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Now that the structure has been revealed and the groups have been drawn, the next logical step is circling the tastiest match-ups that'll be on tap when the MLS is Back Tournament begins July 8. Thursday's draw was quite interesting, with several arch-rivals penned in the same group. All five

The groups have been drawn for the MLS is Back Tournament, starting July 8 in Orlando. Matchups are forming, MLS is back. Players, coaches and general managers throughout the league have been giving their thoughts on the six groups, highlighted by an opening game clash between Florida foes Orlando City SC

Major League Soccer will return to the field on July 8 with a unique World Cup-style tournament featuring all 26 clubs competing at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney Resort in Florida, and now we know the matchups after the tournament draw was held. Prior to

The return of the 2020 MLS season is on the horizon, but before then our FIFA 20 simulations continue to provide an alternate reality of how games could have gone. Check out the video and recaps below, and don't miss the standings at the bottom of this page to see

During Audi Playoff Week we've been rolling out many of the magic moments and epic matches from MLS postseasons past. From Tuesday, May 26 through Sunday, May 31, fans have been re-living these postseason stories across every MLS platform. Special video and photo features, clips of the most memorable goals and saves

There are two dates on the Major League Soccer calendar that I look forward to more than any other. First, opening day and the end of a long, domestic soccer-less winter. Second, the first night of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, when the stakes go up and crazy is often

EDITOR'S NOTE: All this week, Major League Soccer will be sharing magic moments and epic matches from MLS postseasons past as part of Audi Playoff Week. From Tuesday, May 26 through Sunday, May 31, fans will get to re-live these postseason stories across every MLS platform. MLS broadcast partners are also

One of my favorite quotes from New England Revolution head coach Bruce Arena – and he has had quite a few over the years – came back when he was LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena. "Why," the question was asked, "do your teams have so much success in the playoffs?"

When LAFC were announced as Major League Soccer's latest expansion team in 2014, the club came ready-made with big names and even loftier ambitions. The goal was to make LAFC a truly global club from the heart of Los Angeles. Off the pitch, a plan was swiftly put into action

It's time once again to imagine what might have been. While the Major League Soccer season has been on pause since March 12 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, FIFA 20 has continued to enable us to indulge in an alternate reality. Check out the video and recaps

Earlier this week I looked at the best 22 Under 22 contender on each team, and embedded right at the top was my explanation of how 22 Under 22 eligibility doesn't necessarily denote "prospect" status. To sum it up: if you've played more than 2000 first-team minutes – be they

This was originally going to be a "best prospect on each team" column, and then it was going to be a "best 22 Under 22 prospect on each team" column. I then realized that those two things aren't necessarily the same, and they're not necessarily different, and that you, my loyal readers,

Major League Soccer needs more heels. We need villains. Forget warm and fuzzy, give me players whose mere mention makes folks downright irrational. Give me guys who bask in the hate. I want players who inspire curse words, who make you want to punch a wall, who live rent free

Though it's little more than two years old, LA Galaxy goalkeeper David Bingham thinks there's no better MLS rivalry than El Trafico.  Bingham, who's been on both sides of the California Clasico with both LA and the San Jose Earthquakes, joined the Galaxy in 2018 ahead of LAFC's inaugural season. Coming out

After eight hard-fought hours of FIFA 20, we're ready to find out which MLS team will take home bragging rights in the eMLS Tournament Special presented by Coca-Cola and PlayStation. The final episode of this 16-team tournament to support hunger relief airs this Sunday evening (6 pm | FS1, TSN2)

EDITOR'S NOTE: MLS Classics, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes will be re-airing some of the league's best rivalry matches as part of Heineken Rivalry Week. Check out the full schedule. I nearly turned this Heineken Rivalry Week bit into another Best XI exercise, but then I realized anything I came up

MLS to air more than 20 of the most thrilling historic matches League to offer fans free enhanced, interactive experiences across digital platforms in week-long celebration of the sport NEW YORK, N.Y. (Monday, May 11, 2020) – Major League Soccer is teaming with its media partners in the U.S., Canada

It's Heineken Rivalry Week! That means we'll be replaying some of the best games from the best rivalries in MLS history. Here's your guide on what to watch for, and a little bit about the history of each: Hell is Real Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati is literally the newest rivalry

Week 10 in the 2020 MLS season would have wrapped up on Sunday, bringing an action-packed slate of games to a close. But with the COVID-19 pandemic keeping things on pause, another version of our FIFA 20 simulations are here. Check out the full video, commentary and standings rundown below. 

A memorable goal call can take a special moment and imprint in on the game's collective memory. So, MLSsoccer.com staff has highlighted some of their favorite goal calls throughout the years in MLS, national team and European soccer. You can read more about how announcers decide on their goal calls

They’re the soundtrack to players’ greatest achievements, and fans’ purest joy. And broadcasters spend years of their lives practicing and preparing to nail them — though it doesn’t always go quite as planned. We asked upwards of two dozen MLS television commentators to share their favorite or most memorable calls

Our FIFA 20 simulations return for Week 9, with plenty of action unfolding in the esports world. With real-life matches on pause, here’s a sense of how the would-be MLS games could have gone. Check out the full video, commentary and standings rundown below. 

It was another weekend rife with virtual goals, as eMLS representatives from across the league faced off in addition to a few simulated matches between MLS teams. Check out the wrap of the results and watch the highlights of everything you may have missed.  Nashville SC vs. New York City

Cincinnati Chicago Roster:Francisco CalvoBITW7Cincinnati Roster:Kendall WastonFiddleGame 1: Calvo (CHI) 3, Waston (CIN) 1Game 2: Fiddle (CIN) 2, BITW7 0 (CHI)Game 3

Week 8 of the 2020 MLS season was set to be action-packed, but the COVID-19 pandemic continues to halt real-life progress for teams all 26 of the league's clubs. There's plenty to unpack from another round of simulated matches, though. Check out the full video, commentary and standings rundown below.