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USMNT Player Ratings: Lletget, Arriola lead way in win over Costa Rica
The US national team closed up shop on January camp by responding to Costa Rica's level of challenge to post a 2-0 friendly victory in San Jose, Calif. on Sunday. After a highly middling first frame, the Nats became both bolder and crisper. For long stretches, the team's best idea was to send Paul A
USMNT Player Ratings: Lletget, Arriola lead way in win over Costa Rica
The US national team closed up shop on January camp by responding to Costa Rica's level of challenge to post a 2-0 friendly victory in San Jose, Calif. on Sunday. After a highly middling first frame, the Nats became both bolder and crisper. For long stretches, the team's best idea was to send Paul A

Darwin Quintero primed to improve on debut season with Minnesota United
ORLANDO, Fla. – Darwin Quintero doesn’t think much about Minnesota United’s disappointing 2018. It was the Colombian Designated Player's first taste of Major League Soccer, and he scored a team-high 11 goals and 15 assists despite missing the first month of the season. In spite of providing an immed
Darwin Quintero primed to improve on debut season with Minnesota United
ORLANDO, Fla. – Darwin Quintero doesn’t think much about Minnesota United’s disappointing 2018. It was the Colombian Designated Player's first taste of Major League Soccer, and he scored a team-high 11 goals and 15 assists despite missing the first month of the season. In spite of providing an immed

Projecting Berhalter's First USMNT Squad With the Full Player Pool Available
The U.S. men's national team's winter camp is over, with a pair of clean-sheet wins vs. second-choice Concacaf foes putting a bow on a successful first month under new manager Gregg Berhalter.
Projecting Berhalter's First USMNT Squad With the Full Player Pool Available
The U.S. men's national team's winter camp is over, with a pair of clean-sheet wins vs. second-choice Concacaf foes putting a bow on a successful first month under new manager Gregg Berhalter.

FC Dallas sign midfielder Edwin Cerrillo, club's 24th Homegrown deal
FC Dallas have pulled from their academy once again, inking 18-year-old midfielder Edwin Cerrillo to a Homegrown deal, the club announced Thursday. Cerrillo is the club's 24th Homegrown signing, which is most in MLS.
FC Dallas sign midfielder Edwin Cerrillo, club's 24th Homegrown deal
FC Dallas have pulled from their academy once again, inking 18-year-old midfielder Edwin Cerrillo to a Homegrown deal, the club announced Thursday. Cerrillo is the club's 24th Homegrown signing, which is most in MLS.

Crew’s national team players helping with transition with club and country
When Columbus Crew SC began its new era under new ownership and a new coaching staff in 2019, the team did so without three of its key players. When preseason camp opened ahead of the new season, the Black & Gold did not have captain Wil Trapp, goalkeeper Zack Steffen or forward Gyasi Zardes in thei
Crew’s national team players helping with transition with club and country
When Columbus Crew SC began its new era under new ownership and a new coaching staff in 2019, the team did so without three of its key players. When preseason camp opened ahead of the new season, the Black & Gold did not have captain Wil Trapp, goalkeeper Zack Steffen or forward Gyasi Zardes in thei

Report: LAFC sign young defender Lamar Batista
LAFC have brought in a young defender as a trialist and a report indicates the player will be signed for the 2019 season. 20-year-old Lamar Batista, a central defender, joined LAFC's preseason in January and LAFC fan podcast Defenders of the Banc reported in a new episode this week that the player h
Report: LAFC sign young defender Lamar Batista
LAFC have brought in a young defender as a trialist and a report indicates the player will be signed for the 2019 season. 20-year-old Lamar Batista, a central defender, joined LAFC's preseason in January and LAFC fan podcast Defenders of the Banc reported in a new episode this week that the player h

Bundesliga wrap: BVB held, Gladbach goes ahead of Bayern (video)
Bayern Munich lost on a day leaders Borussia Dortmund dropped points, the combustible Bundesliga season continuing its way on Saturday in Germany. Leon Goretzka’s goal before halftime, his fourth in three matches, was not the start of something good. Leon Bailey scored his first goal in five months
Bundesliga wrap: BVB held, Gladbach goes ahead of Bayern (video)
Bayern Munich lost on a day leaders Borussia Dortmund dropped points, the combustible Bundesliga season continuing its way on Saturday in Germany. Leon Goretzka’s goal before halftime, his fourth in three matches, was not the start of something good. Leon Bailey scored his first goal in five months

USMNT Stock Watch: Weston McKennie previews U.S. role, John Brooks' inconsistency resurfaces
The U.S. men’s national team doesn’t return to action until late next month, when new coach Gregg Berhalter convenes his strongest possible team — Schalke’s Weston McKennie included — for the first time ahead of friendlies against South American foes Ecuador and Chile.
USMNT Stock Watch: Weston McKennie previews U.S. role, John Brooks' inconsistency resurfaces
The U.S. men’s national team doesn’t return to action until late next month, when new coach Gregg Berhalter convenes his strongest possible team — Schalke’s Weston McKennie included — for the first time ahead of friendlies against South American foes Ecuador and Chile.

Earthquakes donate soccer equipment to local youth team after theft
The San Jose Earthquakes have chipped in to help their community in the past, and this week, they continued that tradition. When a club employee learned that a youth soccer team in Salinas, Calif. lost an estimated $3,000 in gear when it was stolen out of a coach's truck on Feb. 5, the MLS side jump
Earthquakes donate soccer equipment to local youth team after theft
The San Jose Earthquakes have chipped in to help their community in the past, and this week, they continued that tradition. When a club employee learned that a youth soccer team in Salinas, Calif. lost an estimated $3,000 in gear when it was stolen out of a coach's truck on Feb. 5, the MLS side jump

Lessons from Berhalter's first month as U.S. manager: wing play will be key, Lima stands out
As January camps go, the 2019 edition invited significantly more scrutiny than any other in recent memory. It was elevated even when you compare it to two years ago, when Bruce Arena was returning for his second go-round and attempting to kickstart what would ultimately be a failed effort to qualify
Lessons from Berhalter's first month as U.S. manager: wing play will be key, Lima stands out
As January camps go, the 2019 edition invited significantly more scrutiny than any other in recent memory. It was elevated even when you compare it to two years ago, when Bruce Arena was returning for his second go-round and attempting to kickstart what would ultimately be a failed effort to qualify

Earthquakes coach Almeyda wants to see MLS teams in Copa Libertadores
Amid proposals to bring the Americas closer together on the soccer scene in recent years, comes another voice looking to bring the region into a singular competition. San Jose Earthquakes head coach Matias Almeyda told ESPN's Tom Marshall during a recent interview that he wants to see MLS teams play
Earthquakes coach Almeyda wants to see MLS teams in Copa Libertadores
Amid proposals to bring the Americas closer together on the soccer scene in recent years, comes another voice looking to bring the region into a singular competition. San Jose Earthquakes head coach Matias Almeyda told ESPN's Tom Marshall during a recent interview that he wants to see MLS teams play

USA vs. Costa Rica live stream: Time, TV schedule, lineups, and highlights
The United States men’s national team closes out the January national team camp with a friendly in San Jose against Costa Rica. Sunday saw the USMNT beat Panama 3-0 in Phoenix. Panama played a very young squad and gave up a multitude of chances that could have seen the USA put up 6 or 7 goals, if no
USA vs. Costa Rica live stream: Time, TV schedule, lineups, and highlights
The United States men’s national team closes out the January national team camp with a friendly in San Jose against Costa Rica. Sunday saw the USMNT beat Panama 3-0 in Phoenix. Panama played a very young squad and gave up a multitude of chances that could have seen the USA put up 6 or 7 goals, if no

From FC Dallas academy to eMLS pro: Get to know AlanAvi
FC Dallas’ professional eMLS player Alan “AlanAvi” Avila’s road to the top of the gaming world was unconventional and unexpected. On Sunday, Avila will be competing in eMLS League Series Two (7 pm ET | MLSsoccer.com, MLS app, Twitch, Twitter), which is taking place at the National Soccer Hall of Fam
From FC Dallas academy to eMLS pro: Get to know AlanAvi
FC Dallas’ professional eMLS player Alan “AlanAvi” Avila’s road to the top of the gaming world was unconventional and unexpected. On Sunday, Avila will be competing in eMLS League Series Two (7 pm ET | MLSsoccer.com, MLS app, Twitch, Twitter), which is taking place at the National Soccer Hall of Fam

Stock up/stock down: USMNT January friendlies
Given the impressive group of USMNT players and prospects abroad, this January camp was of monumental importance for the all-MLS squad assembled by Gregg Berhalter. Aside from goalkeeper Zack Steffen, himself headed to Manchester City in the summer, and perhaps LAFC’s Walker Zimmerman, everyone had
Stock up/stock down: USMNT January friendlies
Given the impressive group of USMNT players and prospects abroad, this January camp was of monumental importance for the all-MLS squad assembled by Gregg Berhalter. Aside from goalkeeper Zack Steffen, himself headed to Manchester City in the summer, and perhaps LAFC’s Walker Zimmerman, everyone had

Red Bulls sporting director Denis Hamlett explains Jorgensen signing
In Bradley Wright-Phillips, the New York Red Bulls have one of the most prolific strikers in Major League Soccer. But BWP turns 34 next month and with a more congested regular season schedule and a plan to compete in multiple competitions this year, including the Concacaf Champions League beginning
Red Bulls sporting director Denis Hamlett explains Jorgensen signing
In Bradley Wright-Phillips, the New York Red Bulls have one of the most prolific strikers in Major League Soccer. But BWP turns 34 next month and with a more congested regular season schedule and a plan to compete in multiple competitions this year, including the Concacaf Champions League beginning

Serie A: Parma completes amazing comeback to tie Juve
On most days, a 3-1 Juventus lead would mark the figurative end of the game. On Saturday, Parma wasn’t having that. The once-proud club staged an incredible second half comeback with a pair of goals from former Arsenal winger Gervinho as Parma drew with Juventus, 3-3. Cristiano Ronaldo also scored t
Serie A: Parma completes amazing comeback to tie Juve
On most days, a 3-1 Juventus lead would mark the figurative end of the game. On Saturday, Parma wasn’t having that. The once-proud club staged an incredible second half comeback with a pair of goals from former Arsenal winger Gervinho as Parma drew with Juventus, 3-3. Cristiano Ronaldo also scored t

USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter on Christian Pulisic’s Chelsea FC Move (Exclusive)
United States Men’s National Team Coach Gregg Berhalter appeared at the Volkswagen display in the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. Chicago is where the home offices of U.S. Soccer are located, and just last month Volkswagen announced a new four year sponsor partnership with the United States Soccer Federatio
USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter on Christian Pulisic’s Chelsea FC Move (Exclusive)
United States Men’s National Team Coach Gregg Berhalter appeared at the Volkswagen display in the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. Chicago is where the home offices of U.S. Soccer are located, and just last month Volkswagen announced a new four year sponsor partnership with the United States Soccer Federatio

RBNY product Tyler Adams bags first Bundesliga assist in RB Leipzig win
Tyler Adams has made a quick study of the German Bundesliga since his winter arrival from the New York Red Bulls. The rising US national team star led RB Leipzig to a 3-1 win over Stuttgart in his fourth league start, taking up his usual defensive midfield role at the heart of Die Roten Bullen's 4-2
RBNY product Tyler Adams bags first Bundesliga assist in RB Leipzig win
Tyler Adams has made a quick study of the German Bundesliga since his winter arrival from the New York Red Bulls. The rising US national team star led RB Leipzig to a 3-1 win over Stuttgart in his fourth league start, taking up his usual defensive midfield role at the heart of Die Roten Bullen's 4-2

Three Houston Dash players named to Canadian Women’s National Team Roster for Algarve Cup
Houston Dash defenders Lindsay Agnew, Allysha Chapman and forward Nichelle Prince were named to the Canadian Women’s National Team for the Algarve Cup, the Canadian Soccer Association announced earlier today.
Three Houston Dash players named to Canadian Women’s National Team Roster for Algarve Cup
Houston Dash defenders Lindsay Agnew, Allysha Chapman and forward Nichelle Prince were named to the Canadian Women’s National Team for the Algarve Cup, the Canadian Soccer Association announced earlier today.

US men’s soccer finding its identity after January camp
It’s been just over a year since head coach Bruce Arena and his United States men’s national soccer team capitulated into the dark side of the history books after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
US men’s soccer finding its identity after January camp
It’s been just over a year since head coach Bruce Arena and his United States men’s national soccer team capitulated into the dark side of the history books after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Airplane wreckage from Emiliano Sala crash found
A private search team led by shipwreck specialist David Mearns has located the wreckage of the plane carrying Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala off the coast of the Channel Islands.
Airplane wreckage from Emiliano Sala crash found
A private search team led by shipwreck specialist David Mearns has located the wreckage of the plane carrying Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala off the coast of the Channel Islands.

LA Galaxy 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0 | 2019 Preseason Match Recap
The LA Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps FC cancelled their original Saturday night preseason friendly due to recent inclement weather, but the teams came together anyway and played a closed-door friendly Saturday evening, drawing 0-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
LA Galaxy 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0 | 2019 Preseason Match Recap
The LA Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps FC cancelled their original Saturday night preseason friendly due to recent inclement weather, but the teams came together anyway and played a closed-door friendly Saturday evening, drawing 0-0 at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Must-See Goal: Jean Meneses, Club Leon (video)
What a way to get your first goal for your club. Jean Meneses connected on a spectacular scissor kick late in the first half for his side, Club Leon to give them a 2-0 lead over Cruz Azul at the time in Liga MX action. It was Meneses’ first goal of the club since joining last summer. Meneses took a
Must-See Goal: Jean Meneses, Club Leon (video)
What a way to get your first goal for your club. Jean Meneses connected on a spectacular scissor kick late in the first half for his side, Club Leon to give them a 2-0 lead over Cruz Azul at the time in Liga MX action. It was Meneses’ first goal of the club since joining last summer. Meneses took a

Soccer! Enjoy it, but don't get carried away with U.S. team's early success
Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of the L.A. Times soccer newsletter. I’m Kevin Baxter, the Times’ soccer writer. Gregg Berhalter got off to a great start as coach of the U.S. national team last week with shutout wins over Panama and Costa Rica, marking just the third time in a decade the U.
Soccer! Enjoy it, but don't get carried away with U.S. team's early success
Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of the L.A. Times soccer newsletter. I’m Kevin Baxter, the Times’ soccer writer. Gregg Berhalter got off to a great start as coach of the U.S. national team last week with shutout wins over Panama and Costa Rica, marking just the third time in a decade the U.

FC Cincinnati vs. Charleston Battery | 2019 Preseason Match Preview
MUSC Health Stadium, Charleston, S.C. FC Cincinnati will jump into 2019 Carolina Challenge Cup action by playing the tournament host on Saturday, USL Championship outfit Charleston Battery, as part of Preseason presented by Advocare.
FC Cincinnati vs. Charleston Battery | 2019 Preseason Match Preview
MUSC Health Stadium, Charleston, S.C. FC Cincinnati will jump into 2019 Carolina Challenge Cup action by playing the tournament host on Saturday, USL Championship outfit Charleston Battery, as part of Preseason presented by Advocare.

Getting past harrowing injury with a big goal for U.S. soccer
SAN JOSE — The ordeal remains burned in Sebastian Lletget’s mind. How could it not after what he experienced the last time the Bay Area native played in San Jose for the U.S. national team?
Getting past harrowing injury with a big goal for U.S. soccer
SAN JOSE — The ordeal remains burned in Sebastian Lletget’s mind. How could it not after what he experienced the last time the Bay Area native played in San Jose for the U.S. national team?

No more excuses as U.S. men's soccer starts anew under Gregg Berhalter
The 2022 World Cup seems impossibly far off but in some ways, the United States men's national team started its preparations last week. The team has a new coach, Gregg Berhalter, and — with a host of promising young players — kicked off his tenure with a pair of friendly victories. While there's pot
No more excuses as U.S. men's soccer starts anew under Gregg Berhalter
The 2022 World Cup seems impossibly far off but in some ways, the United States men's national team started its preparations last week. The team has a new coach, Gregg Berhalter, and — with a host of promising young players — kicked off his tenure with a pair of friendly victories. While there's pot

Torrent talks up versatile Mitrita, expects NYCFC striker signing soon
Alexandru Mitrita is a Designated Player and listed as a forward on the New York City FC roster. But that’s where the comparisons with David Villa end. Mitrita, said NYCFC head coach Dome Torrent, is not the like-for-like replacement for Villa, whose success for NYCFC also extended beyond the pitch.
Torrent talks up versatile Mitrita, expects NYCFC striker signing soon
Alexandru Mitrita is a Designated Player and listed as a forward on the New York City FC roster. But that’s where the comparisons with David Villa end. Mitrita, said NYCFC head coach Dome Torrent, is not the like-for-like replacement for Villa, whose success for NYCFC also extended beyond the pitch.

Revolution should benefit from preseason trip to Spain
When the Revolution were at their best from 2002-08, they conducted preseason training in Bermuda, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Portugal. They have remained closer to home in recent seasons, but coach Brad Friedel likely made a positive move by bringing the team to Marbella, Spain, this
Revolution should benefit from preseason trip to Spain
When the Revolution were at their best from 2002-08, they conducted preseason training in Bermuda, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Portugal. They have remained closer to home in recent seasons, but coach Brad Friedel likely made a positive move by bringing the team to Marbella, Spain, this
