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LAFC forward Denis Bouanga reacts after missing a shot in overtime during a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference semifinals at BMO Stadium on Saturday night. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press) Forty-five minutes wasn’t nearly enough time for LAFC captain Aaron Long to find the words to describe a season that

🎥 Red Bulls take playoff derby lead with first-half stunner The New York Red Bulls have snatched the lead in the first-ever Hudson River Derby in the MLS Cup Playoffs, and they’ve done it in spectacular fashion. The tension was palpable inside Citi Field as they two local rivals go head-to-head for a place in

The MLS Cup Playoffs are finally back after an extended break between rounds one and two. With a place in the conference finals on the line, the games have officially become do or die. Let’s dig into the four matchups. LAFC vs Seattle Sounders LAFC have been a thorn in Seattle’s side over the last

There are a lot of odd decisions made in football – but few odder, perhaps, than accepting a job with a team that does not exist. Yet that is exactly the challenge facing former Norwich City, Luton Town and Swansea City midfielder Adrian Forbes, the first sporting director of Texoma FC. The 45-year-old gave up

LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig has embodied the club’s new identity, prioritizing dynamic play over marquee names as they chase their first MLS Cup in a decade. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The juxtaposition, in January 2021, was stark. When Greg Vanney returned to Major League Soccer’s winningest franchise, the LA Galaxy, as head coach, he’d walk

The longstanding partnership between New York City FC and Etihad Airways took another significant leap. The MLS side announced that the airliner will take the naming rights of its future soccer-specific stadium in Queens in a 20-year agreement. Construction of the $780 million venue, now called Etihad Park, is slated to begin by the end

Juan Mata becomes part-owner in MLS side San Diego FC Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata has announced that he has joined the ownership group at MLS club San Diego FC. The 36-year-old has not yet retired from football, as he is playing in Australia’s A League for Western Sydney Wanderers. 🚨 ¡

Juan Mata has won 41 caps for Spain [Getty Images] Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer expansion side San Diego FC. Mata, 36, moved to A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers in September. San Diego FC will enter the MLS in 2025 as the 30th

Gerardo “Tata” Martino is out as Inter Miami’s head coach effective immediately, per multiple reports. Martino is reportedly leaving the club for personal reasons. Inter Miami will host a news conference on Friday, per Gastón Edul of Argentinian outlet TyC Sports. Martino led the team to a record-breaking regular season finish in 2024, with Miami

Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec takes in the moment after scoring against the Colorado Rapids in a first-round playoff match on Nov. 1. Pec has played a vital role in helping transform the Galaxy into MLS Cup contenders. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press) This is a story about how Gabriel Pec and the Galaxy got their

Kei Kamara (left) hopes to emulate Roger Milla – the oldest goalscorer at a Fifa World Cup – by playing at a major international tournament in his 40s [Getty Images] Kei Kamara says his decision to return to international football at the age of 40 was inspired by Cameroon legend Roger Milla. Kamara was aiming

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There was plenty of eyebrows raised when the San Jose Earthquakes announced the hiring of Bruce Arena’s as the club’s new head coach and sporting director. The legendary MLS coach was dismissed from his job with the New England Revolution in September 2023 after being on administrative leave for what MLS said were “allegations that

Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira has been named the 2024 MLS Defender of the Year after a sparkling season. The Cape Verde international enjoyed an excellent campaign with Colombus Crew, grabbing two goals and three assists in 27 MLS outings, and seeing him named in the All-Star XI as one of five Crew players. Moreira,

An MLS season shift would benefit warm-weather teams like Inter Miami, allowing them to host more winter games and draw fans during a quieter sports season. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) The 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs began with grand plans of mainstream resonance. Then, they crashed into reality. A Times Square showcase was spoiled

Portland Timbers and Canada defender Kamal Miller has sounded off about reports over a potential schedule change for Major League Soccer after the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The league is reportedly contemplating swapping schedules to mirror the European leagues, as MLS currently plays through the summer. Much has been

Just eight teams remain in the MLS Cup Playoffs, and that includes one or two shock names in the conference semifinals. After a few of the big-boys crashed out in the Eastern Conference, the race to MLS Cup Final feels as open as it can be. Here we’ll rank the eight teams based on their

Major League Soccer have revealed that Charlotte FC’s Kristijan Kahlina has won the Goalkeeper of the Year award for 2024. Our Croatian brick wall. Our keeper of the Fortress. Our 𝐊𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑. Kristijan Kahlina has been named the 2024 @MLS Goalkeeper of the Year 👑 pic.twitter.com/kdZK8Mqiqp — Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) November 12, 2024