Pedro Guimaraes Returns for 2026

December 13, 2025 - Orange County SC is proud to announce that Pedro Guimaraes, one of its standout Next Wave prospects, will rejoin the squad for the 2026 season. Having joined the club in August 2023, this marks his second full year, and the organization couldn't be more thrilled about his continued development on the left flank. Pedro, just 17 years old, is already making waves. In 2025, he featured in 17 USL Championship matches, logging 903 minutes for Orange County. He was involved in the attack too, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist, ... Full Story

Chicago Fire FC Agrees to Transfer Forward Georgios Koutsias to FC Lugano

December 13, 2025 - CHICAGO - Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has agreed to permanently transfer forward Georgios Koutsias to FC Lugano. Koutsias originally joined FC Lugano in January on loan. "We would like to thank Georgios for his contributions to the Fire during his time with the Club and are thrilled that he has found a place at FC Lugano," said Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. "This transfer allows us to keep building on a good 2025 to put together a stronger roster for 2026." Kout... Full Story

Chicago Fire FC Transfers Homegrown Midfielder Brian Gutiérrez to Historic Mexican Side Club Deportivo Guadalajara

December 12, 2025 - CHICAGO - Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has transferred Chicago native and Homegrown midfielder Brian Gutiérrez to LigaMX side Club Deportivo Guadalajara for a multi-million-dollar transfer fee. Additionally, in the event that Chivas permanently transfers Gutiérrez, the Fire will retain a percentage of any future transfer fee. The agreement with Chivas marks the third multi-million-dollar agreement for the transfer of a player aged of 22 or younger in the past three years. Homegrown goalkeeper Ga... Full Story

Sounders FC Claims Goalkeeper Max Anchor off End-Of-Year Waivers

December 12, 2025 - SEATTLE, WASH. - Sounders FC today claimed goalkeeper Max Anchor off of End-of-Year Waivers. The 21-year-old has spent his entire career with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, coming up through the club's developmental system before signing with the First Team at the start of the 2023 season. The selection now gives Seattle the ability to extend a contract offer to Anchor. In the event Seattle and Anchor do not agree to terms on a contract, Sounders FC retains the right of first refusal on the player. Anchor first entered the White... Full Story

• Pedro Guimaraes Returns for 2026 - Orange County SC (USL) December 13
  
• Pop-Up Shop to Remain Open Through December 23 Due to High Demand for Club Merchandise - Fort Wayne FC (USL1) December 13
  
• Demand Is High: Get Set for Fort Wayne Football Club Season with Tix, Merch - Fort Wayne FC (USL1) December 13
  
• 2025 End of Year Review: Top New Mexico United Academy Alumni College Performers - New Mexico United (USL) December 13
  
• Chicago Fire FC Agrees to Transfer Forward Georgios Koutsias to FC Lugano - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) December 13
  
• Chicago Fire FC Transfers Homegrown Midfielder Brian Gutiérrez to Historic Mexican Side Club Deportivo Guadalajara - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) December 12
  
• Sounders FC Claims Goalkeeper Max Anchor off End-Of-Year Waivers - Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) December 12
  
• Match Schedule Set for LAFC's First Two Rounds of Concacaf Champions Cup - Los Angeles FC (MLS) December 12
  
• MBFC Adds Defender Stuart Ritchie - Monterey Bay FC (USL) December 12
  
• Dates and Times Announced for Inter Miami CF's 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 Fixtures - Inter Miami CF (MLS) December 12
  
• Forge FC Set for February 3 Kickoff in 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup - Forge FC (CPL) December 12
  
• San Diego FC to Host Pumas UNAM on February 3 in Round One Concacaf Champions Cup Match at Snapdragon Stadium - San Diego FC (MLS) December 12
  
• FC Cincinnati's Round One Concacaf Champions Cup Schedule Announced - FC Cincinnati (MLS) December 12
  
• Concacaf Champions Cup Game to be Played in Hamilton - Atletico Ottawa (CPL) December 12
  
• Nashville SC Announces Concacaf Champions Cup Round One Schedule - Nashville SC (MLS) December 12
  
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• Woody Paige: Rockies flounder while other Colorado pro teams continue to excel - MLS Colorado Springs Gazette (December 14)
  
• Vancouver FC series against Mexico's Cruz Azul begins Feb. 4 in Langley - CPL Abbotsford News (December 13)
  
• Indian fans throw bottles, storm field as Lionel Messi kicks off tour of India - MLS Toronto Globe and Mail (December 13)
  
• Colorado Rapids to name Tottenham's Wells as coach - sources - MLS ESPN (December 13)
  
• 'Monumental betrayal': Fans upset by World Cup ticket prices - MLS My Northwest (December 13)
  
• Sporting KC ends partnership with Children's Mercy, begins new deal with Saint Luke's - MLS KCTV (December 13)
  
• Firm tapped to manage Indy soccer stadium build, early step for MLS team - MLS Indy Star (December 12)
  
• Portland Timbers Announce Bank of America as New Front-of-Shirt Sponsor - MLS Sports Logos Net News (December 12)
  
• Reborn New York Cosmos Unveil Home Kits for Inaugural USL League One Season - USL1 Sports Logos Net News (December 12)
  
• Report: Timbers to sign Revolution free agent Brandon Bye - MLS Boston Globe (December 12)
  
• Pro soccer: Union add another defender in Ritchie - USL Monterrey Herald (December 12)
  
• FC Cincinnati releases first-round Champions Cup schedule for February - MLS Cincinnati Enquirer (December 12)
  
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