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Browne, Mattocks, & Ibarra Perfect The Art Of The MLS Super-Sub

One of the marks of a great manager is being able to read a game and introduce the right player when their side is in need of a spark. Sometimes an injury necessitates a change, and other times it’s part of an ongoing chess match between opposing tacticians, but selecting the right ingredient for the moment is no easy feat.

Apr 30, 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

Another Look At Pines' No-Goal & Concerns Over D.C. United Chance Creation

D.C. United nearly extended their unbeaten run on the road to start the season on Sunday against Minnesota United, but a goal called back by a video review and a late Angelo Rodriguez tally handed the Loons the 1-0 victory. It was the first loss on the road for the Black-and-Red since August of last year, a stretch of six games. United stayed on top of the Eastern Conference despite the loss, though the Montreal Impact are now level on points with 17.

Apr 29, 2019

D.C. United Walk Away Empty-Handed Against Minnesota United

D.C. United's towering center back Donovan Pines rose above the crowd in the first half on Sunday against Minnesota United, looking to win a header on Wayne Rooney's cross. Loons keeper Vito Mannone was up in the air challenging for the ball but couldn't reach it before Pines won the header, looping the ball in the goal for his first professional goal.

Apr 28, 2019

Video Review Takes Away Goal, D.C. United Fall Late To Minnesota United

D.C. United had a first-half goal chalked off after a video review and then conceded late in a 1-0 loss to Minnesota United. At the brand new Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Black-and-Red thought they had taken a first-half lead thanks to a header from rookie defender Donovan Pines. However, after a video review, the goal was negated for contact from Frederic Brillant on Vito Mannone.

Apr 28, 2019

D.C. United Hope To Continue Road Winning Streak Against Minnesota United

D.C. United’s road form could not have been much worse last season, but it’s been an entirely different story so far in 2019 with three wins and a draw away from Audi Field. The Black-and-Red will look to continue that success and remain on top of the Eastern Conference when they take on Minnesota United at Allianz Field on Sunday. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 PM ET and the match will be nationally televised on FS1.

Apr 28, 2019

Ahead Of Minnesota, Confident D.C. United Expecting To Win On Road In 2019

In making the playoffs in 2018, D.C. United's home and away form could have been more Jekyll and Hyde. In picking up 51 points, 41 of them came at home — a combination of Audi Field, the Maryland SoccerPlex, and the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. That left the Black-and-Red with just 10 points from 17 road games, a record that included one win, seven draws, and 10 losses. But after Wednesday's win against the Columbus Crew, D.C. have already matched that total through four road games in 2019, and they have a chance to get past that mark on Sunday when they visit Minnesota United.

Apr 27, 2019

Style Points: Does D.C. United Or Minnesota United Have The Better Crest?

Like everything in life, sports really isn't about winning or losing or championships or hard work or anything like that — sports is about looking good. (Or, as the case may be for a lot of teams, not looking very good.) 

Apr 26, 2019

D.C. United Put Road Record To The Test With Trip To Minnesota United

Beware the loon. 

Apr 25, 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

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