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San Diego and Vancouver vie for top spot in Western Conference

First place in the Western Conference is on the line when the Vancouver Whitecaps visit San Diego FC on Saturday night. San Diego FC (13-7-3, 42 points) holds a one-point lead over the Whitecaps (12-5-5, 41 points) thanks to a 5-3 victory in Vancouver on June 25.

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Minnesota United, Portland looking to right ship after home losses

Two top-six teams in the Western Conference will try and bounce back from 1-0 home losses on Wednesday when third-place Minnesota United visits the sixth-place Portland Timbers on Saturday night.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 18

FC Cincinnati take solid form west to face Real Salt Lake

FC Cincinnati will face a Western Conference club on the road for the first time this season when they match up with Real Salt Lake on Saturday in Sandy, Utah.

Cellar-dwelling Galaxy take aim at rival LAFC

Los Angeles FC will get what has traditionally been one of their tougher tests of the season when they play host to the rival Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.

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Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 18

Sporting KC seek better 90-minute effort vs. New York City FC

Sporting Kansas City fell just short of coming back from a big first-half deficit their last time out. They hope for a better fate on Saturday night as they face New York City FC in Kansas City, Kan.

Nottingham Forest News / Field Level Media / July 18

Nashville puts home streak on line vs. Toronto FC

Nashville SC will try to extend their home unbeaten run in MLS to nine matches on Saturday night against a Toronto FC side coming off arguably their best performance of the season.

RB Leipzig News / Field Level Media / July 18

After Cincy setback, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami face surging Red Bulls

Inter Miami need to regroup fast, and the host New York Red Bulls want to keep rolling as they square off on Saturday night in Harrison, N.J. Inter Miami (11-4-5, 38 points) are coming off a lopsided 3-0 loss at Cincinnati on Wednesday, which snapped a five-game winning streak and six-game unbeaten stretch in league action.

'Quakes vie to rebound from 'sloppy' effort in clash vs. Sounders

The San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders both played to draws Wednesday in MLS play. And neither were happy about it. The teams, who are scheduled to meet Saturday in Seattle, both felt they could have done better.

Nottingham Forest News / Field Level Media / July 18

MLS-best Union out for 'togetherness' vs. Dynamo

Tai Baribo looks to heat up again on Saturday as the Philadelphia Union take a two-match winning streak into Houston to face the Dynamo. Baribo scored his 14th goal of the season in Philadelphia's 2-1 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 18

Desperate for points, Orlando City and Revolution clash

Both Orlando City and the New England Revolution will attempt to rebound from devastating defeats when they meet on Saturday night in Foxborough, Mass.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 18

New Arsenal signing posts a goodbye message

Noni Madueke has sent a heartfelt message to Chelsea following the completion of his transfer to Arsenal. The winger emerged as a surprise target for the Gunners, who moved swiftly to finalise a deal that bolsters their attacking options ahead of the new season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 18

Arsenal wants another RB Leipzig star but faces competition from rival

Arsenal remain interested in Xavi Simons, a player they have tracked for over a year. Their admiration for the Dutch midfielder dates back to the previous summer, when numerous reports linked the Gunners with a potential move before he returned to RB Leipzig on an initial loan deal.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 18

Arsenal Could Offer Palace a Player in deal to land Eze this summer

Letting Leandro Trossard go to sign Eberechi Eze would not be the worst idea. Yes, parting ways with the Belgian would mean Mikel Arteta loses a reliable attacking option, one who has consistently contributed key goals.

Villarreal News / Last Word On Sports / July 18

Man United Eye £120k-a-Week Attacker After ‘Flashes of Brilliance’

Manchester United have endured a severe downward spiral in recent years, plagued by poor player recruitment and ownership issues. They finished a dismal 15th in the league, collecting just 42 points, a return that has left the Old Trafford faithful furious and demanding change.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / July 18

Sources: Club chief 'personally conducting the negotiations' over £55m Tottenham transfer

Richarlison’s departure from Tottenham remains one of the most notable developments of this summer’s transfer window. Many clubs are keen on the Brazilian striker, who has failed to meet expectations due to poor performance and injuries.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 18

Exclusive says Chelsea 'held new talks with player’s agent' this week after attempts to sign him last summer

Chelsea are well into the selling phase of their summer, with a number of players seemingly on the verge of confirming their move away from the club. A lot of incoming business has already been done – but that doesn’t mean it’s game over just yet.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / July 18

Manchester City may be in the market for a keeper as Galatasaray move to sign Ederson

Earlier this week, it seemed that the possibility of Ederson leaving Manchester City for Galatasaray was very real. Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu reported that Galatasaray was interested in signing Manchester City’s number-one keeper this summer.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 18

Opinion: Will Arsenal make anything from Reiss Nelson this summer?

Andrea Berta has rightly received plenty of credit for his recruitment policy. Arsenal’s new Director of Football prefers to assess a shortlist thoroughly and gather as much detail as possible before moving.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / July 18

Tottenham could Daniel Levy can make a surprise loan swoop for England international; West Ham also keen

We know Daniel Levy to make some surprising deals, and the 63-year-old club chairman could be cooking again as Tottenham Hotspur could be set to make one of the most unexpected deals of the ongoing summer transfer window as fresh links emerge for the North Londoners to land Manchester City star Jack Grealish on a loan move.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 18

'He’s prepared to' – Fabrizio Romano reveals new update on Chelsea’s interest in Xavi Simons

Chelsea are among the clubs attentive to the situation surrounding RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons according to Fabrizio Romano. The Blues haven’t ruled out signing another attacker despite already adding Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens to their ranks.