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Whitecaps on verge of playoff spot as East-leading Union visit
The Philadelphia Union have already qualified for the MLS Cup playoffs. Now, the Vancouver Whitecaps will try to claim their own spot in the postseason as they host the Supporters' Shield leaders on Saturday night.,Vancouver, currently third in the Western Conference with seven matches to go, has se...
Dynamo have chance to climb over Rapids in standings
As the clock ticks toward the end of the MLS regular season next month, the Houston Dynamo head to Commerce City, Colo., on Saturday night to try to jump into a playoff position over the Colorado Rapids. , ,With five matches remaining, the Dynamo (8-12-9, 33 points) sit in 10th place -- but just thr...
Before U.S. Open Cup semis, Austin FC turn focus to rival Dallas
Austin FC will work to keep their focus on the challenge at hand and not look ahead when they visit rival FC Dallas on Saturday in Frisco, Texas.,The Verde and Black will play in the semifinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Minnesota United on Wednesday, but first comes their Copa Tejas match.,...
Fire clash with NYCFC, each hoping to remain in playoff picture
The Chicago Fire will try to move a step closer to their first MLS Cup playoff appearance since 2017 on Saturday when they host a New York City FC side that is also in the mix for the last Eastern Conference postseason places.,Chicago (12-10-6, 42 points) enters the weekend holding the ninth and fin...
Cincinnati aiming to clinch playoff berth with win over Nashville
It has been two weeks since FC Cincinnati played a match, four weeks since they registered a goal and nearly two months since they scored in an MLS regular-season home match.,Cincinnati (16-9-4, 52 points) still is in second place in the Eastern Conference with five matches remaining and can clinch ...
Short-handed Crew aim to boost playoff positioning at Atlanta
The Columbus Crew will look to overcome the loss of Sean Zawadzki when they return to action against the host Atlanta United on Saturday.,The Crew's group of defenders took a hit after Zawadzki sustained a right MCL injury while training with the United States men's national team. He is expected to ...
Charlotte FC have win streak, playoff spot on mind vs. Inter Miami
It could be a historic night for Charlotte FC when they host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Saturday night in a match with major playoff implications.,Charlotte (16-11-2, 50 points) has soared into third place in the Eastern Conference while on an eight-match winning streak, and can clinch a postse...
Whitecaps sign 17-year-old homegrown F Rayan Elloumi
The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed 17-year-old forward Rayan Elloumi through 2028, the club announced Friday.,The deal includes options for 2029 and 2030 for the homegrown player from Alberta.,Elloumi has tallied 11 goals and seven assists in 18 matches for MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Whitecaps FC 2.,"(...
Sounders seek to continue good fortune vs. Galaxy
The Seattle Sounders have been a thorn in the side of the Galaxy of late and now may get a chance to effectively end Los Angeles' season.,Seattle could eliminate the defending-champion Galaxy from the postseason if it defeats visiting Los Angeles for the third time in 35 days on Saturday night.,Resu...
Offensive-minded Earthquakes host LAFC in NFL stadium
A pair of teams out to help their playoff prospects will meet Saturday when the San Jose Earthquakes host Los Angeles FC in a super-sized venue at Santa Clara, Calif.,The match will be at the home of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, with soaring ticket sales of more than 45,000 allowing the Earthquake...
Revolution seek spirited play at home vs. Toronto FC
The New England Revolution will look to avoid a third consecutive loss when they host Toronto FC on Saturday night in Foxborough, Mass.,The Revolution (8-14-7, 31 points) have lost three of their last four matches.,New England sits 11th in the Eastern Conference table, 11 points back of the playoff ...
CF Montreal aim to stay hot in matchup vs. St. Louis City
It's too late for CF Montreal to make a playoff run, but they finally have found their best form of the season.,Unbeaten in its last five MLS matches, Montreal will try to keep its surge going Saturday night when it hosts St. Louis City SC.,CF Montreal (5-15-9, 24 points) are 2-0-3 in their last fiv...
Orlando City look to regain form vs. upstart D.C. United
Orlando City SC will return to league play for the first time in three weeks when they visit a D.C. United side suddenly looking more dangerous under new manager Rene Weiler.,Orlando City (13-7-8, 47 points) enter the weekend in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with six matches to play in MLS. ...
Revolution waive GK Aljaz Ivacic
The New England Revolution waived goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic on Thursday, opening an international roster spot in the process.,In two seasons with the Revolution, Ivacic had 12 clean sheets over 49 regular-season starts.,In six MLS seasons, including four with the Portland Timbers (2020-23), the 31-yea...
Real Salt Lake extend GK Rafael Cabral through 2027
Real Salt Lake signed goalkeeper Rafael Cabral to a contract extension through the 2027 season on Thursday.,The deal includes a club option for 2028 for the 35-year-old Brazilian, who has stood out in his first season in MLS.,Cabral has recorded eight clean sheets in 32 matches across all competitio...
USMNT 2-0 Japan: Zendejas, Roldan and Freese Shine in Friendly Win
The United States men’s national team beat Japan 2-0 in Columbus. Alejandro Zendejas, Cristian Roldan and Matt Freese stood out as potential long-term contributors for the 2026 World Cup squad....
MLS suspends Miami’s Luis Suarez 3 games, including Sounders rematch
Major League Soccer suspended Inter Miami star Luis Suarez for three matches, which takes him out of the club's rematch with the Seattle Sounders after Suarez spat at a Seattle staffer after the Leagues Cup final.,The Leagues Cup Organizing Committee previously suspended Suarez six games for the inc...
CJ Fodrey's late goal lifts Austin FC over Sporting Kansas City
CJ Fodrey scored on a header off a corner kick in the 82nd minute to give Austin FC a 2-1 victory over host Sporting Kansas City on Sunday night.,The win was Austin's first in 13 matches this season after conceding the opening goal.,Owen Wolff scored Austin's first goal in the 37th minute and assist...
Playoff hopeful Dynamo allow late goal, settle for draw with Galaxy
The Houston Dynamo failed to snag a vital three points in their ongoing playoff hunt, settling for a 1-1 draw with a rotated LA Galaxy side at Shell Energy Stadium on Saturday night. Substitute Lucas Sanabria played spoiler in stoppage time, heading a crossed ball past goalkeeper Jonathan Bond befor...
FC Dallas, Jacob Jackson weather storm for draw with St. Louis
Pressed into service when starting goalkeeper Michael Collodi was shown a red card for a takedown in the box in the 16th minute, backup Jacob Jackson and visiting FC Dallas were peppered with shots by St. Louis City FC., ,But FC Dallas managed to earn a 1-1 draw Saturday night at Energizer Park, kee...