How to Watch Atlanta United vs. Seattle Sounders - MLS (8/6/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
Two teams on the outside of the Major League Soccer playoff picture looking in meet up Saturday afternoon, both hoping to gain ground as Atlanta United gets set to take on the Seattle Sounders. Watch the MLS on DirecTV StreamThe Sounders are holding one of the last playoff spots in the Western Conference, for now. Nicolas Lodeiro’s penalty in the 39th-minute helped send Seattle over FC Dallas, 1-0, on Monday. What: MLS SoccerWho: Atlanta United (6-9-7) vs. Seattle Sounders (9-11-2)When: Saturday, August 6Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.)Channel: ABC, ESPN DeportesStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, SlingCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHow to Watch the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Houston Dynamo - MLS (8/5/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
Two teams in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference continue to fight to stay in the hunt for the postseason, as the Vancouver Whitecaps are set to host the Houston Dynamo in the lone match on Friday night. Watch the MLS on ESPN+The Whitecaps and Dynamo are right next to each other in the standings coming into Friday night, with Vancouver holding a slight edge. Sitting just two points back of Vancouver and seven back of a playoff spot, sit the Dynamo. What: MLS SoccerWho: Vancouver Whitecaps FC (7-10-6) vs. Houston Dynamo (7-12-4)When: Friday, August 5Time: 10:30 p.m. ETWhere: BC Place (Vancouver, British Columbia)Stream: ESPN+Check out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHow to Watch the Columbus Crew vs. CF Montreal - MLS (8/3/22) | Stream, Start Time, Preview
On a busy day in Major League Soccer on Wednesday, two Eastern Conference foes meet up in the heart of Ohio with different goals in mind, as the Columbus Crew get set to take on CF Montreal. They possess one of the top scorers in the MLS, as Romell Quioto is tied for ninth in goals this season (9). The Crew are a few points back of Montreal, six to be exact, as they sit sixth in the conference. What: MLS SoccerWho: Columbus Crew (7-5-9) vs. CF Montreal (11-8-3)When: Wednesday, August 3Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Lower.com Field (Columbus, Ohio)Stream: ESPN+Check out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHow to Watch the New York Red Bulls vs. Colorado Rapids - MLS (8/2/22) | Stream, Start Time, Preview
As the second half of the Major League Soccer season continues, two teams with differing goals meet in an interconference matchup on Tuesday night, as the New York Red Bulls get set to host the Colorado Rapids. Despite losing to NYCFC two weeks ago, the Red Bulls pulled out a wild and hard-fought 4-3 win over Austin FC, on the road. New York as won three of their last five matches, including three of their last four at Red Bull Arena. What: MLS SoccerWho: New York Red Bulls (10-6-6) vs. Colorado Rapids (6-9-6)When: Tuesday, August 2Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Red Bull Arena (Harrison, N.J.)Stream: ESPN+Check out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHow to Watch D.C. United vs. Orlando City SC - MLS (7/31/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
In the lone Major League Soccer contest on Sunday, one club with playoff aspirations gets set to take on one of the bottom-dwellers in the league, as Orlando City heads to the nation’s capital to take on DC United. DC United has not had the greatest season, nor have they been a threat since making the playoffs three years ago. In 2022, DC has the fewest points among any team in the MLS (18), two less than Sporting Kansas City. This is the second meeting of the season between the two clubs, with DC pulling out a 5-3 win in Orlando back on the 4th of July. What: MLS SoccerWho: D.C. United (5-12-3) vs. Orlando City SC (8-8-6)When: Sunday, July 31Time: 5:00 p.m.
mlive.comHow to Watch Minnesota United vs. Portland Timbers - MLS (7/30/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
Watch the MLS on DirecTV StreamMinnesota is sitting comfortably in a playoff spot coming into the weekend. After a tough start to the season, the Timbers have closed the gap on a playoff spot. This will be the first of two meetings this season between the two conference foes, as the Portland will host Minnesota on Sept. 10. What: MLS SoccerWho: Minnesota United FC (10-8-4) vs. Portland Timbers (7-6-9)When: Saturday, July 30Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Allianz Field (St. Paul, Minn.)Channel: ABC, ESPN DeportesStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, SlingCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHow to Watch the L.A. Galaxy vs. Atlanta United - MLS (7/24/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
One of just two Major League Soccer matches on Sunday sees two teams that are hanging onto postseason hopes entangle near Hollywood, as the Los Angeles Galaxy prepare to host Atlanta United. After their win on the 4th of July, they have lost three consecutive matches, including disappointing losses to rival Los Angeles FC and the Colorado Rapids. Atlanta arrives in California on the outside looking in over in the Eastern Conference. What: MLS SoccerWho: Los Angeles Galaxy (8-9-3) vs. Atlanta United (6-8-6)When: Sunday, July 24Time: 9:30 p.m. ETWhere: Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, Calif.)Channel: FOX Sports 1, FOX DeportesStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, SlingCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHow to Watch the Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FC - MLS (7/23/22) | Stream, Start Time, Preview
Houston is technically 11th in the West coming into Saturday, but they are just a pair of points behind the Galaxy and Timbers. While they are in the running for the postseason, the Dynamo has not been helping their cause this season. In 2021, Minnesota won all three regular season matchups. What: MLS SoccerWho: Houston Dynamo (7-10-4) vs. Minnesota United FC (9-8-4)When: Saturday, July 23Time: 8:30 p.m. ETWhere: PNC Stadium (Houston, Texas)Stream: ESPN+Check out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHow to Watch the New York Red Bulls vs. New York City FC - MLS (7/17/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
Despite some good NYCFC squads, the Red Bulls have had the historic upper hand on their rival. In 19 MLS meetings, the Red Bulls are 10-6-3 against NYCFC, whilst having a 13-6-3 record across all competitions. The Red Bulls have won three-straight matches over NYCFC, including an U.S. Open Cup matchup last month. The Red Bulls are just two points back of their rival coming into Sunday, sitting third in the East. What: MLS SoccerWho: New York Red Bulls (9-5-6) vs. New York City FC (10-4-5)When: Sunday, July 17Time: 5:00 p.m.
mlive.comHow to Watch the Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution - MLS (7/16/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
At home, Philadelphia has been unbeatable this season, as they are 5-0-5 at Subaru Park. New England is coming off a rough match up in the Big Apple last week, where they fell to NYCFC, 4-2. They were on a 10-match unbeaten streak heading into that loss, with their last victory coming back on June 19. What: MLS SoccerWho: Philadelphia Union (9-2-9) vs. New England Revolution (6-6-7)When: Saturday, July 16Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Subaru Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)Stream: ESPN+Check out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comAP source: Wayne Rooney agrees to coach DC United
Wayne Rooney has agreed to coach D.C. United in Major League Soccer, a person with knowledge of the move said. Once visa paperwork is complete, Rooney is set to replace interim coach Chad Ashton, who replaced Hernan Losada earlier this season. D.C. United is tied with Chicago for the fewest points in the 28-team league with a record of 5-10-2.
news.yahoo.comHow to Watch the Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers - MLS (7/9/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
Rivalry Week continues across Major League Soccer, and one of its marquee matches features two clubs that are not friends by any stretch of the imagination, as the Seattle Sounders get set to host the Portland Timbers. From their first meeting in MLS in May 2011, Seattle holds a slight edge over Portland, posting a 17-16-7 record. Despite an inauspicious start to 2022, the Timbers are still within striking distance of a playoff spot, as they are just three back of the Sounders. What: MLS SoccerWho: Seattle Sounders FC (8-7-2) vs. Portland Timbers (5-6-8)When: Saturday, July 9Time: 4:30 p.m. Channel: FOXStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comChiellini, Bale look on as LAFC edges LA Galaxy 3-2 in derby
Although Giorgio Chiellini and Gareth Bale weren't quite ready to play in Los Angeles FC's rivalry derby, both stars got an up-close look at the passion and potential in their new club. José Cifuentes scored two goals and Cristian Arango got the eventual winner late in the second half, leading LAFC past the LA Galaxy 3-2 on Friday night in another exciting edition of the clubs' El Tráfico crosstown rivalry. LAFC improved its record atop the Major League Soccer standings to 12-4-3 as it waits for the imminent debuts of its two superstar European signings.
news.yahoo.comHow to Watch Los Angeles FC vs. L.A. Galaxy - MLS (7/8/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
One of which includes the two clubs from Hollywood squaring off Friday night, as Los Angeles FC gets set to host the L.A. Galaxy. LAFC continues to sit atop the league standings coming into the week, though it is not by much. They still lead the MLS in wins (11) and had wins in four of their last five matches prior to the loss. What: MLS SoccerWho: Los Angeles FC (11-4-3) vs Los Angeles Galaxy (8-6-3)When: Friday, July 8Time: 10:00 p.m. ETWhere: Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles, Calif.)Channel: ESPN, ESPN DeportesStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHow to Watch the Columbus Crew vs. Philadelphia Union - MLS (7/3/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
Watch the MLS on ESPN+For the first time since the beginning of the season, the Philadelphia Union are not solely the best team in the Eastern Conference. While they are undefeated at home, they are just 3-2-3 away from Philadelphia this season. Like their overall record, the Crew is .500 at home, coming into Sunday with a 3-3-1 record at Lower.com Field. What: MLS SoccerWho: Columbus Crew (5-5-6) vs. Philadelphia Union (7-2-8)When: Sunday, July 3Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Lower.com Field (Columbus, Ohio)Stream: ESPN+Check out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHow to Watch Toronto FC vs. Seattle Sounders - MLS (7/2/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
Only two matches on the Major League Soccer schedule on Saturday, including a pair of clubs that know each other well in the postseason, as the Seattle Sounders prepare to take on Toronto FC. Watch the MLS on ESPN+The Sounders are coming off a meeting with another Canadian squad on Wednesday, dropping a 2-1 decision, at home, against CF Montreal. However, coming into Toronto, the Sounders might be in tough. While there is still time to make up ground and get back into a postseason position, Toronto FC has not been doing themselves any favors over the last little while. What: MLS SoccerWho: Toronto FC (5-9-3) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (7-7-2)When: Saturday, July 2Time: 7:30 p.m.
mlive.comHow to Watch Los Angeles FC vs. FC Dallas - MLS (6/29/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
1 team in Major League Soccer looks to keep their impressive 2022 season going when they take on another tough Western Conference squad, as Los Angeles FC gets set to host FC Dallas. At home, they are one of the best in the league, going 6-1-2 away on their own pitch. FC Dallas comes into Wednesday night fourth in the West with 26 points, seven back of LAFC. What: MLS SoccerWho: Los Angeles FC (10-3-3) vs. FC Dallas (7-4-5)When: Wednesday, June 29Time: 10:30 p.m. ETWhere: Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles, Calif.)Channel: FOX Sports 1, FOX DeportesStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHow to Watch Los Angeles FC vs. New York Red Bulls - MLS (6/26/22) | Channel, Stream, Preview
They have gone unbeaten in their last three league matches, with wins coming against the Columbus Crew and San Jose Earthquakes. The Red Bulls came into the weekend just one back of their rivals, tied for second in the conference with the Philadelphia Union. Even though Red Bull Arena has been known to favor the home side, NY has been exceptional on the road. What: MLS SoccerWho: Los Angeles FC (9-3-3) vs. New York Red Bulls (7-4-5)When: Sunday, June 26Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles, Calif.)Channel: ABC, ESPN DeportesStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHow to Watch Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami - MLS (6/19/22) | Channel, Stream, Time
Watch the MLS on FuboTV (Try Now)Miami has slowly crept their way back into playoff contention thanks to solid play over the last month. Campana came into the weekend tied for fourth in the MLS in goals (7). These two clubs met back on April 24 in Miami, with Inter Miami pulling out a 2-1 win over Atlanta. What: MLS SoccerWho: Atlanta United (4-5-4) vs. Inter Miami CF (5-5-4)When: Sunday, June 19Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.)Channel: ESPN2, ESPN DeportesStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHow to Watch the L.A. Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers - MLS (6/18/22) | Channel, Stream, Time
Watch the MLS on FuboTV (Try Now)The Galaxy came out of the gates on the right foot in their 2022 campaign, winning four of their first six matches. Their attack has been paced by star striker Chicharito, who is tied for 13th in the league with six goals. The Timbers limp into Saturday after a rough end to the month of May. What: MLS SoccerWho: L.A. Galaxy (7-5-2) vs. Portland Timbers (3-6-6)When: Saturday, June 18Time: 5:00 p.m. ETWhere: Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, Calif.)Channel: ESPN, ESPN DeportesStream: FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comAtlanta United vs. New England Revolution - MLS (5/15/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
Watch the MLS on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Revolution might be one of the bigger disappointments in the first few months of the MLS season. Coming into the weekend, the Revolution are tied for 11th in the East with Toronto FC with 11 points, eight back of the conference-leading Philadelphia Union. A part of their historic 2021 campaign, New England swept the season series with Atlanta, winning both at home and on the road. What: MLS SoccerWho: Atlanta United FC (4-4-2) vs. New England Revolution (3-5-2)When: Sunday, May 15Time: 1:30 p.m. ETWhere: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.)Channel: ESPN, ESPN DeportesStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comColorado Rapids vs. Los Angeles FC - MLS (5/14/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
Watch the MLS on FuboTV (7-day free trial)LAFC is one of two clubs remaining that have only lost a single match so far in 2022. Further down the conference standings, you will find the Colorado Rapids who have struggled as of late. This is already the second meeting this season between the two clubs, with Los Angeles opening the season with a 3-0 win in Cali back in February. What: MLS SoccerWho: Colorado Rapids (3-4-3) vs. Los Angeles FC (7-1-2)When: Saturday, May 14Time: 3:30 p.m. ETWhere: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (Commerce City, Colo.)Channel: TUDN, UnivisionStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)Check out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comAustin FC vs. L.A. Galaxy - MLS (5/8/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
Watch the MLS on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The second-year franchise in Austin has shown massive signs of improvement after a rough inaugural season. The Galaxy came into the weekend in a three-way tie for third place with FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake. L.A. is looking to bounce back after losing to Salt Lake on the road last Saturday, snapping four-match unbeaten streak in MLS competition. What: MLS SoccerWho: Austin FC (6-1-2) vs. L.A. Galaxy (5-3-1)When: Sunday, May 8Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Q2 Stadium (Austin, Texas)Channel: FOX Sports 1Stream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comFC Dallas vs. Seattle Sounders - MLS (5/7/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
They will look to get back on the winning track when they head down to the Lone Star State for a clash with FC Dallas on Saturday. Watch the MLS on ESPN+The Sounders are off to one of the worst starts in the club’s history, winning just two of their opening seven matches of the season. After dropping their second match of the season to the New England Revolution, FC Dallas has been a solid team. They have gone unbeaten in their last seven matches, going 4-0-3 during that span. What: MLS SoccerWho: FC Dallas (4-1-4) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (2-4-1)When: Saturday, May 7Time: 8:30 p.m.
mlive.comColumn: Spring football league's time has come ... and gone
Give it up, USFL. A revived United States Football League — borrowing the moniker and team nicknames from a league that went out of business 36 years ago — launched last month with all regular-season games being played in Birmingham, Alabama. USFL, The Sequel is following a familiar formula for spring football in recent years: a bunch of unknown players, sloppy play and games played in front of mostly empty seats.
news.yahoo.comPhiladelphia Union vs. Nashville SC - MLS (5/1/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
Watch the MLS on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Philadelphia streaked up to the top of the Eastern Conference after drawing with Minnesota United in their season-opening match. The match will also be notable, as it is the first match in Nashville’s new GEODIS Park. Last season, with Nashville in the East, the two split the season series with each club having 1-0 victories on home turf. What: MLS SoccerWho: Nashville SC (3-3-2) vs. Philadelphia Union (5-1-2)When: Sunday, May 1Time: 4:00 p.m. ETWhere: GEODIS Park (Nashville, Tenn.)Channel: ESPN, ESPN DeportesStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comHouston Dynamo vs. Austin FC - MLS (4/30/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
Austin has scored more goals than any club in MLS, and their +13 goal differential is the best so far in 2022. The Dynamo have had a decent start to the season, especially after finishing with just six wins in 2021. In their three meetings during Austin’s inaugural season, Austin won the two matches at Q2 Stadium, while the Dynamo took the lone matchup in Houston. What: MLS SoccerWho: Houston Dynamo (3-2-3) vs. Austin FC (5-1-2)When: Saturday, April 30Time: 1:30 p.m. ETWhere: PNC Stadium (Houston, Texas)Channel: TUDN, UniMasStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comOrlando City SC vs. New York Red Bulls - MLS (4/24/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
Their 4-2-2 start has Orlando sitting in a tied with Austin FC for the third-best start in the MLS this season, each club posting 14 points so far. A couple points back are the Red Bulls. Despite Orlando finishing above New York last season, the Red Bulls won each of the two times the two clubs took to the pitch against one another. What: MLS SoccerWho: Orlando City SC (4-2-2) vs. New York Red Bulls (3-2-2)When: Sunday, April 24Time: 3:30 p.m. ETWhere: Exploria Stadium (Orlando, Fla.)Channel: ESPN, ESPN DeportesStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comMinnesota United vs. Chicago Fire - MLS (4/23/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
In the Land of 10,000 Lakes Saturday evening, two clubs in Major League Soccer who had mediocre starts look to grab three points in an inter-conference matchup, as Minnesota United prepares to host the Chicago Fire. Watch the MLS on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Despite the fact that the they have only won two matches so far this season, the Chicago Fire have lost just once so far in 2022. Their two victories have come over D.C. United and Sporting Kansas City, while their one defeat came at the hands of Orlando City two weeks ago. What: MLS SoccerWho: Minnesota United FC (3-2-2) vs. Chicago Fire (2-1-4)When: Saturday, April 23Time: 5:00 p.m. ETWhere: Allianz Field (St. Paul, Minn.)Channel: ESPN, ESPN DeportesStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comDetroit City Football Club wins first-ever matchup with MLS team
While the City of Detroit never landed a Major League Soccer franchise, we at least can now say we’ve beaten an MLS team with the Detroit City Football Club pulling off a thrilling 2-1 upset win Tuesday (April 19) night over the Columbus Crew.
Los Angeles FC vs. Sporting Kansas City - MLS (4/17/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
Even though they have finally suffered defeat, that has not taken away from the impressive opening six matches for Los Angeles. They lead the Western Conference coming into the weekend (13), good for first in the West, and second in the entire MLS. The club that finished atop of the Western Conference at the end of the 2021 regular season has shown a different color so far this season. What: MLS SoccerWho: Los Angeles FC (4-1-1) vs. ETWhere: Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles, Calif.)Channel: ESPN, ESPN DeportesStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comSeattle Sounders vs. Inter Miami - MLS (4/16/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
On Saturday night in the Pacific Northwest in the United States, two clubs from Major League Soccer who have had subpar starts to their respective 2022 campaigns meet up, as the Seattle Sounders play host to Inter Miami. The Sounders, who were one of the best teams during the regular season in the Western Conference in 2021. Watch the MLS on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Coming into Saturday with just one victory this season, Miami is looking for some light to their early-season sturggles. With this only being Inter Miami’s third season in existence, this will be the first time these two clubs have met on the pitch in MLS competition. What: MLS SoccerWho: Seattle Sounders FC (2-2-1) vs. Inter Miami CF (1-4-1)When: Saturday, April 16Time: 10:00 p.m.
mlive.comCharlotte FC vs. Atlanta United - MLS (4/10/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
After their disappointing first round exit in last year’s playoffs, Atlanta has started 2022 exactly how they would like. They come into Saturday having gone unbeaten in their last three matches after a 1-0 win over D.C. United last Saturday. Watch the MLS on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Though they started their inaugural season a little auspiciously, Charlotte FC has started to settle in. Following an 0-3 start, Charlotte grabbed back-to-back wins, taking down the New England Revolution and Cincinnati FC. What: MLS SoccerWho: Charlotte FC (2-4-0) vs. Atlanta United (3-1-1)When: Sunday, April 10Time: 1:30 p.m.
mlive.comLos Angeles FC vs. L.A. Galaxy - MLS (4/9/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
This will be the 14th time the two rivals have met since their first match during the 2016 season. L.A. will try and build off their rough victory over the Portland Timbers last Sunday. Despite each team having 10 men, the Galaxy was able to hang for a 3-1 win, giving them their third win of the season. What: MLS SoccerWho: L.A. Galaxy (3-2-0) vs. Los Angeles FC (4-0-1)When: Saturday, April 9Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, Calif.)Channel: FOX, FOX DeportesStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comPortland Timbers vs. L.A. Galaxy - MLS (4/3/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
Watch the MLS on FuboTV (7-day free trial)L.A. comes into Sunday after having the week off, as this will be their first match in 15 days. Despite being the defending Western Conference champs, the Timbers have only been okay through their first five matches. Outside of their victory three weeks ago against Austin FC, Portland has failed to impress in the first month of the 2022 season. What: MLS SoccerWho: Portland Timbers (1-1-3) vs. L.A. Galaxy (2-2-0)When: Sunday, April 3Time: 4:30 p.m. ETWhere: Providence Park (Portland, Ore.)Channel: FOX Sports 1, FOX DeportesStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comOrlando City SC vs. Portland Timbers - MLS (3/27/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
Watch the MLS on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Timbers have scored five goals in their opening three matches of the season, but with that, have been limited to just one goal in each of their last three games. Orlando City has had a little bit of a better start to their campaign, after earning back-to-back shutouts in a win over CF Montreal and a draw with the Chicago Fire. However, Orlando bounced back with a big 1-0 win last week when they knocked off the L.A. Galaxy. What: MLS SoccerWho: Seattle Sounders FC vs. L.A. GalaxyWhen: Saturday, March 12Time: 3:30 p.m. Channel: FOX, FOX DeportesStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comAtlanta United vs. Charlotte FC - MLS (3/13/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
As Major League Soccer wraps up its third weekend of the season, the new kids on the block are lookig to win their first ever match, while the other looks to bounce back after a tough loss, as Atlanta United hosts Charlotte FC. Despite the close loss, the Galaxy looked the better team, exposing some Charlotte’s inexperience throughout the match. Atlanta had their betterment of the chances, and the scoring opportunities, outshooting the Rapids 12-9 in the match, while holding 63.5% of the possession. What: MLS SoccerWho: Atlanta United FC vs. Charlotte FCWhen: Sunday, March 13Time: 4:30 p.m. ETWhere: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Ga.)Channel: FOX Sports 1, FOX DeportesStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comL.A. Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders FC - MLS (3/12/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
L.A. has had a solid start to their season, despite not being super flashy over their first two weeks. The Galaxy spoiled the party, thanks to Efrain Alvarez coming off the bench to score in the 77th-minute to give L.A. another 1-0 victory. Like L.A., both of their matches so far have been decided by 1-0 scores, as Seattle has fallen to Nashville FC and Real Salt Lake. What: MLS SoccerWho: Seattle Sounders FC vs. L.A. GalaxyWhen: Saturday, March 12Time: 3:30 p.m. Channel: FOX, FOX DeportesStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comPortland Timbers vs. Los Angeles FC - MLS (3/6/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
Wrapping up the second weekend of Major League Soccer action sees two clubs that are hoping to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference meet up, as Los Angeles FC gets set to host the Portland Timbers. The Timbers had a wild start to their season, when they took on the reigning Supporter’s Shield winners in the New England Revolution. Watch the MLS on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Los Angeles FC started 2022 on the right foot, actually the left foot of Carlos Vela. What: MLS SoccerWho: Los Angeles FC vs. Portland TimbersWhen: Sunday, March 6Time: 10:00 p.m. ETWhere: Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles, Calif.)Channel: FOX Sports 1Stream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comL.A. Galaxy vs. Charlotte FC - MLS (3/5/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
The Galaxy met the reigning MLS Cup champion New York City FC last Sunday. Javier Hernandez Balcazar provided some flair for the dramatic, scoring in the 90th-minute to propel L.A. to the 1-0 victory. Watch the MLS on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Charlotte received a slight rude awakening to the MLS. What: MLS SoccerWho: Charlotte FC vs. L.A. GalaxyWhen: Saturday, March 5Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)Channel: FOXStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comNew York City FC vs. L.A. Galaxy - MLS Opening Weekend (2/27/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
In part of the opening weekend of action in the 2022 Major League Soccer season, the defending champs begin their title defense against one of the league’s founding members on Sunday, as New York City FC gets set to take on the L.A. Galaxy. New York comes into 2022 hot off of an improbable run to the franchises first MLS Cup. After knocking the record-setting New England Revolution, they held off the Portland Timbers to the win the title. What: MLS SoccerWho: L.A. Galaxy vs. New York City FCWhen: Sunday, February 27Time: 5:00 p.m. ETWhere: Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, Calif.)Channel: ESPN, ESPN DeportesStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comNew England Revolution vs. Portland Timbers - MLS Opening Weekend (2/26/22) | How to Watch, Start Time, Preview
The 2022 Major League Soccer season gets underway this weekend, and the premier match to start off the new campaign features two teams looking to put last year’s playoff disappointment behind them, as the New England Revolution and Portland Timbers square off. The Timbers’ shot at a second MLS Cup went amiss in the final match against New York City FC, which saw Portland fall in penalties. This will be the first time these two franchises have met in the regular season since September 2019. What: MLS SoccerWho: Portland Timbers vs. New England RevolutionWhen: Saturday, February 26Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Providence Park (Portland, Ore.)Channel: FOXStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLS standings and results here
mlive.comOlympic failures show structural issues for US Soccer, MLS
United States' Sebastian Soto reacts at the end of a Concacaf Men's Olympic qualifying championship semi-final soccer match against Honduras in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, March 28, 2021. Lalas maintains the burden to improve the Olympic effort lies with Kreis, senior national team coach Gregg Berhalter and U.S. men’s national team general manager Brian McBride. FIFA regulations say clubs don’t have to release players for Olympic qualifying or the Olympics. FIFA restricts Olympic qualifying to players 23 and under. AdNone of Honduras’ players on the roster for last week’s national team exhibition against Greece were Olympic age eligible.
Jordan Morris tears left ACL, 3 years after tearing right
Swansea City's Jordan Morris is stretchered off the field after getting hurt during a Sky Bet Championship soccer match against Huddersfield, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield, England. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)SWANSEA – American forward Jordan Morris tore his left ACL while on loan for Swansea in the English League Championship, three years after rupturing his right ACL during a match for Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders. Morris tore his left ACL on Saturday during Swansea’s 4-1 loss at Huddersfield. Seattle announced Morris will return to the United States to prepare for surgery, which will be done by Dr. Bert Mandelbaum in Santa Monica, California. Morris missed a year of action after tearing his right ACL during Seattle's CONCACAF Champions League match at El Salvador's Santa Tecla on Feb. 22, 2018.
MLS and players reach agreement on new CBA
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the leagues 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Major League Soccer has extended its deadline for negotiating adjustments to the existing collective bargaining agreement until Feb. 4 and warned it is prepared to lock out players if a deal isn't reached by then. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)Major League Soccer and its players struck and agreement Friday night on a reworked collective bargaining agreement that will run through the 2027 season. The agreement reached Friday night gives the players their full salaries this season and extends the current CBA for two seasons. Major League Soccer had warned it's teams to prepare for a lockout if a deal wasn't struck.
MLS sets new negotiation deadline, warns of possible lockout
The league set the new deadline of 11:59 p.m. EST, Feb. 4 after the Major League Soccer Players Association submitted a proposal just hours ahead of the original deadline. The union proposed extending the current collective bargaining agreement with the league through the 2026 season. The league's proposal includes playing players their full salaries in 2021 in exchange for an extension through the 2027 season. The league's new season is set to open April 3 with preseason training camps allowed to begin on Feb. 22. The MLSPA noted the players have already faced health risks as have their families and team staffs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Beckham says Neville hired as coach on merit, not friendship
David Beckham bristled when asked whether Phil Nevilles was hired as Inter Miami coach because theyre buddies. Its nothing to do with him being my friend, Beckham said Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, FIler)David Beckham bristled when asked whether Phil Neville’s was hired as Inter Miami coach because they’re buddies. He recalled spending eight weeks observing Bruce Arena coach Beckham and the Galaxy. Phil Neville was too nervous to answer questions in Spanish on Friday but plans to starting after this season’s opener.
Blend it with Beckham: Neville hired to coach Inter Miami
The Football Association has released Neville from his contract immediately after being informed he was in talks to become coach of Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer franchise partly owned by David Beckham. They’re teaming up again with hopes of winning more trophies with Inter Miami. Neville was hired Monday as Inter Miami’s coach, reuniting with Beckham — a co-owner of the MLS club. He will formally start at Inter Miami once he gets a work visa. Alonso got Inter Miami to the MLS Cup playoffs in 2020, marking the seventh time an MLS newcomer reached the postseason.
MLS celebrates 25th anniversary with release of 25 Greatest
Jones, one of the league's original players who spent his entire 11-year career with the Galaxy, was named one of the MLS 25 Greatest on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. When MLS contracted by two teams in 2002, Jones and his fellow players wondered if the fledgling domestic league was in trouble. MLS is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, commemorating it Wednesday with the release of the MLS 25 Greatest. “In the early days, (teams had) like 11 quality players and then all of a sudden there was a significant drop off. I think now you see that there’s 11 quality players and then you go beyond and there’s other quality players as well," he said.
Garber recounts MLS successes, but acknowledges losses
Garber gave his annual State of the League address Tuesday in advance of the MLS Cup final Saturday between the Seattle Sounders and Columbus Crew in Ohio. Garber first projected in June that league losses would be $1 billion, and with the season nearing a close he said lost revenues were indeed approaching that number. We had the expense of managing the MLS is Back tournament,” Garber said. The league and the MLS Players' Association agreed to the new CBA in February, but it was never ratified and the deal was reworked to address coronavirus concerns before the MLS is Back tournament. "As you know, the Royals (of the National Women's Soccer League) announced that they will move to Kansas City.
MLS navigates resuming the season in local markets
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Major League Soccer said Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, it will resume its season once the MLS is Back tournament in Florida wraps up. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)In light of Major League Baseball's trouble with its season, Major League Soccer's plan to resume play in its local markets is under scrutiny. The USL Championship, the tier below MLS in American soccer, has been playing in local markets since July 11 but there have been more than a dozen games postponed because of positive tests. 'Garber said that if circumstances merit it, he won't hesitate to pull the plug on the rest of the season.
MLS to resume season minus 1 team amid growing virus concern
Major League Soccer MVP Carlos Vela will not accompany Los Angeles FC to the league's return tournament in Orlando this month. Vela announced his decision Monday, July 6, 2020, citing his concern for the health of his family, including his pregnant wife. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)Major League Soccer is about to resume its season in a state that has seen a huge spike in coronavirus infections, with one team absent because of a COVID-19 outbreak, and with plenty of worry about what will happen next. FC Dallas withdrew from the tournament on Monday after 10 players and a coach tested positive for the virus. We are proud of Major League Soccer, and we want to show our game to the world, Orlando City coach Oscar Pareja said.
MLS teams arriving in Florida, tournament schedule set
Major League Soccer will open its World Cup-style return tournament in Florida on July 8 with a double header. The league released the schedule Wednesday, the first day teams could arrive at the complex near Orlando for the tournament. MLS will be the second pro team league in the United States to return to the field. The National Womens Soccer League will play a tournament in Utah starting Saturday. The teams and select staff members will be sequestered during the tournament at two Disney resorts for the duration of the tournament.
MLS to restart its season with tournament starting July 8
Major League Soccer announced Wednesday that its season will resume starting July 8 with a tournament in Florida. Teams had played just two games to start the season when the league suspended play on March 12 because of the coronavirus outbreak. Each team will have three group matches, played over 16 consecutive days with multiple games a day. The group matches will count toward the regular season. Following the tournament, teams will resume the season in their home markets.
Players left with bitter feelings after deal to restart MLS
When Major League Soccer and its players came to agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement back in February, there was a genuine feeling of accomplishment on both sides. Those pre-pandemic positive vibes are now gone, at least in how the players feel toward the league and ownership. The Major League Soccer Players Association ratified a revised CBA this week that will allow the league to resume this summer with a tournament in Florida but they did so with bitter feelings about the strategies used by MLS. FC Cincinnati player rep Nick Hagglund told reporters the lockout threat didnt create panic but was taken seriously by the vast majority of players. MLS players had a median salary of $163,750 in 2019, according to the union salary survey.
NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season
The National Basketball Players Association is also part of the talks with Disney. Games would be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, a massive campus on the Disney property near Orlando. Space wont be an issue, even if Major League Soccer which is also in talks to resume its season at Disney is there at the same time as the NBA. The entire Disney complex is roughly 40 square miles, with nearly 24,000 hotel rooms owned or operated by Disney within the campus. The list of NBA players who were known to test positive eventually grew to 10 not all were identified and Commissioner Adam Silver said last month that the actual total was even higher.
LAFC's Carlos Vela named MLS MVP after record 34-goal season
Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela, left, vies against Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris during the second half of the MLS soccer Western Conference final Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. Chiu)LOS ANGELES, CA Carlos Vela won Major League Soccer's most valuable player award by shredding scoring records and captaining Los Angeles FC to the best regular season in league history. "For me, it's just a reward for all the effort and all the work," said Vela, the first Mexican player to win MLS' MVP award. "My teammates are an important part to get this trophy, because they make my work easy," Vela added. Ibrahimovic, who hasn't announced whether he will return to MLS next year, finished second in the voting after scoring 31 goals in his second MLS season.