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John Osborn is currently writing a novel where soccer is a plot device. He blogs at JohnnyOstentatious.com about music, books, and TV.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union sign defensive midfielder, bees invade Tanzania pitch, ManU like “an old man”, more

by × on December 25, 2019 at 10:55 am × 0 comments

Plus the Union’s preseason schedule, Inter Miami sign duo, booze and soccer in Qatar, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Charlotte is 30th MLS team, Zac MacMath off to RSL, Reading United not in Open Cup

by × on December 18, 2019 at 10:42 am × 7 comments

Plus Brenden Aaronson interview, the quotable Zlatan, Sky Blue’s coach no longer interim, more.

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Daily news roundups

News roundup: Pulisic helps Chelsea win, SKC’s record transfer, and UK agents vs. FIFA

by × on December 11, 2019 at 10:25 am × 5 comments

Plus the Inquirer’s Academic All-Area teams, soccer is popular on Twitter, Liverpool kicks Red Bulls out of Champions League, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Bimbo back, McKenzie makes MLS’s 22 Under 22, and Baby Yoda DOOPs it up

by × on December 4, 2019 at 10:31 am × 17 comments

Plus, NYCFC recognizes Philly teenager, MLS hands out fines, Bordeaux fans object to American ownership, and an interesting proposal from the Labour Party.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Fafa to Dallas, Louisville City’s Union alumni, Lewandowski scores four, more

by × on November 27, 2019 at 9:00 am × 9 comments

Plus Spurs come out of a two-goal deficit, four players selected in MLS Re-Entry Draft, Germany studies 300 retired players, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Union not affected by draft, USMNT beats Cuba, Mourinho is Spurs’ new coach

by × on November 20, 2019 at 10:20 am × 12 comments

Plus, Thierry Henry press conference, USL/MLS conspiracy theory, Dele’s classy comment, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Lone Star joining USL 2, Earnie Stewart supports Berhalter, MLS Cup viewership numbers

by × on November 13, 2019 at 10:35 am × 2 comments

Plus, Nashville SC’s two acquisitions, David Villa gets USL team, Phil Neville’s downfall, and more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Sounders going to MLS Cup, Chris Pontius retires, CJ Sapong is Fire’s MVP

by × on October 30, 2019 at 10:16 am × 7 comments

Plus Doolsta goes to Nashville, Reign FC’s Bethany Balcer is Rookie of Year, Earnie Stewart on USWNT formation, more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: A charter to Atlanta, soccer returns to Chester High, and NWSL announces Louisville team

by × on October 23, 2019 at 10:17 am × 6 comments

Plus Jordan Morris wins Comeback Player of the Year, two local teams advance in Open Cup, Qatar tries to air-condition the outdoors, and much more.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Canada crushes USMNT, MLS awards, and unhappy Carli Lloyd

by × on October 16, 2019 at 10:18 am × 15 comments

Plus, Phang bobblehead for sale, Sacramento next MLS team, local college scores, more.

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