The Verdict: My official MLS awards ballot, Best XI for the 2026 season
Playoffs are coming, but our resident voter shares the official ballot he'll be sending to MLS HQ after the end of the 2026 regular season.
MLS
9th November 2026
NYCFC fires coach Pascal Jansen after 2 seasons, 11th-place finish in conference
NYCFC made the Eastern Conference Final in Jansen's first season but finished 11th in the conference this year.
NYCFC fires head coach Pascal Jansen after second-half collapse
His second year had a bit of a different feel to it and he was working under a front office that was led by Dunivant, who was hired in December 2025. Jansen did not appear to believe his position as head coach was in jeopardy when he spoke with reporters following Saturday’s season finale and had said last month that he had not talked with the front office about his future if the club did not make the postseason.
8th November 2026
Ranking Lionel Messi's 26 goals that won him the MLS Golden Boot
Messi is now 39 but has shown no sign of slowing down in front of goal. What has been his best goal of the season for Inter Miami?.
Messi makes history with MLS Golden Boot
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has become the first player in MLS history to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons.
MLS 2026 playoff matchups: A first look at the postseason field and the road to MLS Cup
The Decision Day dust has settled and the MLS playoff field is set. Here's a glimpse at the first matchups.
Lionel Messi wins MLS Golden Boot for second consecutive time
Lionel Messi has done it again, adding another trophy to his stuffed trophy case. The Inter Miami attacker earned the MLS Golden Boot as the top scorer in the 2026 season.
Lionel Messi wins MLS Golden Boot for second straight year with 26 goals for Inter Miami
Lionel Messi once again reigns at the top of MLS, taking home the Golden Boot for the second straight season. Messi finished with 26 goals for Inter Miami, taking the trophy by a notable margin.Count 'em up.
MacNaughton scores in stoppage time and St. Louis earns No. 3 seed in playoffs with 1-0 win
HOUSTON (AP) — Lukas MacNaughton scored in second-half stoppage time and St. Louis City secured the No. 3 seed in the MLS Cup playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.
Real Salt Lake beats LA 2-1, earning final postseason berth in West while eliminating the Galaxy
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sergi Solans and Zach Booth scored early and Real Salt Lake clinched a playoff spot while eliminating Los Angeles with a 2-1 Decision Day victory over the Galaxy on Saturday.
Lassiter scores in 3rd minute, Timbers beat Austin 2-0, clinch playoff spot
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ariel Lassiter opened the scoring in the third minute, Kristoffer Velde added a goal and the Portland Timbers beat Austin FC 2-0 on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. Portland (13-14-7) is the No.
Rusnák helps Sounders clinch playoff spot with 2-1 victory over LAFC; will host wild-card match
SEATTLE (AP) — Albert Rusnák scored in the first minute, then notched an assist and the Seattle Sounders clinched a postseason spot on Decision Day with a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Saturday.
Kaick, Dallas win 3-1, eliminate Rapids from playoff contention
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Kaick Ferreira, known simply as “Kaick”, scored the go-ahead goal in the 88th and FC Dallas beat Colorado 3-1 on Saturday night to eliminati the Rapids from playoff contention. Colorado (12-15-7) could have secured a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs with a win.
Lionel Messi wins second straight MLS Golden Boot as league's top goalscorer
The Inter Miami forward has etched himself in MLS's record books yet again after another stellar regular season.
André Luiz scores on PK and Sporting KC ends season with 1-0 victory over San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — André Luiz scored the lone goal on a penalty kick late in the second half and Stefan Cleveland made it stand up for Sporting Kansas City in a 1-0 Decision Day victory over San Diego FC on Saturday.
On MLS Decision Day, D.C. United faces a familiar reality: Another season of failure
WASHINGTON — All around Major League Soccer, from Montreal to Miami and Seattle to San Diego, Saturday was Decision Day — the last act in an 8½-month production. While three playoff berths were in the balance, teams with guaranteed spots sought to improve their place.
Gonzalo Tapia, Brais Méndez help Crew avoid MLS Cup wild-card match with 4-3 victory over Fire
CHICAGO (AP) — Gonzalo Tapia netted a pair of goals and Brais Méndez scored the winner in stoppage time to help the Columbus Crew pull out a 4-3 Decision Day victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday.
Takaoka secures 14th clean sheet and the Whitecaps secure 2nd place in Supporters’ Shield standings
MONTREAL (AP) — Cheikh Sabaly and Mihail Gherasimencov each scored in the second half, Yohei Takaoka secured his 14th clean sheet of the season, and the Vancouver Whitecaps secured second place in the Supporters’ Shield standings with a 2-0 victory over Montreal on Saturday.
Nashville SC dethrones Messi's Miami with best-ever MLS regular season
No one has ever been better. Nashville SC became the MLS team to earn the most points in the regular season with a 2-0 win over FC Cincinnati on Saturday, Nov.
Charlotte FC rallies from 3-goal deficit to draw Inter Miami 3-3 in regular-season finale
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi was held scoreless as Inter Miami blew a three-goal halftime lead and drew 3-3 with Charlotte FC on Saturday in its Major League Soccer regular-season finale.
Cavan Sullivan caps breakout MLS season with goal assisted by his brother, Quinn
Philadelphia's Sullivan brothers combined for a memorable ending to the MLS regular season.
Magno scores a goal, Freese has 6 saves for NYCFC in 1-0 win over DC United
WASHINGTON (AP) — Talles Magno scored a goal in the 87th minute and Matt Freese had six saves to help New York City FC hand D.C. United it sixth consecutive loss, 1-0 on Saturday, the final day of the regular season.
Sam Surridge scores twice to help Nashville set points record with 2-0 victory over Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — Sam Surridge found the net twice in the second half to become the sixth player in league history to score at least 20 goals in back-to-back seasons, and Nashville SC set a points record with a 1-0 Decision Day victory over FC Cincinnati on Saturday.
MLS playoff schedule, matchups, kickoff times and bracket
The MLS playoff field is set after a twisting and turning Decision Day that saw Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders surge into the postseason with Real Salt Lake also sneaking in thanks to a 2-1 win over the LA Galaxy on the final day of the regular season.
Cavan Sullivan scores twice, Quinn Sullivan has a goal and 2 assists, and the Union beat Toronto 4-1
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Cavan Sullivan scored twice, Quinn Sullivan had a goal and two assists, and the Philadelphia Union beat Toronto FC 4-1 on Saturday to secure an automatic berth into a best-of-three series in the MLS Cup playoffs.
How the final standings look after dramatic MLS Decision Day ????
We've got a dramatic day of MLS action on offer today as the 2026 regular season comes to an end.With all games in the the respective conferences kicking off at the same time, we should get some epic finishes around the East and West.Here is how it all shaped out.
Mehmeti, Cowell and Marshall-Rutty score goals, Red Bulls beat Atlanta 3-0
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Adri Mehmeti, Cade Cowell and Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty each scored a goal to help the New York Red Bulls beat Atlanta United 3-0 on Saturday, the final day of the regular season.
Braian Ojeda scores a goal for Orlando City in 1-0 win over Revolution
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Braian Ojeda scored a goal, Maxime Crépeau had two saves, and Orlando City beat the New England Revolution 1-0 on Saturday, the final day of the regular season. New England (18-12-4) will be the Eastern Conference's No.
Nashville SC sets single-season MLS points record, breaks mark set by Messi's Miami
Nashville SC has set the new standard after a Decision Day result against FC Cincinnati.
MLS Decision Day 2026: How Crew, Sounders and RSL all secured playoff spots
MLS Decision Day has come and gone, with the final day of the regular season once again delivering a number of late goals that saw some teams rejoicing and others having to cope with the end of their year.
7th November 2026
Steve Cherundolo calls up first U23 roster as Team USA readies for men's soccer at the 2028 Olympics
Steve Cherundolo has called up his first roster for the U.S. U-23 national team as the former USMNT legend builds his squad for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The training camp is set for Nov. 9-17 in Spain, where the U-23s will face Scotland on Nov.
6th November 2026
Wooden Spoon, Golden Boot and playoff spots: what to watch for on MLS Decision Day
Just days after millions of Americans cast their votes in the midterm elections, we will soon arrive at the second-most meaningful decider in US society: Major League Soccer’s Decision Day.
5th November 2026
Saint-Maximin interview: Racism in Mexico, falling out with Mourinho and a €26m card-game offer
The Charlotte winger talks MLS, Newcastle United and plenty more in a wide-ranging conversation with The Athletic.
Julian Hall's USMNT recall for Nations League puts him on cusp of being cap-tied
The teenage star's international future is set to be cemented later this month if he makes one appearance for the U.S.
4th November 2026
U.S. star Balogun added to Monaco's squad for Conference League after scoring first goal this season
MONACO (AP) — U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has been added to Monaco's squad for the Conference League, having originally been left out amid uncertainty over his future. In the squad list displayed on UEFA's website on Tuesday, Balogun's name now appears among the forwards.
NWSL’s early kickoff times for the quarterfinals harm the game: ‘It’s getting old’
The trouble with having a glass-half-full mentality is that it can obscure a legitimate invitation to be frustrated. Enter the early morning kickoff. A 9 a.
3rd November 2026
Lionel Messi is a shoo-in for MLS MVP again. And he will be as long as he's here
Messi's productivity for Inter Miami is nothing short of inevitable, and we shouldn't expect that to change, even as he nears 40.
Nashville On The Brink Of History + Yan Diomande Forces Mourinho's Hand
On Today's show, we dive into Nashville SC's historic season as they are on the verge of setting an all time MLS points record.From there we break down the rest of the MLS Playoff picture including a playoff season without a New York team in the mix.
2nd November 2026
The Verdict: MLS Decision Day 2026 and everything at stake in the season finales
The playoff participants are largely set, but there'll still be much up for grabs on the final day of the regular season.
Timbers jump into playoff spot with 3-1 victory over Dynamo behind Vincent Janssen, David Da Costa
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Vincent Janssen had a goal and two assists, David Da Costa added one of each and the Portland Timbers moved into a playoff spot with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Sunday night.
Pereyra, Valerius help Minnesota United stay in postseason hunt with 3-1 victory over LAFC
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joaquín Pereyra scored two goals, defender Cherrion Valerius scored the first of his career and Minnesota United kept its postseason hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.
Lionel Messi has goal, assist to rally Inter Miami to 2-1 victory over Revolution
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Lionel Messi had a second-half assist before scoring the winner as Inter Miami came from behind to beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Sunday night.
Messi's 937th goal and a bizarre moment in Inter Miami game; watch ????
Inter Miami relied on none other than Lionel Messi to win their head-to-head clash with the New England Revolution this Sunday (1) in the MLS regular season. The No. 10 secured a 2-1 win with a stunning goal, beating three opponents at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
Red Bulls miss playoffs in consecutive years for first time after disastrous loss
The Red Bulls’ disappointment comes less than 24 hours after New York City FC was knocked out of playoff contention after they blew a lead at Citi Field to Montreal and were done in by the Columbus win.
Nashville SC ties MLS points record with dramatic win vs. Red Bull New York
Nashville SC has laid claim to a pair of MLS records after a remarkable 3-2 comeback win over Red Bull New York at Geodis Park on Nov.
Surridge scores late as Nashville ends Red Bulls' playoff hopes with 3-2 victory; Crew clinch spot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville used two own goals and a stoppage-time score by Sam Surridge to erase a two-goal lead and beat New York 3-2 on a rainy Sunday, ending the Red Bulls' postseason hopes.
Atlanta United eliminates Toronto FC from playoff contention with 3-1 victory
ATLANTA (AP) — Miguel Almiron and Alexey Miranchuk each had a goal and an assist, Cooper Sanchez also scored and Atlanta United beat Toronto FC 3-1 on Sunday. Atlanta (9-18-6) ended a six-game winless run at home.
Brian White, Ryan Gauld help Whitecaps steamroll Sounders 5-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brian White scored two goals, Ryan Gauld finished with a goal and two assists and the Vancouver Whitecaps cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.
1st November 2026
Jonathan Bamba scores 2 goals for Fire in 4-2 win over Rapids
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Jonathan Bamba scored two goals, Robert Lewandowski and Puso Dithejane each added a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Colorado Rapids 4-2 on Saturday night.
João Klauss scores 10th goal and the LA Galaxy beat Austin 4-1 to keep alive their playoff hopes
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — João Klauss and Hirving Lozano each scored in the first half, Robert Taylor and Sergi Roberto added second-half goals, and the LA Galaxy beat Austin 4-1 on Saturday to keep alive their playoff hopes.
Galaxy rout Austin FC to keep alive playoff hopes
The pulse is weak and the breathing shallow, but the Galaxy’s playoff hopes are still alive. And getting better.
Ousseni Bouda has early goal and assist to lead Earthquakes to 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Ousseni Bouda had a goal and an assist in the first 17 minutes and the San Jose Earthquakes held on to beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 on Saturday. San Jose (14-9-10) moved up two spots to third place in the Western Conference with one match remaining in the regular season.
Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings
(All times Pacific)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsSunday, November 1COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN'S)3 p.m.Maryland at Washington — BTN. SOCCER (MEN'S)3:30 p.m.
Charlotte's Allan Saint-Maximin sent off for lewd gesture vs. Orlando
Saint-Maximin, 29, was dismissed in the 89th minute of the fixture at Bank of America Stadium after a VAR intervention.
Stefan Cleveland blocks a PK in stoppage time to preserve Sporting KC's 1-1 draw with FC Dallas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Jansen Miller scored a tying goal just before halftime, Stefan Cleveland blocked a penalty kick in second-half stoppage time, and Sporting Kansas City played FC Dallas to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
San Diego hands St. Louis City 4th straight loss, 1-0 behind Anders Dreyer, Pablo Sisniega
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Anders Dreyer scored in the first half and that was all Pablo Sisniega needed to guide San Diego FC to a 1-0 victory over St. Louis City on Saturday.
Daniel Rios scores in stoppage time to rally Montreal to 1-1 draw with NYCFC
NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Ríos scored two minutes into second-half stoppage time to rally CF Montreal to a 1-1 draw with New York City FC on Saturday at Citi Field. The draw against Montreal (6-19-8) leaves NYCFC (9-12-12) on the brink of missing the playoffs.
Ayoub Jabbari, Roman Celentano help Cincinnati clinch postseason spot with 1-0 victory over Union
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ayoub Jabbari scored in the second half and Roman Celentano made it stand up as FC Cincinnati clinched a postseason berth with a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
Sean Zawadzki, Anass Zaroury each score as Crew beat D.C. United 3-0 to stay in playoff hunt
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sean Zawadzki and Anass Zaroury each scored in the first half, both assisted by Dylan Chambost, and the Columbus Crew beat D.C. United 3-0 on Saturday to stay in the playoff hunt.
Saint-Maximin scores the first of Charlotte's 3 second-half goals as the Crown beat Orlando 4-0
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Allan Saint-Maximin scored the first of Charlotte's three second-half goals, Kristijan Kahlina made seven saves for his seventh clean sheet of the season, and the Crown beat Orlando 4-0 on Saturday.
MLS playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings, schedule entering weekend
The MLS playoff chase is coming down to the wire, with just two matches remaining for all of the league's teams. This weekend will see a crucial set of matches, the league's last games before Decision Day on Saturday, Nov.
31st October 2026
Why was Lionel Messi not banned for his fifth MLS yellow card? A unique rule helped him
Typically, a fifth yellow card would trigger a one-game suspension, but MLS has a 'good behavior' incentive. Here's how it works.
30th October 2026
Son Heung-min prepares for postseason return with LAFC
Son Heung-min is ready for a return to the MLS postseason after helping the Los Angeles Football Club clinch a playoff bid. Los Angeles FC clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs after a 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Oct.
MLS sprint season could be 'super fun' as details emerge of calendar transition
MLS will embark on a 'sprint season' to ease the disruption of its shift to a European-aligned calendar.
DC United are worse than awful; they’re hopeless
For years, the crisp air and changing colors of October brought forth a host of wonderful memories for DC United fans – visions of Eddie Pope heading home the winner in Major League Soccer’s first-ever championship game, or Marco Etcheverry, Jaime Moreno and others tearing through defenders, helping establish MLS’s first true dynasty.
29th October 2026
White scores 100th MLS goal as Whitecaps beat San Diego 4-1 to strengthen hold on 1st place
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brian White scored his 100th MLS goal, Ryan Gauld had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat San Diego 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Lucas Halter, Jonathan Bond help Dynamo beat Sounders on road for first time, 1-0
SEATTLE (AP) — Houston defender Lucas Halter scored in the first half and Jonathan Bond made it stand up as the Dynamo beat the Seattle Sounders for the first time on the road 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Jasinski and Roberts each score a goal for Earthquakes in 2-2 tie with Rapids
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jack Jasinski and Reid Roberts each scored a goal for the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night in a 2-2 tie with the Colorado Rapids. The Earthquakes (13-9-10), who are winless in five straight, have 49 points.
MLS playoff picture: Griezmann outduels Lewandowski in draw; Charlotte, Union clinch berths
Griezmann remains in hot form, but Orlando City surrendered a two-goal lead in Chicago amid a full midweek MLS slate.
Kristoffer Velde helps Timbers stay in playoff hunt with 3-2 victory over St. Louis City
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kristoffer Velde scored a goal in each half and added an assist to lead Portland to a 3-2 victory over St. Louis City on Wednesday night, keeping the Timbers' postseason hopes alive.
Anthony Markanich and Mauricio González score 4 minutes apart to help Minnesota beat Sporting KC 3-1
ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Anthony Markanich and Mauricio González scored four minutes apart midway through the second half and Kelvin Yeboah added his 18th goal of the season to help Minnesota beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Griezmann has 1 goal, 1 assist for Orlando City in 2-2 tie with Fire
CHICAGO (AP) — Antoine Griezmann had a goal and an assist and Iván Angulo also scored a goal for Orlando City in a 2-2 tie with the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.
Crew blank Dallas 2-0 to move into final Eastern Conference playoff spot with 2 matches remaining
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Santiago Rodríguez set up a goal by Gonzalo Tapia in the first half before scoring in the second and the Columbus Crew kept their postseason hopes alive by beating FC Dallas 2-0 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.
Blake has 1 save for Philadelphia in 0-0 tie with Nashville, Union clinch MLS Cup playoffs berth
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Andre Blake had one save for Philadelphia on Wednesday night in a 0-0 tie with Nashville SC and the Union clinched a berth in the 2026 MLS Cup playoffs.
Red Bulls star Emil Forsberg expected to leave after sprint season
He played a big role in the club’s run to the MLS Cup Final in 2024, where the club ultimately fell to the LA Galaxy. The Red Bulls are now in a battle to stay in playoff position with just a pair of games left on the schedule after Wednesday night’s 3-2 loss to the New England Revolution. .
Josh Sargent scores go-ahead goal in 86th minute to help Toronto FC beat D.C. United 2-1
TORONTO (AP) — Josh Sargent scored a go-ahead goal in the 86th minute to help Toronto FC beat D.C. United 2-1 on Wednesday night. Sargent calmly slotted home a rebound for his ninth goal of the season after Theo Corbeanu’s shot bounced off the post.
Bénie Traoré scores winner as NYCFC keeps playoff hopes alive with 2-1 victory over Atlanta United
NEW YORK (AP) — Bénie Traoré scored in second-half stoppage time and New York City FC kept its postseason hopes alive while ending Atlanta United's with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Turgeman has 2 goals, Gazdag adds go-ahead goal in 83rd minute, Revs beat Red Bulls 3-2
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Dor Turgeman had two goals, Dániel Gazdag scored the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute, and the New England Revolution beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2 on Wednesday night for their fourth consecutive win.
Lionel Messi goes scoreless, Inter Miami needs late goal to tie Cincinnati 2-2
MIAMI (AP) — Riquelme Fillipi tallied his first Major League Soccer goal in the 90th minute to cap a late-game barrage of scores, and Lionel Messi and Inter Miami escaped with a 2-2 tie against FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night.
Abada's hat trick helps Charlotte beat Montreal 4-0, clinch MLS Cup playoff berth
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Liel Abada scored a career-high three goals in a 15-minute span and Charlotte FC beat CF Montreal 4-0 on Wednesday night to clinch a berth in the 2026 MLS Cup playoffs.
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami tabbed to play Cincinnati in MLS Sprint Season opener on Feb. 19
MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi is in line to help kick off Major League Soccer's sprint season next year. MLS revealed a handful of games on the looming sprint season schedule Wednesday, including the Feb. 19 opener in Miami between Messi's Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati.
NYCFC to play Red Bulls in final regular season game at Yankee Stadium in 2027
NYCFC announced in February that it would be waiting until the summer to open the new venue, which allows the club to host test events ahead of the official opening.
28th October 2026
Wednesday's Time Schedule
All Times EDT. Wednesday, Oct. 28MLB - PlayoffsWorld Series - Game 5. Milwaukee at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. (if necessary)NBACharlotte at Detroit, 7.
Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings
(All times Pacific)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsWednesday, October 28NHL HOCKEY10 p.m.Toronto at Seattle — Prime Video (US). SOCCER (MEN'S)8:30.
New England Sportswatch Daily Listings
(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsWednesday, October 28COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN'S)3:30 p.m.American at Boston College — ACCNX. SOCCER (MEN'S)7:30 p.m.
27th October 2026
How to watch MLS on Apple TV: Inter Miami CF vs. Cincinnati start time, where to stream and more
Inter Miami suffered a tough 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls this weekend in New Jersey, with star player Lionel Messi limited to only part of the second half.
26th October 2026
The extraordinary life of Holden Trent, who defied the odds to play the sport he loved
Holden Trent went 'through a battle every single day to be the person he was'. This is his story, told by those who knew and loved him.
The Verdict: How Shield-winning Nashville became MLS's most dominant club
Nashville is on course for the single-season MLS points record, and its GM explains the club's approach to a landmark year.
LAFC clinches MLS playoff berth after draw with Galaxy
Los Angeles FC clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs after a 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Oct. 25. LAFC has reached the postseason for the eighth time in the franchise's nine-year history.
Leo Walta's goal erases Galaxy's lead, LAFC clinches playoff spot in 2-2 El Tráfico draw
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leo Walta scored the tying goal in the 62nd minute, and Los Angeles FC clinched a playoff spot by rallying from two goals down in the second half for a 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy on Sunday night.
???? Drama galore as LAFC and Galaxy finish level
There were major fireworks in Los Angeles as the city's two bitter rivals, LAFC and LA Galaxy finished level in a crucial MLS showdown.
25th October 2026
Alexander Aravena, Ariel Lassiter rally Timbers to 3-2 victory over Charlotte
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Alexander Aravena scored during second-half stoppage time after Ariel Lassiter had the first two goals for Portland, and the Timbers kept Charlotte FC from clinching an Eastern Conference playoff spot with a 3-2 victory on Saturday night.
Morgan Whittaker scores in 81st minute and the Rapids beat the conference-leading Whitecaps 1-0
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Morgan Whittaker scored in the 81st minute, Nico Hansen made two saves for his ninth clean sheet of the season, and the Colorado Rapids beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on Saturday night to extend their home unbeaten streak to 10 matches.
Sergi Solans scores in each half to back Rafael Cabral as Real Salt Lake blanks St. Louis City 3-0
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sergi Solans scored a goal in each half and Real Salt Lake took advantage of a red card on Tomas Ostrak to beat St. Louis City 3-0 on Saturday night.
???? Petar Musa pulls level with MLS icon with key brace for soaring Dallas
FC Dallas are in the hunt for an unexpected finish atop the Western Conference as the 2026 MLS regular season approaches its conclusion, and Petar Musa is a key reason why the legacy side continues to defy the odds.
Jonathan Bond earns 12th clean sheet of the season as Dynamo play Minnesota to scoreless draw
HOUSTON (AP) — Jonathan Bond made five saves for his 12th clean sheet of the season and the Houston Dynamo played Minnesota United to a scoreless draw on Saturday night. Houston (13-9-9) had its winless streak extended to seven games, with a fourth straight draw.
Myrto Uzuni scores twice as Austin snaps 3-game losing streak with 2-1 victory over Sporting KC
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Myrto Uzuni scored two goals in the second half and Austin snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night. Austin (8-13-10) ended a five-game winless stretch with its first victory since Sept.
Petar Musa takes control late in 2nd half to lead Dallas to 3-0 victory over Earthquakes
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Petar Musa scored twice in a five-minute span late in the second half and FC Dallas beat San Jose 3-0 on Saturday night behind former Earthquakes goalkeeper Daniel De Sousa Britto.
Revolution put end to Union's club-record 15-match unbeaten streak with 2-1 victory
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Dor Tugeman and Carles Gil scored goals behind Matt Turner and the New England Revolution ended Philadelphia's club-record 15-match unbeaten streak with a 2-1 victory over the Union on Saturday night.