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Around the Forest: Nicolás Gaitán now officially a member of the Chicago Fire

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Timbers

Top 5 Diego Valeri Goals pres. by Target REDcard | MLSsoccer.com

RCTID_Thiago sits down with Nick Krupke to talk eMLS Cup on FOX 12 Oregon | Portland Timbers

Timbers partner with Dutch Bros Coffee, will introduce new training apparel | News | kptv.com
The Portland Timbers Thursday said the club will partner with Dutch Bros Coffee as the exclusive coffee, cold brew, and energy drink of the Timbers and Portland Thorns FC.

Major League Soccer

Welcome to Zlatan: Inside the 48 hours before his legendary LA Galaxy debut | MLSsoccer.com

Tito Villalba: We’re getting closer to playing like the Atlanta United of last year - Dirty South Soccer
The Paraguayan international is optimistic about the team chances this weekend

Allocation order holding up Giancarlo Gonzalez transfer - LAG Confidential
Likely a temporary setback

The most famous kick in RBNY history was to the nether regions of a D.C. United fan – The Athletic ($)
Red Bulls fans have been singing Peter Bockman's name since 1997, and have now come to his aid to help pay medical bills

WATCH: Nico Gaitan's introductory press conference at Chicago Fire | MLSsoccer.com

Soccer Popularity Is Exploding In The U.S. Here's Why - GritDaily
In the U.S., soccer has been in a popularity contest against American Football, baseball, and basketball. But, what is contributing to its major growth?

Arsenal to play Colorado Rapids this summer as part of U.S. preseason tour | Pro Soccer USA

Orlando City SC: James O'Connor finds his catalyst
Orlando City SC defeated the New York Red Bulls in Week 4 of the 2019 MLS season. In the process, has James O'Connor found his tactical catalyst?

Records within reach, but Sounders focused on just gathering points - Sounder At Heart
A win at Vancouver would set one franchise record and tie another MLS record.

Gressel would “love” to sign long-term deal with Atlanta United
Julian Gressel on Thursday said that he would love to sign a long-term contract with Atlanta Un...

Toronto FC Vs New York City FC: 3 things to watch for - Alejandro Pozuelo arrives
Week 5 commences on Friday night when New York City FC travel to Toronto FC. Here are three things to watch for, including the arrival of Alejandro Pozuelo.

LA Galaxy help promising youngster Uriel Antuna get his career on track | MLSsoccer.com

How Union residency made two Michiganders into ‘the Philadelphia kid’ – The Athletic ($)
The first of its kind in MLS, the fruits of the Union's residency program are starting to show up in the team's USL lineup.

Despite the boos, Sacha Kljestan only has love for the New York Red Bulls – The Athletic ($)
Sacha Kljestan appears to have all the qualifications for a nice homecoming of sorts on his trips...

Veljko Paunović on Nicolás Gaitán arrival: 'Today, we have a player that we've never had' | Pro Soccer USA
Nicolás Gaitán joined the Chicago Fire Thursday for his first training session with the team and has already increased the level of competition in the team.

Orlando City’s Underlying Stats Show Improvement - The Mane Land
The Lions’ early-season performances are providing hope as the numbers trend away from last year’s decline.

Rate the U: David Accam Makes His Mark - Brotherly Game
David Accam was the Man of the Match as voted on by fans in our community player rating poll

The Making of FC Dallas Coach Luchi Gonzalez - D Magazine
FC Dallas is renowned for discovering players in its academy system. Now they've found a coach there, too.

World Football

Paul Pogba says yes to Zinedine Zidane
The French coach has spoken to the Manchester United player, say OKDIARIO

Report: Jerome Boateng is set to leave Bayern Munich this summer - Bavarian Football Works
Veteran defender Jerome Boateng is reportedly going to make his exit from Bayern Munich this summer.

Barcelona chiefs argue over Griezmann transfer - sources
Barcelona's hierarchy are embroiled in a debate over whether or not to move for Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann, sources have told ESPN FC.