With two weekends remaining in Major League Soccer’s regular season, the race for the postseason — four playoff spots remain up for grabs — is coming down to the wire.
All 12 games will be played on Sunday, with six Eastern Conference games kicking off at 5 p.m. ET and six from the Western Conference beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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THE WEEKEND’S BIG QUESTIONS
Does San Jose…
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Alejandro Moreno feels D.C. United can’t afford to sign the “inconsistent” Mesut Ozil from Arsenal, after sources say the club and player are in talks.
ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno says that Wayne Rooney’s decision to return to England with Derby County is a major blow for both D.C. United and MLS.
It’s another big home date for Pity Martinez and Atlanta United against New York City FC, while red-hot Marco Fabian and the Philadelphia Union host struggling Houston, plus Seattle and New England will each try to rebound from home defeats.
Pity and De Boer turn a corner in Atlanta
Pity Martinez and his rocky start to life at Atlanta United has been mentioned many times before on these pages, and just two weeks ago the Argentine looked downright incredulous when coach Frank de Boer yanked…
Ale Moreno breaks down Miguel Almiron’s strengths and weaknesses and explains what Newcastle fans can expect from their newest transfer. Miguel Almiron has said Major League Soccer is “improving” as he was unveiled as Newcastle United’s record signing on Thursday following his transfer to the Premier League.
Former Atlanta United forward Almiron joined Newcastle for £20 million ($26m) on deadline day last month, the highest amount received by an MLS club in the league’s history.
The Paraguay international, who scored 21 goals in 62 games and was named as MVP during his two seasons with Atlanta, is one of a number…
With reports linking him with a move to the Premier League, Atlanta United’s Miguel Almiron explains what he admires most about the English top flight.
Miguel Almiron shares his keys for Atlanta United as they look to lift their first MLS Cup trophy on Saturday.
Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron has told ESPN FC it is the Premier League’s “competitiveness” which attracts him ahead of La Liga.
While many South American players gravitate toward Spain, but the Paraguay international, 24, has never hidden his desire to play in the English top flight and is a reported target for Newcastle.
“Yes, I really like the English style of football for the dynamic play and the competitiveness these is,” Almiron said when asked why he preferred the Premier League…
Alejandro Moreno and Ross Dyer talk the next steps for both Tata Martino and Atlanta United as the manager has decided to leave at the end of the season.
The United States men’s soccer team are without a permanent manager, but MLS commissioner Don Garber may have inadvertently confirmed Mexico’s new boss.
Speaking to reporters at the Soccerex conference in Miami on Thursday, Garber congratulated Mexico for their “aggressive move” to get Atlanta United coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino.
“Good for the [Mexican football federation], I am very close friends with [Liga MX president] Enrique [Bonilla] and [FMF head] Yon de Luisa and they were bold,” Garber…
New York took care of business against Toronto FC, keeping pace with Atlanta United ahead of a crucial clash in the race for the Supporters’ Shield.
Julian Gressel scored a goal and assisted Hector Villalba, as he led the Five Stripes to an easy victory over an overmatched Real Salt Lake.
Atlanta United manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino avoided addressing rumors that he is in the running for head coaching jobs with Argentina and Mexico, telling reporters on Friday that he is solely focused on his own MLS club right now.
Earlier this week sources told various ESPN reporters that Martino is a serious candidate to take over at El Tri after Ricardo Ferretti was officially ruled out of contention for the position on Tuesday.
“I’m taking it with humor this morning because it’s…
Atlanta United manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino has emerged as a serious candidate to take over as the Mexico head coach, sources have told ESPN, with Ricardo Ferretti officially ruled out of contention for the position on Tuesday.
ESPN Deportes’ Hernan Pereyra and Jose Ramon Fernandez both stated Tuesday on air that Martino will be the next Mexico head coach, while BeIN Sports stated that only a verbal agreement had been reached.
Sources close to former Barcelona and Argentina coach Martino…
Argentina’s interim head coach Lionel Scaloni says the number 10 shirt will not be given to another player until Lionel Messi announces his plans.
Interim coach Lionel Scaloni admits he’s uncertain if Lionel Messi will return to the national team, but is optimistic for the newcomers to the side.
Atlanta United manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino has said the Argentina Football Federation (AFA) has not contacted him about a return to coach the national team, and stressed that he is under contract with Atlanta.
On Tuesday, club representatives declined to comment to the Atlanta Journal Constitution about reported talks between the AFA and Martino, who managed Argentina from 2014-16 after a spell at Barcelona in 2013-14.
“I have not spoken to anyone from Argentina and additionally, I am currently…
Ezequiel Barco celebrates after scoring for Independiente against Flamengo.
Independiente midfielder Ezequiel Barco was coy about reports linking him with a $12 million move to MLS side Atlanta United.
Speaking after Independiente 1-1 draw at Fl…