MLS is back! It’s finally here! And we get a very entertaining slate of matches in Week 1, including a Sunday doubleheader on ESPN as D.C. United hosts Atlanta United (6:00 p.m. ET) and Sporting Kansas City visits LAFC (8:30 p.m. ET).
Along with seven matches on ESPN+ this weekend, we comb through some of the choice encounters as MLS kicks off its 24th season.
The Marco Fabian era begins in Philly
Let’s face it: Philadelphia is not exactly a team that has warranted a lot of attention since…
MLS is back! It’s finally here! And we get a very entertaining slate of matches in Week 1, including a Sunday doubleheader on ESPN as D.C. United hosts Atlanta United (6:00 p.m. ET) and Sporting Kansas City visits LAFC (8:30 p.m. ET).
Below, we comb through some of the choice encounters as MLS kicks off its 24th season.
The Marco Fabian era begins in Philly
Let’s face it: Philadelphia is not exactly a team that has warranted a lot of attention since its start in MLS in 2010, but that changes…
In most years, the winter transfer market in MLS usually brings a surprise or two but normally on the purchase side. This made sense because MLS never fancied itself as a “selling league.” That is, until now, as a whopping $45 million in transfer revenue came into the league’s coffers in January alone, on top of the $45 million for the year 2018.
Suddenly, some of the league’s most recognizable names are being sold to the biggest leagues and clubs in the world: Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen…
Ale Moreno breaks down Miguel Almiron’s strengths and weaknesses and explains what Newcastle fans can expect from their newest transfer.
Paul Mariner offers his thoughts on why Toronto FC decided to part with Sebastian Giovinco.
It’s not often that MLS makes an impact in the global winter transfer market, but that’s what we all saw in zany 48-hour span in which two of MLS’ major figures packed their bags, while a third got stood up at the altar.
Almiron’s record Newcastle move
Let’s start with the good. Miguel Almiron has joined Newcastle United after a sparkling two seasons with Atlanta United, shattering the previous MLS transfer fee record with Newcastle reportedly ponying up $26 million for the Paraguayan.
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Take the mic away? Avoid him? Kick him? MLS coaches have their (tongue-in-cheek) say as to how to stop the great man.
Austin FC has a long way to go — over two years — until its first game, but Tuesday’s announcement is the latest step on a positive path for the under-fire franchise.
AUSTIN, Tex. — For a city that prides itself on keeping things weird, it’s only fitting that Austin’s journey to becoming an MLS franchise has been as strange as it gets.
Fifteen months ago, Anthony Precourt of Precourt Sports Ventures (PSV) announced his intention of relocating his Columbus Crew SC franchise to the Texas capital, setting in motion a wild series of events that ended with the Crew staying in Columbus with new owners, and Precourt getting his Austin wish as an expansion franchise…
Austin mayor Steve Adler, MLS commissioner Don Garber and Austin FC owner Anthony Precourt celebrate the club’s confirmation as an MLS expansion franchise.
AUSTIN, Tex. — Owner of newly launched Austin FC Anthony Precourt says that he “never doubted” that it would become a Major League Soccer franchise.
On Tuesday, MLS announced that Austin FC will join the league after its ownership group Precourt Sports Ventures (PSV) spent the past year exploring moving its previous club — Columbus Crew SC — to the Texan capital.
Tuesday’s announcement brought to an end a 15-month odyssey that had its twists and turns, yet ends with Precourt meeting his Austin…
In an interview with ESPN FC’s Seb Salazar, Bob Bradley opens up on what Carlos Vela must do in order to stand out in big games for LAFC in 2019.
Tim Howard explains how U.S. goalkeeper Zack Steffen can overcome the challenges posed by playing behind Ederson at Manchester City.
On Friday, college players from across the country will be hoping to receive the coveted call from one of Major League Soccer’s 24 franchises over the course of the four rounds of the 2019 MLS SuperDraft.
Here’s what you need to know heading into the event.
Teams to watch
Fans of expansion franchise FC Cincinnati can expect their team to be very busy on Friday as they continue to try to stockpile talent for their first-ever season in MLS. This process will be helped in part by the purchase…
Ale Moreno looks at the highs and lows for Major League Soccer in 2018 ranging from die-hard fans, pitch invaders, Vikings and absolutely bonkers celebrations.
The 2019 Major League Soccer schedule is out with a number of matches sure to excite. Here are 10 matches not to be missed.
March 17: FC Cincinnati vs. Portland Timbers
While FC Cincinnati will be two games into its first ever MLS season, the first time playing in front of the home fans will feel like the franchise’s true beginning. The fans in Cincy brought the goods to Nippert Stadium while the team was competing in the USL, averaging more than 21,000 fans in 2017 and more than 25,000 in 2018….
Alejandro Moreno is puzzled by Atlanta United’s hiring of Frank de Boer, saying he doesn’t match the blueprint developed in their first two seasons.
It is a new day for Atlanta United with the hiring of new head coach Frank de Boer, who takes over for the wildly popular and MLS Cup-winning Gerardo “Tata” Martino.
There are many ways to digest this bit of news.
To start, De Boer will arguably be the most scrutinized first-year coach in MLS history. All eyes will be on De Boer to see if he can continue the success that the beloved Martino achieved in 2017 and 2018. Every miscalculation will be inspected more closely and any slight sign of discord…
Alejandro Moreno was impressed by Atlanta United’s thorough domination of the Red Bulls, and thinks Sporting K.C. is in a tricky spot for the 2nd leg.
A month after 12 teams started the journey in the MLS Cup playoffs, we now know that Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers will square off on Dec. 8 for the league’s top prize. Here is a brief overview of the two finalists.
How they got here
Atlanta United: The first-round bye served head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino’s team well, as they had little difficulty in overcoming New York City FC in the Eastern Conference semifinals in a 4-1 aggregate victory. The Georgia side then tussled with Gotham’s…
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