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MLS Roundup: Weekend Action and Roster Moves
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CINCINNATI, OH – August 10, 2024 – Major League Soccer clubs returned to action this weekend with a slate of games and significant roster adjustments. FC Cincinnati marked its 10th anniversary with a home match against charlotte FC, while several other teams resumed regular season play after a brief hiatus.
Match updates
- colorado Rapids at Minnesota united FC: The Colorado Rapids traveled to Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, to face Minnesota United FC. The match is scheduled for Sunday, August 11th, at 8:00 PM ET.
- FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte FC: FC Cincinnati celebrated its decade-long presence in MLS by hosting Charlotte FC at TQL Stadium in cincinnati, Ohio. The game took place on Saturday, August 10th.
- LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders FC: The LA Galaxy welcomed the Seattle Sounders FC to Dignity Health Sports park in Carson, california, on Sunday, August 11th. Kickoff was at 9:30 PM ET.
- Real Salt Lake at New York Red Bulls: Real Salt Lake resumed its MLS campaign with a road game against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, on Sunday, August 11th.
- Toronto FC vs. Crown Legacy FC: Toronto FC hosted Crown Legacy FC at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario, on Monday, August 12th.
Roster Moves
- Chicago Fire FC: chicago Fire FC bolstered its roster with the short-term agreement signing of defender Richard Fleming III, a recent graduate of Georgetown University.
- FC Cincinnati: FC Cincinnati acquired an international roster slot from Real Salt Lake, providing increased adaptability in team construction.
- Toronto FC: toronto FC promoted Malik Henry from Toronto FC II,offering a pathway for homegrown talent to the first team. Henry, a 20-year-old midfielder, signed a first-team contract.
- Real salt Lake & FC Cincinnati: Real Salt Lake received $100,000 in General Allocation Money from FC Cincinnati in exchange for a 2025 international roster slot. This transaction allows both clubs to strategically manage their roster regulations.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this report is based on official releases and does not reflect the opinions of this publication.
