Houston Dynamo FC News: acquires midfielder Latif Blessing from Toronto FC

By Sasha Colcheck HOUSTON (March 14, 2023) – Houston Dynamo FC acquired midfielder Latif Blessing in a trade with Toronto FC, both teams announced today. The Dynamo sent $75,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM) in exchange for the 27-year-old winger. Toronto could receive up to an additional $200,000 in 2025 GAM connected to performance-based incentives. “Latif is…

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Houston Dynamo FC begins Leagues Cup play on July 27

By Sasha Colcheck Thursday, Mar 14, 2024   HOUSTON (March 14, 2024) – Today, the official Leagues Cup 2024 Group Stage Schedule as well as the tournament’s hub venues are unveiled together with the Bracket Announcement presented by Coors Light. The second edition of this Concacaf-sanctioned competition features all 18 clubs from the Mexican league, LIGA MX, and all…

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MLS Statement on Match Officials

By Mariana Smithfield NEW YORK (Saturday, February 17, 2024)  – Earlier this week, representatives of the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) reached a landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement that included the largest compensation increase in PRO referee CBA history, representing a 25 percent overall increase over 2023 when comparing salaries, game fees, benefits, plus the…

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Major League Soccer Announces Partnership with Iconic Audio Brand Beats by Dr. Dre

By Mariana Smithfield     NEW YORK, N.Y. (February 19, 2024) – Major League Soccer (MLS) and Beats by Dr. Dre (Beats), the iconic audio brand, today announced a global agreement that designates Beats as the official consumer audio products partner of MLS. As part of the multi-year agreement, MLS clubs will receive custom Beats headphones exclusively created for the…

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Major League Soccer Statement on Kai Wagner, Philadelphia Union Left-back

By Mariana Smithfield NEW YORK, N.Y. (Monday, February 19, 2024) – Following Kai Wagner’s completion of  MLS’ restorative practices program and in keeping with the MLS-MLSPA Joint Anti-Discrimination Policy, Major League Soccer announced today that Wagner’s previously announced three-game suspension will no longer carry forward into the first match of the 2024 season. Wagner is therefore eligible to play when the 2024 season begins.…

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Columbus Crew opponent for Today: Atlanta United announces 2024 roster ahead of season opener

By Sasha Colcheck   Friday, Feb 23, 2024   Atlanta United today announced the club’s roster ahead of Major League Soccer’s upcoming compliance deadline. For a complete rundown of MLS 2024 Roster Rules and Regulations, click here Thiago Almada, Giorgos Giakoumakis and Stian Gregersen will occupy the club’s Designated Player spots, while Luis Abram, Giakoumakis, Gregersen,…

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MLS is BACK 2024 Feature Interview: Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni talks to Media about team’s outlook

By Mariana Smith     Pablo Mastroeni Real Salt Lake head coach MLS is Back 2024 Preview 2 19 2024.mp3 FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Pablo Mastroeni (born August 29, 1976) is an American soccer coach and former player who is the head coach of Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake. He was formerly head coach of the Colorado Rapids, and assistant coach…

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MLS 2024 MEDIA DAY INTERVIEWS: Djordie Mihailovic, Colorado Rapids Midfielder

By Sanderson “Snuffy” Smith MLS 2024 MEDIA DAYS INTERVIEWS Djordie Mihailovic Midfielder Colorado Rapids January 2024.mp3   Monday, Jan 8, 2024 COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — The Colorado Rapids announced today that the club has signed midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from Netherland’s Alkmaar Zaanstreek to a four-year contract through 2027 with a club option through 2028, pending the…

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MLS MEDIA DAY 2024 Interviews: Charlotte FC names Englishman Dean Smith as new head coach; he is aware of late college basketball coach’s success

By Uncle Tom George Dean Smith Charlotte FC head coach MLS Media Day 2024 Interviews 1 11 2024.mp3 Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023   Englishman with Premier League experience set to lead CLTFC into 2024 and beyond CHARLOTTE, NC (Tuesday, December 12, 2023) – Charlotte FC today announced the Club has appointed Dean Smith as head…

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