Benjamin Baer
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Hoboken, NJ, United States
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22 Under 22 presented by BODYARMOR coming to MLSsoccer.com this week!
MLSsoccer.com's annual ranking showcasing the top young players in MLS returns on Wednesday! The series will once again count down the top 22 players under the age of 22, as voted on by an expert panel. When are the 22 Under 22 presented by BODYARMOR rankings revealed? The top 22 players in MLS → Read More
MLS Predict 6 presented by BetMGM: Your Round 7 Guide
MLS Predict 6 presented by BetMGM is here to add even more excitement as MLS returns to the regular season. It's FREE to play and takes only four steps for a chance to win $50,000: Visit predict6.mlssoccer.com/picks Pick the outcome of the six matches for the round. You can select win, loss, or → Read More
The top 10 players in the MLS is Back Tournament semifinals
There have been many standout performers in the MLS is Back Tournament. A lot of them are already home. LAFC’s Diego Rossi virtually has the Golden Boot presented by Audi in the bag with his seven goals, but he was eliminated by Orlando City SC. Darlington Nagbe was a standout in the midfield for → Read More
MLS Predict 6 presented by BetMGM: Your Round 1 Guide
MLS Predict 6 presented by BetMGM is here to add even more excitement to the MLS is Back Tournament. It's FREE to play and takes only four steps for a chance to win $50,000: Visit predict6.mlssoccer.com/picks Pick the outcome of the six matches for the round. You can select win, loss, or draw. → Read More
The top 10 young players for the 2020 MLS season
While plenty of superstars merit excitement before the new MLS slate, fans are also bound to be drawn to youngsters on the rise. Below is our top 10 for the latter category. To be eligible for this list, players must be under the age of 22 on the last day of the 2020 MLS regular season (Oct. 4). → Read More
MLS Fantasy is back for the 2020 season with some major changes
MLS Fantasy is back for 2020, giving you more reason to get excited for the 2020 season. Sign up now to compete against your friends and family, as you will have a chance to earn bragging rights again in 2020. The season will no longer be split into two, instead managers will have the chance to → Read More
Real Salt Lake sign MLS veteran Justin Meram
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Real Salt Lake added a proven MLS veteran on Tuesday night, signing winger Justin Meram. The club announced the signing days after the signing of 18-year-old winger Jeizon Ramirez and the transfer of Venezuelan international Jefferson Savarino to Atletico Mineiro on → Read More
Vancouver Whitecaps FC acquire winger Cristian Dajome via transfer from Bogota
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Vancouver Whitecaps FC continued building their roster on Friday, acquiring winger Cristian Dajome via transfer from Bogota FC. The 26-year old Colombian, who hoisted the 2019 Copa Sudamericana while on loan with Ecuadorian Serie A Independiente del Valle last → Read More
Goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez signs long-term deal with FC Dallas
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Jesse Gonzalez will be with FC Dallas for the foreseeable future. The club announced on Wednesday that the goalkeeper has signed a new four-year contract with the club. The 24-year-old signed with FC Dallas as the 10th Homegrown on March 21, 2013. He has appeared → Read More
Four players selected in Stage 1 of 2019 MLS Re-Entry draft
Four players were selected in Stage One of the Re-Entry Process on Tuesday. After trading up for the first pick earlier this offseason, Inter Miami CF selected left back Mikey Ambrose. The former Atlanta United player has appeared in 25 matches over his four-year MLS career. He notably started → Read More
2019 MLS Expansion Draft Grades
Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC came into Tuesday night's Expansion Draft with plenty of pieces in place, but with five selections, the two sides had a chance to really build out their rosters. → Read More
Real Monarchs SLC win 2019 USL Championship title, five Real Salt Lake players feature
For the second time in USL Championship history, an MLS affiliate has taken home the ultimate trophy. Real Monarchs SLC join New York Red Bulls II (2016), winning the second division USL Championship final in an upset road win over Louisville City FC. The Real Salt Lake affiliate beat the two-time → Read More
Thierry Henry named new head coach of Montreal Impact
Thierry Henry named new head coach of Montreal Impact. → Read More
FC Dallas sign veteran midfielder Eric Alexander
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signed Veteran midfielder Eric Alexander was waived by FC Cincinnati on Tuesday. On Friday he returned to a familiar club. FC Dallas signed Alexander after the 31-year-old made six appearances for the Orange & Blue earlier this year. Alexander returns to Dallas after → Read More
Minnesota United FC acquire Young Designated Player Thomas Chacon
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Minnesota United FC are already in prime position to make their first appearance in the MLS Cup Playoffs. But on Wednesday night they continued to add to their talent pool with the addition of 18-year-old Thomas Chacon. Chacon was transferred from Danubio FC and → Read More
US Under-17's dominate Barbados in Concacaf Championships
Set pieces, set pieces, set pieces. The US Under-17 men's national team rode four set-piece goals to a 6-1 win over Barbados in the U-17 Concacaf Championships on Saturday. The win means they have qualified for the Round of 16 in the tournament, where teams that reach the semifinals will book their → Read More
Saturday matches at 2019 Generation adidas Cup postponed
Due to inclement weather in the Frisco, Texas area, all Saturday matches at the 2019 Generation adidas Cup have been postponed until Monday. Sunday's matches will be delayed one hour, with the first beginning at 10 AM CT. Full updated schedules The Generation adidas Cup is an elite youth tournament → Read More
Baer: Fredy Montero fills a missing piece for Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Fredy Montero is back. One of the most exciting young players in the league during his early days with the Seattle Sounders, the Colombian is returning the Vancouver Whitecaps as a seasoned veteran. The now 31-year-old has 60 MLS goals over five seasons with the Sounders and 'Caps. Vancouver fans → Read More
DC United add to depth with versatile Irishman Chris McCann
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Three days after he was waived by Atlanta United, Chris McCann has found a new home. The 31-year-old was claimed off waivers by D.C. United on Tuesday night, as the Irishman moves up the Eastern seaboard to join the Black and Red. McCann spent the previous two → Read More
New England Revolution 3, Dynamo Kyiv 1
The New England Revolution closed out their trip to Spain in grand fashion on Wednesday, defeating Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv 3-1. They played four games while in Marbella, Spain, finishing with a record of 1-1-2. The Revs went down 1-0 before half but with goals from Juan Agudelo, Carles Gil and → Read More