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Brad Guzan 2.0: Keeper gets fresh start in MLS return with Atlanta United

Taylor Twellman and Herculez Gomez break down every key point ahead of USMNT’s highly anticipated WCQ clash with Mexico.

Alejandro Bedoya talks Bruce Arena, Christian Pulisic and playing in the Estadio Azteca in this week’s Heineken Boot Room.
DENVER — A new chapter beckons for Brad Guzan.
Without question, the U.S. international has endured two hugely difficult seasons at club level. There were a pair of relegations from the English Premier League, first with Aston Villa at the end of 2015-16, and then again this season with Middlesbrough.
Meanwhile, playing time was hard to come by with Boro and, when he did get on the field, his team’s struggles mirrored his own. This included getting nutmegged three times in a 3-0 loss to Chelsea…

Ex-Barcelona, Man United keeper Victor Valdes to leave Middlesbrough

Victor Valdes recorded eight clean sheets at Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough have announced that goalkeeper Victor Valdes will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June.
Former Barcelona and Manchester United shot-stopper Valdes joined Boro on a free transfer last summer.

Goalkeeper @1victorvaldes will leave #Boro this summer.

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The 35-year-old made 28 Premier League appearances for the club but was unable to prevent…

Boro can take positive step forward by putting a dent in Liverpool’s future

Steve Agnew talks Middlesbrough’s disappointing season and praises their fight against Southampton.

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson, nephew of the club’s president, calls being relegated the worst moment of his life.
When Martin Atkinson puts the whistle to his lips for the final time this season on Sunday, there will be few Middlesbrough fans sorry to see the curtains fall on their Premier League campaign. With just a paltry five wins and 27 goals to show for their 37 game in the top flight so far, the thoughts of the faithful have long since moved on to how a promotion push can be mounted next term.

Developments at the brighter end of the table, however, have offered Boro a final chance to make an impact….

U.S. Hot List: Kellyn Acosta can fill a midfield gap, Brad Guzan’s woes go on

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno breaks down the best in MLS with his weekly awards.

Tommy McNamara’s brave header in the second half earned NYCFC a point in a gritty draw with FC Dallas.
Time is running out to catch the eye of United States national team head coach Bruce Arena ahead of June’s World Cup qualifiers. Here, we lay out who did and did not impress the big boss.
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Kellyn Acosta, MF, FC Dallas (MLS)
Why he’s here: Acosta had another good performance for FC Dallas with a goal in the 1-1 draw versus New York City FC. The 21-year-old midfielder was also a threat in delivering set pieces.
What this means: The injury to Jermaine Jones means that Arena will need to fill…

Middlesbrough earn impressive draw with Man City but deserved more

Leroy Sane won a dubious penalty that could leave Middlesbrough feeling slighted of all three points.
Middlesbrough impressed with a hard-working and positive performance that will have ticked all of caretaker manager Steve Agnew’s boxes Sunday. Although relegation still looks almost certain for the Teessiders, Sunday’s showing was far from the negative and uninspired displays at home under Aitor Karanka. Boro went all out today, contained a high-quality Manchester City side well, and were unlucky not to come away with all three points.

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All of the heart and soul that Boro fans thrive…

U.S. Hot List: Dempsey, Morris impress but defensive injuries are a concern

LA’s struggles continued as Clint Dempsey and Jordan Morris both scored to earn three points for Seattle.
One U.S. national team mainstay made consecutive Premier League starts for the first time since August, while another is heading back to England’s top flight after a productive detour in the second tier. In MLS, meanwhile, several attacking players are showing off their sharpness, but there’s also worrying injury news for Bruce Arena, both at home and overseas.
With the start of the next national team camp just over a month away, which Americans are trending north and whose stock is heading the…

Brad Guzan to miss United States qualifiers for birth of second child

With Brad Guzan out of the U.S. squad, Shaka Hislop says Tim Howard is ready to get back in goal after his injury.

Taylor Twellman applauds the growth of MLS entering 2017, but raises concerns about its impact on American players.
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan will miss the United States’ World Cup qualifiers against Honduras and Panama while awaiting the birth of his child.
Colorado’s Tim Howard, the Americans’ No. 1 goalkeeper at the last two World Cups, becomes the likely starter for the matches at San Jose, California, on March 24 and at Panama four days later.
The 38-year-old returned last weekend from surgery after he tore a leg muscle in the 2-1 qualifying loss to Mexico last November.

U.S. goalkeeper Brad Guzan is awaiting the birth of his second child.
The U.S. Soccer Federation said Guzan…

Borussia Dortmund have taken the lead against Sportfreunde Lotte thanks to Christian Pulisic’s excellent finish.

After being sidelined with a serious heart condition, Clint Dempsey returned to the field, and had an immediate impact.

Sebastian Salazar and Herculez Gomez recap the return of Tim Howard in Colorado’s 1-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls.
The first part of Bruce Arena’s selection process for next Friday’s critical World Cup qualifier against Honduras and another in Panama City four days is nearly complete, with the U.S. coach to name his roster for both games on Wednesday afternoon.
The second part, of course, requires Arena to settle on a lineup for the match against Los Catrachos in San Jose, California. With just one more weekend of club games left for him to assess the sharpness of his players, here’s a look at how 14 candidates…

U.S. coach Bruce Arena won’t favor Europe-based players over MLS talent

Despite a lack of goals for the U.S., Bruce Arena says he can take several positives from January camp.

ESPN FC’s Herculez Gomez weighs the pros and cons of a 2026 World Cup joint-bid between the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
U.S. men’s national team manager Bruce Arena indicated that when it comes to building his roster for the March World Cup qualifiers, “it doesn’t matter” whether a player is playing domestically or overseas.
Arena just concluded the U.S. team’s annual January camp, one that saw him get a close look at 31 domestic players. But with the MLS season not set to begin until March 3, there are questions as to how sharp they will be heading into the critical matches against Honduras in San Jose, California,…

United States keeper Brad Guzan agrees to Atlanta United move

Brad Guzan is moving to MLS.
United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan has agreed a deal that will see him move from Middlesbrough to MLS expansion side Atlanta United at the end of the season, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday.
Guzan left…

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