CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: PHILADELPHIA BEAT ATLANTA UNITED

In the battle of two MLS football teams in the CONCACAF Champions League, Philadelphia Union took a big lead against Atlanta United at the end of their first leg clash in Atlanta on Tuesday.

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It was a disappointing result for Gabriel Heinzewho was appointed as the new Atlanta United manager at the end of last year. The Argentine manager has never managed in MLS football until now. His team conceded three goals without any reply to leave them on the brink of elimination from the CONCACAF Champions League.
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Red Bulls Confirm The Signing Of Young Defender Curtis Ofori

Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls have announced that they have signed young defensive talent Curtis Ofori for an undisclosed fee. The transfer is a historic one as it now means that they have signed the youngest-ever player in their history. Curtis, 15, is now the record holder for the youngest player to have signed a professional contract with the club.

It was a day of both one in and one out at Red Bulls after they first confirmed that they have agreed a deal with New York City Football Club for the transfer of young defender Chris Gloster. Not too long after, they revealed that Curtis has joined them in the record-breaking deal that will see him link up with the Red Bulls ll team (their reserves squad) and play in the USL League One.
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PORTLAND TIMBERS REVEALS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DATES

MLS football outfit Portland Timbers have confirmed the CONCACAF Champions League dates for their tie with their Honduran opponents, CD Marathon. The MLS football club revealed the dates for their two CONCACAF Champions League games earlier on Thursday.


MLS football team Portland Timbers will open their campaign in the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League this season with a two-legged tie with CD Marathon of Honduras. The first leg will take place on April 6 at 3pm Pacific time, while the second leg of their tie is scheduled for a week later, on April 13 at 5pm Pacific time. Continue reading “PORTLAND TIMBERS REVEALS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DATES”

MIAMI FC SIGN NEW ATTACKER

Miami FC have added a new attacker to their playing roster ahead of the new season. The USL Championship club confirmed that they have completed the signing of Haitian international winger Christiano Francois on Monday. Christiano Francois could easily play for any MLS football outfit and he’s considered to be a big transfer coup for Miami FC ahead of the new season.

The Haitian footballer has 18 goals and 18 assists from the last three seasons in the USL Championship to suggest that he would thrive in the tougher climes of MLS football. Instead of making the step up to MLS football, Christiano Francois has decided to maintain the same level as what was obtainable with the past three seasons. Continue reading “MIAMI FC SIGN NEW ATTACKER”

MLSFOOTBALL: QUARTET IN PLAYOFF SEMIS

 

The quartet of Columbus Crew, Sporting Kansas City, Minnesota United and FC Dallas have all booked their spot in the playoff semi-finals over the Eastern Conference and Western Conference of MLS football.


The four teams were able to qualify for the last four over the two Conferences following their respective victories in the first round of MLS football this year. The four teams have joined Orlando City SC in the playoff semis after their dramatic penalty shootout win over New York City FC
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