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Major Link Soccer: Chelsea’s dream of a top four finish starting to look a reality

The Blues are in the top four are securing their fourth straight win.

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MLS

If there was any doubt as to who’s the top competitor on the eMLS circuit right now, it should be put to rest following Sunday’s climax of eMLS League Series Two presented by Coca-Cola. New York City FC’s Didychrislito emerges as eMLS League Series Two champion after drama-filled final

Orlando City SC announced one of the biggest moves of the MLS offseason thus far, confirming Saturday morning that they’ve signed Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato to a one-year deal as a free agent. Orlando City SC sign Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato as free agent

Houston Dynamo FC are bringing back longtime stalwart midfielder Boniek Garcia, announcing Monday the club has signed the Honduras international to a contract extension through the 2021 season. Houston Dynamo FC re-sign veteran midfielder Boniek Garcia through 2021

The LA Galaxy have signed MLS veteran defender Oniel Fisher as a free agent, the club announced Monday. The Jamaican international right back has made 66 appearances in Major League Soccer since 2015 during his time with Seattle Sounders FC and D.C. United. LA Galaxy sign MLS veteran defender Oniel Fisher

Kemar Lawrence was one of the best left backs in Major League Soccer during five seasons with the New York Red Bulls, including a Best XI selection in 2018. And now it appears the Jamaican international nicknamed “Taxi” is possibly poised to a return to the league. Ex-New York Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence reportedly targeted by multiple MLS teams

The New York Red Bulls released the 2021 1Beat Kit on Monday, designed to be worn not only on matchdays, but also infused for everyday lifestyle and “is a testament to the resilience of our community. New York Red Bulls release 1Beat jersey for 2021 season

NWSL/WoSo

Will the real Christen Press please stand up. Casey Stoney must unleash the Real Christen Press for Manchester United to hold onto a top-3 finish - All For XI

USWNT players Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris had a particularly memorable Valentine’s Day. The pair announced the adoption of a daughter on Sunday. Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris of USWNT announce adoption of baby girl

World

Timo Werner netted his first Premier League goal after a 14-game drought as the Blues leapfrogged Liverpool with a 2-0 win over Newcastle. Timo Werner awakens from goal-scoring slumber as Chelsea’s top-four dreams begin to become reality

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to his native Portugal for the first time as a Juventus player as his side face Porto on Wednesday with the Italian giants fighting to keep up with Europe’s most powerful clubs in the Champions League. Ronaldo returns to Portugal as Juventus battle to keep among Europe’s elite

Borussia Dortmund go into Wednesday’s Champions League last 16, first-leg tie at Sevilla with star striker Erling Braut Haaland urging his team-mates to shake off their Bundesliga blues or risk a heavy defeat in Spain. Haaland urges Dortmund to shake off Bundesliga blues at Sevilla

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