🇺🇸 State of the Union: Galaxy stunned, TFC trash talk, new Atlanta deal | OneFootball

We have more transfer news, interviews, and latest updates for all your MLS needs.

Here is what you need to know this Wednesday.

Another move for Reynolds in Belgium

USMNT star Bryan Reynolds will continue his career in Belgium with parent club Roma confirming another upcoming loan spell.

After recently playing for KV Kortrijk, the 20-year-old right-back now moves to KVC Westerlo.

Atlanta United sign another reinforcement

After announcing the arrival of Raúl Gudiño on Monday, Atlanta United have confirmed the signing of Tigres defender Juan José Purata on loan.

The 24-year-old joins for the rest of the 2022 season with an option to extend the loan for 2023 and a purchase option.

Luquinhas shines for NY Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls ace Luquinhas earned MLS Player of the Week honours following his stellar performance against Toronto FC.

The midfielder’s clinching chip wrapped up a 2-0 win for the hosts and was his fifth goal of the 2022 season.

LA Galaxy stunned in U.S. Open Cup

Sacramento Republic FC pulled off the upset of the season on Tuesday after defeating LA Galaxy 2-1 away from home.

While they had less possession, the visitors successfully prevented the hosts from finding the net and Luis Felipe Fernandes was the hero in the 70th minute. An own-goal was the only way the Galaxy got on the scoresheet.

It’s the first time since 2017 that a non-MLS side has reached the semi-finals of the Open Cup.

Johnston eyes revenge as TFC face Montréal

CF Montréal defender Alistair Johnston discussed playing for revenge against rivals Toronto FC in the Canadian Championship.

“Everyone will be excited. This is the first match of this rivalry this season,” he said to La Presse. “We’ll be on the road, in Toronto. The crowd will be lively and hostile. We know the importance of this game.

“We are in a good position in the standings, adds the defender. We are in the semi-finals of the Canadian championship, with a good chance to get our hands on an additional trophy. That’s the plan.”

But this particular rivalry is amplified for the 23-year-old having been dismissed by TFC early on in his career along with some of his fellow team-mates.

“I was never a TFC fan growing up. This love never took shape because the academy always ignored me.

“On the [Canadian] national team, many players are from the greater Toronto area. But there are surprisingly very few who have gone through Toronto FC. We all have something to prove to them today.

“There is an additional motivation … We want to prove to them that they made a bad decision.”

Columbus Crew complete move for Cucho

Following initial reports, Columbus Crew officially unveiled former Watford attacker Cucho Hernandez as the club’s new record signing on Tuesday.

He will be with the MLS club until 2025.

Throwback rack

We’re taking you back to this classic LA Galaxy kit from 2014 kit which Landon Donovan has so graciously modeled for us.

Coming up…

A few MLS teams are in action north of the border as the Canadian Championship continues with more US Open games on the horizon as well.