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U-20 team analysis

Newcomers Soto, Acosta, Maloney, Gloster, and Booth highlight new U-20 roster

World Cup qualifying is fast approaching for the United States U-20 team and Tab Ramos has named his roster for an important training camp ahead of November's CONCACAF tournament. ASN's Brian Sciaretta beaks down the roster.

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Euro Preseason notebook

Sargent, Johannsson, and Boyd score plus updates on Wright, Hines-Ike, & more

While everyone watches the World Cup, ASN watches Americans playing domestically and across the globe. Here is the lastest edition of our European preseeason notebook.

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MLS Expansion

Sassano outlines vision for FC Cincinnati in extended interview

With success in USL both on the field and off the field where it has drawn massive crowds on a regular basis, FC Cincinnati is set to join MLS in 2019. Brian Sciaretta spoke with the club’s technical director Luke Sassano about the year ahead and his vision for the team’s future.

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MLS Analysis

5 Week 19 thoughts: Lindsey shows promise, Saucedo boosting RSL & more

There was a lot to digest from MLS in Week 19 but it is good to see that Sporting Kansas City is trending younger to join the likes of other young MLS teams like the Red Bulls, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Real Salt Lake. The New York derby wasn't great but it sets up a big game this weekend for the Red Bulls.

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Euro Preseason notebook

Palmer-Brown to Breda, Wood nears Hannover move, & big U-20 news

There is a lot to talk about today including a new gig for Erik Palmer-Brown and strong rumors surrounding Bobby Wood and Romain Gall. Also, big news for the U-20 team as Lennard Maloney is called up and Richie Ledezma is on a big trial - which raises important questions.

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Analysis

Three thoughts on the coaching shakeup for the New York Red Bulls

Jesse Marsch has left the Red Bulls and Chris Armas takes over. There is a lot to digest from this big news shakeup and Brian Sciaretta is here to offer his thoughts

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Preseason notebook 1

Robinson at Everton, Wooten sharp, McKennie plays defense, and more

In the first part of a regular feature, ASN will be monitoring the European preseason over the next month to track American players as they build a case to be in the starting lineup for the season openers.

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Tuesday roundup

Amon gets new deal, Marsch rumors circulate, and Gatt's comeback

Jonathan Amon is rated highly by just about everyone and it is of no surprise that he received a new contract extension with Nordsjaelland. Meanwhile, where will Jesse Marsch be managing next month? Also, Josh Gatt is attempting a comeback after a tough year

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Player Spotlight

On the heels of her first USWNT call-up, Murphy eyes further breakthrough

After a strong collegiate career at Rutgers and an impressive start to her pro career with Montpellier in France, New Jersey's Casey Murphy recently received her first call-up to the USWNT. Now ahead of the French season, she is poised for a continued breakthrough for both club and country.