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As confirmed by Atletico Ottawa, Ballou Tabla has transferred to Turkish second-division side Manisa. Tabla spent just a single season with Ottawa, signing last off-season after being released by MLS side CF Montreal. The fee at the moment remains undisclosed. It would be a bit of a shock if it was not one of the higher transfer fees in Canadian Premier League history. Manisa … [Read more...] about Done Deal: Manisa Futbol Kulübü Gets CPL’s MVP Nominee

Photo by Michael Stewart/Getty Images USMNT drama continues Another week behind us and another weekend beckons! I’ve got another friendly reminder to please fill out our survey and provide us your email address if you haven’t already. We have a lot of fun ideas that we are looking to implement as we move on from Vox Media, and we’d love to have your support! Claudio … [Read more...] about Friday Freedom Kicks: Claudio Reyna resigns from Austin FC, another Loudoun FC signing, VAR comes to NWSL and more

Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/Getty Images Whew. Happy Thursday, everyone. My apologies for the late Freedom Kicks this morning, as I’m out in LA for the USMNT match and woke up to the lead story of the day. However, before we jump in, a friendly reminder to fill out this incredibly quick survey to help us plan our coverage for whenever the lights turn out on this SBN … [Read more...] about Thursday Freedom Kicks: Earnie Stewart out as U.S. Soccer sporting director, USMNT lose Serbia friendly, and more

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Does anyone want to buy (or sell) Everton? Happy Wednesday folks. A reminder to fill out this incredibly quick survey to let us know you still want to hear from us this Spring. Things have been moving quickly behind the scenes as we continue laying the foundation for our next chapter in soccer coverage. I’m actually getting excited! Still, … [Read more...] about Wednesday Freedom Kicks: D.C. United preseason match, NWSL investigation findings, and more