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Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains highest paid MLS player, Toronto has biggest payroll

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristian Pavon each notched a goal and an assist against RSL to help the LA Galaxy clinch a playoff spot. For more MLS, sign up for ESPN+.

LA Galaxy’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains the league’s highest paid player, with an annual base salary and guaranteed compensation of $7.2 million, after the MLS Players Association announced revised salary numbers for the 2019 season.
The revised figures released on Friday reflect teams’ activity during the league’s summer transfer window.
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Is Christian Pulisic’s lack of playing time at Chelsea cause for alarm?

When Christian Pulisic’s $73 million move to Chelsea was announced in January, there were equal parts excitement and trepidation.
The anticipation came from the American heading to one of the world’s biggest clubs for a fee more than three times the previous record for a U.S. international. If Pulisic could break through with the Blues, there was a chance that he could live up to the predictions — or hopes — that he would become the first transcendent American star.
But the enthusiasm was tempered…

MLS suspends ban on Iron Front flag for season

The Timbers Army went silent for the first 33 minutes of Friday’s match against the archrival Seattle Sounders.
Major League Soccer announced on Tuesday that it has suspended its ban on fans waving the Iron Front flag for the rest of the 2019 season, including the playoffs.
MLS had previously banned displays of the flag, saying that it violated a provision in its Fan Code of Conduct that prohibited political signage. MLS stated that since the Iron Front symbol is linked with antifa, which it views as a political organization, that the flag couldn’t be displayed.
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Seven Sounders fans assaulted after D.C. game

Wayne Rooney came close with several chances, but had to settle for just an assist in D.C. United’s 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders. To watch MLS, subscribe to ESPN+.
Seven Seattle Sounders fans were assaulted following Sunday’s match between the Sounders and D.C. United, according to a report filed with the Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department.
The report, a copy of which was obtained by ESPN, states that the fans were leaving Audi Field, and were about a block-and-a-half east of the stadium when they were confronted by approximately 12 D.C. United supporters who initiated a confrontation by pushing, punching and kicking the victims.

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Miami, Nashville expansion draft set for Nov. 19

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno says a merger between MLS and Liga MX will not work because of the huge structural differences of the sport in the United States.
The 2019 MLS Expansion Draft will take place on Nov. 19, with Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC able to select five players each, the league announced on Thursday.
Each of the current 24 MLS team may protect up to 12 rostered players — one more than in prior years — from inclusion on the eligible players list. The complete list of players eligible for selection in the 2019 MLS Expansion Draft will be released on Saturday, Nov. 16.
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MLS, fans hold ‘productive’ talks over antifa signs

The Timbers Army went silent for the first 33 minutes of Friday’s match against the archrival Seattle Sounders.
LAS VEGAS — MLS executives met with several supporter groups on Thursday to discuss the league’s ban on displaying political signage at matches, and in particular the Iron Front flag.
The meeting concluded with MLS agreeing to evaluate the treatment of the Iron Front Flag for the rest of the 2019 season, “while conducting a broader evaluation of the Fan Code of Conduct.”
A conference call involving MLS, the Independent Supporters Council (ISC), an umbrella organization representing supporter groups…

MLS, fans in ‘productive’ talks over political signs

Leagues Cup triumph huge for Cruz Azul but tournament still a work in progress

A penalty from Yoshimar Yotun and another goal from Jonathan Rodriguez two minutes later helped Cruz Azul to a 2-1 victory over Tigres in the Leagues Cup final.

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno says a merger between MLS and Liga MX will not work because of the huge structural differences of the sport in the United States.
LAS VEGAS — The announced attendance at the inaugural Leagues Cup final between Cruz Azul and Tigres UANL was 20,132, or just over half of Sam Boyd Stadium’s 40,000 capacity. The tally was fitting given that half-measures defined the first edition of the tournament.
While word of the creation of the Leagues Cup first leaked out in February, it wasn’t until late May that the teams were finalized. The venue for Wednesday’s final, which mostly serves as the home for UNLV’s college football team, wasn’t…

Ex-boss sues Real Salt Lake for nearly $700K

Mike Petke was fired in August from his job as Real Salt Lake manager.

Former Real Salt Lake manager Mike Petke has filed a lawsuit against the club alleging breach of contract.
The lawsuit, filed in Utah’s Third Judicial District for Salt Lake County, seeks to have RSL pay Petke the remaining $687,500 on his contract, as well as “exemplary damages, attorney fees, costs, prejudgment and post-judgment interest, and all such other relief to which he may be entitled both at law and equity.”
In a statement, RSL said it “is aware of the lawsuit filed by former head coach…

Owner: Fire will benefit from Soldier Field return

C.J. Sapong scored a brace as the Chicago Fire gave FC Dallas a day to forget with a 4-0 drubbing. To watch MLS sign up to ESPN+.

Chicago Fire and USMNT midfielder Djordje Mihailovic picks his favourite ever goal and his toughest opponent in “14 questions.”
New Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto says making the team more accessible to soccer fans in the city will drive the team’s growth both on and off the field.
In June of 2018, Mansueto acquired 49 percent of the team. Then last week he completed his acquisition of the remaining 51 percent from previous majority owner Andrew Hauptman. The Fire is also in final negotiations with the Chicago Park District to play its games at Soldier Field next season, after playing the previous 12 seasons at SeatGeek…

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