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San Diego group pays $500-million expansion fee for MLS club
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Bay area expansion team draws record price for U.S. National Women’s Soccer League
FILE - Portland Thorns FC players celebrates with the trophy after winning the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, on Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. The National Women's Soccer League is close to expanding by three teams, which will be in Boston, Utah and the San Francisco area, according to a Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, report in the Wall Street Journal. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
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Canadian men kick off road to 2026 World Cup with games against Curacao, Honduras
Canada's head coach John Herdman applauds at the end of the World Cup group F soccer match between Belgium and Canada, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 23, 2022. Herdman says he will remain as Canada's men's soccer coach. The 47-year-old Briton coached Canada in its first men's World Cup appearance since 1986. “Success at this level will always invite opportunity,” Herdman said in a statement on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, file)
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Toronto FC looks to bounce back in Atlanta after painful season-opening loss
Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley leaves the field after an MLS soccer match against D.C. United, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Whitecaps sign Japanese goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka to two-year deal
The Vancouver Whitecaps have added to their depth in net, signing Japanese goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka to a two-year deal. Takaoka appears in this undated handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Vancouver Whitecaps *MANDATORY CREDIT*
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Toronto FC signs MLS Cup MVP Sean Johnson to two-year deal
FILE - MLS All-Star goalkeeper Sean Johnson (1) dives for the ball as Liga MX All-Star Sebastián Driussi watches during the second half of the MLS All-Star soccer match Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. Sean Johnson is the new goalkeeper for Toronto FC through 2024. The 33-year-old free agent spent the last six seasons with New York City FC.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
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Canadian talent added to Apple’s MLS Season Pass broadcast crew
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 03: The MLS Cup trophy is displayed at the Apple retail store at The Grove on November 3, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC will play for the MLS championship game at the Banc of California Stadium on November 5, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Toronto FC lands a new No. 1 goalkeeper in U.S. international Sean Johnson
New York City FC keeper Sean Johnson celebrates his team's victory over the CF Montreal in Eastern Conference semifinal MLS action in Montreal on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Johnson has signed with Toronto FC. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
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Coach Bob Bradley says Toronto FC is close to landing a new No. 1 goalkeeper
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Canada’s three MLS teams set to face familiar opponents in Leagues Cup 2023
CF Montréal has signed midfielder Victor Wanyama to a two-year contract extension through the 2024 Major League Soccer season. Wanyama takes a shot on goal as teammate Rudy Camacho looks on during first half MLS soccer action against Toronto FC in Montreal, on July 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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Toronto FC paves the way for return of Spanish midfielder Victor Vazquez
After opening their new Alliance Field home, Minnesota returns to the road for the sixth time this season to visit Toronto FC on Friday. Minnesota United's Kevin Molino, left, blocks a shot from Toronto FC's Victor Vazquez during second half MLS action in Toronto on Saturday, May 13, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Defender Doneil Henry misses out on Canada’s World Cup roster after late injury
Canadian national men's soccer team defenders Kamal Miller, left, and Doneil Henry arrive for a training session for a CONCACAF Nations League match against Curacao, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Henry, a Brampton, Ont., native became the first player from the Toronto FC academy to graduate to the first team when he signed a pro contract in August 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Canadian Premier League raises minimum wage, rejigs salary structure
The game ball sits on a pedestal ahead of the inaugural soccer match of the Canadian Premier League between Forge FC of Hamilton and York 9 in Hamilton, Ont. Saturday, April 27, 2019. The Canadian Premier League is rejigging its salary structure and increasing its minimum player salary for next season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
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Canada coach John Herdman feels Scott Kennedy’s pain as injured defender to miss World Cup
Canada's coach John Herdman, gives instructions to his players during the international friendly soccer match between Qatar and Canada, at the Viola Park stadium in Vienna, Austria, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Florian Schroetter)
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Maxime Crépeau is the last Canadian standing in MLS playoffs
The ball goes past Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau on a shot by Los Angeles FC but stays out of the net during the first half of an MLS soccer match Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
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Decision Day puts Real Salt Lake, Minnesota, Cincinnati and Orlando in MLS playoffs
Oct 9, 2022; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) shoots as Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) defends in the second half at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports
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MLS and Liga MX unveil World Cup-style format for Leagues Cup
Inter Miami midfielder Gregore Silva (26) battles for the loose ball against Toronto FC defender Domenico Criscito during first half MLS soccer action in Toronto on Friday, September 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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Toronto FC II set for first playoff outing after winning regular-season finale
Toronto FC II coach Gianni Cimini is shown in a handout photo. While Toronto FC is out of playoff contention with two games remaining in the MLS season, TFC II is embarking on its first-ever foray into the post-season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Toronto FC-Lucas Kschischang **MANDATORY CREDIT**
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Vela gets MLS All-Stars going in 2-1 win over Liga MX
Aug 10, 2022; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Liga MX defender Juan Escobar (21) of Cruz Azul shoots against MLS defender Diego Palacios (12) of LAFC during the first half the 2022 MLS All-Star Game at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
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New Toronto FC winger Lorenzo Insigne to take part in MLS all-star skills challenge
Newly signed Italian star forward Lorenzo Insigne poses in Toronto FC colours at the TFC training centre in Toronto on Friday July 1, 2022. Insigne, the former Napoli captain who is eligible to make his MLS debut July 9 when the league’s secondary transfer window opens, trained separately Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Neil Davidson
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Rooney appointed manager of MLS side DC United
Wayne Rooney pauses while speaking during a news conference to announce him as the new head coach of MLS soccer club D.C. United, Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Canadians Dayne St. Clair, Kamal Miller headed to MLS all-star game
Jul 8, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Minnesota United FC goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) stops a shot on net by the Vancouver Whitecaps FC during the first half at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
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Alejandro Pozuelo reportedly leaving Toronto FC for Inter Miami CF
Toronto FC midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo celebrates after teammate Ralph Priso, not shown, scores his team's game winning goal against Atlanta United during second half MLS action in Toronto on Saturday June 25, 2022. Pozuelo is leaving Toronto FC for Inter Miami FC. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Apple, MLS announce 10-year streaming partnership
Sporting Kansas City midfielders Oriol Rosell (6) and Cameron Duke (28) battle New England Revolution midfielder Carles Gil (10) during an MLS soccer match Sunday June 12, 2022, in Kansas City, Kansas City, Kan. (Nick Tre. Smith/The Kansas City Star via AP)
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Toronto FC hands Philadelphia Union its first loss of MLS season
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Major League Soccer rosters draw from 82 countries, with Canada furnishing 46 players
Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio heads the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew on Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)
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Bob Bradley’s Toronto FC debut ends in draw at FC Dallas
Feb 26, 2022; Frisco, Texas, USA; FC Dallas forward Jesus Ferreira (10) and forward Paul Arriola (7) celebrate a goal by FC Dallas midfielder Jader Obrian (8) against Toronto FC during the first half of their MLS match at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Major League Soccer embarks on 27th season as Qatar looms
San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell (44) controls the ball during the second half of the the MLS All-Star soccer match against the Liga MX All-Stars Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Coach John Herdman draws on players from clubs in 11 countries for World Cup qualifiers
Canada Head Coach John Herdman celebrates after his team's 4-1 win over Panama in World Cup qualifying action in Toronto, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Timbers set to host NYCFC in MLS Cup final
FILE - New York City FC midfielder Valentin Castellanos (11) shoots in front of D.C. United midfielder Junior Moreno (5) during an MLS soccer match, on, April 17, 2021, in Washington. The Portland Timbers are leery of Castellanos, and for good reason. The striker was named Major League Soccer's Golden Boot winner with 19 goals this season. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
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Portland Timbers down Real Salt Lake 2-0 for MLS Western Conference title
Portland Timbers players celebrate a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the MLS soccer Western Conference final Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
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Former Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow wins MLS humanitarian award
Nov 7, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow (2) waves to fans as he is substituted from his final MLS game in the second half against DC United at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
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Philadelphia hosts Red Bulls in rivalry to open MLS playoffs
FILE - Philadelphia Union's Sergio Santos, right, and New York Red Bulls' Tim Parker, left, battle for the ball during first half of an MLS soccer Eastern Conference first-round playoff match, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Chester, Pa. The last time the Philadelphia Union faced the New York Red Bulls to open the Major League Soccer playoffs was not so long ago, in 2019. And it was memorable — especially for the Union. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
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Underdog Vancouver Whitecaps know anything can happen in MLS playoffs
Nov 7, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; The Vancouver Whitecaps celebrate with fans after the game against the Seattle Sounders at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
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Canadian winger Tajon Buchanan up for MLS Young Player of the Year
D.C. United defender Joseph Mora (28) defends against New England Revolution forward Tajon Buchanan (17) during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Vancouver Whitecaps clinch playoff spot after battling Seattle Sounders to 1-1 draw
Vancouver Whitecaps players celebrate after qualifying for the playoffs after a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders during an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck