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MLS RUMORS AND NEWS

How USMNT can top Canada without Michael Bradley, Christian Pulisic
NBC Sports "There’s definitely neither Michael Bradley, Zack Steffen, nor Christian Pulisic for the United States men’s national team in their last bids to qualify for the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. Some have joked, “Who cares?” about the new..." November 11
Seattle Sounders 3, Toronto FC 1: Takeaways from MLS Cup
Yahoo! Sports "The hometown Seattle Sounders sent almost 70,000 of their closest friends home in ecstasy in Sunday’s MLS Cup final against Toronto FC, beating the Reds 3-1 in the domestic league’s championship match for the second time in four years to hoist the hardware despite being thoroughly..." November 11
Manchester United could be tempted to try to bring striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic back to Old Trafford
Daily Mail "Manchester United are reportedly targeting a shock reunion with former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The 38-year-old star had departed Old Trafford for MLS side LA Galaxy in 2018, after netting 29 goals during his two-season spell with the top flight giants. But..." November 11
In wake of MLS Cup final loss, Toronto looks to find another goal-scorer
Yahoo! Sports "Toronto FC returned home to a snowstorm Monday, another unwelcome dose of reality after a painful 3-1 MLS Cup final defeat in Seattle. The playing season is over. The planning begins. Team president Bill Manning offered up one major target in a question-and-answer..." November 11
Revolution rumor: Bruce Arena interested in bringing Gyasi Zardes to New England
SB Nation "Disclaimer: It’s been brought to my intention that the person behind this rumor, Pat Benjamin, often posts fake rumors. We’re leaving this article up as a thought experiment about what the Revs could do in the off-season. Bruce Arena is interested in bringing Gyasi Zardes..." November 10
Toronto FC’s place in soccer history will be defined by third MLS Cup showdown
Toronto Star "It was in the wake of back-to-back appearances in the MLS Cup final in 2016 and 2017, with a victory in the latter, that talk around Toronto FC started to change. A couple of trophies wasn’t going to be enough for the boys in red. One winning season wasn’t..." November 10
Surging MLS is laughing all the way to the bank
Toronto Sun "The real winner today will not come from Toronto or Seattle. The real winner, big picture, of this giant week and colossal championship is a one-time sporting afterthought called Major League Soccer. The MLS Cup sold out in 20 minutes. One of the largest crowds to ever watch soccer in..." November 10
Latest on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's situation with L.A. Galaxy as European teams pick up their interest
CBS Sports "Major League's Soccer 2019 season comes to a close on Sunday as the Seattle Sounders host Toronto FC in MLS Cup, but one of the hot topics remains what will happen with Los Angeles Galaxy star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The 38-year-old forward has been a sensational signing for the club..." November 09
2019 MLS Cup Final: What You Need To Know And A Prediction
Forbes.com "Who’s playing In a three-peat the Seattle Sounders and Toronto FC face each other in the 2019 MLS Cup Final after tangling in the 2016 and 2017 finals. Three years ago, the Sounders beat TFC after a penalty kick decider at BMO Field in Toronto. A year later, Toronto..." November 08
Seattle Sounders FC set new standards for Major League Soccer, now gets to host final
USA Today "As much as his lingering doubts want to convince him otherwise, Adrian Hanauer knows what's about to take place Sunday and the numbers aren't lies. Hanauer is the majority owner of the popular Seattle Sounders but sometimes can't let go of his early struggles with the..." November 08
NYCFC, head coach Torrent part ways
TSN "New York City FC announced on Friday that the club and head coach Domenic Torrent had agreed to part ways. Torrent assumed control of the team in June 2018 upon the departure of Patrick Vieira to Nice. “While I’ve greatly enjoyed coaching NYCFC and the incredible..." November 08
TFC’s Michael Bradley could be playing for his job in MLS final, though that’s hardly his motivation
Toronto Star "There is a $6.5-million elephant in the room as Toronto FC prepares for its third MLS Cup final against the Seattle Sounders. Toronto’s captain and longest-standing designated player, Michael Bradley, could be without a contract after Sunday if the Reds don’t hoist the..." November 08
MLS union boss: Players would strike if no acceptable new deal
ESPN "The head of the Major League Soccer Players Association said players are prepared to strike if they can't negotiate an acceptable collective bargaining agreement with the league. "We've been talking about and preparing for a work stoppage for two and a half years now at..." November 07

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