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Major League Soccer’s free agency period is becoming the story

December 14, 2022 by Jason Davis

Major League Soccer’s free agency period is becoming the story

By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON, DC (Dec 14, 2022) US Soccer Players - With a few weeks left in 2022 and the arrival of preseason training camps just around the corner, clubs are working to add proven MLS performers to their rosters from the ranks of the unattached. For a league that long resisted adopting a free agency mechanism and then tightly controlled the number of players granted the right to . . .

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Filed Under: Featured, MLS, Soccer News, Top Posts Tagged With: 2023 mls season, austin fc

Another step for Cherundolo’s LAFC or Wolff’s Austin in the Western Conference final

October 28, 2022 by Jason Davis

Another step for Cherundolo’s LAFC or Wolff’s Austin in the Western Conference final

By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON, DC (Oct 28, 2022) US Soccer Players - When LAFC hosts Austin FC on Sunday in Los Angeles with Major League Soccer's Western Conference title and a berth in the MLS Cup final on the line, there will be plenty of captivating story lines. To start, Austin FC is attempting to do something only one modern MLS club has achieved, winning a championship in just its second year . . .

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Filed Under: Featured, MLS, Soccer News Tagged With: 2022 mls playoffs, austin fc, lafc

Considering all of the factors for Coach of the Year in MLS

October 5, 2022 by Jason Davis

Considering all of the factors for Coach of the Year in MLS

By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON, DC (Oct 5, 2022) US Soccer Players - The choice for the 2022 Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year Award in Major League Soccer may seem obvious. It's just that the choice is not always the same, depending on who you happen to ask. The 2022 MLS season delivered exceptional campaigns by a handful of teams. Some of those met or slightly exceeded expectations. Some far . . .

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Filed Under: Featured, MLS, Soccer News, Top Posts Tagged With: 2022 mls season, austin fc, cf montreal, fc cincinnati, lafc, Philadelphia Union

After beating Atlanta and Houston, Austin FC moves up

July 13, 2022 by Jason Davis

After beating Atlanta and Houston, Austin FC moves up

By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON, DC (July 13, 2022) US Soccer Players - If the refrain seems a little tired, it's for a good reason. The refrain in question goes something like "Is Austin FC good?" and has been part of the rolling MLS debate since the Texas team started the season with 20 points from its first nine games through February, March, and April. With the standard list of exceptions, . . .

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Filed Under: Featured, MLS, Soccer News, Top Posts Tagged With: 2022 mls season, austin fc

What did we learn from midweek MLS?

May 20, 2022 by Jason Davis

By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON, DC (May 20, 2022) US Soccer Players - Major League Soccer delivered school night action on Wednesday with ten games spread across the country. Some midweek rounds can slip by without getting the notice they deserve. With games on top of games in a league with 28 teams, it can be difficult to fully appreciate one match night of results. Wednesday's round included a . . .

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Austin FC modifies the MLS blueprint

May 19, 2022 by Luis Bueno

Austin FC modifies the MLS blueprint

By Luis Bueno – RIVERSIDE, CA (May 19, 2022) US Soccer Players - Expansion into Major League Soccer used to mean years of losses and frustration. Teams like Toronto FC and Real Salt Lake took their fair share of lumps before being consistently competitive. Same with the Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps. With few exceptions, expansion teams were built to fail early on. That was until . . .

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Three points for Austin at DC United

April 18, 2022 by US Soccer Players

Three points for Austin at DC United

Monday's soccer news starts with one example of the kind of situation we should expect to see in the MLS tables. With games played yet to hit double-digits, a few points can remake the standings. Austin's win at DC United highlighted that, keeping them in 2nd-place in a conference where three points now separate 2nd from 8th. Austin has played well enough through their seven games to no longer . . .

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Filed Under: Featured, MLS, News Update, Soccer News Tagged With: 2022 mls season, austin fc, dc united

MLS tactics early in 2022

April 11, 2022 by Clemente Lisi

MLS tactics early in 2022

By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (Apr 11, 2022) US Soccer Players – MLS coaches have gotten more tactically savvy in recent years. With better players come better tactics, and MLS teams have experimented with a wide variety of formations. Whether it's playing with three in the back or relying increasingly on intricate passing, MLS coaches aren't afraid to push the tactical envelope this . . .

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Filed Under: Featured, MLS, Top Posts Tagged With: 2022 mls season, austin fc, lafc, red bulls

Ben Bender, Kipp Keller, and first team minutes for SuperDraft picks

April 8, 2022 by Jason Davis

Ben Bender, Kipp Keller, and first team minutes for SuperDraft picks

By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON, DC (Apr 8, 2022) US Soccer Players - New teams need players. It's a statement as reductive as it is obvious. If you're building a new soccer team from scratch, the players for your new team have to come from somewhere. You can, of course, sign veteran players domestic and foreign, per the rules of your league. In Major League Soccer, those rules are myriad and . . .

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Filed Under: Featured, MLS, Soccer News, Top Posts Tagged With: 2022 mls season, austin fc, charlotte fc

MLS retirements in 2021

December 20, 2021 by Clemente Lisi

MLS retirements in 2021

By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (Dec 20, 2021) US Soccer Players – Decision Day was the end of the line for the 14 teams not moving onto the playoffs. With that, several MLS stars brought their careers to an end. In the case of the San Jose Earthquakes, there was nothing to play for at PayPal Park. Instead, the crowd was there to see star striker Chris Wondolowski score the final goal of his pro . . .

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Filed Under: Featured, MLS Tagged With: 2021 mls season, austin fc, Inter Miami, san jose earthquakes

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Goalkeepers, Designated Players, and spending on defense already highlights the MLS transfer window

Goalkeepers, Designated Players, and spending on defense already highlights the MLS transfer window

By Jason Davis

Jason Davis highlights Toronto’s free agent move for Sean Johnson, Colorado signing a defender as a DP, and MLS clubs willing to spend.

Leeds United and other notable US enclaves abroad

Leeds United and other notable US enclaves abroad

By Charles Boehm

Charles Boehm looks at the clubs that have had several Americans in their squads over the years with Leeds United the latest example.

Seattle’s moment at the 2022 Club World Cup

Seattle’s moment at the 2022 Club World Cup

By Jason Davis

Seattle plays its 2022 Club World Cup opener on February 4 once again taking a step for Major League Soccer after winning the Champions League.

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