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USMNT opens Nations League Nov. 18 under Mauricio Pochettino
The United States men's national team will head to St. Louis in November for its first 2024-25 Nations League game under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino.,The USMNT team is set to play Nov. 18 to begin a two-leg quarterfinal series against an undetermined opponent.,The former English Premier Leagu...
Union return to playoff position by trouncing D.C. United 4-0
A two-goal night for Daniel Gazdag and two assists from 20-year-old Quinn Sullivan powered the Philadelphia Union over D.C. United 4-0 Sunday night in Chester, Pa.,With the victory, the Union moved back into ninth place -- the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference -- with four matches remaini...
Minnesota United eliminate Sporting K.C. from playoff contention
Kelvin Yeboah scored in the 65th minute to help Minnesota United earn a 2-0 victory at Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night that boosted the Loons' playoff chances and eliminated SKC from postseason contention.,Bongokuhle Hlongwane added some insurance deep in second-half stoppage time with his te...
Despite dominating play, Red Bulls settle for draw vs. Atlanta United
Elias Manoel scored the tying goal seven minutes into stoppage time shortly after being denied on a penalty kick as the New York Red Bulls salvaged a point in a 2-2 draw with visiting Atlanta United on Saturday night in Harrison, N.J.,The Red Bulls (10-6-14) salvaged the point thanks to Manoel's hea...
Union meet DC United with playoff positioning on the line
D.C. United travels to Philadelphia on Sunday night for a regular-season meeting against the Union that feels like a playoff match.,Next to each other in the MLS Eastern Conference standings, while straddling the playoff line, a win for United would continue an incredible comeback in a season that l...
Spirit, USWNT F Trinity Rodman (back) exits in wheelchair
United States women's national team forward Trinity Rodman exited the field area in a wheelchair during the Washington Spirit's 3-0 loss to the Kansas City Current on Friday, which her agent attributed to an "intense back spasm.",That's what Mike Senkowski told The Washington Post Saturday about Rod...
Red Bulls hope offense awakens in key match vs. Atlanta United
Despite a recent lack of consistent scoring, the New York Red Bulls find themselves in a decent playoff position but also know their favorable position can change in a hurry.,With five matches left, the Red Bulls are hoping to start a late winning streak Saturday night when they host Atlanta United ...
FC Cincinnati edge Minnesota United for 10th road win
Yuya Kubo had a goal and an assist and Luca Orellano also scored to lead FC Cincinnati to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn., ,Roman Celentano finished with four saves for Cincinnati (17-8-4, 55 points), which remained two points ahead of third-place Columbus...
Atlanta United earn draw with Inter Miami on late goal
Alexey Miranchuk leveled the match with an exceptional 84th-minute strike from beyond the penalty area and Atlanta United twice fought from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against Lionel Messi and visiting Inter Miami on Wednesday night.,The first MLS goal for Miranchuk, who completed a summer move from s...
Minnesota feeling confident, prepare to face playoff-bound Cincinnati
After clinching an Eastern Conference playoff berth with a 0-0 draw with the in-state rival Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati travel to Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday night to face a Minnesota United team trying to hold on to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.,Cincinnati (16-8-4, 52 point...
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami hit road to face Atlanta United
Lionel Messi will travel with Inter Miami for a road match against Atlanta United on Wednesday night, but the Herons will be short-handed when they try to move closer to securing the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield.,Miami coach Tata Martino confirmed Messi will be with the team on a two-match road trip ...
Minnesota United top St. Louis City, boost playoff aspirations
Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Kelvin Yeboah both scored goals as visiting Minnesota United rallied from an early deficit to defeat St. Louis City 3-1 on Saturday night., ,It was the third goal in the last two games for Hlongwane. Ninth-place Minnesota United (11-11-6, 39 points), which also picked up an ...
Nashville SC break out of scoreless spell, blank Atlanta United
Alex Muyl scored in the fifth minute, Hany Mukhtar ended a personal drought and Nashville SC defeated host Atlanta United 2-0 on Saturday night to halt their eight-match losing streak.,Nashville (7-13-8, 29 points) had not won a league match since June 22 and had been shut out in four straight outin...
NYCFC, D.C. United earn tie thanks to penalty kicks
New York City FC and host D.C. United traded penalty goals to settle for a 1-1 draw on Saturday.,The draw extended the unbeaten run for United (8-12-9, 33 points) to three matches while New York (11-10-7, 40 points) remained winless in seven straight (0-2-5).,New York controlled the play early and h...
U.S. holds lead at Solheim Cup Saturday, but Europe stays alive
The United States moved within sight of recapturing the Solheim Cup from Europe when it retained a four-point advantage, leading 10-6 following Saturday's matches in Gainesville, Virginia.,After splitting the four morning foursomes matches, the two teams did likewise in the afternoon fourballs at th...
U.S. remains in Solheim Cup lead after early Saturday round
The United States and Europe split the morning foursome round at the Solheim Cup, giving the U.S. an 8-4 lead entering the afternoon fourballs in Gainesville, Va.,The Europeans came out to a roaring start, leading in three of four matches after the front nine, helped by a poor start for the American...
St. Louis City look to gain ground vs. Minnesota United
Eight points out of the final Western Conference playoff spot with six games remaining and up to 18 points still available, St. Louis City host the ninth-place team they're trying to catch, Minnesota United, on Saturday night., ,It's the first of two meetings between the sides this season. They also...
Nelly Korda, U.S. lead 6-2 after first day of Solheim Cup
It's safe to say Nelly Korda and the United States team are sitting pretty after Day 1 of the Solheim Cup.,The Americans rode the momentum of a 3-1 morning session and dominated Team Europe in the afternoon four-ball (best-ball) matches to open up a 6-2 lead in the competition on Friday in Gainesvil...
Struggling New York City FC aim to break out vs. D.C. United
Two weeks after last taking to the pitch, New York City FC return to action looking to snap a six-match winless streak when they visit D.C. United on Saturday at Washington D.C.,New York (11-10-6, 39 points) enters the match on a 0-2-4 stretch. NYCFC haven't collected three points since a victory ag...
Skidding Nashville SC open to change in clash vs. Atlanta
Mired in an eight-match losing streak, Nashville SC have had two weeks to re-evaluate.,Nashville coach B.J. Callaghan hinted at playing-time shakeups when his team visits Atlanta United on Saturday.,"I think it's not only an opportunity for our team to close the gap and try to achieve the goal of ma...