LAFC entered the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs as the favorite to win the title before the Seattle Sounders upset Los Angeles in the Western Conference Final. Now, the two teams will clash again, this time in the opening round of the 2020 playoffs. This time around, Seattle enjoys home-field advantage […]
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MLS Cup Playoffs: New York Clubs Open as Road Underdogs in Saturday Matches
Both of Major League Soccer’s New York franchises will be in action on Saturday, but they’ll need to pull upsets if they want to advance out of the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. The New York Red Bulls will travel to Columbus to face the Crew as a […]
MLS Cup Playoffs: New England, Nashville Favored at Home for Play-In Round
The single-elimination MLS Cup Playoffs will kick off on Friday as the bottom-four qualifiers in the Eastern Conference will face off in a play-in round to get into the main knockout bracket. The New England Revolution will play host to the Montreal Impact, while Nashville SC will take on expansion […]
Orlando City Hosts Portland Timbers in MLS is Back Tournament Final
Orlando City will look to cap off its Cinderella run at Walt Disney World on Tuesday when it takes on the Portland Timbers in the final of the MLS is Back Tournament. The Lions came into the MLS is Back Tournament as a long shot to win, despite the fact […]
MLS is Back Tournament: LAFC Leads Contenders Heading into Quarterfinals
Eight teams remain in contention in the MLS is Back Tournament at Walt Disney World, with LAFC emerging as the favorite to take home the title and the guaranteed CONCACAF Champions League berth. The MLS is Back Tournament began with 26 teams, though FC Dallas and Nashville SC withdrew from […]
Nashville SC Becomes Second Team to Drop Out of MLS is Back Tournament
Nashville SC withdrew from the MLS is Back Tournament on Thursday, reducing the event’s field to 24 teams. Nashville SC followed FC Dallas in leaving the tournament, with both clubs dropping out due to a high number of positive COVID-19 tests among players and staff members. Nashville Reports Nine Positive […]
FC Dallas Withdraws from MLS is Back Tournament Following COVID-19 Test Results
FC Dallas dropped out of the MLS is Back Tournament on Monday, becoming the first professional team in the United States to exclude itself from a league’s return-to-play plan. The club made the decision after 10 players and one staff member tested positive for the coronavirus after arriving at Disney’s […]
Major League Soccer Returning Next Month with Tournament in Orlando
Major League Soccer announced that it will return to play on July 8 with a special tournament at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The MLS is Back Tournament will feature multiple games each day, with a pool-play format followed by a […]
Major League Soccer Nearing Deal to Avoid Lockout, Hold Summer Tournament in Orlando
Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Association are close to a collective bargaining agreement that would allow teams to participate in a tournament this summer in Orlando, Florida. The league will likely send its official offer to the MLSPA on Tuesday, with players voting on the proposal by Wednesday. […]
MLS Cancels 2020 All-Star Game Set for Los Angeles
Major League Soccer announced the 2020 All-Star Game, set for July 29 in Los Angeles, will be canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The MLS also canceled the Leagues Cup and the Campeones Cup. All three events included joint participation between the MLS and Mexico’s equivalent, LIGA MX. The All-Star […]
Sports Economists Warn of Looming Financial Crisis for Football’s Lower Leagues
While football’s largest leagues pull out all stops to weather the financial storm caused by the global pandemic, smaller soccer clubs have fewer levers to pull. As a result, the current coronavirus shutdown could prove to be an “extinction-level” event for lower-tier clubs across the globe — according to a […]
Soccer Reacts to Coronavirus: MLS, La Liga Suspend Play, Champions League Matches Postponed
Soccer competitions worldwide are scrambling to respond to the coronavirus, with both MLS and La Liga suspending play for the coming weeks. MLS announced on Thursday that it would suspend play for 30 days, with ESPN reporting the league will try to reschedule missed matches for later in the season. […]
LAFC Leads the Race for 2020 MLS Cup
LAFC stands as the clear favorite to win the 2020 MLS Cup, but the unforgiving Major League Soccer playoff format means that many teams could be considered legitimate contenders to win the title. LAFC had a monster regular season in 2019, breaking the MLS record by compiling 72 points after […]
Inter Miami, Nashville SC Assigned to Conferences as Relentless MLS Expansion Continues
Officials announced Monday that MLS expansion team Inter Miami CF will be playing in the league’s Eastern Conference next year, while Nashville SC will set up shop in the Western Conference. The addition of the two new teams will bring the league total to 26, a new high for MLS. […]
Seattle Sounders Defeat Toronto FC 3-1 to Win 2019 MLS Cup
The Seattle Sounders scored three, second-half goals to earn a 3-1 win over Toronto FC at home, and claim the club’s second-ever MLS Cup. Sunday’s victory gave Seattle its second MLS Cup title in four years, with both wins coming over Toronto. Seattle Breaks MLS Cup Scoring Drought The final […]
Seattle Sounders Host Toronto FC for Third MLS Cup Meeting in Four Years
The Seattle Sounders and the Toronto FC will get to play a runner match of sorts on Sunday, when the two sides meet up for their third MLS Cup final encounter in four years. Seattle won the first championship match between the two on penalties after a scoreless draw in […]
Toronto FC Defeats Atlanta United in Eastern Conference Championship to Reach MLS Cup
Toronto FC has reached its third MLS Cup final in four years after defeating defending champion, Atlanta United, 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final. Toronto will take on the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup final, just as they did in their last two appearances, with the two sides splitting […]
Seattle Sounders Upset LAFC in Western Conference Final to Reach MLS Cup
The Seattle Sounders are heading to the MLS Cup final for the third time in four years after claiming an unexpected 3-1 victory over LAFC in the Western Conference final. Seattle will now play the winner of the Eastern Conference final on Wednesday night, which is being played between Atlanta […]
Atlanta United Beats Minnesota United 2-1 to Claim US Open Cup Title
Atlanta United continued its recent dominance in American soccer competitions on Tuesday night, beating Minnesota United 2-1 in the US Open Cup final in Atlanta. The victory gave Atlanta its third trophy in the past year, as the club also won the 2018 MLS Cup, then defeated Mexico’s Club America […]
Wayne Rooney Returning To England as Player/Coach for Derby County
Wayne Rooney has decided to return to his home country of England to play soccer, but with a new wrinkle. The 33-year-old, who is the second highest scorer in the Premier League with 208 goals, has accepted a position as a player, coach with Derby County of the English Football […]