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Timbers

Timbers FIFA competitor Guerrero qualifies for eMLS League Series Two knockout rounds; Portland Timbers

Timbers goalkeeper Aljaž Ivačič undergoes successful surgery to repair left tibial fracture | Portland Timbers

Major League Soccer

MLS clubs are accelerating construction of community fields over next four years ($)
MLS clubs are accelerating construction of community fields over next four years - 02/17/2019

Marco Fabian can't wait to get started on next chapter in MLS with Philadelphia
Every MLS player will be excited and anxious for opening weekend, but Marco Fabian might be feeling it just a bit more as he lines up for the Union.

MLS teams in Concacaf Champions League Round of 16 preview | MLSsoccer.com

Zlatan lays down pledge to Galaxy fans: "I will break every record in MLS" | MLSsoccer.com

Three Things we learned from 2019 eMLS League Series Two | MLSsoccer.com

Is promotion and relegation any closer in US soccer? | Football | The Guardian
America’s international teams go through ups and downs but the issue of promotion and relegation in domestic leagues refuses to die

Orlando City Signs Former Manchester United and Portugal Star Nani - The Mane Land
Orlando City has signed Nani to a three-year DP contract on a free transfer from Sporting Lisbon.

The Dread God meets Neurotic Genius: A new existential framework joins Atlanta United - Dirty South Soccer
A metaphysical prekrap of the season

MLS Taps Prince Royce, TOKiMONSTA For 2019 Multicultural-Focused 'Our Soccer' Campaign
Major League Soccer (MLS) launched their 2019 season campaign on Feb. 12 with the latest iteration of their "Our Soccer" promo spots led by Latin-pop superstar Prince Royce and Korean-American DJ-producer TOKiMONSTA to highlight the league's multicultural fanbase.

Parkhurst on De Boer versus Tata: ‘The cultures are just so different’ – The Athletic ($)
The center back also says he was offered higher pay by other MLS teams during the offseason but chose to stay with Atlanta

Toronto and Cincinnati in the new era of MLS squad building | US Soccer Players
Toronto FC and FC Cincinnati are at opposite ends of MLS squad building, but both clubs are encountering problems that are somewhat new to MLS.

Torrent says Jonathan Lewis must earn NYCFC role after impressing with USMNT – The Athletic ($)
The 21-year-old winger has the intangibles to be a good player, but coaches say his tactical discipline and off-the-ball work must improve

Armchair Analyst: Djordje and the Fire and life on the MLS playoff bubble | MLSsoccer.com

Another test for Crew SC awaits in Carolina Challenge Cup opener | Columbus Crew SC

World Football

Former United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann received $3.35m settlement from USSF
Jurgen Klinsmann received a $3.35 million settlement of his contract with the U.S. Soccer Federation, according to the USSF's tax filing.

Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac comments on Timo Werner and Kai Havertz; Bayern eyeing Fulham striker; and MORE! - Bavarian Football Works
Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac talked about the rumors regarding Timo Werner and Kai Havertz, while the Bavarians could be looking at Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, and MORE!

Cristiano Ronaldo: EA explain why Juventus star has been taken off FIFA 19 cover | Football | Sport | Express.co.uk
CRISTIANO RONALDO of Juventus has been replaced as the cover star for FIFA 19. And Electronic Arts have now explained why.

Telemadrid: Real Madrid ready to listen to offers for Gareth Bale
Telemadrid: Real Madrid ready to listen to offers for Gareth Bale