Taylor Twellman questions if FC Dallas can win at CenturyLink Field for the first time since 2011.
Taylor Twellman breaks down Josef Martinez’s movement ahead of Atlanta United vs. New England Revolution.
The 2019 MLS Cup playoffs begin with Round 1 kicking off Saturday.
The international break has come and gone, meaning the revamped MLS Cup playoffs are about to kick off. A 14-team field, single elimination all the way to MLS Cup, no more international breaks interrupting the postseason in its most dramatic moments — the 2019 playoffs have a fresh, vibrant feel. With that buzz firmly established, we break down each of the six Round 1 matchups, which start Saturday.
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Roman Torres’ header against Minnesota helps the Sounders leap into second in the West. Watch MLS on ESPN+.
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Jordan Morris scored in the 94th minute to beat San Jose 1-0 and put a huge dent in their hopes for the final playoff spot in the West. To watch MLS, sign up for ESPN+.
Jordan Morris scored on a breakaway in second-half stoppage time as the Seattle Sounders came away with a 1-0 victory against the host San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday.
Morris’ unassisted goal, in the fourth of six minutes of stoppage time, moved the Sounders (15-10-8, 53 points) into a tie for second place with Minnesota United in the Western Conference. The Sounders will play host to the Loons, who hold the tiebreaker by virtue of goal differential, next weekend in the regular-season finale.
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Jordan Morris scored in the 94th minute to beat San Jose 1-0 and put a huge dent in their hopes for the final playoff spot in the West. To watch MLS, sign up for ESPN+.
The Timbers Army went silent for the first 33 minutes of Friday’s match against the archrival Seattle Sounders.
Major League Soccer announced on Tuesday that it has suspended its ban on fans waving the Iron Front flag for the rest of the 2019 season, including the playoffs.
MLS had previously banned displays of the flag, saying that it violated a provision in its Fan Code of Conduct that prohibited political signage. MLS stated that since the Iron Front symbol is linked with antifa, which it views as a political organization, that the flag couldn’t be displayed.
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Wayne Rooney came close with several chances, but had to settle for just an assist in D.C. United’s 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders. To watch MLS, subscribe to ESPN+.
Seven Seattle Sounders fans were assaulted following Sunday’s match between the Sounders and D.C. United, according to a report filed with the Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department.
The report, a copy of which was obtained by ESPN, states that the fans were leaving Audi Field, and were about a block-and-a-half east of the stadium when they were confronted by approximately 12 D.C. United supporters who initiated a confrontation by pushing, punching and kicking the victims.
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Wayne Rooney came close with several chances, but had to settle for just an assist in D.C. United’s 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders. To watch MLS, subscribe to ESPN+.
Major League Soccer: Luciano Acosta replaces Wayne Rooney (77′) D.C. United 2-0 Seattle Sounders. To watch MLS, subscribe to ESPN+.
Major League Soccer: Lucas Rodriguez (14′) D.C. United 1-0 Seattle Sounders. To watch MLS, subscribe to ESPN+.
Lucas Rodriguez and Frederic Brillant scored goals as D.C. United improved their playoff standing in the Eastern Conference of the MLS with a 2-0 victory against the visiting Seattle Sounders on Sunday night.
United goalkeeper Bill Hamid made four saves in posting his career-high 11th shutout of the season.
D.C. (13-10-9, 48 points), which clinched a playoff berth Saturday when Chicago, Montreal and Orlando all dropped points on the road, moved from sixth place into fourth in the East with the victory.
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Wayne Rooney came close with several chances, but had to settle for just an assist in D.C. United’s 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders. To watch MLS, subscribe to ESPN+.