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American winger Griffin Yow returned to Major League Soccer on Tuesday, joining the New England Revolution after 3 1/2 seasons with Belgian Pro League's KVC Westerlo. New England said the 23-year-old agreed to a 2 1/2-season contract that includes team options for 2028-29 and 2029-30. The Revolution acquired his discovery priority from Vancouver for $125,000 in 2026 general allocation money and the club's 2027 second-round draft pick.
Alan Rothenberg has a story he wants to tell you. A lot of stories actually; enough to fill a book. So he wrote one. But that's not the first memorable work he's authored. As the man behind the 1984 L.A. Olympics soccer tournament and the 1994 World Cup, still the most successful in history, Rothenberg has arguably had more to do with writing the story of U.S. Soccer in the modern era than anyone.
The future of Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona has become a major topic of discussion. The veteran striker's contract expires in June, and everything suggests that he will likely leave unless his performances are spectacular between now and the end of the season. The Polish forward's priority is to remain at Barça for one more year, and he is willing to accept a reduced salary and secondary role as well.
"He has an idea of how he wants to play, it's very brave, it's very nuanced," said the American. "It's very New Age, modern football, if you will, but in a crazy, mad scientist way. That's who he's been from day one, and it's really gone well. I say meteoric rise because 2021 is when he got his first professional stint as a manager, and since then, he's collected a few titles. Canadian Championship, MLS Leagues Cup, MLS Cup."
The situation involving a season ticket holder, Michael Weitzel, who was evicted from a St Louis City game for wearing a Trump hat highlights a continuing controversy. The enforcement of the Major League Soccer fan code of conduct prohibits political displays, a policy that has generated ongoing debate among supporters. The league's attempt to balance fan expression with safety regulations and the norms of both global soccer and American sports adds complexity to its policies.
Chicago Fire have shown resilience with a crucial 1-0 victory against New York Red Bulls and will aim to continue this momentum against Los Angeles FC despite a poor historical record against them.
