27 Takeaways: One observation on every MLS team after Week 8 
Voices: Steve Zakuani

27 Takeaways: One observation on every MLS team after Week 8 

MLS is back in action coming off the June international break and there was plenty to take stock of following our first full slate of games in three weeks. Here's this week's edition of 27 Takeaways, one for every MLS team, as the season gets back rolling.
MLS to launch new professional league in 2022

MLS to launch new professional league in 2022
Team of the Week presented by Audi: New England Revolution steal the show in Week 8

Team of the Week presented by Audi: New England Revolution steal the show in Week 8
Turner goes supernova, Glesnes with a thunderbolt and more from Week 8
Armchair Analyst: Matt Doyle

Turner goes supernova, Glesnes with a thunderbolt and more from Week 8
Miami's Gregore, Austin FC's Cecilio Dominguez issued fines by MLS Disciplinary Committee

Miami's Gregore, Austin FC's Cecilio Dominguez issued fines by MLS Disciplinary Committee
Vote for AT&T Goal of the Week - MLS Week 8

Vote for AT&T Goal of the Week - MLS Week 8
Bruce Arena hails Matt Turner after "remarkable" performance vs. NYCFC

Bruce Arena hails Matt Turner after "remarkable" performance vs. NYCFC

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BEST OF MLS WEEK 8
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Did Miami's Ryan Shawcross deserve red? Should Atlanta have had a penalty?
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Did Miami's Ryan Shawcross deserve red? Should Atlanta have had a penalty?

MLSsoccer.com's Andrew Wiebe and former USMNT/MLSer Charlie Davies are back to break down the most controversial plays of the weekend.
New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner named Week 8 MLS Player of the Week

New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner named Week 8 MLS Player of the Week
Jakob Glesnes scores another incredible golazo to rescue Philadelphia
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Jakob Glesnes scores another incredible golazo to rescue Philadelphia
Matthew McConaughey and his djembe get Austin fans going at Q2 Stadium
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Matthew McConaughey and his djembe get Austin fans going at Q2 Stadium
Sebastian Blanco makes Portland Timbers return after ACL injury
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Sebastian Blanco makes Portland Timbers return after ACL injury
Massive MLS Saturday! Here are 5 things you should know
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Massive MLS Saturday! Here are 5 things you should know
June is Pride Month

June is Pride Month

MLS stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month and all year long. We are grateful for the support this community continues to show MLS. We will highlight stories from the LGBTQ+ community and support @AthleteAlly's Playing for Pride campaign throughout June.

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27 Takeaways: One observation on every MLS team after Week 8 
Voices: Steve Zakuani

27 Takeaways: One observation on every MLS team after Week 8 
Saturday takeaways: What we learned from Week 8's action
Voices: Steve Zakuani

Saturday takeaways: What we learned from Week 8's action
Sources: Houston's Christian Ramirez nearing Aberdeen FC transfer
MLS Insider: Tom Bogert

Sources: Houston's Christian Ramirez nearing Aberdeen FC transfer
Turner goes supernova, Glesnes with a thunderbolt and more from Week 8
Armchair Analyst: Matt Doyle

Turner goes supernova, Glesnes with a thunderbolt and more from Week 8
Three takeaways from Atlanta United's dramatic draw with Philadelphia Union
Voices: Sam Jones

Three takeaways from Atlanta United's dramatic draw with Philadelphia Union
Austin FC marvel at "electric" opening night at Q2 Stadium
National Writer: Charles Boehm

Austin FC marvel at "electric" opening night at Q2 Stadium
Austin's soccer history makes Saturday's home opener even more special
National Writer: Charles Boehm

Austin's soccer history makes Saturday's home opener even more special
The Striker Texas: Meet the Lone Star State's ambitious new soccer media outlet
National Writer: Charles Boehm

The Striker Texas: Meet the Lone Star State's ambitious new soccer media outlet
PODCASTS
PODCASTS
Mark McKenzie on dealing with racial abuse, and the USMNT’s victory vs. Mexico
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Mark McKenzie on dealing with racial abuse, and the USMNT’s victory vs. Mexico
Mark McKenzie on dealing with racial abuse and Juneteenth
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Mark McKenzie on dealing with racial abuse and Juneteenth
Why a trade to San Jose makes sense for Pizarro, Miami
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Why a trade to San Jose makes sense for Pizarro, Miami
Dream Liga MX vs. MLS All-Star rosters: Gignac, Jorge Campos, Carlos Vela, Landon Donovan
18:32

Dream Liga MX vs. MLS All-Star rosters: Gignac, Jorge Campos, Carlos Vela, Landon Donovan
Supporters' Shield is Seattle Sounders' to lose
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Supporters' Shield is Seattle Sounders' to lose
Columbus Crew's New Home & The "Not-So Newlywed" Game with Jonathan Mensah
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Columbus Crew's New Home & The "Not-So Newlywed" Game with Jonathan Mensah
Jonathan Mensah on Historic Crew Stadium Final Match
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Jonathan Mensah on Historic Crew Stadium Final Match
Jonathan Mensah on Juneteenth and conversations with teammates
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Jonathan Mensah on Juneteenth and conversations with teammates
MLS All-Star Game (vs. Liga MX): Red Carpet Roll Out in LA
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MLS All-Star Game (vs. Liga MX): Red Carpet Roll Out in LA
Janelly Farias on Eradicating the Homophobic Chant From the Game
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Janelly Farias on Eradicating the Homophobic Chant From the Game
VIDEO FEATURES
VIDEO FEATURES
Columbus Crew Bids Adieu to First Soccer-Specific Stadium in the U.S.
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Columbus Crew Bids Adieu to First Soccer-Specific Stadium in the U.S.
Did Miami's Ryan Shawcross deserve red? Should Atlanta have had a penalty?
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Did Miami's Ryan Shawcross deserve red? Should Atlanta have had a penalty?
All Goals Week 8 - Distance SCREAMERS, Volleys, and More!
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All Goals Week 8 - Distance SCREAMERS, Volleys, and More!
WATCH: Drone Tour with Matthew McConaughey & Austin FC
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WATCH: Drone Tour with Matthew McConaughey & Austin FC
Final game at Historic Crew Stadium, Austin FC's inaugural home game, golazo in Atlanta
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Final game at Historic Crew Stadium, Austin FC's inaugural home game, golazo in Atlanta
MLS is BACK After Eventful International Break
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MLS is BACK After Eventful International Break
From Pokémon to Fortnite - Players reveal their hobbies off the field
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From Pokémon to Fortnite - Players reveal their hobbies off the field

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GOLD CUP
GOLD CUP
Four most interesting things about USMNT's 60-man Gold Cup preliminary roster

Four most interesting things about USMNT's 60-man Gold Cup preliminary roster

The 60-man Gold Cup rosters dropped Friday morning. There were a lot of familiar names, and a lot of somewhat unfamiliar ones, and the fact that USA coach Gregg Berhalter is obviously not bringing his first team to this tournament kind of makes the whole thing more fun. There are
Gold Cup preliminary rosters released: See which MLS players could feature 

Gold Cup preliminary rosters released: See which MLS players could feature 
USMNT Gold Cup depth chart: Projecting who Gregg Berhalter could select

USMNT Gold Cup depth chart: Projecting who Gregg Berhalter could select
Report: Chicharito named to Mexico's Gold Cup preliminary roster

Report: Chicharito named to Mexico's Gold Cup preliminary roster
USMNT players to watch in the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup

USMNT players to watch in the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup
2021 Concacaf Gold Cup schedule released

2021 Concacaf Gold Cup schedule released
Full Gold Cup Schedule
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Mexico ordered to play two home World Cup qualifiers without fans after homophobic chants

Mexico ordered to play two home World Cup qualifiers without fans after homophobic chants

The Mexican national team will play their next two home World Cup qualifying games without fans, as part of sanctions for supporters chanting a homophobic slur during Concacaf Olympic qualifying matches against United States and the Dominican Republic in March. It means Mexico will have no supporters present for games
Octagonal is beautiful: Why 2022 Concacaf World Cup qualifying format should be celebrated

Octagonal is beautiful: Why 2022 Concacaf World Cup qualifying format should be celebrated
Concacaf World Cup qualifying 2022 schedule for Octagonal final round

Concacaf World Cup qualifying 2022 schedule for Octagonal final round
Three takeaways from Canada's history-making win over Haiti

Three takeaways from Canada's history-making win over Haiti
Recap: Canada 3, Haiti 0

Recap: Canada 3, Haiti 0
Canada vs. Haiti: How to watch and stream, preview for World Cup qualifier Leg 2

Canada vs. Haiti: How to watch and stream, preview for World Cup qualifier Leg 2
Full World Cup Qualifying Schedule
LEAGUE LEADERS
LEAGUE LEADERS
LEAGUE REPORTS
LEAGUE REPORTS
Player Availability Report
MLS Disciplinary Summary
2021 MLS Trade Tracker
2021 MLS Transactions
MLS Allocation Order and Process
2021 MLS Roster Rules and Regulations
2021 MLS Competition Guidelines
2021 MLS Match Postponement Policy 
2021 MLS Send-Off Review Procedure
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MLS marks Earth Day with reforestation project

MLS marks Earth Day with reforestation project
FC Cincinnati partner with local Black-owned businesses on limited-edition gear for fans

FC Cincinnati partner with local Black-owned businesses on limited-edition gear for fans
Black History Month Roundtable: Black executives in soccer discuss increasing Black representation in MLS
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Black History Month Roundtable: Black executives in soccer discuss increasing Black representation in MLS
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Pride Month
Juneteenth
THE WORD
THE WORD
A league is born: An oral history of the inaugural MLS match

A league is born: An oral history of the inaugural MLS match

EDITOR'S NOTE: This piece originally ran on April 6, 2016.
Project-40: The story of the original MLS youth super team

Project-40: The story of the original MLS youth super team
Landon Donovan's Other Legacy: Challenging the stigma of mental health

Landon Donovan's Other Legacy: Challenging the stigma of mental health
The Originals: Meet the MLS supporters who were there from the start

The Originals: Meet the MLS supporters who were there from the start
Strike Force: The World Cup heroes who helped MLS survive and thrive

Strike Force: The World Cup heroes who helped MLS survive and thrive
Funeral, party, reunion: Scenes from DC United’s "Last Call" at RFK Stadium

Funeral, party, reunion: Scenes from DC United’s "Last Call" at RFK Stadium