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Morning update

Morning Update: Most Yanks advance in Europe, MLS schedules, and more

Christmas is almost here and ASN has a morning update in an otherwise slow part of the year. ASN's Brian Sciaretta chimes in.

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Americans abroad

Zendejas wins Liga MX title, Reyna scores, Downs continues rise, Robinson's gem, and more

Gio Reyna returned to the scoresheet for the first time in seemingly ages, Antonee Robinson had a gem, Damion Downs continued his breakout season, and Alex Zendejas won Liga MX. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks everything down for you in the world of Americans abroad.

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Player Spotlight

After impressing with the U.S. U-20 team, Duru aiming for more in 2025

ASN's Brian Sciaretta spoke at length with U.S. U-20 right back Leo Duru who has made his first team debut with Blackburn and now hopes to be part of the 2025 U-20 World Cup team for the United States.

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MLS Analysis

Parting 2024 MLS thoughts: Galaxy deserved it, youth minutes, Inter Miami questions, and much more

The 2024 MLS season is in the books and ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts on the top stories - where it went right for the Galaxy, Inter Miami's tougher road, youth minutes lagging, playoff fairness, and much more.

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Americans abroad

Pulisic injured, PSV Yanks thrive, amid average weekend for Yanks abroad

ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks down an up and down weekend for Americans abroad that featured a huge day for Pepi, Tillman, and Ledezma at PSV but also an injury to Christian Pulisic. Here's the latest and some thoughts on it all.

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MLS Cup 2024

A look at the unpredictable MLS Cup as the surging Red Bulls visit a talented Galaxy

ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts on MLS Cup 2024 as the New York Red Bulls visit the LA Galaxy in hopes of the club's first title.

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Americans abroad

Downs, McKenzie enjoy standout performances, PSV surges, Banks makes bench in busy weekend abroad

Damion Downs scored his sixth of the season for Koln while Mark McKenzie helped lead Toulouse to its fourth cleansheet win in five games. Meanwhile, U.S. U-20 defender Noahkai Banks made a Bundesliga matchday roster for the first time.

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MLS Analysis

The Final 4: A look at RBNY, Orlando, LA, & Seattle plus coaching notes

Breaking down the four remaining teams in the MLS playoffs, how did they get here, what to expect in the Conference Finals. Plus, the coaching carosel continues to turn - thoughts on the new hires.

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Americans abroad

Pepi's hat trick, Gio's return, and goals from Yow & Iloski highlight weekend in Europe

ASN's Brian Sciaretta writes about the weekend for Americans abroad - which featured a big day from Ricardo Pepi, the return of Gio Reyna, plus a long list of injuries.