Major league soccer news

Here are some recent news and updates from Major League Soccer (MLS):

Recent Transactions:

• The LA Galaxy have signed midfielder Efrain Álvarez to a Homegrown Player contract.
• The Seattle Sounders FC have signed midfielder João Paulo to a three-year contract.
• The New York Red Bulls have signed forward Lewis Morgan to a three-year contract.
• The FC Dallas have signed midfielder Brandon Urrutia to a Homegrown Player contract.

Injury Updates:

• LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury.
• Seattle Sounders FC forward Raul Ruidiaz is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a knee injury.
• New York Red Bulls midfielder Kaku is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a hamstring injury.

Scheduling Updates:

• The MLS schedule has been updated to include a new matchday format, with teams playing 34 matches instead of 33.
• The MLS Cup Playoffs have been expanded to include 14 teams, with the top seven teams in each conference qualifying.
• The MLS All-Star Game has been rescheduled for August 25, with the match featuring a team of MLS All-Stars against a team of international stars.

International News:

• US Men's National Team midfielder Weston McKennie has been loaned to Italian club Juventus from Schalke 04.
• US Women's National Team forward Alex Morgan has been traded to the Orlando Pride from the Portland Thorns FC.
• Canadian international midfielder Jonathan Osorio has signed with Toronto FC.

Other News:

• The MLS Players Association (MLSPA) has announced a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the league, which includes increased salary caps and improved benefits for players.
• The league has announced a new partnership with sports technology company, Hudl, to provide advanced analytics and video review technology to teams.
• The MLS Cup Final has been moved to a new date, with the match now scheduled for November 10.

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