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MLS taps brakes on seismic calendar shift
While acknowledging that it makes sense to move the MLS season to a schedule that mirrors the top soccer leagues in Europe, there was no commitment to the change during All-Star Game festivities at Austin, Texas, this week.,At the MLS board of governors meeting, in conjunction with the league's All-...
NYCFC D Thiago Martins recovering from knee surgery
New York City FC defender Thiago Martins will miss four-to-six weeks after knee surgery, the club said Thursday.,The 30-year-old Brazilian is expected to make a full recovery.,NYCFC did not provide details on when the injury occurred or the exact nature of the procedure.,He has one assist in 22 MLS ...
Reports: LAFC chasing Tottenham star Heung-Min Son
Los Angeles FC are pursuing Tottenham Hotspur star forward Heung-Min Son, multiple outlets are reporting.,The Spurs are considering an offer of 15 million pounds ($20.3 million USD) from the MLS club, according to The Sun, based in the United Kingdom.,Son, 33, has been at Tottenham since 2015 and is...
Expansion San Diego FC take aim at surging Nashville SC
San Diego FC and Nashville SC both have three All-Stars and are among the best teams in MLS.,The two squads will meet Friday night in San Diego.,Expansion San Diego FC (13-7-4, 43 points) have been among the league's biggest surprises, leading the Western Conference.,Nashville (14-5-5, 47 points) ha...
NYCFC bid to trek on high note vs. Petar Musa, FC Dallas
New York City FC will conclude a four-game road trip when they square off with FC Dallas on Friday night in Frisco, Texas.,NYCFC (10-8-5, 35 points) will travel to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on the heels of a 1-1 draw at Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, a result that gave them points in three ...
Orlando City SC look to build steam in clash vs. Crew
With a four-match winless streak behind them, Orlando City SC will look to climb the MLS standings beginning Friday night at the Columbus Crew.,The Lions (10-6-8, 38 points) believe a 2-1 victory over New England on Saturday will serve as momentum heading into the final 10 matches of the season.,"Th...
MLS All-Stars, minus Lionel Messi, defeat Liga MX All-Stars
Major League Soccer joint leading scorer Sam Surridge of Nashville SC scored in the first half to help the MLS All-Stars to a 3-1 victory over their Liga MX foes despite the absence of Lionel Messi in the All-Star Game on Wednesday night in Austin, Texas.,The Philadelphia Union's Tai Baribo added th...
Rapids move D Chidozie Awaziem to France's FC Nantes
The Colorado Rapids transferred defender Chidozie Awaziem to FC Nantes in France's Ligue 1 on Wednesday.,Awaziem, 28, had one assist over 20 games, all starts, this season for Colorado. The native of Enugu, Nigeria, had two assists in seven matches, all starts, for FC Cincinnati last season.,"We're ...
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba out of All-Star Game
Major League Soccer revealed its roster of the 29 players available for selection in the All-Star Game on Wednesday in Austin, Texas.,Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi and teammate Jordi Alba are not on the list, however. Messi, the league's co-leading scorer and reigning MVP, and Alba initially we...
CF Montreal announce rebuild in letter to fans
CF Montreal released an open letter to fans Wednesday, acknowledging their underperformance and announcing a commitment to "rebuild" the struggling MLS franchise.,Montreal has been in a downward spiral since losing in the conference semifinals of the 2022 MLS playoffs, 3-1 to the New York City Footb...
Lionel Messi a question mark as MLS All-Stars gear up to face Liga MX
The 2025 MLS All-Star Game in Austin, Texas, was supposed to be the first featuring Lionel Messi after injury kept him out of the 2024 event.,That appeared less likely following Monday's first training session, when Messi and his Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba were absent as the MLS squad prepared ...
Minnesota loans D Devin Padelford to St. Louis City
Minnesota United loaned homegrown defender Devin Padelford to St. Louis City for the remainder of the season, the Western Conference clubs announced Tuesday.,In exchange, Minnesota will receive a third-round pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft.,Padelford, 22, has one goal and one assist in 36 MLS matche...
Whitecaps acquire Peruvian M Kenji Cabrera
The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired midfielder Kenji Cabrera from FBC Melgar of Peru on Tuesday.,The 22-year-old Peruvian international is under contract through 2028 with an option for 2029.,Cabrera will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster slots with Vancouver.,"Kenji is a player with the a...
LA Galaxy score late vs. shorthanded LAFC to force draw
Playing with a man advantage in the closing minutes, Maya Yoshida scored on a header just before the final whistle as the Los Angeles Galaxy forged a 3-3 tie with host Los Angeles FC in the El Trafico rivalry.,Yoshida came through in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time on a cross from Ma...
San Diego rookie Ian Pilcher's late goal earns draw with Whitecaps
Rookie Ian Pilcher scored his first career goal late in the second half as San Diego FC recorded a 1-1 tie with the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night to remain in first place in the Western Conference.,Vancouver's tally came on an own goal off the foot of San Diego FC's Manu Duah.,The W...
Omir Fernandez saves Timbers with late goal in draw with Minnesota
Forward Omir Fernandez scored in the 92nd minute -- his first goal with Portland -- as the host Timbers rallied for a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night.,Fernandez, breaking in alone by the left post, roofed a left-footed shot off a cross by Juan Mosquera to salvage a point for the Tim...
LA Galaxy scores late vs. shorthanded LAFC to force 3-3 draw
Playing with a man advantage in the closing minutes, Maya Yoshida scored on a header just before the final whistle as the Los Angeles Galaxy forged a 3-3 tie with Los Angeles FC in the El Trafico rivalry.,Yoshida came through in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time on a cross from Maurici...
FC Cincinnati scores late to top Real Salt Lake, maintain top spot in East
FC Cincinnati forward Luca Orellano's left-footed shot from outside the box sailed just inside the right side of the goal in the 87th minute, which proved to be the match-winner in a 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.,The win puts Cincinnati back on top in the Eastern Conference table an...
Sam Surridge ties Messi for MLS goals lead as Nashville blanks Toronto
Sam Surridge scored his MLS lead-tying 18th goal to push Nashville SC near the top of the Eastern Conference standings with a 1-0 victory over visiting Toronto FC on Saturday night.,Surridge's first-half tally pulled him even with Lionel Messi, who scored his 17th and 18th goals earlier Saturday in ...
Union, Dynamo play to draw in physical contest
A late VAR decision in the 85th minute helped split the points between the Philadelphia Union and host Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday night after former Union midfielder Jack McGlynn scored a first-half penalty kick in the 1-1 draw.,In the 85th minute, the referee awarded Philadelphia (14-5-5, 47 poi...