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D.C. United, Dynamo coming off strong finishes to first half
D.C. United visit the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday as the clubs resume their regular seasons after Major League Soccer's two-month hiatus for the World Cup.,After going 2-4-2 with just four goals in their first eight regular-season matches, D.C. United (4-5-6, 18 points) erupted for 17 goals and a 2-...
Montreal's Prince Owusu to return vs. league-leading Nashville SC
Nashville SC's goal over their final 19 matches of the regular season is to extend what has been a historic start while positioning themselves for just the second trophy in club history.,Nashville, the Supporters' Shield leaders, host CF Montreal on Wednesday night.,Though a bit rusty at times due t...
Austin FC, Sounders both looking for better performances
Austin FC will look to find their way back to a winning form in their return from the World Cup break when they host the struggling Seattle Sounders on Wednesday.,The Verde (3-7-5, 14 points) will take the pitch for an MLS match for the first time since a 3-0 road loss to St. Louis City on May 23 th...
Low-scoring Atlanta out to reverse fortunes vs. Charlotte
Struggling Atlanta United will hope that the World Cup international break reverses their poor form as they travel to face regional rival Charlotte FC on Wednesday night.,Atlanta (3-10-2, 11 points) is winless in its last four league matches and 14th in the Eastern Conference. It lost at Nashville o...
Union open new era under Ryan Richter against Red Bulls
Less than one year after claiming the Supporters' Shield for the best record in Major League Soccer, the Philadelphia Union are facing a full rebuild.,The Union brought back an old face and promoted someone new ahead of the second half of the season, which begins for them Wednesday against the New Y...
Revs hope to maintain home dominance vs. Toronto after layoff
The New England Revolution ended the first half of their season on something of a sour note -- a 1-0 defeat at Charlotte FC despite their opponents playing more than 30 minutes of the match a man down.,The Revolution (8-5-1, 25 points) will hope they can rekindle their enviable form on home turf whe...
Robert Lewandowski set for MLS debut with Fire vs. Inter Miami
Star striker Robert Lewandowski will finally make his MLS debut when his Chicago Fire visit Inter Miami in their return to league play on Wednesday night.,The 37-year-old Lewandowski joined Chicago (8-4-2, 26 points) earlier this month to bring an end to a glittering 20-year European career that inc...
Whitecaps, Cincinnati bring explosive attacks into return from break
The Vancouver Whitecaps and host FC Cincinnati look to unleash their respective explosive offenses against each other on Wednesday when they resume MLS play after the international break.,The Western Conference co-leading Whitecaps (10-2-2, 32 points) were scheduled to return to the pitch last week,...
USMNT teammates face off as Crew, NYCFC return from World Cup break
Teammates become adversaries and opponents become teammates when New York City FC plays at the Columbus Crew on Wednesday in the resumption of their seasons following a nearly two-month World Cup break.,Goalkeeper Matt Freese of NYCFC (5-6-4, 19 points) and Crew midfielder Max Arfsten represented th...
Timbers name Spain's Marti Cifuentes as new coach
The Portland Timbers named Marti Cifuentes as their new head coach on Tuesday, signing him to a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season.,The 44-year-old Spaniard arrives with more than two decades of coaching experience across Europe, most recently with English side Leicester City in the EFL ...
NYCFC G Greg Ranjitsingh extended through 2027-28
New York City FC signed veteran goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh to a contract extension through 2027-28 on Tuesday.,The deal with the 33-year-old journeyman also includes an option for the 2028-29 campaign.,"Greg brings valuable experience and leadership to our goalkeeping unit," NYCFC sporting director...
St. Louis City sign former Crew M Alexandru Matan
St. Louis City SC signed former Columbus Crew midfielder Alexandru Matan through 2028-29 on Tuesday.,The deal with the 26-year-old Romanian free agent includes an option for 2029-30.,St. Louis sent $100,000 in 2026 general allocation money to Columbus for Matan's right of first refusal.,Matan played...
Report: Lionel Messi to miss next two Inter Miami games, All-Star Game
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC teammate Rodrigo De Paul will not play in the MLS club's next two games, ESPN reported on Monday.,Both Messi and De Paul played in all eight matches for Argentina in the World Cup. Messi started all eight contests and played all 120 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Spa...
St. Louis City sign D Jaziel Orozco to contract extension
St. Louis City SC signed defender Jaziel Orozco to a contract extension through the 2028-29 MLS season.,The deal announced Monday with the 22-year-old Mexico native includes an option for 2029-30.,Orozco has recorded one goal in 17 appearances for St. Louis since signing with the club in 2025. He ap...
Nashville SC acquire F Zidane Yanez from NYCFC
Nashville SC acquired 18-year-old striker Zidane Yanez from New York City FC on Monday in exchange for up to $275,000 in general allocation money.,NYCFC receives a guaranteed $50,000 in GAM in 2027 and up to $225,000 based on performance incentives, and also retains a percentage of any future transf...
Why Spain Won the World Cup and 5 Teams That Could Stop Them From Repeating
Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina highlighted Lionel Messi's evolving role while offering an early look at the favorites for the 2030 tournament....
Report: LAFC sending F Amin Boudri to Swedish club
Los Angeles FC are finalizing the transfer of forward Amin Boudri to Swedish side Hammarby IF, The Athletic reported on Monday.,LAFC reportedly will receive a fee of around $3.7 million for the 21-year-old Boudri, who returns home to Sweden after appearing in four regular-season MLS matches this sea...
Report: Fire transfer striker Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey
The Chicago Fire agreed to transfer high-scoring striker Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey of Liga MX, according to multiple media outlets.,The Belgian forward, dubbed "the European Goal Machine" by website SoyFutbol, leads MLS this season with 13 goals in just 11 matches. According to The Athletic, the ...
Report: Timbers set to hire Marti Cifuentes as head coach
Marti Cifuentes, who has more than a decade of coaching experience in Europe, will take over as head coach of the Portland Timbers, The Athletic reported.,Cifuentes, 44, will replace interim coach Jack Cassidy, who has held that role since the Timbers fired Phil Neville in May. Following its 5-1 win...
Five Key Factors That Will Decide the World Cup Final Between Spain and Argentina
Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup Final. Here are five key factors that could determine who lifts soccer's biggest trophy....