HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — American winger Cade Cowell returned to Major League Soccer on Wednesday when he was loaned to the New York Red Bulls from Chivas Guadalajara for one year.
The Red Bulls say they have the option to purchase the 22-year-old Cowell's rights at the end of the loan. They sent $50,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money to San Jose for Cowell’s MLS discovery priority.
Cowell made his U.S. national team debut in 2021 and has one goal in 11 international appearances, against Trinidad and Tobago in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He has both U.S. and Mexican citizenship.
Cowell spent 2019-23 with the Earthquakes and scored 10 goals in 104 MLS regular- season appearances, then signed with Chivas in January 2024.
He had 12 goals in two years with Chivas, including eight in Liga MX, three in the CONCACAF Champions League and one in the Leagues Cup.
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FILE - United States midfielder Cade Cowell (7) battles against New Zealand defender Liberato Cacace (13) during a friendly soccer match, Sept. 10, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 2, 2026--
Hart InterCivic today announced that its Verity Vanguard voting system has been certified for use in the State of Texas, marking an important milestone for the nation’s first voting system to earn certification to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s (EAC) Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) 2.0. With Texas’ approval, Verity Vanguard is now certified in six states, expanding access to the latest voting system technology available.
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Hart InterCivic extends its appreciation to the Texas Secretary of State’s office for its leadership and diligence throughout the certification process. The certification of Verity Vanguard reflects the Secretary of State’s commitment to ensuring that all Texas voters have access to election technology that meets the highest standards for security, reliability, and transparency, helping strengthen voter confidence in the election process statewide.
“Texas election officials now have access to advanced voting system technology that reflects the highest standards of security and integrity,” said Julie Mathis, CEO of Hart InterCivic. “This certification reflects our commitment to defense‑in‑depth security, transparency, and post‑election verification.”
A Rigorous, Independent Certification Process
Texas conducts one of the most thorough state certification processes in the nation. In addition to comprehensive federal testing and certification performed by the EAC and an independent Voting System Test Laboratory, Texas requires its own extensive review by a team of independent examiners. This dual‑layered process ensures that every component of a voting system is scrutinized for security, accuracy, reliability, and accessibility.
Hart’s Latest Generation of Security and Auditability
Verity Vanguard represents a new generation of election technology, built on the proven foundation of the Verity Voting system, which is currently deployed in more than 800 jurisdictions nationwide, to meet modern security challenges and evolving voter expectations.
Verity Vanguard’s security is guided by three core design principles, Secure by Design, Secure by Default, and Secure by Validation™, which inform how the system is architected, configured, and verified throughout the election lifecycle.
Key security and integrity features include:
Expanding Nationwide Availability
With Texas certification, Verity Vanguard is now approved for use in six states, with additional state certifications underway.
“Being first to VVSG 2.0 federal certification was only the beginning,” said Mathis. “With Texas approval, we’re excited to make this next‑generation technology available to our customers here in our home state.”
Hart InterCivic’s Verity Vanguard™ voting system components, including the Vanguard Flex ballot marking device and Vanguard Vault precinct scanner.
