Soccer Page 135 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Pedro Vite scores as Whitecaps blank Austin FC 1-0
Pedro Vite scored the only goal Vancouver needed as the visiting Whitecaps FC defeated offense-challenged Austin FC 1-0 on Saturday in a Western Conference match., ,Vite used a nifty give-and-go play with Ryan Gauld to beat the Verde defense and besieged Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver low to the righ...
Luis Suarez (2 goals), Inter Miami douse Fire 4-1
Luis Suarez and Inter Miami CF continued their winning ways on Saturday night, beating the host Chicago Fire 4-1.,Suarez forced an own goal in the first half, then added two goals of his own in the second half to bring his season total to 16 as Miami (18-4-5, 59 points) won its fourth straight match...
Crew score two late goals in win over NYCFC
DeJuan Jones scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time, Jacen Russell-Rowe added an insurance tally in the 10th and the Columbus Crew pulled away to a 4-2 win over visiting New York City FC on Saturday night.,Diego Rossi contributed his 10th goal and 11th assist of the season for third...
Orlando City prolongs Nashville SC's misery
Facundo Torres scored a brace to lead Orlando City to a 3-0 win over visiting Nashville SC on Saturday in Florida.,Orlando City are 5-1-1 in their last seven matches, including a pair of victories over Nashville (6-13-8, 26 points) during that hot stretch. Orlando (10-10-7, 37 points) earned another...
Luca Orellano scores twice as FC Cincinnati tops CF Montreal
A brace of spectacular goals by Luca Orellano gave FC Cincinnati a 4-1 home victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night.,In the 57th minute, Orellano took advantage of a Montreal team not paying attention, including goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois. Orellano launched a shot off a free kick 10 yards inside ...
Union start fast, blank Red Bulls
Mikael Uhre and Tai Baribo scored 10 minutes apart in the first half as the visiting Philadelphia Union raced out to a quick start and beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 Saturday night in Harrison, N.J.,The Union (7-11-9, 30 points) have won three of their past four MLS matches after enduring an 0-6-4 ...
Ajani Fortune's 1st MLS goal powers Atlanta United past Charlotte FC
Ajani Fortune scored a second-half goal for his first career MLS tally to give Atlanta United a much-needed victory over host Charlotte FC 1-0 on Saturday night., ,Goalkeeper Brad Guzan made six saves for Atlanta (8-12-7, 31 points) and has five clean sheets this year., ,The United are in a 2-4-1 st...
D.C. United downs Toronto FC with two late goals
Dominique Badji's late goal broke a 1-1 deadlock as visiting D.C. United defeated host Toronto FC 3-1 on Saturday evening.,Martin Rodriguez and Gabriel Pirani also scored for D.C. (7-12-8, 29 points), which has now won three of its last four matches. ,Toronto (10-15-3, 33 points) saw its brief two-m...
Red-hot Galaxy to meet scorching temps vs. St. Louis City
The Los Angeles Galaxy were thriving before the arrival of Marco Reus, but adding the German star has increased the club's firepower.,Reus was involved in both goals in his Galaxy debut and now looks to supply similar aid in his second match when Los Angeles visits St. Louis City on Sunday afternoon...
Revs lend homegrown M Noel Buck to Southampton
The New England Revolution are lending homegrown midfielder Noel Buck to Southampton FC of the English Premier League, the team announced Saturday.,The loan, which includes a purchase option, is until the end of January 2025.,"Noel is an extremely talented young player who is very deserving of this ...
Inter Miami, minus Lionel Messi, square off with Fire
Inter Miami CF have already booked a place in the MLS Cup playoffs. Their next goal is the Supporters' Shield as they travel to face the Chicago Fire on Saturday at Soldier Field.,Miami (17-4-5, 56 points) secured a postseason spot last weekend with a 2-0 win over FC Cincinnati -- its third straight...
Toronto FC aim to bolster playoff hopes vs. D.C. United
Toronto FC are looking to strengthen their chances at their first MLS playoff appearance since 2020. A win against visiting D.C. United on Saturday would be a big help.,Toronto (10-14-3, 33 points) sits eighth in the Eastern Conference standings thanks to three wins in its past four league matches, ...
Dynamo begin late push with home-and-home against LAFC
The Houston Dynamo begin a stretch pivotal to their playoff hopes when they visit Southern California to play the first of back-to-back games against road-weary Los Angeles FC.,The Dynamo (10-8-7, 37 points) are coming off a 1-0 home defeat against Toronto FC, a result that dropped manager Ben Olsen...
Minnesota United eye another victory over last-place Quakes
Minnesota United heads to last-place San Jose on Saturday night one point below the Western Conference playoff line and trying to a snap a nearly four-month road winless streak., ,The Loons (9-11-6, 33 points) are 0-5-2 in their last seven road contests with their last win coming at Atlanta United o...
Road-tested Whitecaps look to add to their success at Austin FC
Something has to give when the Vancouver Whitecaps, one of MLS's best road teams, travels south and east to battle Austin FC, one of the toughest sides at home, on Saturday in a Western Conference match.,The Whitecaps (11-8-5, 38 points) head to the capital of the Lone Star State on the heels of a 1...
Timbers likely to be short-handed against rival Sounders
After getting their season back on track, the Portland Timbers will gauge their progress when they host the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night.,When the Cascadia Cup rivals last met on May 12, the Timbers' 2-1 loss was the final result of a dismal nine-match (0-6-3) winless streak.,Portland coach Ph...
Crew bid to continue winning ways in rematch vs. NYCFC
The streaking Columbus Crew will try to keep rolling on Saturday when they host a New York City FC side they defeated two weeks ago en route to winning the 2024 Leagues Cup.,The Crew (13-4-7, 46 points) required penalties to topple NYCFC (11-9-6, 39 points) in a home quarterfinal on Aug. 17 followin...
Inter Miami continue Supporters' Shield chase at Chicago
Inter Miami CF have already booked a place in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Their next goal is the Supporters' Shield as they travel to face the Chicago Fire on Saturday at Soldier Field.,Miami (17-4-5, 56 points) secured a postseason spot with last weekend's 2-0 win over FC Cincinnati -- its third straight...
D.C. United loan F Kristian Fletcher to Nottingham Forest
D.C. United loaned homegrown forward Kristian Fletcher to Nottingham Forest FC of the English Premier League, the MLS club announced Friday.,Fletcher, 19, is set to join Nottingham's U-21 team. The loan period runs through June 2025.,"This is another important milestone in Kristian's development and...
Goal-hungry Real Salt Lake take on Revolution
Real Salt Lake's offense has dried up recently and will be a major point of emphasis in their next match.,They host the New England Revolution, who might be on an offensive uptick, on Saturday night in Salt Lake City.,Real Salt Lake (12-6-8, 44 points) have been blanked in two of their last four MLS...