Battery Secure 1-0 Victory Over Birmingham, Ycaza Scores Winner

May 16, 2024 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Charleston Battery triumphed 1-0 over Birmingham Legion FC on Wednesday at Protective Stadium. The hard-fought match was decided by Emilio Ycaza's match-winning goal in the 61st minute. Goalkeeper Adam Grinwis tallied five saves en route to the Battery's sixth shutout of the year in an all-around courageous effort from the shot-stopper. In league play, Charleston are now 11 games unbeaten and have won six consecutive matches. The victory affirms Charleston's spot atop the USL Championship and Easter... Full Story

The Full Time Clip: Charlotte FC Secure First Away Win of 2024 with Third Consecutive Shutout

May 16, 2024 - CLTFC Club Captain Ashley Westwood scored a stunning second-half free-kick to clinch all three points for The Crown. First Half Lineup: Kahlina, Byrne, Malanda, Privett, Pedro, Westwood, Urso, Petkovic, Smalls, Vargas, Agyemang In the season's first midweek match, Head Coach Dean Smith went with some rotation in his starting eleven. SuperDraft pick Tyger Smalls made his starting debut on the wing after two appearances off the bench, Joao Pedro deputized for an injured Jere Uronen, and Junior Urso and Nikola Petkovic... Full Story

Rapids Topple Vancouver Whitecaps at Home Following Navarro Penalty Kick Conversion

May 16, 2024 - The Colorado Rapids recorded their third clean sheet of the season on Wednesday night after beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park. The midweek matchup saw Rafael Navarro's fourth converted penalty kick of the season, as Djordje Mihailovic's shot was deflected directly in front of goal by Bjørn Inge Utvik's arm in the fourth minute of first half stoppage time. Navarro calmly converted the penalty for his sixth goal of the season and Utvik received a red card for denial of a goal scoring opport... Full Story

Nashville SC Defeats Toronto FC 2-0 at GEODIS Park in First of Two Matches this Week

May 16, 2024 - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Nashville Soccer Club defeated Toronto FC 2-0 Wednesday night at GEODIS Park led by defender Shaq Moore's first-career MLS goal and Teal Bunbury's third goal of the season. The club is now 4W-1L-5D at home in 2024 across all competitions. No. 1 Hit: In just his second match back from injury, Moore scored his first-career MLS goal in the 81stminute to give the Boys in Gold the 1-0 lead. Defender Walker Zimmerman registered his first assist of the season. Totally Tubular Teal: With his stoppage time go... Full Story

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• The Full Time Clip: Charlotte FC Secure First Away Win of 2024 with Third Consecutive Shutout - Charlotte FC (MLS) May 16
• Inter Miami CF Earns Point, Secures Clean Sheet in Visit to Rivals Orlando City SC - Inter Miami CF (MLS) May 16
• Rapids Topple Vancouver Whitecaps at Home Following Navarro Penalty Kick Conversion - Colorado Rapids (MLS) May 16
• Nashville SC Defeats Toronto FC 2-0 at GEODIS Park in First of Two Matches this Week - Nashville SC (MLS) May 16
• Chicago Fire FC Falls 1-0 to Charlotte FC at Soldier Field - Chicago Fire FC (MLS) May 16
• San Jose's Two-Goal Lead Disappears After Second-Half Red Card Reduces Quakes To 10 Men; Club Returns Home Saturday To Face Orlando City Sc - San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) May 16
• Driussi's Late Goal Lifts Austin FC to 1-0 Win over Houston Dynamo FC - Austin FC (MLS) May 16
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• RSL Dominant in 2-0 Home Win Over Seattle - Utah Royals FC (NWSL) May 16
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• Sounders FC Falls 2-0 on the Road to Real Salt Lake - Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) May 16
• 'caps Fall After Going Down To 10 Men - Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS) May 16
• Nashville SC Defeats Toronto FC 2-0 at GEODIS Park in First of Two Matches this Week - Nashville SC (MLS) May 16
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