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MLS: Orlando City SC at Los Angeles Galaxy Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Portland

USL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS | LA Galaxy II: 3, Portland Timbers 2: 4 | Portland Timbers
Highlights from T2's 4-2 win over LA Galaxy II at the StubHub Track & Field Stadium on July 28. Forward Foster Langdorf registered a second-half brace, while forward Jeremy Ebobisse tallied a goal and an assist

Major League Soccer

Zlatan Ibrahimovic withdraws from MLS All Star Game against Juventus
LA Galaxy striker Ibrahimovic is out of the match vs. Juventus and subsequently misses his next club game, according to a statement from the league.

EXCLUSIVE: DC United offering free tickets to fans hassled by bag policy | WTOP
DC United urges fans who were left in long lines at Saturday’s game due to confusion over the stadium bag policy changes to reach out as the club works to “rectify the situation.”

Rumor: LAFC in negotiations for Brazilian defender Danilo Silva - Angels on Parade
Could he make an MLS reunion with Bob Bradley?

Terms agreement released for new Crew SC stadium in Austin | WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio | Columbus News, Weather & Sports
The city of Austin, Texas and Precourt Sports Ventures have released a term sheet for the Major League Soccer Stadium Project.

Watch all 3 goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s hat trick, because Zlatan | 2018 MLS Highlights | FOX Sports
Watch Zlatan Ibrahimovic score a hat trick vs. Orldano City. This marks the first LA Galaxy hat trick since July.

Meet the city councilman looking to bring NYCFC to Queens – The Athletic
Francisco Moya is in his first term as city councilman for the 21st district, where the Willets Point development is taking place.

FC Dallas prospect Chris Cappis is training in Munich - Bavarian Football Works
As Bayern Munich continues its search for American talent, USMNT prospect Chris Cappis is testing his mettle at Saebener Strasse.

Five Thoughts: Another road win for Atlanta United vs. Montreal Impact - Dirty South Soccer
Road Warriors.

Wayne Rooney, just three matches into his MLS career, named D.C. United captain
Wayne Rooney hasn’t been playing in the MLS for long — having made the switch over from Everton in the Premier League late last month.

United States

Christian Pulisic ends contract talks with Dortmund, opening possible move to Premier League - Cartilage Free Captain
If Daniel Levy isn’t still interested in the American Golden Boy, he damn well should be.

Tournament of Nations: USA manages to hold out for 1-1 draw against strong Australia - Stars and Stripes FC
Megan Rapinoe kept trying to throw ideas at the wall to see what would stick and eventually one did.

7 USMNT players set for a breakout season - Stars and Stripes FC
These players are ready to make a name for themselves in Europe.

World

Gossip: Mourinho and Woodward 'at war' over Man United transfer policy, Real Madrid's 'double swoop' for Chelsea pair
Apparently, Jose Mourinho and Ed Woodward have a very hot relationship. But not, alas, in a sexy way.

Neymar admits 'sometimes I do exaggerate' in post-World Cup message to fans
Neymar has used a sponsor's ad to admit that he exaggerated some of his reactions after being fouled during the World Cup in Russia.