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Atlanta United Storm Past DC United In Final Minutes For 2nd Place In East

Without Wayne Rooney in the lineup, D.C. United almost held on to an important point on the road against Atlanta United. But "almost" wasn't enough for the Black-and-Red, who conceded two late goals, falling 2-0 to the Five Stripes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Pity Martinez and Josef Martinez scored the goals for the hosts, exacting revenge for the season-opening loss at Audi Field. 

Jul 21, 2019

Paxton Pomykal & 2 Other Players The US Men's National Team Must Feature

In the aftermath of the Gold Cup final loss to Mexico, the U.S. men’s national team looks forward to the early days of the 2022 World Cup cycle, and more opportunity to coalesce the player pool and the evolving outline of a tactical system.

Jul 10, 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

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

MLS Surprises: Atlanta's Struggles, Toronto's Resurgence, & USMNT Goalies

It’s the league that keeps on giving. We’re roughly twenty percent into the MLS season and we’ve been treated to a host of engrossing storylines that encapsulate the very best that Major League soccer has to offer, including Carlos Vela magic out west, a seemingly endless fan march in southwest Ohio, and a wondrous cathedral to the game opening in Minnesota. 

Apr 19, 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

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