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Atlanta United beat Union for first win since last August
Emmanuel Latte Lath, Tomas Jacob and Alexey Miranchuk had a goal apiece -- with Miguel Almiron assisting on all three -- as Atlanta United picked up its first win of the season in a 3-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Union on Saturday afternoon.,Atlanta's win was its first since a 1-0 road d...
New defensive mindsets on display as D.C. United visit Chicago
As a storied MLS franchise which is trying to recapture its past glory, D.C. United can look to the Chicago Fire for inspiration.,Last year, Chicago made the playoffs after a seven-year drought. This season, D.C. hopes to accomplish the same feat and end its MLS-high six-year absence from the postse...
Union visit Atlanta United as both seek first point of season
When Atlanta United face the visiting Philadelphia Union on Saturday afternoon, both teams will be looking to turn around what have been disappointing beginnings to the 2026 MLS season.,Not only are Atlanta (0-3-0, 0 points) and Philadelphia (0-3-0, 0 points) winless, but they have combined for a to...
Trump advises Iran team to skip World Cup for 'their own life and safety'
President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that Iran's national soccer team should withdraw from the upcoming FIFA World Cup as a personal safety measure.,Trump wrote on Truth Social, the social media platform he owns, that Iran is welcome to play this summer in the United States, "but I really don't...
Sam Surridge delivers 2nd brace to help Nashville blow past Minnesota
Sam Surridge recorded his second brace of the season in Nashville SC's 3-1 home victory over Minnesota United on Saturday.,Cristian Espinoza added a goal and an assist for Nashville SC, and Patrick Yazbek had two assists.,Surridge's four goals have come over just two games. After scoring twice in Na...
Strong start propels Real Salt Lake past Atlanta United
Sergi Solans, Aiden Hezarkhani, and Zavier Gozo each scored a goal in the first half, Morgan Guilavogui added an assist in his first MLS start and Real Salt Lake spoiled Atlanta United's 2026 home opener with a 3-2 win on Saturday.,After losing its season opener, Salt Lake (2-1-0, 6 points) has now ...
Huge Baltimore crowd sees Lionel Messi, Inter Miami edge D.C. United
Lionel Messi scored a goal as Inter Miami topped D.C. United 2-1 Saturday before a near-capacity crowd of more than 70,000 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.,Rodrigo De Paul also tallied for Miami (2-1-0, 6 points), which took an early 2-0 lead and then held on in the second half.,Tai Baribo scored h...
Unbeaten clubs clash as Minnesota United oppose Nashville SC
Minnesota United visit Nashville SC on Saturday as both teams look to continue unbeaten starts to their season.,Minnesota and Nashville have identical 1-0-1 records through the first two matches of the MLS campaign. Nashville also won its first two matches in CONCACAF Champions' Cup play, routing At...
Atlanta United want to shed self-doubt in home opener vs. RSL
After failing to score in their first two matches of the 2026 MLS season, Atlanta United will seek a better result to mark their home opener.,Atlanta (0-2-0, 0 points) hosts Real Salt Lake (1-1-0, 3 points) on Saturday, starting a stretch that sees it play its next four matches -- and six of its nex...
D.C. United move to Baltimore briefly to welcome Lionel Messi, Inter Miami
Since Lionel Messi signed with Inter Miami in 2023, several MLS games have been moved to larger venues to accommodate the rush of fans anxious to see the Argentine superstar.,D.C. United has done the same by shifting Saturday's high-profile clash with Inter Miami to 71,000-seat M&T Bank Stadium in B...
US closer to SheBelieves Cup title with shutout of Canada
Ally Sentnor's goal lifted the U.S. women's national team to a 1-0 victory over Canada in soggy Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday night to put the Americans in position to win the SheBelieves Cup.,Sentnor scored from a corner kick by Rose Lavelle in the 55th minute when she settled the ball and on her se...
USMNT’s Weston McKennie re-signs with Juventus through 2030
United States men's national team midfielder Weston McKennie is staying with his club, Italian power Juventus, through 2030.,McKennie signed a contract extension with the Serie A club Monday, one week after it was reported that the sides were close. McKennie will earn $7 million per year and his con...
Atlanta United acquire M Matias Galarza on loan
Atlanta United acquired midfielder Matias Galarza on loan from Argentina's River Plate on Monday.,The 24-year-old Paraguay international's deal runs through June 30 and includes a purchase option.,He has tallied 10 goals and six assists in 151 professional matches across Brazil and Argentina since 2...
Christian Ramirez scores winner for new team, Austin tops D.C. 1-0
Christian Ramirez's headed goal in the 82nd minute was all host Austin FC needed to produce a 1-0 win over D.C. United on Sunday afternoon.,Ramirez was in the right place at the right time at the far post to direct a deflected shot into the right side of the net after Besard Sabovic's shot from the ...
Minnesota United holds off FC Cincinnati in historically cold matchup
Kelvin Yeboah scored in the 66th minute and Drake Callender made four saves as Minnesota United presented Cameron Knowles his first victory as head coach with a 1-0 shutout of FC Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.,Roman Celentano finished with four saves for FC Cincinnati (1-1-0, ...
Austin looks to continue successful history against D.C. United
Austin FC will look to continue their successful history against D.C. United and break into the win column when the sides square off on Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas.,The Verde (0-0-1, 1 point) kicked off the 2026 season with a 2-2 draw at home with Minnesota United on Feb. 21. Austin got goals ...
FIFA watching Iran developments as World Cup nears
FIFA said Saturday it is keeping an eye on events in Iran after the United States launched a military strike on the nation.,The action comes just months before the start of World Cup play in June, with matches to be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Iran qualified for the tournament th...
German star Timo Werner could make MLS debut as Quakes host Atlanta
The San Jose Earthquakes will seek a repeat performance of their rousing opening night success -- and potentially debut their big offseason signing -- as they welcome Atlanta United to town on Saturday.,The Earthquakes (1-0-0, 3 points) received two goals from defender Daniel Munie in a 3-0 win over...
Weary FC Cincinnati meet Minnesota United in Loons' home opener
FC Cincinnati will play their fourth match in an 11-day span when they face Minnesota United on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.,Cincinnati earned a 4-0 victory over O&M FC from the Dominican Republic on Feb. 18 in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup first-round match and followed that ...
USMNT M Malik Tillman avoids serious injury ahead of World Cup
After initial fears of a serious ankle injury, United States men's national team midfielder Malik Tillman is expected to be back on the field soon.,Tillman was injured in a game last Saturday as he played for his club team, Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. He missed a Champions League game on Tuesday an...