There are points up for grabs in the East. Inter Miami tooled up to defend their MLS Cup title with uneven results. The Philadelphia Union have dropped them from the top of the heap to the cellar.
Fresh off word that his time in Minnesota is ending already, James produced a tantalizing glimpse of what fans had hoped to see in bulk.
Alejandro Zendejas delivered once again in a high-pressure situation for Mexican giant América, whose season ends in heartbreak.
The Houston Dynamo pulled off a major upset in the Western Conference of MLS this evening, thrashing LAFC in Los Angeles.
James Rodriguez might be leaving MLS, but he's not ending his soccer career. The Colombia international signed a short-term deal with Minnesota United before the MLS season, but has failed to impress.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sebastian Berhalter scored a goal for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes — a battle between the top-two teams in the MLS standings.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kevin Kelsy had two goals and two assists — his first multi-goal game this season — and James Pantemis had three saves Saturday night to help Portland beat Sporting Kansas City 6-0, the Timbers' largest margin of victory in club (MLS regular season) history.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Warren Madrigal subbed on in the 63rd minute and scored twice — his first multi-goal game in MLS — Saturday night for Nashville SC in a 2-2 with D.C. United.
It has been a near-perfect first-half for the Portland Timbers as they scored four unanswered goals, including a pair of absolute beauties vs Sporting KC.First, Kristoffer Velde unleashed a powerful knuckleball strike to open the scoring from long range.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Santiago Moreno and Kaick Ferreira scored first-half goals to lead FC Dallas to a 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Carles Gil had a goal and an assist in the second half to overcome an own goal by Will Sands and the New England Revolution upped their unbeaten streak to seven with a 2-1 victory over the reeling Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.
ATLANTA (AP) — Gabriel Pec scored two goals late in the second half to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday night.
James is likely to leave Minnesota to join Colombia for the World Cup after Minnesota's match Wednesday.
Two assists and a goal from Lionel Messi powered Inter Miami past Toronto FC, 4-2, on Saturday, May 9, and also helped Messi add another accolade to his MLS career.
BMO Field — or Toronto Stadium — has been expanded for the World Cup. The experience of watching soccer there is... interesting.
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Jorge Ruvalcaba, Cade Cowell and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored goals to lead the New York Red Bulls to a 3-1 victory the Chicago Fire on Saturday.
This Saturday (9), Inter Miami beat Toronto FC 4-2 away from home in another round of the MLS regular season.And the standout player of the match was none other than him: Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini!. After De Paul opened the scoring in the first half, the Argentine genius wearing the No.
This Saturday (9), Inter Miami beat Toronto FC 4-2 away from home in another round of the MLS regular season.And the big star of the match was him: Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini!. After De Paul opened the scoring in the first half, the Argentine genius wearing the No.
Players making their first appearance on football's biggest stage will wear a unique badge on their shirts.
TORONTO (AP) — Lionel Messi had a goal and two assists to become the fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goal contributions, and Inter Miami doubled up Toronto FC 4-2 on Saturday, upping its winning streak on the road to six.
Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez scored the second goal of Inter Miami's 4-2 victory over Toronto FC in controversial fashion. In the 56th minute of Inter Miami's trip to Toronto, Suarez let a pass from Lionel Messi run past him and finished with his left foot.
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Friday convicted two soccer players and a betting agent with bribing other players to rig matches in the city's top two football leagues in an operation that involved tens of thousands of dollars.
Suarez previously said he was “hurt” by the culture instilled by Marcelo Bielsa and said “players are going to reach a limit and explode.".
VANCOUVER, CANADA - APRIL 25: Thomas Muller #13 of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC celebrates after defeating the Colorado Rapids 3-1 in MLS action at BC Place on April 25, 2026 in Vancouver, Canada.
Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou would be a "very good" choice to fill Celtic's managerial vacancy this summer, according to Robbie Neilson. Dane Askou, 43, has transformed the Steelmen into a slick passing side this season and has the club on course for a fourth-place finish.
U.S. Soccer's new home in Georgia is officially open for business, ushering in a new era for all of the federation's national teams.
The Whitecaps aren’t the only top MLS team up for sale — nor the only one whose future revolves around Las Vegas. The San José Earthquakes, who have the league’s best record, have been seeking a buyer since last spring.
The team’s mission is to find “the next” Joe Scally, a nod to the Lake Grove superstar playing in Germany for Borussia Mönchengladbach, who was just named to the Bundesliga team of the week.
FIFA has joined the prediction-market craze for this summer’s World Cup - but what are they and why are they controversial?.
There are 48 flags being represented at the World Cup next month, but when it comes to FIFA’s ticket sales, the most prominent flag is red.
Marc Dos Santos did not appreciate Antonio Mohamed's antics during the Mexican side's semifinal second-leg rout.
For the first time, Inter Miami is taking an equity stake in a brand partner. On Thursday, the South Florida MLS franchise is announcing a multiyear sponsorship deal with health and longevity company Prenetics, with its IM8 subsidiary becoming the exclusive supplements partner of the club.
The destination cities will always have their advantages, but that's not stopping others from luring big names to unexpected places.
Toluca and Tigres will duel for Concacaf's title and a FIFA Club World Cup place, after the last MLS team standing, LAFC, wilted in Mexico.
Portsmouth midfielder Andre Dozzell will leave the club when his contract expires this summer and has agreed to sign for MLS side DC United. Pompey say that the 27-year-old has rejected a new agreement and will join the Washington-based team.
There will be no storybook ending for Antoine Griezmann, as he prepares to leave Atletico Madrid for MLS.
U.S. Soccer's new national training center opens this week. The road to getting there has been winding and expansive.
On the 549th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including Sportico’s latest list of WNBA franchise valuations.
Veteran striker Kei Kamara has decided to hang up his boots after a legendary career in Major League Soccer.. After making his MLS debut in 2006, the 41-year-old went on to become a fixture of the league, spending 18 seasons in Major League Soccer.
A day that seemed like it would never come for American soccer fans is here: Veteran MLS forward Kei Kamara is retiring from soccer.
Just what would losing the Whitecaps mean for the city and country? Plus, Miami's collapse, RSL's rise and one star's expiring contract.
Deila led NYCFC for two and a half seasons and was at the helm when they captured their first MLS championship in 2021. Under Deila, New York City FC went 46-29-15. He departed in the middle of the 2022 season to coach Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League.
Magno suffered calf trouble during warmups for Sunday’s match at Citi Field, and the club announced that Malachi Jones would start in Magno’s place roughly 20 minutes prior to the start of the game.
NEW YORK (AP) — Louis Munteanu scored two goals, and Sean Johnson had four saves as D.C. United beat New York City FC 2-0 on Sunday in the first meeting between the clubs this season.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with the LA Galaxy.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ryan Hollingshead scored his first goal this season in the 14th minute of stoppage time and Denis Bouanga added a goal for Los Angeles FC on Saturday night in a 2-2 tie with San Diego FC. Mathieu Choiniere's soft header off a corner kick played to the back post by David Martinez bounced in front of the goal and Hollingshead slammed home the finish to cap the scoring.
Sofia Cantore scored two goals, Trinity Rodman added a goal and two assists, and the Washington Spirit won their fourth straight with a 4-2 victory over the Orlando Pride on Saturday.
CHICAGO (AP) — Evander Da Silva Ferreira — known simply as “Evander” — scored three goals, his first career hat trick in MLS, and Roman Celentano had eight saves Saturday night to help for FC Cincinnati beat the Chicago Fire 3-2. Evander had goals in the 24th and 31st minutes before he converted from the penalty spot in the seventh minute of stoppage time to give Cincinnati its first lead of the game.
Inter Miami is now winless in four matches at Nu Stadium after letting a large lead slip away to its Florida foe.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kelvin Yeboah scored two goals, Anthony Markanich added a goal and an assist, and Minnesota United rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Columbus Crew 3-2 on Saturday night.
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Philadelphia stalwart Andre Blake stood toe-to-toe with rookie goalkeeper Brian Schwake as the Union played high-scoring Nashville SC to a scoreless draw on Saturday night. Blake turned away five shots for Philadelphia (1-7-3) in his 277th career start for the club.
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami had a 3-0 lead over rival Orlando City, looking poised to finally get what would be a historic first win inside the team's new stadium. History was indeed made — by Orlando City, that is.
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Teenager Zavier Gozo and Diego Luna scored first-half goals and Rafael Cabral posted his first clean sheet of the season to lead Real Salt Lake to a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Dejan Joveljić scored to offset an early goal by Seattle's Paul Rothrock, helping Sporting Kansas City earn a 1-1 draw with the Sounders on Saturday. Seattle (6-1-2) took a 1-0 lead in the 2nd minute on an unassisted goal by Rothrock.
TORONTO (AP) — Defender Reid Roberts made a spectacular save with a bicycle kick on a shot by Dániel Sallói to help the San Jose Earthquakes earn a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday and remain unbeaten on the road.
When Bradley Wright-Phillips takes a minute to look back on his career with Red Bull New York, there are a lot of accomplishments to point to.
The standoff between USL and its players is coming to an end, with a tentative agreement in place for a new CBA.
The Athletic tracks the latest injury news of all 48 teams in the build-up to this summer's World Cup.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the Major League Soccer club to Las Vegas. The group is led by Grant Gustavson, grandson of B. Wayne Hughes, the founder of Public Storage.
The Whitecaps have been up for sale since December 2024, and the club has said that despite conversations with more than 100 interested parties, “no viable offer has emerged that would keep the club here.”.
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If the Vancouver Whitecaps do not survive the latest risk to their long-term survival and pack up for Las Vegas, finding the responsible party will turn into a whodunnit.
A commitment to build a soccer-specific stadium in Las Vegas is part of the offer, as talks intensify regarding the future of the club.
MLS commissioner Don Garber said a social media post on X was made after his account had been “compromised.”.
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Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said his X account was “compromised” on Wednesday evening, a statement offered after a post on his account called British Columbia Premier David Eby a “liar” earlier in the day.
Major League Soccer says commissioner Don Garber’s X account was hacked Wednesday after it posted a reply to British Columbia Premier David Eby calling him a liar. A schoolyard jeer for liar, to be specific.
What better way for Jesse Marsch to come to a decision than by seeing his top two options square off head-to-head?.
MLS-affiliated Next Pro teams will venture into new markets as part of the developmental league's evolution.
Victor Montagliani has unique ties to Vancouver, and he is calling on local leadership to ensure the MLS franchise stays put.
It didn’t happen in the MLS Cup playoffs or the Leagues Cup. The past three U.S. Open Cup matches left them red-faced, too.
We had plenty of tournament action across the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday. Here is what went down.St.
Julian Hall’s mother got a visit this week. The Red Bulls youngster, just 18, has already caught the eye of Poland, his mom’s birth nation. And the president of the country’s football federation is now in recruiting mode.
New York City FC need a win. Badly. Red Bull New York aren’t too far behind their Hudson River rivals in that category after both MLS clubs started their regular seasons strongly, only to see that success disappear over the past two months.
The MLS side is prepared to relinquish its majority stake in the Swiss club if it can find the right buyer.
MLS owners are discussing the possibility of relocating the Whitecaps, who presently have an untenable stadium and economic situation.
LONDON (AP) — A soccer match official who was a potential pick to work at the men’s World Cup in North America was arrested for an alleged sexual assault at a hotel while in Britain for a game.
A former Norwich City and Luton Town player has left the US club he helped set up from nothing.
Major League Soccer owners are evaluating the future of the Vancouver Whitecaps, including possible relocation of the franchise, according to The Athletic.
MLS is reportedly looking closely into a potential move for the Vancouver Whitecaps, bringing the league closer to its first club relocation in two decades.
The Whitecaps are among MLS's best teams, but unless a local solution materializes, they could be leaving town – and Canada altogether.
In his near-30-year run as a head coach in the elite tier of American soccer, Bruce Arena has never claimed to be a tactical genius. In fact he has expressed open contempt for the concept, routinely brushing off well-meaning questions from journalists about formations and strategic approaches.
Sporting KC's fall from the MLS elite has hit new depths; Plus, thoughts on James Rodríguez and Hany Mukhtar and the latest on Chucky Lozano.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Marco Reus scored two goals, the second one on a penalty kick in the 85th minute to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Sunday. Reus scored from 21 yards out off a free kick to give the Galaxy a 1-0 lead in the 9th minute.
LA Galaxy defeated Real Salt Lake 2-1 in Sunday's MLS matchup, thanks to a brace of set-piece goals from Marco Reus.Scorers: Reus 9', 85' ; Marcinkowski 45+4' (OG). After a strong attacking start, the Galaxy were awarded an early free-kick on the edge of the box.
Marco Reus gave LA Galaxy an early lead against Real Salt Lake, and in some style!. After a strong attacking start, the Galaxy were awarded a free-kick on the edge of the box. Reus stepped up and fired a perfectly dipping free-kick up and over the RSL wall.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Brian White scored twice, including an 85th-minute goal, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Colorado Rapids 3-1 on Saturday night. Vancouver (8-1-0) won its fourth straight match and has 24 points, second in the Western Conference behind San Jose (27 points).
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Timo Werner had two goals and an assist — his third consecutive game with multiple goal contributions — on Saturday night to help the San Jose Earthquakes beat St. Louis City 3-2 and extend their win streak to six games.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Surridge scored two goals, Hany Mukhtar and Ahmed Qasem each added a goal, and Nashville SC beat Charlotte FC 4-2 on Saturday night.
CHICAGO (AP) — Philip Zinckernagel and Hugo Cuypers scored two goals apiece, Maren Haile-Selassie added a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Fire beat Sporting Kansas City 5-0 on Saturday night. Chicago (5-2-2) is unbeaten in its last five games, with four wins.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night. Denkey scored with assists from Pavel Bucha and Gerardo Valenzuela in the 40th minute.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Max Arfsten scored in the fifth minute, Patrick Schulte had three saves, and the Columbus Crew beat the Philadelphia Union 2-0 on Saturday night. Schulte had his second shutout this season for the Crew (3-4-3). The Union (1-7-2) had its three-game unbeaten streak snapped.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Louis Munteanu scored his first career goal late in the second half to tie it, and Kye Rowles followed with his first goal for the winner as D.C. United rallied to beat Orlando City 3-2 on Saturday night.
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are still waiting for their first win in their new home.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — David Martinez scored early in the first half and that was all Hugo Lloris needed as Los Angeles FC ended Minnesota United's four-match winning streak with a 1-0 victory on Saturday.
TORONTO (AP) — Alexey Miranchuk and Tristan Muyumba scored second-half goals and Atlanta United held on for a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday. Neither team found the net until Miranchuk scored unassisted off a free kick three minutes into the second half.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs expect to unveil renderings for a new, $3 billion domed stadium later this year, and team owner Clark Hunt said Friday that their plan is to begin bidding for the Super Bowl, Final Four and College Football Playoff games.
Any league that wants to take a game outside of its territory will need to get the approval of its football federation and confederation.
MLS and its clubs are linked to multiple high-profile players as they seek to capitalize on a World Cup on home soil.