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Cole Bassett back home in multiple ways when Rapids host Timbers
Cole Bassett returns home when the Portland Timbers take on the Colorado Rapids on Saturday in Commerce City, Colo.,The Timbers acquired Bassett, a 24-year-old midfielder from Littleton, Colo., from Colorado in early February for $2.65 million. Bassett racked up 31 goals and 21 assists across all co...
Austin FC acquire veteran F Christian Ramirez off waivers
Austin FC claimed forward Christian Ramirez off waivers from the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday.,Ramirez started the Galaxy's CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Academia de Futbol Sporting San Miguelito on Feb. 19. He was waived two days later, with the Galaxy exercising a buyout.,"Christian is wide...
Julian Hall, Red Bulls look to continue fast start vs. Revs
The New York Red Bulls may have their next budding star in Julian Hall.,After Hall powered a successful season opener for new head coach Michael Bradley and the Red Bulls, they will try for two wins in two weeks when they face the New England Revolution in their home opener Saturday in Harrison, N.J...
Montreal seeks better result vs. Fire after rough opener
After a rough start to the 2026 MLS season, CF Montreal aim to bounce back quickly when they visit the Chicago Fire on Saturday.,Montreal (0-1-0, 0 points) opened the campaign with a 5-0 loss to San Diego FC last week. An early tally and a stoppage time marker had the Canadian side trailing 2-0 at h...
Toronto FC complete acquisition of USMNT striker Josh Sargent
Toronto FC completed the acquisition of U.S. Men's National Team striker Josh Sargent on Friday.,Sargent, 26, arrives from EFL Championship side Norwich City for a transfer fee of up to $27 million, one of the highest in MLS history.,He will occupy a designated player spot and is under contract thro...
Union acquire D Philippe Ndinga from Swedish club
The Philadelphia Union acquired defender Philippe Ndinga from Sweden's Degerfors IF on Friday.,The 20-year-old left back will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots. He is signed through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30.,"Philippe is a dynamic defender with the ability to play confid...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Union complete 12-0 aggregate win
The Philadelphia Union, already with an overwhelming advantage from the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup opening-round series, added three goals in the first 12 minutes of the second leg and cruised to a 7-0 win over Defence Force on Thursday in Chester, Pa.,Stas Korzeniowski and 16-year-ol...
St. Louis City extend F Simon Becher through June '28
St. Louis City SC extended forward Simon Becher's contract through June 2028 with an option for 2028-29, the club announced Thursday.,Becher, 26, has recorded nine goals and six assists in 48 appearances across all competitions since joining St. Louis on loan from Denmark's AC Horsens in 2024.,"We a...
LAFC star Denis Bouanga signs extension through '28
Los Angeles FC signed high-scoring forward Denis Bouanga to a contract extension through 2028.,The deal, announced Wednesday, includes an option through the 2029-30 season for the 31-year-old veteran.,An MLS All-Star and Best XI selection in each of the past three seasons, Bouanga has tallied a fran...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: FC Cincinnati cap 13-0 series rout
Kenji Mboma Dem scored twice as FC Cincinnati routed visiting O&M FC 9-0 on Wednesday, completing a 13-0 aggregate victory in a first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup series.,Cincinnati posted a 4-0 win at Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic on Feb. 18. The dominant series performance sends t...
Whitecaps extend D Tristan Blackmon, M Andres Cubas
The Vancouver Whitecaps signed defender Tristan Blackmon and midfielder Andres Cubas to contract extensions.,Blackmon, the 2025 MLS Defender of the Year, is now under contract through the 2029-30 season.,Cubas, who will no longer occupy a designated player spot on the roster, is signed through 2027-...
St. Louis City extend M Chris Durkin through June '28
St. Louis City SC signed midfielder Chris Durkin to a contract extension through June 2028 with an option for 2028-29, the club announced Wednesday.,Durkin, 26, has recorded one goal and six assists in 55 appearances for St. Louis since arriving in a trade with D.C. United before the 2024 season.,"W...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Nashville SC, LAFC cap first-round routs
Nashville SC scored two first-half goals to double their aggregate lead and they cruised past visiting Atletico Ottawa 5-0 on Tuesday to win their CONCACAF Champions Cup first-round series 7-0.,Nashville advances to a Round of 16 matchup against the reigning MLS Cup champion, Inter Miami.,In the 21s...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Nashville SC complete first-round rout
Nashville SC scored two first-half goals to double their aggregate lead and they cruised past visiting Atletico Ottawa 5-0 on Tuesday to win their CONCACAF Champions Cup first-round series 7-0.,Nashville advances to a Round of 16 matchup against the reigning MLS Cup champion, Inter Miami.,In the 21s...
St. Louis City acquire F Sergio Cordova on loan
St. Louis City acquired forward Sergio Cordova on loan from Switzerland's BSC Young Boys on Tuesday.,The 28-year-old Venezuelan international returns to MLS through June 30 with a purchase option.,Cordova, who played for Real Salt Lake (2022) and the Vancouver Whitecaps (2023), will occupy designate...
Report: Orlando City looking to sign Antoine Griezmann
Orlando City SC are in "advanced talks" to acquire French forward and Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann, The Athletic reported.,The MLS club has an open designated player spot on the roster and the 34-year-old Griezmann is its top target, with director and general manager Ricardo Moreira making...
Paul Rothrock injects offense into Sounders' shutout win over Rapids
Paul Rothrock came off the bench and had a goal and an assist as the Seattle Sounders opened the MLS season with a 2-0 victory against the visiting Colorado Rapids on a rainy Sunday night.,Albert Rusnak also scored, Jesus Ferreira had two assists and goalkeeper Andrew Thomas made four saves in posti...
New York City rallies in aggressive draw against Los Angeles
Nicolas Fernandez scored on a penalty kick in the 66th minute as New York City rallied for a physical 1-1 draw with the host Los Angeles Galaxy in the season opener for both teams on Sunday night.,Playing a 12th straight season opener on the road, NYCFC (0-0-1, 1 point) avoided getting blanked for t...
MLS will not discipline Lionel Messi for post-match actions
Lionel Messi did not violate Major League Soccer policy and will not face any form of punishment regarding a post-match incident involving referees on Saturday evening, according to an MLS spokesperson.,In a video which was posted by Sintesis Deportes, Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez appears to att...
Report: MLS reviewing Lionel Messi's post-match actions
Lionel Messi could face a suspension from MLS after the Inter Miami superstar was seen following referees through a door after Saturday night's 3-0 loss at Los Angeles FC, per The Athletic.,FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazaga was investigated and suspended three matches for "misconduct" after enteri...