Gyasi Zardes and Federico Higuain scored to help Columbus end their three-game losing streak as Zlatan and LA were held to just three shots on target.
The Columbus Crew announced on Monday that they have given Gyasi Zardes a contract extension that will make him one of the club’s three Designated Player.
Zardes, 27, joined the Crew from the LA Galaxy ahead of the 2018 season and scored 19 goals in his first season in Columbus en route to Major League Soccer’s Comeback Player of the Year.
The multi-year extension sees Zardes join Federico Higuain and Pedro Santos as the Crew’s DPs.
Our guy =G#Crew96 x @gyasinho pic.twitter.com/8O43qUpcN0— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) May 13, 2019

“We’re thrilled that Gyasi has agreed to be a part of this team…

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Jordan Morris and Gyasi Zardes reflect on their roles helping the January camp newcomers as the U.S. squad prepares for Sunday’s friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Kelyn Rowe says the competition during training in the United States’ January camp is a boost for the players, both for the national team and ahead of their club seasons.
CARSON, Calif. — “I’m not playing right-back.”
Thus spoke Gyasi Zardes.
Understand that Zardes isn’t just a glass half-full kind of guy. His theme song could be “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.” He’s a bubbly character, always looking to find the good in things. He’s also a steadfast team guy, willing to do just about anything for the greater good.
But it would appear that Zardes hit his limit in 2017. He started off the year having knee surgery, which forced him to miss the LA Galaxy’s…

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United States’ Gyasi Zardes outlines his goals for January camp and what impact he expects the younger players to have on the rest of the team.
The LA Galaxy have completed a trade to acquire Ola Kamara from Columbus Crew SC in exchange for forward Gyasi Zardes and $400,000 in targeted allocation money, the clubs announced on Saturday.
Columbus will receive another $100,000 in TAM if Kamara, 28, scores 12 goals or more with the Galaxy.
Crew SC had been in discussions with multiple clubs, including at least one abroad, over the services of the Norway striker, sources had told ESPN FC.
Kamara has scored 34 goals since his arrival in…

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The LA Galaxy have sent Gyasi Zardes and allocation money to Columbus Crew SC in exchange for Ola Kamara, sources confirm to ESPN FC.
The LA Galaxy have sent U.S. international forward Gyasi Zardes and $400,000 in allocation money to the Columbus Crew in exchange for Ola Kamara, sources have confirmed to ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle.
Columbus will receive another $100,000 in incentives if Kamara reaches certain incentives.
The trade was first reported on Friday night by the Los Angeles Times.
The Crew had been in discussions with multiple clubs, including at least one abroad, over the services of the Norwegian striker. Kamara has scored…

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Clint Dempsey played hero for Seattle, with his headed goal the sole difference against Sporting Kansas City.

After a scoreless first-half, TFC exploded in the second-half against Portland, with Justin Morrow netting a brace.

Mark Donaldson and Herculez Gomez evaluate what to expect from three notable Americans as the Premier League season begins.
World Cup qualifying resumes in just over two weeks, so there are not many chances left to impress United States head coach Bruce Arena ahead of the critical clash against Costa Rica on Sept. 1.

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Clint Dempsey, FW, Seattle Sounders (MLS)
Why he’s here: Dempsey’s goal in Seattle’s 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City was his sixth in five games with the Sounders, giving him 50 goals with the team.
What this means: After being used as a super sub during the Gold Cup, Arena has to decide…

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Giovani dos Santos is ready to return for the LA Galaxy.
Giovani dos Santos, Gyasi Zardes and Ashley Cole will all be available for the LA Galaxy this weekend after overcoming injuries.
Galaxy coach Curt Onalfo confirmed the news on Thursday, welcoming back three key players for Saturday night’s game at the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Dos Santos injured his hamstring on March 12 against the Portland Timbers and missed the next week’s game against Real Salt Lake as well as Mexico’s World Cup qualifiers.
“I feel great. Finally, I’m back with the team,” dos Santos…

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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…

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