Columnist: Jonathan Sigal MLS San Diego aims to "build something special" before 2025 launch SAN DIEGO – It’s no secret that San Diego, a gateway city between the United States and Mexico, has long been a target for Major League Soccer expansion. 18 May 2023
Major League Soccer awards expansion team to San Diego Major League Soccer is coming to San Diego. 18 May 2023
CONCACAF Champions Cup LAFC vs. Club León: 2023 Concacaf Champions League final awaits The MLS vs. Liga MX matchup for the 2023 Concacaf Champions League final is locked in. 04 May 2023
Transfer Tracker Inter Miami sign homegrown midfielder David Ruiz TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Inter Miami CF have signed homegrown midfielder David Ruiz through the 2025 MLS season with options for 2026-27, the club announced Friday. Ruiz, 19, is Miami’s sixth academy product to sign with the first team. He’s already played 17 minutes for the Herons in MLS play 28 April 2023
Transfer Tracker LA Galaxy sign defender Mauricio Cuevas from Club Brugge TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The LA Galaxy have brought US youth international defender Mauricio Cuevas back to the club, announcing Wednesday they’ve signed the 20-year-old from Belgian side Club Brugge. Cuevas, 20, is under contract through the end of the 2025 MLS season with two club option years through 2027. 26 April 2023
Transfer Tracker Seattle Sounders loan midfielder Danny Leyva to Colorado Rapids TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan - COL receive: Danny Leyva - SEA receive: 2025 MLS SuperDraft third-round pick, $92k GAM Seattle Sounders FC have loaned homegrown midfielder Danny Leyva to the Colorado Rapids for the remainder of the 2023 MLS season, the Western Conference clubs announced Tuesday. As part of the 25 April 2023
CONCACAF Champions Cup Philadelphia Union vs. LAFC: How to watch & stream, preview of Concacaf Champions League game A rematch of last year’s epic MLS Cup final returns sooner than expected, as Philadelphia Union and LAFC commence their 2023 Concacaf Champions League semifinal series with a leg-one matchup Wednesday evening at Subaru Park. 24 April 2023
Concacaf Champions Cup Philadelphia Union vs. LAFC: "Natural rivalry" between MLS elite enters CCL Geography, more often than not, forges soccer's deepest rivalries. Derby matchups serve up a strong cocktail of regional bragging rights, lasting memories and, at times, animosity. Teams and fan bases love little more than one-upping their neighbor. 24 April 2023
CONCACAF Champions Cup More "special moments" await: Philadelphia Union book LAFC rematch in CCL semis When the 2023 MLS schedule was released just before Christmas, one date especially stood out: Sept. 23, when the Philadelphia Union will welcome LAFC to Subaru Park. 13 April 2023
The Daily Kickoff Your Tuesday Kickoff: How Vancouver can pull off a CCL miracle against LAFC Brad Guzan out with knee injury Atlanta United starting goalkeeper Brad Guzan will miss 10-12 weeks after suffering a torn MCL in his left knee, the club announced Tuesday morning. In Guzan’s absence, Atlanta are expected to lean upon veterans Quentin Westberg and Clement Diop. 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup host 11 April 2023
LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: How to watch & stream, preview of Concacaf Champions League game At least one MLS team is guaranteed to make the 2023 Concacaf Champions League semifinals, and Tuesday’s quarterfinal leg-two matchup between LAFC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BMO Stadium will begin that inevitability. 10 April 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LAFC: How to watch & stream, preview of Concacaf Champions League game ​​An all-MLS matchup arrives Wednesday evening in the 2023 Concacaf Champions League when Vancouver Whitecaps FC host LAFC for a quarterfinal leg-one matchup, shortly before the return fixture occurs April 11 in Los Angeles. 04 April 2023
Philadelphia Union vs. Atlas FC: How to watch & stream, preview of Concacaf Champions League game The Philadelphia Union resume their 2023 Concacaf Champions League campaign Tuesday evening when hosting Liga MX side Atlas FC for a quarterfinal leg-one matchup before the return fixture arrives April 12 in Guadalajara, Mexico. 03 April 2023
MLS Insider: Tom Bogert What is the transfer outlook for breakout MLS young stars? In our globalized and interconnected soccer community, few players are truly unknown to clubs abroad. 30 March 2023
The Daily Kickoff Your Friday Kickoff: What does Matchday 5 have in store? Almada scores for Argentina as Messi hits 800 career goals Atlanta United’s star midfielder scored a 78th-minute game-winning goal in Argentina’s first match since winning the FIFA 2022 World Cup, slotting home the rebound from Lionel Messi’s free kick that struck the crossbar. Almada, 21, subbed into Thursday's 2-0 win 24 March 2023
Transfer Tracker CF Montréal sign defender Joel Waterman to contract extension TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension CF Montréal have signed defender Joel Waterman to a new contract through the 2024 MLS season with an option for 2025, the club announced Thursday. Waterman first joined Montréal in 2020 from Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC. Now in his fourth season with the club, 23 March 2023
The Daily Kickoff Your Friday Kickoff: What to expect from every Matchday 4 game Philadelphia Union give positive update on injured Andre Blake The Philadelphia Union won't be without Andre Blake for too much longer, head coach Jim Curtin revealed Thursday when providing an injury update on their All-Star goalkeeper. The 32-year-old Jamaican international exited Saturday's 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire with a 17 March 2023
The Daily Kickoff Your Wednesday Kickoff: Austin-Violette was a CCL upset for the ages Austin FC fall in historic CCL upset The Verde & Black were part of arguably the biggest upset in Concacaf Champions League history, losing 3-2 on aggregate to Haitian side Violette AC despite winning their Round-of-16 second leg 2-0 behind Sebastián Driussi’s second-half brace. Philadelphia Union advance in CCL after 15 March 2023
Seattle Sounders guaranteed spot in expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup It turns out that Seattle Sounders FC’s historic 2022 Concacaf Champions League title carried some extra weight. 14 March 2023
The Daily Kickoff Your Monday Kickoff: Predicting the unpredictable clubs in 2023 The 2023 Season Preview Guide is here All 29 teams previewed and projected to get you prepared for the 2023 season. We’re just a few days away, y’all. FC Barcelona sign LA Galaxy defender Araujo after transfer delay LA Galaxy and Mexico national team right back Julián Araujo has secured 20 February 2023
The Daily Kickoff Your Wednesday Kickoff: Did Austin FC make the right move with Sebastián Driussi? Jersey Week kicks off MLS clubs are beginning to unveil their new kits ahead of the 2023 season. Which ones are instant classics? Which ones are duds? Decide for yourself by checking out the designs here. USA, Canada & Mexico will auto-qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup What was long 15 February 2023
Transfer Tracker Real Salt Lake sign Colombian defender Brayan Vera from América de Cali TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Real Salt Lake have added a second Colombian player before the 2023 MLS season, announcing Monday they’ve acquired defender Brayan Vera from Colombian top-flight side América de Cali. The 24-year-old's deal runs through the 2025 MLS season with options for 2026-27. He arrives via Targeted Allocation 13 February 2023
Transfer Tracker CF Montréal sign forward Jules-Anthony Vilsaint TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing CF Montréal have signed forward Jules-Anthony Vilsaint through the 2024 MLS season with options for 2025-26, the club announced Saturday. The 20-year-old Quebec native, who holds both Canadian and Haitian citizenship, arrives from a stint at Belgian first-division side Royal Antwerp FC. Since 2021, Vilsaint played 11 February 2023
Transfer Tracker San Jose Earthquakes acquire defender Jonathan Mensah from Columbus Crew TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - SJ receive: Jonathan Mensah - CLB receive: Up to $500k in GAM ($200k GAM guaranteed) The San Jose Earthquakes have added a high-end MLS center back before head coach Luchi Gonzalez’s first year in charge, announcing Friday they’ve acquired Jonathan Mensah in a trade with 10 February 2023
The Daily Kickoff Your Thursday Kickoff: Why Giakoumakis could fill a Josef-sized hole for Atlanta Atlanta United sign striker Giakoumakis from Celtic FC Atlanta United, after several twists and turns in transfer negotiations, have signed Greek international striker Giorgos Giakoumakis from Scottish powerhouse Celtic FC. The 28-year-old will occupy a Designated Player spot and has joined Atlanta through the 2026 MLS season. The deal arrives 09 February 2023