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Columbus Crew sign 17-year-old midfielder Tristan Brown to Homegrown deal
Brown is the club's 24th Homegrown signing.
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USL club Orange County SC signs 14-year-old Francis Jacobs to pro contract
Orange County Soccer Club today announced the signing of 14-year-old standout Francis Jacobs, who becomes the youngest male to sign a professional contract in United States soccer history.

FC Cincinnati acquires American winger Joe Gyau from German club MSV Duisburg
FC Cincinnati have acquired winger Joseph-Claude “Joe” Gyau (pronounced JOUW) from German Dritte Liga side MSV Duisburg in a transfer that was completed ahead of the close of the MLS secondary transfer window yesterday.

Minnesota United FC to face Atlanta United FC in U.S. Open Cup Final
Minnesota United FC advanced to the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final with a 2-1 win against the Portland Timbers in front of a boisterous crowd of 15,073 at Allianz Field on Wednesday night.

Loudoun United hold ribbon cutting ceremony at Segra Field ahead of Aug. 9 stadium opener
Loudoun United held their ribbon cutting ceremony at Segra Field on Saturday, August 3 ahead of the stadium opener on August 9.

FC Cincinnati announces Ron Jans as new MLS head coach
FC Cincinnati General Manager Gerard Nijkamp has announced the official hiring of long-time Dutch football manager Ron Jans as the club’s new head coach.

Nike extends deal with National Women’s Soccer League
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and Nike today announced a three-year agreement to continue their partnership through the end of 2022.

Next step in creation of USL Academy League announced
Following the announcement of the inaugural USL Academy Cup in May, the United Soccer League today unveiled a model for future USL Academies and their participation in the USL Academy League.

MLS Homegrown Team triumphs in PKs after 2-2 draw vs. Chivas de Guadelajara U-20s
San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski made two penalty tiebreak saves, Toronto FC midfielder Noble Okello leveled in second-half stoppage time, and the MLS Homegrown Team triumphed on penalties Tuesday following a 2-2 draw with the Chivas de Guadelajara U-20s in the 2019 MLS Homegrown Game.
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Certified Referee Breaks Down the new IFAB Laws of the Game
Analysis of the new Laws of the Game for 2020-2021.
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