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A Deeper Look Into Atlanta, The New MLS Hotbed

Atlanta, The New MLS Hotbed

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is home to a team that played its part in the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history. The only problem is that the Atlanta Falcons were on the wrong end of that comeback. However, the stadium is also home to the hottest property in MLS, Atlanta United.

It's come as a bit of a surprise to most around the country that Atlanta and its community has taken so well to the new club, although it sure helps that the team is performing incredibly.

Mauro Manotas Spectacularly Scores On His Own Against Four Toronto Defenders

Major League Soccer definitely has some great highlights, especially in the goals department. Sometimes, the awesome goals you see highlight the quality of the league, both good and bad. Mauro Manotas’ goal against Toronto FC on Saturday did just that.

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Weekend Of Bangers Continues With Scorpion Kick Goal In Sweden

Swedish Allsvenskan-leading Malmö FF stumbled to a 1-1 draw with IK Sirius at Swedbank Stadion today, but the draw keeps Malmö two points clear of AIK at the top of the table. Philip Haglund had given Sirius the lead in the 26th minute, but Malmö equalized in the 38th through Danish international Anders Christiansen.

To Honor 50th Anniversary Of Moon Landing, Houston Dynamo Will Wear Coolest Patch In History Of Soccer

July 20, 2019, marks 50 years since man landed on the moon. Space City’s MLS club is celebrating the feat with a sweet Dynamo space patch.

Apollo 11 changed the world when NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins landed on the moon five decades ago. It was a seminal moment in human history, especially when Armstrong and Aldrin set foot on the moon’s surface. 

It’s a feat being celebrated around the world this week. Houston, nicknamed Space City because it’s home to the Johnson Space Center (AKA “mission control”), is no different.

Incluso después de que Zlatan aplastara a su equipo, Carlos Vela insiste en que es el mejor jugador

Entiendo que los deportes profesionales están llenos de charlas basura y valentía; el comportamiento innecesario y machista está en todas partes. Pero hay un momento y un lugar para tal descaro, y después de una gran derrota ciertamente no es uno de ellos. Dicho esto, la rivalidad entre Zlatan y Vela se está convirtiendo en una de las mejores razones para ver la MLS esta temporada.

Antes de la edición del viernes por la noche de El Trafico entre el LAFC de Carlos Vela y el LA Galaxy de Zlatan Ibrahimovic, este último tenía algunas palabras para elegir al primero.

The 10 Most Jaw-Dropping Goal-Line Clearances Of All Time, Ranked

After watching LAFC's Mohamed El-Munir steal a goal from Alberth Elis on July 12, we were inspired to create a list of our favorite goal-line clearances (including that stop from El Munir). Here they are.

The Best Goal-Line Clearances Of All-Time, Ranked

#10. Meghan Klingenberg (USWNT vs. Sweden)

Héctor Herrera Included In MLS All-Star Skills Challenge After Atlético Transfer

For Mexican midfielder Héctor Herrera, finalizing a transfer this summer was at the forefront of his mind. That announcement was finally reported during the Gold Cup, and it was a big reason why Herrera ignored Tata Martino’s call-up and didn’t make the trip to the United States for the tournament.  

Mallory Pugh Dreamt Big And Lived Bigger

At 21 years old, Mallory Pugh is living every little girl's dream. Even her own. 

Pugh has had an unorthodox career path in comparison to most female soccer players. In 2017, the Colorado native made a decision to drop out of UCLA, where she lost her NCAA eligibility to pursue her dream of playing professionally in the NWSL for the Washington Spirit. Additionally, she was a crucial entity to the senior USWNT squad when she was called up in 2016 at age 18. 

Carli Lloyd Celebrated Her 37th Birthday In Style

On July 16, 1982, a legend was born. 

Carli Lloyd grew up in Delran, New Jersey, and attended Delran High School where she was an All-American soccer player not once, but twice. After her stellar high school career she took her talents to Rutgers University, where she became the first athlete to be named All-Big East four years in a row. Following her standout career, in 2013 she was inducted into the Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni and was also inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2017. 

Let’s Get Megan Rapinoe On The Cover Of FIFA 20

After claiming a FIFA Women’s World Cup winner’s medal, as well as the tournament’s Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards, there’s only one thing left for Megan Rapinoe to achieve this year: grace the cover of EA Sports’ upcoming FIFA 20.

It’s an idea that’s gaining steam, starting with a simple Twitter post from video game and entertainment media website IGN.

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