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Film Room: Analyzing D.C. United's Road Win vs Portland Timbers

A couple of weeks ago D.C. United were struggling through a three-game losing streak and teetering on the edge of the playoff race in MLS' Eastern Conference. After spending much of the year near the top of the division, United came close to almost falling out of a playoff spot, as wins were tough to come by for Ben Olsen's side. 

Sep 17, 2019

D.C. United In Position To Solidify Playoff Position With PDX Trip

After two weeks off for the international break, D.C. United are back in action on Sunday afternoon as they travel cross-country to take on the Portland Timbers. A win could see the Black-and-Red vault back into fourth place in the Eastern Conference after they were surpassed midweek by Toronto FC, who moved into fourth on the goal differential tiebreaker. Both teams currently occupy a playoff spot at the moment but need a win to cement their standing.

Sep 15, 2019

Diego Chara Ready To Lead Portland In Its Return Home

The Portland Timbers have spent so long away from home this season they might have forgotten what it looks like. Of course, Providence Park will look very different when Giovanni Savarese’s team return from a 12-game jaunt on the road for their first home game this year against LAFC this weekend, what with the shiny new main stand now finished.

May 31, 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

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

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