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Bayern Munich signs US youngster Bajung Darboe from LAFC

Jan. 15, 2025 10:53 AM EST

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich has signed 18-year-old American attacking midfielder Bajung Darboe from LAFC. Darboe has signed a long-term contract and will join Bayern's reserve team, the German club said Wednesday. “A big dream has come true for me. It’s nice to...

Mascherano still getting settled with Inter Miami, as it preps for start of season

Jan. 13, 2025 17:38 PM EST

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Javier Mascherano's first game as Inter Miami's new coach is this weekend. His first night at his new home remains unscheduled. Mascherano — Lionel Messi's former teammate and now his coach — was hired by Inter Miami a few weeks ago, yet he still...

San Jose Earthquakes acquire All-Star Chicho Arango in trade with Real Salt Lake

Jan. 11, 2025 19:04 PM EST

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Earthquakes have acquired All-Star forward Cristian Arango in a trade with Real Salt Lake. Real Salt Lake received $1.4 million in general allocation money over the next two years and a 2026 international slot in the deal, announced on...

Messi-led Inter Miami unveils 5-match, 4-country preseason trip

Jan. 10, 2025 12:58 PM EST

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi is getting another preseason tour with Inter Miami, this one a five-match trip that will see the reigning MLS Supporters' Shield winners playing in four different countries as it tunes up for the 2025 season. Announced Friday were three...

Suárez says Inter Miami reunion with Messi and Neymar would be welcome but complicated

Jan. 09, 2025 15:45 PM EST

A reunion of Barcelona's famed trio of Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi and Neymar at Inter Miami would certainly be welcome — if it happens. Suárez addressed rumors that Neymar could be headed to Major League Soccer on Thursday at the league's media day in Miami. ...

Sounders acquire forward Jesús Ferreira in trade with Dallas

Jan. 08, 2025 18:38 PM EST

The Seattle Sounders added another piece to their attack ahead of a busy season with the acquisition of U.S. team forward Jesús Ferreira in a trade with FC Dallas. Ferreira, a homegrown player signed by Dallas in 2016, played in 163 regular-season MLS games with the team, scoring 53...

Pascal Jansen hired to replace Nick Cushing as coach of Major League Soccer's New York City

Jan. 06, 2025 15:54 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Pascal Jansen was hired Monday to replace Nick Cushing as coach of Major League Soccer team New York City and given a four-year contract, a week after leaving Hungarian club Ferencvaros in the middle of the season. Jansen, 51, has Dutch and British citizenship. He...

American forward Brandon Vazquez transfers to MLS's Austin from Mexican club Monterrey

Jan. 06, 2025 13:05 PM EST

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Brandon Vazquez rejoined Major League Soccer on Monday when Austin announced it reached a transfer agreement to acquire the 26-year-old forward from Mexican club Monterrey. Vazquez agreed to a four-year contract that incudes an option for 2029. The team did not...

Bournemouth signs teenage defender Matai Akinmboni from DC United

Jan. 03, 2025 13:04 PM EST

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Premier League club Bournemouth signed 18-year-old American defender Matai Akinmboni from DC United on Friday. The center back, who made his Major League Soccer debut at age 15, signed a long-term deal though neither club disclosed financial terms of the...

Philadelphia Union hire Bradley Carnell as coach as MLS team tries to return to playoffs

Jan. 02, 2025 12:12 PM EST

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — The Philadelphia Union named Bradley Carnell as the fourth head coach in the Major League Soccer team’s history on Thursday. The 47-year old Carnell spent two seasons as manager of St. Louis CITY SC and was the team’s inaugural head coach. He went 22-15-25...