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Nick Cushing led NYCFC through the first round of the playoffs, but fell to the rival New York Red Bulls in the conference semifinals. (Photo by Ira L. Black – Corbis/Getty Images) New York City FC is making a major change to start its offseason, firing head coach Nick Cushing after two and a half

New York City FC have announced the departure of head coach Nick Cushing following their defeat in the MLS Cup playoffs. He guided his side to a sixth place finish and into the semi-finals of the Eastern Conference, where they were beaten by city rivals New York Red Bulls. “We would like to thank Nick

Gabriel Pec is one of 20 players the Galaxy acquired over the last 16 months during a revamping of the roster. It has paid off with a trip to the Western Conference final. (Etienne Laurent / Associated Press) When LAFC entered Major League Soccer in 2018, it was a noisy, brash upstart willing to challenge

LAFC general manager John Thorrington, left, speaks during a news conference while seated next to LAFC midfielder Eduard Atuesta, center, and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in February. Thorrington was named the MLS sporting executive of the year on Tuesday. (Katelyn Mulcahy / Getty Images) Since entering MLS in 2018, LAFC has switched coaches, team presidents and

Under head coach Vanni Sartini, Vancouver advanced to the first round of the playoffs and forced a Game 3 against LAFC before their postseason ended. (Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) Two weeks after their postseason came to an end, the Vancouver Whitecaps are already making changes. The team announced Monday that it is parting ways with head

Dax McCarty: A true MLS legend hangs up his boots 👋 Major League Soccer said goodbye to a true legend of the league on Sunday evening when Atlanta United was knocked out of the MLS Cup Playoffs by Orlando City. After the board went up showing Atlanta’s number 13 was being subbed off, we saw

Would a Pep Guardiola five-game slump get most American coaches fired? Manchester City have been the dominant team of the past decade, claiming six of the last seven Premier League titles and becoming the first team to win four consecutive crowns. Pep Guardiola’s team has crafted its reputation behind streaks of the triumphant kind, which

🤯 Two goals in five minutes! Peak MLS playoff drama in Los Angeles We’ve got peak MLS Cup Playoffs drama in Los Angeles as the Galaxy and Minnesota United have traded goals in the opening five minutes of the Western Conference semifinal showdown Sunday afternoon. The Galaxy come into the affair as the favorites to

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