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MLS News

10 biggest end-of-season deadline day departures around MLS
There’s been a flurry of roster moves in recent days around MLS with the 2019 season fully over. What are some of the notable departures around the league?

The five cool MLS tactical moves of 2019 that teams should copy in 2020
Jim Curtin did a fantastic job of managing Ilsinho throughout the season. Nobody wants to come off the bench — players see the “super-sub” title as a slight — but Curtin found a way to build his importance to the game and make a sub the star.

Transfer watch: Big names linked to MLS moves of late
The MLS hot stove action is heating up this offseason, and some very big global names have been linked to the league lately. Need a refresher on who’s being mooted for an MLS move? Here’s some of the big stars who could be bound for North America in 2020.

MLS vs. Liga MX All-Star game: Which league boasts the best XI?
The game is still several months away, and much will surely change on both sides when it comes to transfers in and out for both sides, but it’s still easy to envision two potential teams that will go head-to-head at Banc of California Stadium in July.

Rest of the World News

Flamengo beat River Plate to win first Copa Libertadores since 1981
Flamengo won the Copa Libertadores for the first time in 38 years as they beat defending champions River Plate 2-1 with two last-gasp goals from Gabriel Barbosa on Saturday.