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ATLANTA – Before I get into this, I want to make one thing clear: Despite some annual debate about the format, the MLS All-Star Game is healthy, growing and remains a fun, entertaining showcase for the league. The record crowd of 72,317 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the MLS squad's 1-1 draw

Only MLS league games will be reflected in the rankings. Rankings are voted on by MLSsoccer.com editorial staff; words by Alicia Rodriguez. BIGGEST MOVERS: SEA, TOR +4; MIN -4 1 LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 7 Josef Martinez keeps rolling and Atlanta remain atop the standings and Power Rankings. Can they

Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer today: MLS All-Star comes to Atlanta With the 2018 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target just days away, local writer J. Sam Jones provided a comprehensive Atlanta City Guide for anyone coming to town. READ MORE |

The big turning point, if you really look at it, was the 1998 World Cup. Not because Zinedine Zidane was such a perfect midfielder (though he was) and not because Lilian Thuram was such a perfect defender (though he was) and not because France finally, once and for all, threw

The final week before the All-Star Game was lively; here's a few prominent proceedings.  Party on a weeknight Busy weeks like this one can make midweek action feel like a distant memory by Sunday evening. But don’t sleep: Philadelphia, Seattle, New York City FC and the New York Red Bulls

Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck for his first MLS hat trick to lead the LA Galaxy to a wild 4-3 win over Orlando City SC Sunday at StubHub Center. Ibrahimovic scored all three of his goals after halftime as the Galaxy (10-7-5) erased a 2-1 halftime deficit. He leveled at 2-2 three

LA Galaxy vs. Orlando City SC 2018 MLS Regular Season — Week 22StubHub Center — Carson July 29 - 9:30 pm ETWATCH: FS1, TSN2 After rallying from another two-goal first-half deficit to spoil LAFC’s first El Trafico win, the LA Galaxy have a short turnaround, but a much shorter trip than

LOS ANGELES – June and July was always going to be a tough period for LAFC. They knew they’d have a handful of World Cup call-ups. They knew they’d be competing in the U.S. Open Cup for the first time. And they knew they’d be without their third Designated Player, Andre Horta.

For LAFC, dropping another multi-goal lead late to the LA Galaxy wasn't the worst byproduct of their 2-2 draw in the second installment of El Trafico. Mark-Anthony Kaye, one of the players Bob Bradley could least afford to lose, suffered a fractured ankle that will require surgery. No timetable has been

First, a quick rundown of what happened midweek: Philly went on the roadand beat Houston 3-1, a game that was not without some controversy. Two things stuck out to me from this game. First is that the Union's central midfield, when clicking, remains a hell of a lot of fun

Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning: Galaxy stage another derby rally

LOS ANGELES — The LA Galaxy mounted another thrilling comeback to disappoint their new El Trafico rival, but there's not much time to dwell on Thursday's 2-2 draw against LAFC with another clash facing them this weekend. A three-day turnaround isn't ideal, but the Galaxy figure it'll favor them Sunday evening at StubHub Center against

Two LA derby matches, two dramatic classics.  LAFC and the LA Galaxy played out another breathless chapter in their fledgling rivalry at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday night, as the expansion side cruised out to a 2-0 lead only to implode in the final minutes as the visiting Galaxy

Thursday night sets up quite nicely for MLS fans: Beginning at 8 pm ET, ESPN will air an MLS doubleheader block that’s over four hours long. Beginning with a duel between 2015 expansion sides and the eagerly anticipated second installment of El Trafico, here’s what’s on tap: NYCFC look to continue

It's not distance. It’s not colors. It’s identity, connection, personality. Rivalries aren’t shaped by mileage, they are shaped by contrast. LAFC and the LA Galaxy are playing for just the second time tonight (10:30 pm ET | ESPN - Full TV & Streaming info). LAFC have only been a team for seven

Here is everything you need to know about MLS and North American soccer this morning: BWP fastest to 100 MLS goals, beats D.C. at Audi

LOS ANGELES – Before LAFC started their inaugural campaign, there was a feeling that the rivalry matches against the LA Galaxywould be the expansion club's most important of the season. According to Carlos Vela, that may no longer be true. “It’s one game,” Vela said before tomorrow’s contest. “It’s just football,

La MLS se prepara para un All-Star Game histórico en AtlantaEl flamante Banc of California Stadium se prepara para el segundo Derbi de Los ÁngelesArmenteros impulsa a los Timbers en racha invicta de 13 partidosEl recién llegado Ruidíaz brinda potencia en ataque a un Seattle creciente Josef Martínez, delantero de

Any LA Galaxy supporters who get a ticket to Banc of California Stadium for the derby match on Thursday night (10:30 pm ET | ESPN — Full TV & streaming info) should stand out prominently. LAFC are planning a “Blackout” of the Banc for their first home derby match, asking all their supporters

He's appeared on shows across the TV landscape and on Tuesday LA Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic added to his list, as he was interviewed by Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon on ESPN's PTI. Hear what he has to say about LeBron James' arrival in LA, his first goal, what makes him angry