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Could a professional outdoor soccer team come to Baltimore? Many hope the city could support one.

While the Major League Soccer’s interest in Baltimore is unclear, the United Soccer League has expressed a desire to position a franchise for Charm City.

By Edward Lee

Jun 26, 2019

• Sports

Digest (March 3): Blast beat MetroStars behind Melo, Dantas

The Blast recorded their 11th win of the Major Arena Soccer League season with a 5-4 victory over the host Mississauga MetroStars (3-14) in Ontario, Canada.

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Digest (Jan. 21): Wizards sign Gary Payton II, son of Hall of Famer

The Washington Wizards announced that the team has signed guard Gary Payton II to a 10-day contract.

• Sports

Digest (Dec. 20): Johns Hopkins leads Directors' Cup standings after strong fall

For the second consecutive year, Johns Hopkins sits atop the final Learfield Directors' Cup Division III standings at the end of the fall season. With seven

• Sports

Rooney stopped in shootout as D.C. United's season ends with playoff loss to Crew

Wayne Rooney was stopped on a shootout attempt in his MLS playoff debut, Nick DeLeon skied D.C. United's final kick over the crossbar and the Columbus Crew beat D.C. United, 3-2, on penalty kicks after they tied 2-2 on Thursday night.

• Sports

Sports Digest (July 31): D.C. United's Rooney available to play despite broken nose

D.C. United's Wayne Rooney returned to work Tuesday looking as if he had stepped into a boxing ring over the weekend.

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Digest (July 2): Wayne Rooney on joining D.C. United: 'I'm here to win'

Wayne Rooney knows where D.C. United stands right now. It's not the team that won three of the first four Major League Soccer Cups after the league began in

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Digest: English star Wayne Rooney, D.C. United inch closer to deal

Wayne Rooney and D.C. United have resolved major issues in their negotiations and could soon finalize a deal that clears the way for the English soccer superstar to join the Major League Soccer club this summer.

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Digest (April 14): Segura leads D.C. United to victory over Columbus Crew at Naval Academy

Ulises Segura scored his first MLS goal and Steve Clark had a shutout in his first action of the season to help DC United beat the Columbus Crew 1-0 on

• College Basketball

Digest: MLS might force D.C. United to move home opener from SoccerPlex

Major League Soccer does not want D.C. United to play their home opener at Maryland SoccerPlex because of facility and security concerns, sources told The Washington Post.

• Soccer

Digest (Jan. 16): Former Arundel star Beckerman re-signs with Real Salt Lake

Midfielder Kyle Beckerman (Arundel) re-signed with Real Salt Lake, receiving a multiyear contract that will extend the tenure of the league's all-time career

• Sports

Digest: Gordon Wild leaving Maryland to pursue pro soccer career

Digest: Gordon Wild leaving Maryland to pursue pro soccer career

• Coaches

Digest (Dec. 19): United has date but not site for first 2018 home game

D.C. United will play its home opener March 17 against the Houston Dynamo. Problem is, its new home won't be ready by then. With Audi Field not scheduled to

• Soccer

Digest: D.C. United acquires Mattocks, Brillant, re-signs Clark

Digest: D.C. United acquires Mattocks, Brillant, re-signs Clark

• Sports

D.C. United could play some games in Baltimore or Annapolis awaiting new stadium

D.C. United will move into a new stadium next season, but because of MLS's concerns about scheduling complications and competitive advantage late in the year,

• Maryland

Homegrown talent can save US men's soccer

To captivate the American audience, they need to have American idols to look up to that have come through the “farm” systems of NCAA soccer, USL and/or NASL, and ultimately in the MLS.

• Golf

Digest: D.C. United's Hamid, former Terp Zusi named to U.S. Gold Cup roster

Digest: D.C. United's Hamid, former Terp Zusi named to U.S. Gold Cup roster

• Soccer

Christos FC adds another chapter to Baltimore's rich soccer tradition

Christos FC, an amateur soccer club sponsored by a Ferndale liquor store, made Baltimore proud with a gutsy effort against D.C. United

• Soccer

Christos FC scores first but dream run ends when D.C. United pulls ahead late for 4-1 win

By Glenn Graham

Jun 14, 2017

• Soccer

Baltimore-area Cinderella Christos FC set for U.S. Open Cup match with D.C. United

Baltimore Cinderella Christos FC set for U.S. Open Cup match with D.C. United

By Jonas Shaffer

Jun 10, 2017

• Soccer

Maryland's Christos FC only amateur team left in U.S. Open Cup

Christos FC, a Maryland-based amateur soccer club, has had an improbable run through the U.S. Open Cup tournament.

• College Football

Digest: Prettyboy, Liberty reservoirs set to open for boating

Boating season at Liberty and Prettyboy reservoirs will begin Wednesday, Baltimore City Department of Public Works director Rudolph S. Chow announced.

• Soccer

Group interested in bringing USL expansion team to Baltimore, league officials say

If accepted, a Baltimore expansion team could join the United Soccer League as early as next year or 2019, league officials said.

By Jonas Shaffer

Feb 13, 2017

• Sports

Digest: D.C. United drafts Terps defender Odoi-Atsem

With the No. 12 overall selection, United turned down a late offer from the rival New York Red Bulls and picked Maryland right back Chris Odoi-Atsem (DeMatha).

• Sports

Ex-Terps soccer stars Graham Zusi, Taylor Kemp invited to Bruce Arena's U.S. camp

The all-Major League Soccer winter training camp begins Tuesday and runs for nearly a month in Carson, Calif.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jan 5, 2017

• Sports

Digest: Ex-Terps assistant Eric Golz named women's soccer coach at Dayton

Eric Golz, a former Maryland assistant, was named coach of the Dayton women's soccer team.

• Howard County

Reservoir grad Bonner selected in third round of MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas

Reservoir grad Colin Bonner selected with the 45th overall pick in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft

By Brent Kennedy

Jan 19, 2016

• Soccer

2 Terps, Wake's Gamble chosen

• Howard County

Reservoir grad Bonner looking forward to MLS SuperDraft

After successful college career, Reservoir grad Colin Bonner hoping to be selected in 2016 MLS SuperDraft Thursday

By Brent Kennedy

Jan 13, 2016

• Baltimore City Paper

Happening tomorrow in Baltimore: the Major League Soccer draft. Wait, what?

• High School sports

Kenwood goalie Quantrell Jones earns spot in U17 Residency Program at IMG Academy

He has taken a big step toward reaching that goal by accepting a coveted invitation to the upcoming spring semester of the U.S. Under-17 Residency Program in Bradenton, Fla.

By Glenn Graham

Dec 22, 2015

• Business

Military paid pro sports teams to honor soldiers, congressional report found

The Pentagon and National Guard paid professional sports teams to publicly honor soldiers at sporting events, according to a Senate oversight report released Wednesday that labeled the practice "inappropriate and frivolous."

• Manchester United F.C.

Under Armour launches "Slay Your Next Giant" global soccer campaign

Under Armour's first global soccer marketing campaign, launched today, shows players from around the world slaying giants -- represented by personal goals etched onto the players' boot laces.

By Lorraine Mirabella

Sep 22, 2015

• Maryland

Oh, to go pro, but it's a yes or no

• Food & Drink

Rams Head Live sold to major entertainment company

AEG Live, the Los Angeles-based live-entertainment company, has purchased the downtown music venue Rams Head Live, according to a press release.

• Sports

UMBC soccer coach Pete Caringi Jr. looks to top last year's successful run

On Wednesday, Pete Caringi Jr. will hold UMBC's first practice as he enters his 25th season as coach there.

By Glenn Graham

Aug 12, 2015

• Sports

With scoring goals for U.S. soccer in mind, Clint Dempsey eyes two more Gold Cup chances

United States men's soccer team striker Clint Dempsey achieved his first hat trick in an international match when he scored three goals in Saturday's 6-0 rout of Cuba.

By Don Markus

Jul 19, 2015

• Sports

Clint Dempsey's hat trick leads U.S. to 6-0 rout of Cuba in Gold Cup quarterfinals

Clint Dempsey took care of that, though saying singlehandedly might be an oxymoron in soccer. Singleheadedly or singlefootedly might be a more accurate description. The veteran striker, who was removed as the U.S. captain after a much-publicized red card in an MLS game, scored in the fourth minute and added two more goals in a 6-0 rout of undermanned Cuba in Saturday's Gold Cup quarterfinal at M&T Bank Stadium.

By Don Markus

Jul 18, 2015

• Soccer

What we said leading up to Saturday's U.S.-Cuba Gold Cup match

In advance of Saturday's U.S. Gold Cup quarterfinal against Cuba, The Baltimore Sun covered all the local and national angles, and will be on the case for the game as well.

By Josh Land

Jul 18, 2015

• Sports

Retired soccer star Brian McBride gets smiles at Baltimore clinic

In conjunction with the U.S. men's national team playing in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal round Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium, the 43-year-old McBride served as soccer ambassador by hosting a community event at Patterson Park. Working with Gold Cup sponsor Allstate Insurance, he signed autographs, posed for photos (the Gold Cup trophy was also on hand), had a Q & A session and participated in a soccer clinic for nearly two dozen youth in the inner city.

By Glenn Graham

Jul 16, 2015

• Sports

Veterans Clint Dempsey, Michael Bradley leading Team USA into Gold Cup quarterfinals

The preliminary round run to M&T Bank Stadium for Saturday's CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal knockout game against Cuba has been fueled mostly by the old guard.

By Don Markus

Jul 16, 2015

• Sports

DaMarcus Beasley comes out of international retirement to join U.S. in Gold Cup

33-year-old couldn't say no to chance at helping national team win second straight Gold Cup

• Sports

Gymnast Whittenburg earns another silver at Pan Am Games

Donnell Whittenburg of Baltimore won a silver medal in the men's vault final on the final day of artistic gymnastics at the Pan American Games in Toronto.

• Sports

Ex-Terp Russell Payne reaches 'highest level possible' as U.S. team goalie coach

Russell Payne, who turned 40 on Monday, is revisiting his roots this week as the goalkeeper coach for the U.S. men's national team, which will play in the Gold Cup quarterfinals Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium.

By Don Markus

Jul 15, 2015

• Sports

'One of the good ones,' goalie Brad Guzan finally getting his chance

With Tim Howard taking a one-year break from the team, Brad Guzan has emerged as the potential No. 1 goalkeeper for Team USA not only in this year's Gold Cup but as it gets ready for the 2017 Confederations Cup and the 2018 World Cup.

By Don Markus

Jul 15, 2015

• Sports

'Just like old times' for ex-Terp teammates Graham Zusi, Omar Gonzalez on Team USA

Former Maryland Terps roommates, teammates Graham Zusi and Omar Gonzalez helping Team USA in its quest to win the Gold Cup.

By Glenn Graham

Jul 15, 2015

• Maryland

World Cup champs evening things up a bit

• Sports

Pirates' Tabata 'wasn't looking to get hit' in at-bat vs. Scherzer

Scherzer was one out away from the 24th perfect game in major league history, and Tabata wanted to spoil it, but not the way that it actually happened.

• Sports

Terps pitcher Mooney discussing contract with Nationals

Maryland closer Kevin Mooney (North Harford), who was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 15th round last week, is continuing to negotiate with the club.

• Sports

Annapolis-to-Newport Race to set sail today ... and tomorrow

The 35th biennial Annapolis-to-Newport Race will begin this week with a new starting format. Smaller boats will start at 11 a.m. today and bigger boats at 11 a.m. Friday.