St. Louis Ambush Overcome Kansas City in a Shootout

January 4, 2026 - Independence, Missouri - The St. Louis Ambush went on the road, battled toe-to-toe with the first-place Kansas City Comets, and came home with a 7-6 victory on a shootout Sunday at the Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence. The win improved the Ambush to 4-3-1 on the season, while the Comets dropped to 6-2-2. St. Louis struck first when Robert Williamson, playing in his 100th MASL game, scored off a pass from Robert Kristo in the third minute of the first quarter. Just over a minute later, John Gates send a pass from near th... Full Story

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Transfer Ali Ahmed to English Side Norwich City FC

January 4, 2026 - VANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Sunday that the club has transferred winger Ali Ahmed to English Championship side Norwich City FC. As part of the agreement, Whitecaps FC will retain a sell-on percentage if Ahmed is transferred in the future. "After several European clubs expressed interest in Ali last summer and clubs approached us again recently, we continued to have open and honest discussions with Ali and his representatives. Once Ali made it clear that he wanted a new experience outside of MLS and... Full Story

Inter Miami CF Signs 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Dayne St. Clair

January 4, 2026 - MIAMI - Inter Miami CF announced today that it has signed Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair through the conclusion of the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season with an option for the 2027 sprint season (June 2027). The 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year joins the Club to strengthen the squad's goalkeeping unit while bringing top-level experience and proven quality St. Clair, 28, joins Inter Miami following a standout season with Minnesota United, where he was recognized as the 2025 Goalkeeper of the Year and guided the Loo... Full Story

D.C. United Signs Former Houston Dynamo FC Forward Gabriel Segal

January 4, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - D.C. United has signed former Houston Dynamo FC forward Gabriel Segal after selecting him in Stage 2 of the 2025 Re-Entry Draft. Segal has signed a one-and-a-half-year contract through June 2027 with options for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons. "Gabriel is talented young forward, having played three seasons in Major League Soccer and representing the United States Youth National Team" stated Dr. Erkut Sogut, D.C. United Managing Director of Soccer Operations. "He gives our team additional depth as we co... Full Story

• Comets Drop Shootout Decision to Ambush - Kansas City Comets (MASL) January 4
• St. Louis Ambush Overcome Kansas City in a Shootout - St. Louis Ambush (MASL) January 4
• Utica City FC Tips Blast in OT - Baltimore Blast (MASL) January 4
• Vancouver Whitecaps FC Transfer Ali Ahmed to English Side Norwich City FC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS) January 4
• Inter Miami CF Signs 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Dayne St. Clair - Inter Miami CF (MLS) January 4
• D.C. United Signs Former Houston Dynamo FC Forward Gabriel Segal - D.C. United (MLS) January 4
• Empire Drops Next Nailbiter in 4-3 Defeat at San Diego - Empire Strykers (MASL) January 3
• Kraig Chiles Scores the Game-Winning Goal in the Fourth Quarter - San Diego Sockers (MASL) January 3
• Riqui Puig Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery - LA Galaxy (MLS) January 3
• Inter Miami CF Signs Defender Facundo Mura - Inter Miami CF (MLS) January 3
• Comets Open Homestand with I-70 Series Finale - Kansas City Comets (MASL) January 3
• New Mexico United Re-Signs Midfielder Gedion Zelalem - New Mexico United (USL) January 3
• Sockers Sign Trio of Midfielders - San Diego Sockers (MASL) January 3
• Town FC Academy ID Camps January 4 & 11 - The Town FC (MLS NEXT Pro) January 2
• Vancouver FC Announces Returning Players Ahead of 2026 Season - Vancouver FC (CPL) January 2
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• Galaxy's Riqui Puig to miss 2026 season after 2nd knee surgery - MLS Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (January 3)
  
• Whitecaps appear set to lose Ali Ahmed - MLS Vancouver Province (January 3)
  
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