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Earthquakes eager to extend torrid start vs. Sporting KC
The San Jose Earthquakes will be strong favorites to continue the best start in franchise history when they visit woeful Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night at Kansas City, Kan.,The Earthquakes (5-1-0, 15 points) never had won five of their first six matches, dating to their first season in the f...
Atlanta United search for rare road win in Chicago
The Chicago Fire don't appear to have lost confidence despite an injury to their star striker.,The Fire (3-2-1, 10 points), winners of their last two matches and currently tied for fifth place in the Eastern Conference, host struggling Atlanta United (1-4-1, 4 points) on Saturday night.,Chicago was ...
East-leading Nashville faces early challenge from Charlotte
Less than two months into a 10-month season seems pretty early to start throwing the word "showdown" around.,However, there is no denying that Nashville SC's visit to Charlotte FC on Saturday night could shape the East table for a while.,While Nashville (4-1-1, 13 points) leads the East, even after ...
High-scoring Whitecaps, NYCFC set to clash for the first time since '23
It would have been difficult to have scripted a much better start to the Whitecaps' season, as Vancouver has won five of its first six matches and boasts the highest-scoring offense in Major League Soccer.,Coach Jesper Sorensen's confident club will look for more of the same against visiting New Yor...
Revs hope to maintain home dominance vs. goal-starved D.C. United
Although it's a small sample size, the New England Revolution have been two different teams this season--the powerhouse that dominates at home and the doormat that struggles on the road.,In Foxborough, Mass., the Revs are undefeated, outscoring two opponents 9-1. On enemy turf, they are winless, hav...
Inter Miami seek first win in new stadium, face Red Bulls
As they search for consistent sources of offense beyond just Lionel Messi, Inter Miami is preparing to host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night in Miami, Fla.,Messi leads Inter Miami (3-1-2, 11 points) into its second match at its new home, Nu Stadium, after dueling Austin to a 2-2 stalemate la...
LAFC brings record clean-sheet start into game vs. skidding Portland
The Portland Timbers will try to snap a five-match winless streak when they host Western Conference-leading Los Angeles FC on Saturday afternoon., ,The question heading into the match is not whether the Timbers (1-4-1, 4 points) can win the game, but rather can they at least score a goal?,LAFC (5-0-...
Charlotte FC sign 19-year-old F Rodolfo Aloko
Charlotte FC announced the signing Friday of forward Rodolfo Aloko through June 2030.,The 19-year-old Benin international's contract includes an option for the 2030-31 season and he will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot.,Aloko racked up six goals and two assists in just five matches this season w...
Struggling sides collide as winless Union visit Montreal
The Philadelphia Union are encountering so much difficulty defending their Eastern Conference regular-season title that they are still in search of their first points.,Philadelphia hopes to begin reversing a difficult start Saturday afternoon when it visits CF Montreal in a matchup of struggling squ...
Galaxy visit Austin with both sides seeking a spark
If it's possible to build off two consecutive draws in which they scored just two combined goals, Austin FC look to carry that momentum when they host the LA Galaxy on Saturday afternoon.,The Verde & Black return home after splitting the points at Inter Miami CF on April 4, in the process spoiling t...
Josh Sargent, Toronto eager to stay hot vs. Cincinnati
In a short period of time, Josh Sargent has lived up to the hype that came with his transfer to Toronto FC.,Sargent, 26, leads Toronto (3-2-1, 10 points) into a home match against FC Cincinnati (2-4-0, 6 points) on Saturday afternoon.,Sargent's header in the 85th minute served as the match winner in...
Toronto M Djordje Mihailovic (pelvis) out an estimated 8 weeks
Toronto FC midfielder Djordje Mihailovic is expected to be sidelined approximately eight weeks after being diagnosed with a fractured pelvis, the club announced Friday.,Mihailovic, 27, did not suit up for Toronto's 3-2 victory over his former team, the Colorado Rapids, last Saturday. He has one goal...
Reports: FC Cincinnati pursuing Brazil star Neymar
FC Cincinnati, off to a slow start to the season, are in talks with Brazil star Neymar about a possible move to the MLS club, The Athletic and ESPN reported on Thursday.,The discussions are preliminary at this point, with the team just checking on Neymar's possible interest and availability, accordi...
New York City FC's Drew Baiera (ACL) to undergo surgery
New York City FC defender Drew Baiera will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured ACL in his left knee, the team said Thursday.,Baiera played in 21 minutes over three matches for NYCFC and didn't dent the scoresheet.,Per NYCFC.network, Baiera sustained the injury during his recent stint with the U.S. ...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Tigres, Toluca grab 2-goal advantages
Ozziel Herrera capped an impressive team play by scoring the first goal and Tigres UANL earned a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday at San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico, in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series.,The two-game, total-goal matchup will conclude on Apr...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Tigres grab advantage on Sounders
Ozziel Herrera capped an impressive team play by scoring the first goal and Tigres UANL earned a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday at San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico, in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series.,The two-game, total-goal matchup will conclude on Apr...
Union sign homegrown D Nathan Harriel to new deal
The Philadelphia Union signed homegrown defender Nathan Harriel to a new contract on Wednesday.,The 24-year-old U.S. Men's National Team player is under contract through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30.,"Nate has established himself as an essential piece of our backline over the past five years,"...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: LAFC grab big edge on Cruz Azul
David Martinez scored twice and Son Heung-Min added a goal and an assist as host Los Angeles FC routed Cruz Azul on Tuesday during the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal matchup.,The two-game, total-goal series will conclude on April 14 in Puebla, Mexico. The victorious team will fac...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Nashville, America play to scoreless draw
Brian Schwake made four saves, helping Nashville SC play to a scoreless draw against visiting Club America on Tuesday in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal matchup.,The two-game, total-goal series will conclude on April 14 in Mexico City.,Club America goalkeeper Rodolfo Cota was ...
Niko Tsakiris nets a brace in San Jose's shutout over San Diego
Niko Tsakiris scored his second and third career MLS goals and the San Jose Earthquakes eased to a 3-0 victory over 10-man San Diego FC Saturday night to continue their best-ever start in club history.,Preston Judd added his team-leading third goal of the season and also provided an assist as San Jo...