad. It's time for that to change.

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Brazil teaches USMNT youngsters a lesson in mismatch

The U.S. national team spent Friday night chasing Brazilians and learning a harsh, but needed lesson from a better, more experienced side

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Sizing up the top USMNT coach candidates

Eleven months since the USMNT failed to qualify for the World Cup, a new head coach has yet to be hired. Here are the top candidates to fill the role

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Robinson looks like USMNT's future at left back

Antonee Robinson was born and raised in England, but the full-back has embraced being a member of the U.S. national team

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Stewart explains delay in hiring new USMNT manager

The U.S. national team general manager gave his first public comments on the coaching search on Friday, laying out his hiring plan

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Projecting the USMNT lineup to face Brazil

A young U.S. national team will take on a stacked Brazil squad led by Neymar, and Dave Sarachan has some lineup and formation decisions to make

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Yedlin shakes injury to take USMNT leadership role

The Newcastle fullback steps into the U.S. squad as the defenses most experienced player heading into matches against Brazil and Mexico

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Weah joins USMNT with new look, boosted confidence

The Paris Saint German forward is determined to make an impact as he rides the confidence of having earned early-season minutes for his club

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Behind Pulisic's pattern of USMNT absences

The 19-year-old sensation is set to miss friendlies against Brazil and Mexico, which will make it seven national team matches missed out of eight

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No Pulisic in USMNT squad to face Brazil & Mexico

The injured Borussia Dortmund star will leave the U.S. national team shorthanded for a pair of high-profile friendlies

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Who is MLS record setter Josef Martinez?

From an underwhelming stint in Serie A to a record-setting run with Atlanta United, the former Torino striker is taking MLS by storm

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Projecting the USMNT September friendlies squad

A pair of high-profile friendlies await in September, and caretaker coach Dave Sarachan will have some interesting roster decisions to make

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Americans Abroad rewind: Amon shining in return from injury

Back from a three-month injury absence, Jonathan Amon is looking dangerous for Danish side FC Nordsjaelland, and should be on the USMNT radar

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Pulisic leads growing crop of Americans outside MLS

The Borussia Dortmund star is ready to kick off another season in the Bundesliga, but he is joined by a growing crop of Americans playing outside MLS

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Navas shows class as Madrid ready replacement

The Costa Rica international continues to show his quality despite the club's long-term search for a replacement nearing its conclusion

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BWP shows he's not just a scorer on his big night

New York Red Bulls honored the striker for reaching the 100-goal mark on a night he showed the other qualities that make him special

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Zambrano: $13.5m Davies 'a bargain' for Bayern

The former Canada boss gave the talented youngster his first national team cap, and thinks the MLS-record transfer was a steal for the Germans

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Steffen can't repeat shootout heroics for MLS All-Stars

The Columbus Crew goalkeeper returned to the scene of his 2017 playoff heroics, but he couldn't stop Juventus on the way to an All-Star game loss

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Is it time to change the MLS All-Star Game format?

As the league prepares for a 15th playing of its All-Star Game against European competition, it may be time to make it an all-MLS affair again

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Sources: USMNT has yet to contact in-demand Osorio

A half dozen national teams, including two South American countries, have contacted Osorio, who will not return to coach El Tri, sources tell Goal

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Davies completes $13.5 million move to Bayern Munich

The 17-year-old Canadian speedster has completed his MLS record move to the German champions

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Trade to Colorado is a wake-up call for Acosta

The past year has been a disappointing one for the midfielder, with Monday's trade to Colorado a harsh reminder of how far things have fallen for him

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Crew reject Bristol City bid for USMNT Steffen

The English club's $3.9 million bid for the Columbus star has been rejected, with sources telling Goal the bid fell well below the team's valuation

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Osorio should top USMNT coach wish list

After leading El Tri to an impressive showing at the World Cup and then turning down a chance to stay with the team, the Colombian is a top option

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Moralez, Blanco and the biggest MLS All-Star snubs

The NYCFC playmaker was just one of several MLS players who deserved to be on the All-Star team but didn't make the cut

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Projecting the 2022 U.S. World Cup squad

After the team missed out on Russia, all eyes now turn to building a side capable of making noise in Qatar

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Rooney shows his quality in winning debut

The English star is settling in quickly in the United States, where he's enjoying some anonymity and bringing his veteran quality to a young side

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Almiron, Zlatan lead Goal's MLS midseason award winners

The Atlanta United playmaker and the LA Galaxy's Swedish star headline Goal's picks for the best in MLS through the first half of the season

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