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Two teams who have stumbled out of the gates meet as Portland hosts LA. After a five goal shelling suffered in Georgia, the Portland Timbers (1-3-0) will have to have a short memory and put that loss behind them as they welcome the Los Angeles Galaxy (0-1-2) to Providence in a big early season Western Conference clash.
Storylines so far
So, uh, yeah, last Saturday wasn’t great. Portland looked disorganized and unmotivated as the goals kept pouring in in Atl...
From Stumptown Footy
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Ahead of the 2023 NWSL Season, Stumptown Footy’s Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) attended the Media Day for the Portland Thorns and has a few takeaways to share. The defending NWSL champions, the Portland Thorns , open up their 2023 regular season at home against the Orlando Pride on Sunday afternoon. They held a Media Day for members of the press to attend and hear from the team days before they kick off their 2023 campaign.
Stumptown Footy’s Phuoc Nguyen (Fook...
From Stumptown Footy
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With several players on International duty, LA Galaxy need a solid team performance to secure team’s first win The 2023 season hasn't gotten off to the start many had hoped for, but as LA Galaxy hit the road for this week’s match against Portland Timbers, they look to put together a performance worthy of three points to get them back on track. The good news is, while they haven't gotten results, they have played well for a lot of the season. Seizing oppor...
From LAG Confidential
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Los Dos signing making a short-term move up to first team. The LA Galaxy announced on Friday they have signed goalkeeper Aaron Cervantes to a short-term loan from LA Galaxy II. The move will make Cervantes a backup to Jonathan Klinsmann in goal for Saturday’s game at the Portland Timbers . Regular Galaxy first team starter Jonathan Bond is dealing with a shoulder injury and is expected to miss 2-4 weeks.
Cervantes, 21, was announced as a s...
From LAG Confidential
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Changes are coming, but we aren’t disappearing. LAG Confidential launched in 2011, which was perfect timing for a run of three LA Galaxy MLS Cup wins in the span of four seasons. In the meantime, the Galaxy have gone through a stunning array of coaches, players and, well, seasons too, but this site has been ticking over ever since.
I (Alicia) fully joined LAG Confidential in 2020 after several years in a behind-the-scenes role, taking over for the wonderful Mike Gray, and I (Trebor) joined i...
From LAG Confidential
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Anthony Richardson stole the show. But the Florida contingent in general excelled at the NFL Scouting Combine. I remember buying a suit from Express in the Oaks Mall. It was nice enough, a traditional black two-piece that could pair with a classic white collar and colorful tie. It didn’t break the bank for a soon-to-be college grad who still delivered pizzas to pay the bills, but I couldn’t afford to have it tailored. Putting it on ahead of attending a j...
From Alligator Army
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Was really hoping he was traded to a contender | Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images
It’s a late one tonight. 10:30 EST start. This may seem outrageous however, I’d suggest to get used to it because playoff games start at 10 EST and they always start late. So this should feel like dryland training for the playoffs!
Coyotes are a fake team designed to take on cap space for the other teams. Most recently it was Jakub Voracek going there to LTIRetire. They definitely didn’t get w...
From The Copper & Blue
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Wave FC make it official with their 2023 NWSL draft selection Wave FC have added another player to the roster, as the team make their final preparations ahead of the start to the season this weekend. Adding some depth in the middle of the pitch, the club announced today the signing of midfielder Giovanna DeMarco. The Wake Forest alumni signs a one-year deal through 2023, after being selected by San Diego in this year’s NWSL Draft.
Signed & sealed. ✍️ Let's gooo!! #VamosWave — San Diego W...
From LAG Confidential
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19-year-old keeps “fullbacks named Julian” intact for G’z. The LA Galaxy announced on Tuesday they have signed 19-year-old defender Julian Aude. The youngster has been transferred from Argentine side Lanús and signed on a five-year deal as a U-22 Initiative player. The Galaxy have moved Efrain Alvarez into a TAM player from a U-22 Initiative slot in order to make room for Aude.
“We are pleased to announce Julián as the newest member of the club,” sa...
From LAG Confidential
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Looks like the move before the move. The LA Galaxy announced on Tuesday they have acquired an international roster slot for the 2023 MLS season from the Seattle Sounders , in exchange for $75,000 in 2023 general allocation money and $75,000 in 2024 general allocation money.
It would appear the move is likely to be a “table-setting” move ahead of another international addition in the coming days, with the Galaxy linked to Argentine defender Julian Aude over the...
From LAG Confidential
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Courtesy of San Diego Wave FC
Youngest player signed in league history. San Diego Wave FC announced on Tuesday they have signed forward Melanie Barcenas. The 15-year-old is the league’s youngest-ever signing, beating out newly inked Washington Spirit youngster Chloe Ricketts, signed in the offseason.
Barcenas is a native of Claremont and came through the San Diego Surf academy system. She has repeatedly been called up to various U.S. youth international teams.
“We are very happy that ...
From LAG Confidential
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Is it a battle of former Leaf goalies tonight? Should see at least 10 goals if so. | Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images
Welcome back!
Tonight is the Sharks and there are a few reasons I’m fascinated with this one:
I was in charge of our Mock Draft and drafted Martin Kaut... at the time everyone said I was nuts and he’d be a bust. Well, you were probably right! But I will cheer for him to the end.
Campbell may be the starter and that’s always fun!
Reimer may be starting toni...
From The Copper & Blue
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The long-time Fighting Irish coach stepped down after the season. The USF men’s basketball coaching search is over after they tabbed former Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey, according to Russ Wood of Rivals.
The South Florida men's basketball coach search appears to be over. https://t.co/RpO8RAZ3W1 — Russ Wood (@RussHoops) March 20, 2023
Brey spent the last 23 years coaching the Fighting Irish, and led Notre Dame to 13 NCAA Tournaments, including...
From The Daily Stampede
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4 years later and RW is still weak! | Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images
EDM lineup at Seattle: Kane-McDavid-Hyman RNH-Draisaitl-Foegele Janmark-Bjugstad-Yamamoto Kostin-Shore-Ryan Nurse-Ceci Ekholm-Bouchard Kulak-Desharnais Skinner — Jack Michaels (@EdmontonJack) March 18, 2023
Ekholm has been an unbeliveable add. I don’t like our RD side at all though. Our LD side is doing some heavy lifting.
And here is a fun tweet from us that I feel is worth discussing:
IC...
From The Copper & Blue
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Leon Draisaitl’s powerplay production has reached new heights this season, and is a major reason why he hit the century mark. Scoring another two goals on Tuesday night against Ottawa, 27-year old Leon Draisaitl reached the 100 point mark for the fourth time in his career. He currently ranks third in the league this season with 44 goals and seventh overall with 56 assists.
Draisaitl now has 716 points in 624 career NHL games - and has established him...
From The Copper & Blue
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Florida will look to avoid the black mark of a loss to the Knights. If you have a hard time getting up for Florida hosting UCF in the NIT, you probably have at least some sense of how difficult Wednesday night’s game will be for the Gators.
Before whatever subset of the fan base is coming out for a Wednesday night game against the Knights, Florida will try to avoid the ignominy of a first-round exit from the second-best postseason tournament of men’s colle...
From Alligator Army
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The AAC regular season champions head into the tournament with something to prove. The South Florida Bulls women’s basketball team earned the no. 8 seed in the Greensville 1 regional of the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament where they’ll face No. 9 Marquette on Friday.
The winner will get to face the winner of No. 1 seed South Carolina vs. No. 16 Norfolk State. The Golden Eagles finished 21-10 (13-7 Big East).
The Bulls (26-6, 15-1 AAC) won The A...
From The Daily Stampede
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Coaching men’s basketball at USF is tough, but you can’t do that.. USF men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory has fired after six seasons in Tampa, according to Jon Rothstein. The Daily Stampede started to hear rumors late yesterday that the decision to fire Gregory was just a matter of when, not if. USF has announced the decision as well.
Source: South Florida has parted ways with Brian Gregory. — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 10, 2023
Gregory...
From The Daily Stampede
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The under utilized/underperforming unit gets a chance to prove themselves with a new staff Spring practice began today so we will breakdown each position group as we gear up for football season. Note: We will not guess on what impact freshmen who are not on campus yet will have on the team.
Tight Ends
Position Coach : Clay Patterson
Key departures : Chris Carter (Transfer/Tulane), Chris Motillo
Key returnees : Gunnar Greenwald, Jayson Littlejohn
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From The Daily Stampede
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USF has to replace an all-american running back. Spring practice began today so we will breakdown each position group as we gear up for football season. Note: We will not guess on what impact freshmen who are not on campus yet will have on the team.
Running Backs
Position Coach : Associate head coach/run game coordinator/RB coach Matt Merritt
Key departures : All-American RB Brian Battie (Transfer/Auburn), Jaren Mangham (Transfer/Michigan State)
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From The Daily Stampede
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Hope springs eternal for this secondary with a lot of experience and a new scheme. Spring practice began today so we will breakdown each position group as we gear up for football season. Note: We will not guess on what impact freshmen who are not on campus yet will have on the team.
Defensive Backs
Position Coach : Defensive Passing Game Coordinator & Safeties Coach James Rowe, Cornerbacks Coach Matt Birkett
Key departures : DB Mekhi LaPointe, S Vi...
From The Daily Stampede
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Lipscomb @ Auburn
FRI: 7-3 W
SAT: 12-11 W
SUN: 4-3 W
Going into this weekend, someone asked if I expected a sweep. I said that without Joseph Gonzalez, the offense would have to be on point for that to happen because of Lipscomb’s ability to bash the ball with the middle of their lineup. College baseball is a different animal from any other college sport. This isn’t the name game football is. Heck, it isn’t the name game basketball is. Every now and then you will get an Old Dominio...
From College and Magnolia
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Today’s our last day here. Well, friends, today’s the day. Come tomorrow, this site will no longer be supported by SB Nation.
While this isn’t goodbye, it’s certainly a change. We’re thankful for the community that has grown around this site, and we’re hoping you all stick with us as we continue to cover D.C. United, Washington Spirit , Loudoun United, and all things soccer in the DMV!
Come find us in our new home, The District Press , for today’s Freedom ...
From Black And Red United
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MLS Season Pass review, Jurgen Klinsmann back with a national team job, and more in today’s links MLS News
Seattle turn back the clock, Cincy’s early Shield vibes & more from Matchday 1 Season number 28 of MLS kicked off this weekend, and technically will still be kicking off on Monday night, long after you’ve read this since Mother Nature decided to give the whole west coast a reminder of who’s in charge.
LA Galaxy add defende...
From Brotherly Game
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Kawhi Leonard posts up before no doubt hitting something crazy for the Clippers. | Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points on 12-for-19 from the field, but he couldn’t save the Clippers from falling 134-124 to the Denver Nuggets. Seemingly not content with helping to produce the second highest-scoring game in NBA history , the Los Angeles Clippers went to overtime once again, as they fell 134-124 to the Denver Nuggets .
This time around, the squad w...
From Clips Nation
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