#Brandon Vazquez

The MLS is almost back in action so let's take a look at who's poised to lift the trophy this season. The latest: Los Angeles FC won last year's MLS Cup and are favourites to do it all again in 2023. But their Western Conference rivals, Austin FC, might have something to say about that - and we're also keeping an eye on FC Cincinnati. Here are the…

The past half-dozen contests between New York and Cincinnati have been low-scoring contests, with each team combining for two goals or fewer in all of those games. And that's been the story throughout their rivalry, with eight of nine all-time fixtures between the sides featuring a total of two goals or under, so it's hardly surprising to see under…

This is the first of the four conference semifinals. Philadelphia Union topped the Eastern Conference and were given a bye, whereas Cincinnati FC have already played one game in the playoffs, getting the better of New York Red Bulls along the way. As far as head-to-heads are concerned, Philadelphia Union enjoy the better record with five wins, two…

Based on results in the opening round, Philly should be glad it managed to secure home-field advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs. Five of the six teams to advance were playing at home last weekend, and since the straight single-game elimination was introduced in 2019, the home team has won 31 of 47 postseason matches (66%). On top…

Mid-week MLS is heavy PAC-12 After Dark vibes - MLS Buzz (@MLS_Buzz) June 30, 2022 Getting Brenner going, who now has four goals on the year, will make FCC's attack more dangerous, to go alongside Brandon Vazquez (8 goals) and Luciano Acosta (6) who had previously been the main, almost only, driving forces. This one has the makings of an Over with…

New York Red Bulls take on FC Cincinnati this week in Round One of the MLS Playoffs. The winning side will go on to face Philadelphia in Round Two after the Easter Conference toppers got a bye in the first round. The two sides met twice in the regular season, and both matches ended in 1-1 draws. Both games saw New York Red Bulls dominate the…

A total of four spots for the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs remain up for grabs heading into Decision Day with several teams in the mix to lock up their place in the postseason. Three teams are fighting for the final two spots in the Eastern Conference with FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew currently sitting above the red line. Inter Miami's 4-1 win over…

The MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Portland Timbers lock horns with Atlanta United on Sunday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will want to win this game. Portland Timbers are currently in seventh place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The…

Some observers and fans were concerned when FC Cincinnati's away game against Seattle Sounders FC was moved from April 9 to Sept 27. The Sounders, who needed the scheduling tweak to accommodate their Concacaf Champions League campaign, are usually firing on all proverbial cylinders come September. September is late-season in Major League Soccer,…

Gregg Berhalter announced the latest USMNT roster for two friendlies in September. The games against Japan and Saudi Arabia will be the final two for Berhalter's side before the 2022 World Cup. The roster for the friendlies includes the usual stars like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie but also has several fringe players fighting for a spot on…