#MLS Cup Playoffs

Gareth Bale announces retirement from professional soccer LAFC forward Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from professional soccer after an esteemed 18-year career, the Welsh superstar announced Monday. Bale, 33, joined LAFC last June after leaving Spanish powerhouse side Real Madrid. He scored one of the most memorable goals in MLS history,…

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…

El Trafico has quickly become one of the biggest rivalries in Major League Soccer and the stage doesn't get much bigger than the playoffs. After winning the Supporters' Shield, LAFC had time to recover from a long season with a first-round bye and will now face the Galaxy who knocked off Nashville SC in the first round of the playoffs. The two…

It speaks volumes about how MLS was designed that the league's two best teams facing off in MLS Cup on Saturday is a rarity. This final between Los Angeles FC and the Philadelphia Union is the first clash between the No. 1 seeds in the East and West since 2003, when Landon Donovan led the San Jose Earthquakes past the Chicago Fire. But the more you…

USMNT need win versus Iran to advance to Round of 16 The US men's national team face a must-win game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, closing Group B play against Iran in hot pursuit of a Round of 16 place. Kickoff is set for 2 pm ET on FOX, Telemundo, Foxsports.com and Peacock. Not a whole lot of news to dig into today. Instead of looking…

The MLS could be on the verge of adding some major star power. Longtime Barcelona soccer legend Lionel Messi may currently be focused on helping his native Argentina club win the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where they entered the competition with the second-best odds, behind Brazil. Yet, as we continue to be wowed by what the soccer icon does on the…

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…

St. Louis CITY SC reveal inaugural "CITY Kit" primary jersey 2023 expansion club St. Louis CITY SC unveiled their home jersey - the "CITY Kit" - for the club's inaugural season and provided the first look at the Apple TV sleeve patch. Nashville SC announce roster moves Veteran midfielder Dax McCarty signed a new contract, keeping the leader at the…

The LA Galaxy make their long-awaited return to the MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday, when they host Nashville SC in a Round One clash. The Galaxy ended the regular season on a high, posting a 3-1 road win over the Houston Dynamo last Sunday, a rare comeback win for Greg Vanney's side. The Galaxy finished the season in great form, four games unbeaten…

New England will be playing hosts to Orlando City in a match between two Eastern Conference Playoffs hopefuls, with these sides being separated by just two points. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our New England-Orlando prediction and pick we have laid out below. The New England Revolution is out of…

LAFC's Crépeau has successful surgery after breaking leg in MLS Cup LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau underwent successful surgery on Sunday to repair a right-leg fracture he suffered in Saturday's MLS Cup 2022 matchup with the Philadelphia Union. While a recovery timeline was not provided, the injury surely rules the Canadian international out of the…

The regular season is finished and the MLS Cup Playoffs is upon us this weekend after a thrilling and record-breaking 34 gameweeks. Los Angeles FC and Philadelphia Union, as the respective Western Conference and Eastern Conference winners, have made it into the semifinals already and can sit by and watch these six games without any…

With the MLS Cup Playoffs underway, it's also award season as members of the league are rewarded for their accomplishments during the season. Hany Mukhtar has already won the Golden Boot as his 23 goals helped power Nashville SC into the playoffs. While they fell in the first round, Mukhtar has also been named as the League MVP behind his…

The Portland Timbers are in advanced talks to acquire Brazilian attacking midfielder Evander from Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland, sources tell MLSsoccer.com. The deal would be a club-record signing if it gets done. Evander, 24, has 50 goals and 38 assists in 165 appearances with the club since joining in 2019 from Vasco da Gama, including one…

The 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs begin on Saturday, October 15, with 14 teams battling to be crowned MLS Cup Champions. WagerTalk soccer handicapper Nick Borrman shares his thoughts on the playoff field and who has the best chance to lift the trophy in three weeks. LAFC earned this year's Supporters Shield with the most points in the regular season, while…

Why Andre Blake is the most important player in Union history The Jamaican goalkeeper has been utterly immovable since he first took the field here seven years ago. He helped to transform the Union's culture. MLS News NYCFC move playoff game from Red Bull Arena to Citi Field The last-minute change represents a stunning turn of events for NYCFC.…

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…

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,…

Last night, the New York Yankees clinched a spot in the MLB Postseason with a satisfying 10-inning 5-4 home win over the Boston Red Sox. Nicely done. The Yankees have yet to clinch the American League East, but they're a comfortable 7.5 games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays, which puts them in the driver's seat when it comes to the new-look six-team…