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This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Cooligans Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react the MLS Cup Final on today’s episode of The Cooligans. Christian and Alexis then bring on Kely Nascimento, daughter of Pelé & human rights activist, to chat about her father and the work she’s doing in

Brazilian giants Palmeiras, and Orlando City have reportedly ‘agreed on terms’ over a deal involving Orlando star Facundo Torres. The transfer is pending personal terms being finalized between the Uruguayan and Palmeiras, but the clubs have ‘reached a full agreement’, according to MLS insider Tom Bogert. The 24-year-old has 37 goals and 20 assists in

How Greg Vanney’s stroke of genius secured MLS Cup for the Galaxy 🔎 The sky was seemingly falling when the LA Galaxy confirmed that Riqui Puig had torn his ACL ahead of the MLS Cup final showdown with the New York Red Bulls. Puig was not only the talisman and star attacker for the Galaxy,

Miguel Ibarra had to leave home to start his professional soccer career. On Monday, he’ll announce that he’s coming home to end it, joining AV Alta FC, the USL League One team that will begin play in the Antelope Valley in March. “I’m definitely happy to be back home,” he said. “I never thought that

LA Galaxy are MLS champions for a record sixth time.Photograph: Javier Rojas/PI/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock You can tell MLS has been around a while because on Saturday it held a nostalgia-soaked tribute event featuring two classic clubs. The Los Angeles Galaxy and the New York Red Bulls? What is this, 2014? It seemed that way as

Major League Soccer’s biggest trophy collectors LA Galaxy added a sixth MLS Cup for their trophy case following a 2-1 win over upstart New York Red Bulls at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on Saturday. Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Jovelic scored in the first 13 minutes, then Sean Nealis brought RBNY within one

The LA Galaxy and their fans are having one heck of a party after wrapping up an MLS-record sixth MLS Cup Saturday afternoon against the Red Bulls. The Carson club raced out to an early two-goal lead before the Red Bulls pulled one back a half-hour into the affair, but it was not enough to

Major League Soccer’s deal with Apple TV might be good for the league, but it could be preventing casual fans from watching games. (Jenny Chuang/ISI Photos / Getty Images) Until he sustained a season-ending knee injury last week in the Western Conference final, Galaxy playmaker Riqui Puig was having a tremendous season. So I heard.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber gave his annual ‘state of the league address’ on Friday before attention turns to the MLS Cup final between the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls in Carson Saturday afternoon. Garber is not one to mince words when it comes to the current state and direction of Major League Soccer, and

Galaxy coach Greg Vanney stands on the sideline during a win over the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference final at Dignity Health Sports Park on Nov. 30. Vanney has played a central role in breaking the Galaxy out of their years-long slump. (Shaun Clark / Getty Images) When Mark Delgado made his MLS debut,

The Galaxy must find a way to regroup without injured star Riqui Puig in the lineup for the MLS Cup final. (Etienne Laurent / Associated Press) The most impactful player in Saturday’s MLS Cup final won’t even be on the field at Dignity Health Sports Park. Riqui Puig, the dynamic midfielder who makes the Galaxy’s

MLS refs claim in-game interference means they are ‘no longer in control’ It’s a pause that soccer fans have become painfully familiar with. A ref draws a “TV” box with their fingers and jogs over to a review monitor to look over a play while conferring with another official, the Video Assistant Referee, tucked away

Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig, left, controls the ball in front of Colorado Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry during an MLS Cup first round playoff match in November. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press) In a team sport no player is irreplaceable. But for the Galaxy, Riqui Puig comes close. Puig, the playmaker and leader of one of

Lionel Messi included as MLS reveal Best XI of 2024 Major League Soccer have revealed the Best XI of 2024 on Tuesday. This year’s selection includes seven first-time honourees representing nine MLS clubs and eight countries. Additionally, 10 of the players were 2024 MLS All-Stars. Columbus Crew and Inter Miami lead the nominations with two players

The Galaxy’s Jalen Neal signs autographs for fans following a victory over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday during the MLS Western Conference final. (Etienne Laurent / Associated Press) To truly understand how far the Galaxy have come in reaching the MLS Cup final on Saturday, you first must know where they started. The Galaxy headed

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Cooligans Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down Manchester City’s loss to Liverpool on this episode of The Cooligans. They also react to Christian Pulisic’s continued hot streak and what it may means for the American’s future. Christian and Alexis then recap the

The MLS Cup conference finals did not disappoint. While we saw just two goals from open play, there was drama galore in the 180 minutes of action Saturday evening. Let’s pick through some of the main takeaways from the proceedings in Orlando and Los Angeles. Yet again, Seattle felt ‘one piece away’ from glory Nov