FC Naples Welcomes Chris Heckenberg for the 2025 Season

January 14, 2025 - Naples, FL - FC Naples is pleased to announce the signing of Chris Heckenberg, a dynamic and skilled defensive midfielder with a proven track record of success in USL and international youth experience with Australia. His addition strengthens the team's core as they prepare for their debut season in 2025. "We are very excited to have Chris join our squad. He has proven himself in the league over the last few seasons and his experience and strength defensively will be important in anchoring our midfield," said Coach Matt P... Full Story

Venezuela Announces Squad Ahead of Saturday's International Friendly against the U.S. at Chase Stadium

January 13, 2025 - The Federación Venezolana de Fútbol (FVF) announced their dynamic 24-player roster over the weekend ahead of their international matchup against the U.S. Men's National Team set to be played at Inter Miami CF's home, Chase Stadium. The match is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. ET and tickets can be purchased here. Head coach Fernando Batista has called up several noteworthy players in his squad. Among them are outstanding players from the local league, along with standout performers such as defender Rub... Full Story

Ben Clarvis Announced as Assistant Coach

January 13, 2025 - SHERMAN, Texas - Texoma FC Youth Academy Director Ben Clarvis joins the coaching staff for the Texoma FC First Team as the Assistant Coach. Before joining Texoma FC, Clarvis was the Director of Coaching at AYSES SC, Head Coach of NPSL Semi-Pro team Denton Diablos, as well as Assistant Coach at Austin College. Clarvis holds both UEFA B and USSF B Coaching licenses, highlighting his constant pursuit for soccer excellence. As a player, his achievements include multiple NCAA National Tournament appearances and All-Region hono... Full Story

Toronto FC Transfer Winger Thiago Andrade

January 13, 2025 - Toronto FC announced today that the Club has agreed to transfer winger Thiago Andrade to Cerezo Osaka of the J1 League (Japan, First Division). Andrade, 24, was acquired via trade from San Diego FC on December 11, 2024. Prior to trading Andrade to Toronto FC, San Diego acquired the winger from New York City FC with the fourth pick in the 2025 MLS Expansion Draft. The dynamic Brazilian spent the past four seasons (2021-2024) with NYCFC, where he scored 12 goals and registered six assists in 71 appearances across all com... Full Story

• FC Naples Welcomes Chris Heckenberg for the 2025 Season - FC Naples (USL1) January 14
  
• Orange County SC Announces 2025 Preseason Schedule - Orange County SC (USL) January 13
  
• Earthquakes, Bay Area Host Committee Donate to Support Los Angeles Wildfire Assistance - San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) January 13
  
• Venezuela Announces Squad Ahead of Saturday's International Friendly against the U.S. at Chase Stadium - Inter Miami CF (MLS) January 13
  
• Ben Clarvis Announced as Assistant Coach - Texoma FC (USL1) January 13
  
• Toronto FC Transfer Winger Thiago Andrade - Toronto FC (MLS) January 13
  
• LA Galaxy Announce Relief Efforts, $1 Million Donation, in Response to Unprecedented Wildfires in Los Angeles - LA Galaxy (MLS) January 13
  
• Back at It: Inter Miami CF Opens 2025 Training Camp - Inter Miami CF (MLS) January 13
  
• Sporting KC Announces Preseason Schedule & Roster - Sporting Kansas City (MLS) January 13
  
• LAFC Acquires Odin Thiago Holm on Loan from Scottish Premier League's Celtic Football Club - Los Angeles FC (MLS) January 13
  
• Chattanooga Football Club Announces 2025 Preseason Schedule - Chattanooga FC (MLS NEXT Pro) January 13
  
• MBFC Signs Salinas Native Joel Garcia Jr. - Monterey Bay FC (USL) January 13
  
• After Years of Seeing FC Cincinnati Operate from a Far, When the Opportunity Came Tah Brian Anunga Jumped at the Chance to Join - FC Cincinnati (MLS) January 13
  
• Forge FC Re-Signs Club Captain Kyle Bekker - Forge FC (CPL) January 13
  
• Colorado Rapids 2 Sign Midfielder Josh Copeland to MLS NEXT Pro Contract - Colorado Rapids 2 (MLS NEXT Pro) January 13
  
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