Portland:
Timbers midfielder Diego Chara hits 200 games played with Portland during Cascadia rivalry clash | Portland Timbers
Amidst the drama of the Portland Timbers come-from-behind 1-1 Cascadia rivalry draw with Seattle Sounders FC Sunday night at CenturyLink Field was midfielder Diego Chara making his 200th regular-season appearance for Portland.
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Major League Soccer:
Stock up, stock down: USA's Bill Hamid, Canada's Kofi Opare on the rise | MLSsoccer.com
The US and Canada rosters have been released for their upcoming matches, but there is still the fight for playing time and another round of international games on tap for October. With that in mind, we're back with our weekly report on which US and Canada hopefuls are enhancing their national team prospects and who is currently tumbling down the depth chart.
Summer 2017 MLS Transfer Window Tracker: FC Dallas | MLSsoccer.com
Reports out of Argentina say that San Lorenzo – one of the country's biggest clubs – have made bids for the FC Dallas duo of F Maximiliano Urruti and M Michael Barrios. When contacted by MLSsoccer.com for comment, Dallas technical director Fernando Clavijo said via a club spokesperson that, "With the quality of players we have here at FC Dallas, it's no surprise that there is consistently interest in them."
Stejskal: Increased pressure on managers a positive for MLS | MLSsoccer.com
For the first time since 1999 and for just the third time in MLS history, four coaches have been fired by their clubs in the middle of the 2017 season. Jeff Cassar (Real Salt Lake), Dominic Kinnear (San Jose Earthquakes), Curt Onalfo (LA Galaxy) and Pablo Mastroeni (Colorado Rapids) all received the axe this year, with Cassar the first to get the boot in March and Mastroeni the most recent to be dismissed just a couple of weeks ago. Their dismissals tie a record for most in-season firings in MLS history.
Why FC Dallas will get back above the playoff line | Expected Goals | MLSsoccer.com
FC Dallas have taken a tumble down the Western Conference standings in recent weeks, going winless in their last six matches including four losses. That has resulted in them going from the top of the conference in terms of points per game to sixth. When looking at total points, they sit below the playoff line
How MLS fans can help those affected by Hurricane Harvey | MLSsoccer.com
The devastation from Hurricane Harvey has been catastrophic in the Houston metro area and other parts of the Gulf Coast. And it won't be over for a while. Rain is expected through the middle of this week, and flooding continues to be the major issue, especially throughout the Houston area. Help is direly needed.
United States:
After receiving qualifier call-up, Seattle's Cristian Roldan eyes World Cup | MLSsoccer.com
Clint Dempsey, Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan won’t be doing much resting during MLS’ international break. All three Seattle Sounders stars were named to the US national team’s 26-man roster for its looming World Cup qualifiers, first on Friday against Costa Rica (6:30 pm ET | ESPN, Univision, UDN), then on Sept. 5 at Honduras (5:30 pm ET | beIN Sports, NBC Universo). With the Sounders coming off a pair of disappointing Cascadia Cup draws against the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Portland Timbers, Roldan says a stint with the USMNT might be just what the doctor ordered.
USMNT veteran DaMarcus Beasley says talk of fifth World Cup must wait | MLSsoccer.com
DaMarcus Beasley isn't thinking about playing in a fifth World Cup with the US national team just yet. For now, the Houston Dynamo's veteran left back is simply focused on getting the Yanks into next year's tournament in Russia.
Arena: Even in diverse NYC area, USMNT can enjoy homefield advantage | MLSsoccer.com
Despite playing in what is arguably the most diverse region in the country, US national team coach Bruce Arena is confident that his side will have a homefield advantage on Friday night at Red Bull Arena against Costa Rica (6:30 pm ET; ESPN, Univision, UDN).
World:
Transfer news: Chelsea line up £15m Llorente with Swansea future uncertain | Goal.com
Chelsea are keen on signing Fernando Llorente, with Swansea City potentially willing to discuss a £15 million deal, Goal understands. Swansea will not, however, sell Llorente to Chelsea unless they can sign a replacement but they are keen on bringing in Wilfried Bony to join Tammy Abraham, who is on loan from the Blues.
Kylian Mbappe told me he will join PSG from Monaco on Tuesday - Adrien Rabiot - ESPN FC
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot says that Kylian Mbappe has told him that his move from Monaco to the Parc des Princes will be made official on Tuesday.
Stevan Jovetic joins Monaco from Inter Milan on four-year contract - ESPN FC
Monaco have signed Stevan Jovetic from Inter Milan to replace the Paris Saint-Germain-bound Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe is set to tie up a move to PSG and Ligue 1 champions Monaco have moved to replace him with the arrival of Jovetic.
Liverpool announce deal to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita - ESPN FC
Liverpool have completed the signing of RB Leipzig's Naby Keita, who will join the Premier League club on July 1, 2018. Liverpool confirmed the deal for Keita on Tuesday morning via their official media outlets
Stevan Jovetic joins Monaco from Inter Milan on four-year contract - ESPN FC
Monaco have signed Stevan Jovetic from Inter Milan to replace the Paris Saint-Germain-bound Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe is set to tie up a move to PSG and Ligue 1 champions Monaco have moved to replace him with the arrival of Jovetic.