5 players who made trans-Atlantic switch

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5 players who made trans-Atlantic switch

Wayne Rooney could be on his way Stateside.

RODNEY MARSH

Marsh made a major impression on the Tampa Bay Rowdies whom he joined in 1976 from Manchester City. In his four seasons as a player he was twice named in the NASL all-star team, later going on to act both as the club’s manager and ultimately, chief executive.

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http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/soccer/ct-spt-usl-expansion-tom-ricketts-fire-20180510-story.html

What does Tom Ricketts’ ownership of a USL expansion team in Chicago mean for the Fire?

The United Soccer League’s expansion into Chicago got a boost Wednesday when it was announced Cubs owner Tom Ricketts will be the new soccer team’s majority owner.

The effort to bring a second-division team to Chicago is a joint effort by developer Sterling Bay and Ricketts, who previously owned a minority stake in English side Derby County. The USL team is expected to begin play in 2021 with plans for a stadium on the proposed Lincoln Yards development.

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http://thecomeback.com/soccer/chicago-ricketts-usl.html

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts signs on for a USL franchise in Chicago, deal includes a new 20,000-seat riverfront stadium

The stadium site was originally pitched as part of Chicago's bid for Amazon's HQ2.

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https://www.sounderatheart.com/2018/5/10/17338408/wayne-rooney-ready-for-d-c-united

Major Link Soccer: Wayne Rooney ready for D.C. United move

MLS mid-week clashes, US Open Cup games and some NWSL games as well.

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http://www.heraldcourier.com/sports/cubs-ricketts-plans-to-own-team-in-nd-tier-usl/article_85b543b7-923d-5406-8bc3-9b2d20896d78.html

Cubs' Ricketts plans to own team in 2nd-tier USL

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https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2018/05/10/track-record-of-top-league-vets-bodes-well-for-rooney-in-mls/

Track record of Top League vets bodes well for Rooney in MLS

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/44068127

Could Wayne Rooney be heading to the US? Five footballers who moved stateside

It's looking very likely that Wayne Rooney will be heading to the USA to continue his footie career so Newsround's had a look at five other footballers who've tried their luck stateside!

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Rivalry Hijinks: Timbers tease the Sounders before match

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Eds: Corrects the Timbers were winless in first five games of the season. With AP Photos.

The Portland Timbers host the Seattle Sounders on Sunday in the 100th meeting between the rivals from the Pacific Northwest. The rivalry dates back to a rainy May day in 1975, when both teams were in the North American Soccer League. The Sounders rule the rivalry at 50-35-14 across all competitions

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Rowdies' Teammate Impersonations

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Rowdies Front Row: April 21, 2018

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Take a look back at the Rowdies 2-0 victory over the Real Monarchs

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An Inside Look at Jack Blake's YouTube Success

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Published on May 10, 2018

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The #USOC2018 First Round match that will determine our Second Round opponent has kicked off! The winner of @SIMA_Soccer_MVA vs @JaxArmadaFC gets us next week. Watch it here 👇

4:06 PM - 9 May 2018

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NEWS: We're headed to Jacksonville next week to take on @JaxArmadaFC in the #USOC2018 Second Round. The Armada beat SIMA Aguilas 2-0 tonight to advance to the Second Round.

Read more 👉 http://bit.ly/2KS9qdo

5:54 PM - 9 May 2018

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Getting ready for Richmond.

6:58 AM - 10 May 2018

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Great to have representatives from several Tampa Bay sports organizations at today’s @StPeteChamber Leadership St. Pete event at Al Lang Stadium.

#TeamTampaBay

1:16 PM - 10 May 2018

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Love the synergy in our Tampa Bay region!! Thank you @StPeteChamber for uniting @tampabayrowdies

@Buccaneers @TBLightning @RaysBaseball @GPSTPETE Business, Leadership, Sports, Philanthropy..Everyone is on board!! #LeadershipStPete

3:02 PM - 10 May 2018

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Sterling Bay, Tom Ricketts will bring new soccer team and stadium to Chicago

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https://www.sportstalkflorida.com/soccer/mls/columbus-crews-owners-cant-move-to-austin-yet/

Columbus Crew’s Owners Can’t Move To Austin Yet

MLS Commissioner Don Garber isn’t laughing about the Columbus lawsuit.

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Wayne Rooney: Everton forward agrees 'deal in principle' to join MLS side DC United

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http://theprovince.com/sports/soccer/mls/parity-slipping-on-mls-pitch-as-salary-hikes-strengthen-big-spenders

Parity slipping on MLS pitch as salary hikes strengthen big spenders

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https://www.nevermanagealone.com/2018/5/10/17342994/wayne-rooney-everton-exit-dc-united-mls-major-league-soccer-manchester-united-england

Wayne Rooney is Headed from Everton to MLS and DC United

You can officially wave a fond farewell to the former England and Manchester United star as he unofficially follows a well-trodden path in jetting over to American shores.

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https://soccer.nbcsports.com/2018/05/10/track-record-of-top-league-vets-bodes-well-for-rooney-in-mls/

Track record of Top League vets bodes well for Rooney in MLS