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New York Red Bulls sign Sweden’s Forsberg from RB Leipzig
Forsberg, 32, will be registered as a designated player after signing a three-year contract through 2026 with an option for 2027, the MLS team said.

Orlando City Center Back Antonio Carlos Transfers to Fluminense FC
Carlos played in 88 MLS regular-season games with Orlando City (80 starts) and logged 7,082 minutes. He scored four goals in his MLS career and added four assists, attempting 51 shots and getting 14 on target.

MLS’ U.S. Open Cup plan is a cynical move away from soccer’s standard
From the vantage point of soccer purism, it’s one of the most cynical decisions in the league’s recent history. If allowed, it would close the final window into the VIP room atop the U.S. soccer pyramid.

Rest of the World News

FIFA announces 29-day schedule for 2025 Club World Cup in U.S.
The FIFA council met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to ratify the dates for the Club World Cup and confirmed next year’s Intercontinental Cup would have the UEFA Champions League winner playing a team that comes through intercontinental playoffs.