The MLS regular season isn't due to start for another two weeks, but for a quintet of MLS teams, the start of the season has arrived. Next week the quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Champions League begins with Toronto FC, Sporting Kansas City, the Houston Dynamo, Supporters Shield holder New York Red Bulls and reigning MLS Cup champion Atlanta United all in action.
Yet that doesn't mean teams are settled in terms of personnel. Far from it. Here's the latest from around the league.
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The MLS regular season isn't due to start for another two weeks, but for a quintet of MLS teams, the start of the season has arrived. Next week the quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Champions League begins with Toronto FC, Sporting Kansas City, the Houston Dynamo, Supporters Shield holder New York Red Bulls and reigning MLS Cup champion Atlanta United all in action.
Yet that doesn't mean teams are settled in terms of personnel. Far from it. Here's the latest from around the league.
The Nagbe mystery...The MLS side Minnesota United have announced the arrival of Italian goalkeeper Vito Mannone. The experienced 30-year-old shot-stopper arrives on a season-long loan deal from Championship outfit Reading. Minnesota United have been looking to bolster their options in goal throughout the offseason with both Augustin Ross from Boca Juniors and Walter Viitala coming close to […]
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Newcastle United have completed a club-record deadline-day move for midfielder Miguel Almiron from Atlanta United. The on-off move had been mooted since December, when Almiron led Atlanta to MLS Cup glory, and was finalised on Thursday as Newcastle splashed out a reported £20.5million on the Paraguay international. The deal sees the Premier League’s longest standing […]
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Newcastle United has completed a club-record deadline-day move for midfielder Miguel Almiron from MLS side Atlanta United. The on-off move had been on hold since December, when Almiron led Atlanta to the MLS Cup, and was finalized Thursday as Newcastle splashed out a reported £20.5million (approx. $26.9 million) on the Paraguay international. The deal sees […]
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Sebastian Giovinco criticised Toronto for an “unacceptable” contract offer and insists he did not join Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal for financial reasons. The Italy international hit 83 goals and provided 64 assists in 142 games in all competitions for Toronto, whose president Bill Manning described the forward as the club’s greatest ever player on his departure. But Giovinco, who joined Toronto from Juventus […]
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Unless you’re an avid MLS follower or a Boca Juniors supporter, the name of Luciano Acosta shouldn’t ring much of a ball. Until yesterday, that is. Out of nowhere, the talented playmaker emerged as a potential PSG signing. Manchester City also entered the race to acquire him. Something that NO ONE really expected a few […]
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New York City have made Alexandru Mitrita their third Designated Player for the 2019 MLS season in a reported club-record deal. Six-cap Romania international Mitrita arrives at Yankee Stadium as an apparent replacement for departed captain and NYCFC record goalscorer David Villa, who joined Vissel Kobe in December. City have reportedly paid $8million to bring […]
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DC United striker Wayne Rooney believes he is still good enough to play in the Premier League. England and Manchester United’s all-time leading goalscorer swapped Everton for MLS by signing a three-and-a-half-year deal with DC in June. The forward struggled for form after returning to his boyhood club Everton in 2017 in a deal that […]
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Atlanta United have announced the signing of Florentin Pogba, the older brother of Manchester United and France star Paul. The defender joins the club as a Discovery Signing having most recently played in Turkey’s Super Lig for Genclerbirligi. Vice president and technical director Carlos Bocanegra feels Pogba will be able to challenge for selection with […]
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No, not that Jorgensen! Not to be confused with Huddersfield Town centre-back, this Mathias Jorgensen is an 18-year-old from Odense BK who has gained attention from the United States. The MLS side New York Red Bulls want to add depth to their attacking unit and have identified Danish starlet striker as their top transfer target, […]
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Florentin Pogba has officially become the new player of Atlanta United. Paul Pogba’s brother is joining the MLS side as a Discovery Signing and is expected to formally become a new Atlanta United player as soon as the club sorts out the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 Visa. “We’re pleased to officially […]
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Miguel Almiron is honoured to be Newcastle United’s new record signing after joining from Major League Soccer club Atlanta United for a reported £20.5million. The on-off move had been mooted since December, when Almiron led Atlanta to MLS Cup glory, and was finalised at the end of January as Newcastle splashed out on the Paraguay […]
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Matt Polster appeared in 82 games for the Fire over four seasons.
United States defender Matt Polster has joined Scottish club Rangers from the Chicago Fire.
The 25-year-old Polster has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Glasgow club, which is managed by former England captain Steven Gerrard.
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