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Bournemouth signs teenage defender Matai Akinmboni from DC United
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...
Wayne Rooney fired as Plymouth coach with team last in Championship
LONDON (AP) — Wayne Rooney was fired as Plymouth Argyle coach on Tuesday after just seven months in charge of the struggling Championship team. The 39-year-old former England and Manchester United striker was hired in May and departs with Plymouth last in the English second tier...
D.C. United cuts ties with goalkeeper Alex Bono amid end-of-season roster decisions
WASHINGTON (AP) — D.C. United, which was eliminated from Major League Soccer playoff contention on the final day of the regular season, has declined starting goalkeeper Alex Bono's contract option for next season. The team announced its roster decisions on Friday, leaving 17...
Messi leads list of MLS MVP finalists, with Inter Miami teammate Suarez also among 5 players
No surprise here: Lionel Messi is among the finalists for Major League Soccer's MVP award for this season. In addition to Messi, Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez is among five finalists for the Landon Donovan MLS MVP announced on Thursday. The others include Evander from the...
Pep Biel, Brandt Bronico help Charlotte end DC United's season with 3-0 victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pep Biel scored in the 58th minute to ignite a three-goal second half, Brandt Bronico had two assists, and Charlotte cruised to a 3-0 victory, eliminating D.C. United from postseason play in a Decision Day match to close out the regular season on Saturday. Biel...
Major League Soccer playoffs in flux, Inter Miami on the brink of history heading into Decision Day
While teams are fighting to improve their playoff position on Decision Day, Inter Miami will be attempting to make Major League Soccer history. The Lionel Messi -led squad has the opportunity to secure the league's all-time points record on Saturday against the New England...
Golden Boot leader Christian Benteke scores 23rd goal and D.C. United keeps playoff hopes alive
FOX BOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Pedro Santos opened the scoring in the third minute, Golden Boot leader Christian Benteke scored his 23rd goal, and D.C. United beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Saturday night. Benteke tied Raúl Díaz Arce’s record from 1996 for the most...
