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MLS-led U.S. MNT backline still perfect in run to Gold Cup semifinalsAll-Stars Blake, Lawrence have sights on third straight Gold Cup finalRed-hot NYCFC face Timbers’ record-breaking FernándezRed Bulls, Atlanta United reignite unspoken rivalryWeek 18 Notes Top Things to Know in MLS this Week MLS players guaranteed to be Gold Cup

18 games in Week 17, so plenty to chew over among the 24 teams. Let's get started right away: Atlanta United It felt really good to see Justin Meram bang home the brace, didn’t it? It’s been a difficult 18 months for the Iraqi international, and he wore those struggles

With Matt Doyle fully stuck into all things USMNT after their shaky 1-0 win over Curacao in the Gold Cup quarterfinals with a newsletter (that you can sign up for here) and column (which you can read here) while appearing on both Club & Country and Matchday Central, he was a bit

There’s a large swath in the Western Conference standings between LAFC and the Colorado Rapids — 11 spots and 21 points to be exact. But there are no hotter teams in MLS right now ahead of a clash at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Friday (10 pm ET | UniMás, Twitter,

MLS MEDIA RESOURCES: WEEK 17 NEWS & NOTES News and notes and statistical trends from around Major League Soccer TIMBERS’ BRIAN FERNÁNDEZ ON VERGE OF RECORD-BREAKING SCORING START Brian Fernández of the Portland Timbers has set Major League Soccer alight with his start to his career in the league –

MLS MEDIA RESOURCES: WEEK 17 NEWS & NOTES News and notes and statistical trends from around Major League Soccer TIMBERS’ BRIAN FERNÁNDEZ ON VERGE OF RECORD-BREAKING SCORING START Brian Fernández of the Portland Timbers has set Major League Soccer alight with his start to his career in the league –

Months gone in a flash, Wednesday marks the start of MLS Week 17. By Sunday night, the league will have officially crept to the halfway mark of the season. Where has the time gone? The tale of the first half of the season cannot be told without LAFC's dominance, nor the impact

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: DAL +5; HOU -4 1 LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 4 The well-oiled machine that has been LAFC looked rather rusty in the first half

Starring U.S. MNT role not such a ‘Long’ shot after allMLS stars impacting Africa, Concacaf, CONMEBOL international tournamentsRapids put six-game unbeaten run on the line against West-leading LAFCMLS Cup winner Atlanta, runner-up Portland still in hunt for U.S. Open CupWeek 17 Notes Top Things to Know about MLS This Week

The Gold Cup break is over, and MLS is back in session. Let's get to surveying all 24 teams. Atlanta United Random thought bouncing around my head lately… is Ezequiel Barco the most important player to the league hierarchy in the second half of the season? Do his performances hold

Amid the furor at the Gold Cup (and Women's World Cup and Copa America and African Cup of Nations), MLS had a soft-return this weekend with six games after a few weeks off from league play.  Time for a little Stock Up, Stock Down from the weekend that was in MLS:

MLS took a quick break, except it didn't feel like a quick break. It didn't feel like a break at all, even.  With two rounds of the U.S. Open Cup between the last league contest, as well as a strong contingent of MLSers at the Gold Cup, Copa América and,

Romain Metanire Minnesota United • Defender In his first season with Minnesota, Métanire has amassed one goal and six assists, the most assists of any defender in the league this year. A member of the Madagascar National Team, the 29-year-old is currently representing the squad at the 2019 Africa Cup

MLS MEDIA RESOURCES: WEEK 16 NEWS & NOTES News and notes and statistical trends from around Major League Soccer SOUNDERS FC’S DANNY LEYVA CONTINUES MLS YOUTH TREND The Major League Soccer youth movement was again on full display on June 5, when Danny Leyva made his league debut for Seattle

And then there were 16.  The 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup rolls on this week with eight matches spread Tuesday through Thursday, to whittle the field down to eight teams vying for the oldest trophy in North American soccer. With all matches airing on ESPN+, here's your guide to

After 15 weeks of the Major League Soccer regular season, LAFC have set themselves apart from the pack in the Supporters’ Shield race. LAFC are the clear favorites right now with FiveThirtyEight listing Bob Bradley’s squad as 85 percent likely to win their first hardware. But, as in any race, other teams

Dome Torrent didn’t realize his one-year anniversary of becoming New York City FC head coach passed a week ago. Instead, like any coach would do, he thought of his first game in charge — a June 24, 2018 win over Toronto FC — as the date.  “It’s good news for

Lodeiro, Antuna among MLS players shining at international competitionsFC Dallas defender Reggie Cannon steps into crucial role with U.S. MNTGalaxy’s Antuna, Impact’s Piette square off in Mexico-Canada Gold Cup clashWeek 16 Notes Top Things to Know about MLS This Week MLS returns from Gold Cup break: MLS action resumes this

2019 U.S. Open Cup — Round of 16 LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes Banc of California Stadium — Los Angeles June 20 — 10:30 PM ET STREAMING: ESPN+ A year removed from a magical run to the U.S. Open Cup semifinals in their inaugural season, LAFC host the San Jose Earthquakes in

2019 U.S. Open Cup — Round of 16 Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy Providence Park — Portland June 19 — 11:00 PM ET STREAMING: ESPN+ For the third time in four years, the Portland Timbers and LA Galaxy square off in the U.S. Open Cup's Round of 16, as the Western Conference rivals

And, pause. It's the only sustained break of the year, before MLS gets back into action for the second half of the season. Let's take a quick peek at each team at the Gold Cup break. Atlanta United Will the South American Player of the Year show up? Pity Martinez

The U.S. Soccer Development Academy playoffs, one of most-anticipated events of the youth soccer calendar each year, are right around the corner. From June 17-25 in Oceanside, Calif., dozens of DA teams, coaches and players will convene as they get one step closer to being crowned national champions. All hold

With nearly all the action in the 2019 U.S. Open Cup fourth round in the books, the Round of 16 is set. The U.S. Soccer Federation conducted the draw for the next slate of games to be played June 18-23. One 4th Round clash, Atlanta United vs. Charleston Battery, will be played

MLS clubs made a memorable entrance into the U.S. Open Cup last night.  There was an instant classic, as the New England Revolution came from behind to beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2 in extra time. There was an upset, as Saint Louis FC beat the Chicago Fire 2-1. And