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FC Cincinnati & Columbus Crew Renew Rivalry In First MLS Matchup

It has been just over two years since the first time that FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew faced off in a competitive game, but tonight will mark the first time that the two Ohio sides will play each other in an MLS game. This time, MAPFRE Stadium will play host to the contest, after Cincinnati won the 2017 US Open Cup game between the two teams at Nippert Stadium.

Aug 10, 2019

Week 20 Little Things: LA Is More Than Zlatan, New-Look Revolution & More

We’re back with the first edition of Little Things in a while. 

Jul 22, 2019

Missed Sitters From Dwyer & Ramirez & More From MLS Week 9

After five midweek games, this weekend in MLS was one of the tamer bouts of action of the season so far. There was just one game in which both teams scored multiple goals, though that affair between Sporting Kansas City and the New England Revolution had just about everything. There could have been a couple of more goals this weekend, too, if not for glaring misses from Dom Dwyer and Christian Ramirez. 

Apr 29, 2019

Set Pieces Make the Difference For D.C. United Once Again In Columbus Win

D.C. United once again won on the road, this time defeating the Columbus Crew 1-0 at MAPFRE Stadium on Wednesday evening. Wayne Rooney smashed in a free kick for his fifth goal of the season and United stood tall defensively to preserve the shutout. The win was the Black-and-Red's first in Columbus since August 2007, ending an 11-game winless streak in the Ohio capital.

Apr 25, 2019

Wayne Rooney's Free Kick Provides Difference In 1-0 DCU Win Over Crew

D.C. United came into Wednesday's visit to the Columbus Crew having not won in Ohio's capital since 2007. That streak of 11 games without a win ended finally ended at MAPFRE Stadium, with Wayne Rooney's first-half free kick providing the difference in a 1-0 win for the Black-and-Red.

Apr 25, 2019

D.C. United & Columbus Crew Vie For Top Spot In MLS Eastern Conference

They say that April showers bring May flowers, and D.C United are hoping they can escape the storm in the final week of the month and end a stretch that has put a damper on their bright start to the 2019 season. 

Apr 24, 2019

How Ben Olsen & D.C. United Can Copy Portland To End Road Woes At Columbus

New York City FC picked up their first win of the season on Sunday against D.C. United at Audi Field, but they were weren’t the only team to secure their first victory of the 2019 season over the weekend. The Portland Timbers have had an abysmal start to the year, but they strolled into Ohio and secured their first win at the hands of the Columbus Crew, who host the Black-and-Red on Wednesday at MAPFRE Stadium.

Apr 23, 2019

LAFC Continue Their Dominance In MLS Despite Midweek Defeat

This weekend in MLS featured the Parley jerseys, made by adidas from recycled plastic. It's an interesting idea from the league, but it caused plenty of confusion for fans watching the games. This was the third year of the Parley jerseys, and for the second consecutive year every game featured the two different jerseys. That made it difficult to remember which team was which in any given game, as teams were sometimes wearing unfamiliar colors. 

Apr 22, 2019

D.C. United Need To Get Luciano Acosta Back Into 2018 Form After NYCFC Loss

D.C. United were hoping to get back to a bit of normalcy on Sunday at Audi Field but instead lost 2-0 to New York City FC. Last year, in the inaugural season at the new stadium, United never had a winless streak. In winning 12 of the 15 games on Buzzard Point, United never had setbacks in consecutive games. 

Apr 22, 2019

Goalkeeper Blunders, Kaku's Moment Of Madness & More From MLS

Five different players scored two goals in MLS this weekend, highlighted by a pair of goalkeeping gaffes, and ended on an unfortunate note on Sunday night. It was another weekend in which all 24 teams in MLS were in action and another weekend in which Los Angeles FC won. The April favorites to win Supporters Shield this year beat FC Cincinnati 2-0 on Saturday night to get to 19 points from seven games. Carlos Vela scored again, as Bob Bradley's side continues to impress week in and week out.

Apr 15, 2019

MLS Little Things: Unnecessary Skill Moves, Farrell's Feet & Columbus

We take a look at the Columbus Crew, Toronto FC, New England’s Andrew Farrell, and an unexpected Maradona move in this week’s MLS Little Things from FloFC. 

Apr 15, 2019

A 7-Goal Thriller & Capital City Blowout Highlight MLS Week 6

A weekend full of games in MLS once again produced plenty of goals, drama, and moments. With only Atlanta United and the Houston Dynamo off, the 11 games from Friday night to Sunday produced four penalty saves, a seven-goal thriller, and a blowout in what was supposed to be the game of the weekend.

Apr 8, 2019

Mitrita, Martinez, & More: Evaluating The Performances Of MLS Newcomers

In a league with fairly significant year-to-year turnover, MLS teams have to stay aggressive in the market to attain (or retain) contention. Difference-making talent arrives in the league at increasingly high volume as teams use allocation money to their advantage and players see MLS as a legitimate destination. Once clubs widely understand the value in selling that talent on for profit, more elite talent will come to replace it.

Apr 5, 2019

MLS Little Things: Water Soccer In Columbus & Red Bulls Loss In Chicago

After a week of blowouts, a high-flying debut, and some of the wackiest weather MLS has seen, let’s look at some Little Things from Week 5, including Alejandro Pozuelo and TFC, the Red Bulls’ loss at Chicago, and water soccer in Columbus.

Apr 1, 2019

Pozuelo's Debut, Vela's Hat Trick, Rooney's Goal & More

Blowouts, outstanding debuts, crazy weather, and ridiculous goals were all the rage this weekend in MLS, as all 24 teams were back in action after the international break. From Friday evening until Sunday night, there was plenty of drama to go around. 

Apr 1, 2019