Armchair Analyst: Matt Doyle What now? Minnesota United, LAFC bow out in Conference Semifinals Our annual collection of post-mortems rolls on with the vanquished Western Conference semifinalists, glitzy and glamorous LAFC and grit ‘n grind Minnesota United FC. 25 November 2025
Transfer Tracker Philadelphia Union sign Indiana Vassilev to new contract TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension The Philadelphia Union have signed midfielder Indiana Vassilev to a new contract through the 2028 season with an option for 2029, the club announced Tuesday. In February, Philadelphia acquired the 24-year-old from St. Louis CITY SC. He had a career-best year with nine goal contributions (5g/4a) 25 November 2025
Transfer Tracker Seattle Sounders roster update: Stefan Frei, Paul Rothrock out of contract Veteran goalkeeper Stefan Frei and local midfielder Paul Rothrock are both out of contract with Seattle Sounders FC and can enter free agency, the club confirmed in Tuesday's year-end roster update. 25 November 2025
San Diego FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: 5 biggest storylines for Western Conference Final A historic Western Conference Final awaits when San Diego FC host Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday (9 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV). 25 November 2025
Inter Miami vs. New York City FC: 5 biggest storylines for Eastern Conference Final The stakes couldn't be higher when Inter Miami CF host New York City FC in Saturday’s Eastern Conference Final (6 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV). 24 November 2025
2025 MLS NEXT Fest to Feature the Top Teams from North America Competing at the Largest Youth Soccer Scouting and Talent Identification Event in the United States More than 30,000 players and 1,400 teams will square off in Arizona from December 4-15 24 November 2025
NYCFC pull off another playoff upset: "We can beat anybody" CHESTER, Pa. – New York City FC earned another magical road victory in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, this time against Supporters' Shield winners Philadelphia Union. 24 November 2025
Lionel Messi sets playoff record with historic performance in FC Cincinnati rout Lionel Messi's masterful Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs campaign is one for the history books. 24 November 2025
"What a night": Thomas Müller & Vancouver Whitecaps make Western Conference Final Thomas Müller and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are two wins away from becoming MLS Cup presented by Audi champions on Dec. 6. 23 November 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps set attendance record in legendary playoff win Vancouver Whitecaps FC set their MLS-era attendance record on Saturday night, welcoming a sold-out crowd of 53,957 fans to BC Place for their epic victory over LAFC in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. 23 November 2025
Voices: Jon Arnold Matt Freese: NYCFC standout balances MLS Cup, USMNT ambitions Matt Freese has had time to prepare for this moment. 21 November 2025
Thomas Müller chases "winning feeling" in Son Heung-Min showdown Vancouver Whitecaps FC training sessions have felt a bit different lately. 21 November 2025
Club & Country Cristian Roldan tackles USMNT opportunity with "nothing to lose" Cristian Roldan has burst back onto the US men's national team scene with a purpose. 20 November 2025
Club & Country Alex Freeman boosts World Cup prospects after USMNT, Orlando City breakout From winning MLS Young Player of the Year to emerging with the US men’s national team, Alex Freeman had a 2025 to remember. 20 November 2025
MLS schedule unveiled: 10 must-watch games in 2026 The 2026 MLS regular season schedule is here, setting the stage for a massive year in North American soccer. 20 November 2025
2026 MLS schedule: Every team's first match & home opener The 2026 MLS regular season schedule is here, setting the stage for another action-packed year. 20 November 2025
2026 MLS schedule: Most important dates & key info The 2026 MLS regular season schedule is HERE, setting the stage for the league's 31st campaign. 20 November 2025
USMNT becomes top-ranked Concacaf team after stellar November window The United States men's national team are back in the top 15 of the FIFA World Rankings, leapfrogging Mexico to claim the highest Concacaf spot. 19 November 2025
Armchair Analyst: Matt Doyle USMNT stock watch: Berhalter, Freeman surge after Uruguay rout If there’s one thing US men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has accomplished during his 14 months in charge, it’s this: he’s made the player pool feel bigger without making it feel softer. 19 November 2025
Voices: Sam Jones November window: MLS players book 2026 World Cup tickets It’s nearly time to get back to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, but first, we figured we’d take a moment to look back at an international break full of reasons to celebrate for players around the league. Starting, obviously, with… 19 November 2025
Audi Celebrating Impact Diego Luna receives 2025 Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna has received the 2025 Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award, which is given to MLS players who are dedicated to driving positive change and enriching lives within communities across the U.S. and Canada. 19 November 2025
National Writer: Charles Boehm Alex Freeman, USMNT open eyes in historic rout of Uruguay TAMPA, Fla. – Each goal was stunning in its own way as it flew past goalkeeper Cristopher Fiermarin. 19 November 2025
Freeman, Berhalter make World Cup case as USMNT rout Uruguay Alex Freeman and Sebastian Berhalter put on a show as the US men's national team closed out their November window with a stunning 5-1 rout of Uruguay on Tuesday night in Tampa, Florida. 19 November 2025
Transfer Tracker San Diego FC permanently acquire Luca Bombino from LAFC TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - SD receive: Luca Bombino - LAFC receive: Up to $1.1 million GAM, sell-on % San Diego FC have permanently acquired defender Luca Bombino from Western Conference rivals LAFC, the clubs announced Tuesday. 18 November 2025
Canada look to snap goalscoring woes in Venezuela clash The clock is ticking towards Canada's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and things are starting to feel very real. 17 November 2025