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View from Couch: Top 5 MLS trades of 2016

MLSsoccer.com - ‎13 hours ago‎
In the preseason, the dream is real -- for all 20 teams. Everyone starts undefeated, but once the games begin, well ... you know what they say about the best-laid plans.
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Crooks: FC Cincinnati Is Doing Something Amazing — And MLS Has Noticed

CBS Local - ‎Oct 7, 2016‎
“It reminded me of when we were selling MLS with D.C. United in '96,” said Harkes, who led United to the MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup as a player during the season that launched Major League Soccer. “We were doing appearances this year and the guys ...

Major StubHub Center upgrades will help Galaxy compete with new MLS team across town

The Daily Breeze - ‎8 hours ago‎
It will be two years before Los Angeles' upstart MLS soccer team moves into its new $350 million digs near downtown, but the home of the LA Galaxy isn't waiting around to lose fans to a crosstown rival.
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The Cuba Cinco: The story of the USMNT fans who traveled to Havana in 2008

MLSsoccer.com - ‎Oct 6, 2016‎
Friday afternoon brings a historic moment between the US and Cuba - the first friendly soccer match between the countries on Cuban soil since 1947 (4 pm ET on ESPN2, UniMás).

The Big Easy: Axel Sjoberg | MLS Insider

MLSsoccer.com - ‎Oct 6, 2016‎
The 6-foot-7 center back has grown with the Rapids in 2016, improving on an up-and-down rookie year to become a stalwart in Colorado's league-best defense.

Nashville MLS advocates donate 1500 tickets to Scouts for Mexico match

The Tennessean - ‎Oct 7, 2016‎
A coalition of Nashville businesses that is helping the city compete for a Major League Soccer expansion team has partnered with MLS to donate more than 1,500 tickets to Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in Middle Tennessee for Saturday's Mexico vs.
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MLS Moves: Atlanta United signs 16-year-old Chris Goslin

Soccer America - ‎Oct 6, 2016‎
Atlanta United merged with Georgia United Soccer Alliance, giving the pair Homegrown status with the expansion MLS franchise.

Bradley Wright-Phillips is an MLS superstar, whether he believes it or not

ESPN FC (blog) - ‎Oct 6, 2016‎
How many MLS superstars can you think of in five seconds? Done? Good. Now, which players popped into your head? Let's guess: Was David Villa in there?

Do foreign coaches succeed in MLS? A look back as Atlanta prepare for Tata Martino

FOXSports.com - ‎Oct 5, 2016‎
When Atlanta United announced the hiring of Gerardo “Tata” Martino as their first coach, the former Argentina manager became the latest manager without MLS experience to enter the league. But it's not always an easy transition. The long travel across ...
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Kick Off: LA Galaxy issue playoff warning | MLS champs not giving up yet

MLSsoccer.com - ‎Oct 6, 2016‎
Toronto FC boss Greg Vanney says new Swansea City manager Bob Bradley is blazing a trail for American coaches in Europe's top leagues.

MLS Fantasy Manager: Victory Lap Round 32

Big D Soccer (blog) - ‎5 hours ago‎
Last week was a YUGE round for many BigDers last round. None was larger than that of 'Crew Fan' (fake name) and his/her ColumbusCrewCatsSC with a whopping 145 points- good for 12th overall.
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MLS Disciplinary Committee suspends Vancouver's Blas Perez one match

MLSsoccer.com - ‎Oct 5, 2016‎
After being whistled for a foul on Seattle forward Herculez Gomez in the 78th minute of Sunday's match, Perez appeared to follow through and make a second contact with Gomez while the Sounders attacker was on the ground.

MLS coach bashes league for having to fly on commercial flights for games

CBSSports.com - ‎Oct 4, 2016‎
Few people know as much about life in MLS as Bruce Arena. The legendary coach, who has won five MLS Cups, has coached in the league for over a decade as is arguably the best in league history.

MLS Spotlight: Mancosu brings different look to Impact attack

Sporting News - ‎Oct 7, 2016‎
Ensconced in Montreal, Mancosu says he's enjoying his time in MLS and hopes to be able to keep delivering good performances for the Impact, who face Toronto FC on Oct. 15 in their last game of the season before a road game with New England Revolution ...
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Nashville's MLS chances boosted by big soccer crowd

The Tennessean - ‎4 hours ago‎
Walking into Nissan Stadium with paint on his face and a freshly made sign - “This Gringo Loves Mexico” - in his hands, Shelbyville's Taylor Gannon was reveling in pre-game soccer atmosphere on Saturday afternoon.

Senators ask MLS chief Don Garber to explain money moving between SUM, U.S. national teams

Philly.com (blog) - ‎Oct 6, 2016‎
Additionally, SUM owns the rights to leagues and conferences beyond just U.S. Soccer, including the men's professional soccer league MLS, the Mexican National Team, and several other leagues and conferences in the Americas. When negotiating with ...
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MLS playoffs: Two teams clinch, two are out and the table sees shake-ups

FOXSports.com - ‎Oct 3, 2016‎
Week 30 of MLS action is over and the playoff race is getting down to the wire, with two more teams booking spots, two getting knocked out and the standings seeing some shake-ups.
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EXCLUSIVE: FC Cincinnati president says practice facility could be MLS-quality

Cincinnati Business Courier - ‎Oct 5, 2016‎
Berding and FC Cincinnati owner Carl Lindner III made it clear from the time they launched a year ago, well before the first game was played, that their ultimate goal is to get the franchise into MLS. MLS has plans to expand from 20 teams now to 28 by ...

DC government officially transfers stadium site to DC United

MLSsoccer.com - ‎Oct 4, 2016‎
This past weekend the Washington, D.C. government officially transferred the property on which D.C. United will build their soccer-specific stadium as the club looks to move into a new home in 2018.
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New Swansea City manager Bob Bradley has deep MLS roots

MLSsoccer.com - ‎Oct 4, 2016‎
The new Swansea City manager, of course, is well known for his tenure with the US national team, followed by ambitious stints with the Egyptian national team, Norway's Stabæk and France's Le Havre.
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