The Portland Timbers rediscover their form, and David Villa wins again
The defending champions were back to what they do best while over at NYC FC their Spanish striker once again showed he is serious about his career in the US...
View ArticleClint Dempsey learns to love again and Crew fall apart over penalty
The USA captain seems to finally be recovering from the loss of Obafemi Martins while last year’s MLS Cup finalists are in a state of turmoil...
View ArticleKNOW YOUR ENEMY: Portland Timbers (FC Dallas)
(Source: FC Dallas) FC Dallas returns home on the heels of a three-game road swing to face the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night, the first of two playoff rematches at Toyota Stadium this week....
View ArticleMatch Recap: FC Dallas 2, Portland Timbers 1 (FC Dallas)
(Source: FC Dallas) FRISCO, Texas (Wednesday, May 11) - FC Dallas (6-4-2, 20 points) got a pair of goals from two defenders in a two-minute span in the second half to defeat the defending MLS Cup...
View ArticleRave Green move into Cascadia Cup lead with 2-1 victory over Portland Timbers...
(Source: Seattle Sounders FC) SEATTLE, WASH. - First-half goals from Obafemi Martins and Brad Evans lifted Seattle Sounders FC (12-13-2, 38 points) to a 2-1 victory over archrival Portland Timbers...
View ArticleThis Week in MLS – October 26, 2015 (MLS - Major League Soccer)
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) This Week in MLS - October 26, 2015 After drama of #DecisionDay, Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs get underway with four all-or-nothing knockout games Red Bulls,...
View ArticleRECAP: FC Dallas 2 (2), Seattle Sounders FC 1 (4) (FC Dallas)
(Source: FC Dallas) Supporters' Shield and U.S. Open Cup Champions fall, 4-2, to Seattle in Audi 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs FRISCO, Texas (Sunday, Nov. 6) - Maxi Urruti and Tesho Akindele found the back of...
View ArticleWill LA Galaxy's stars lift MLS Cup? Our soccer writers predict the season
Columbus and Toronto look good bets for the East, Seattle and Portland should be strong in the West – and expect lots more fireworks from Sebastian Giovinco...
View ArticleThis Week in MLS – October 12, 2015 (MLS - Major League Soccer)
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) This Week in MLS - October 12, 2015 MLS set for inaugural flex weekend, showcasing four highly anticipated matchups as epic playoff race heats up SKC's Tim Melia...
View ArticleHIGH FIVE: Improvement in MLS ahead of Sunday's opener (FC Dallas)
(Source: FC Dallas) 1. More improvement for MLS in 2016. Maybe a lot more Major League Soccer improves every year - sometimes by a wee spoonful, sometimes in a more heaping helping. This year, for...
View ArticleTimbers fall, 3-1, to FC Dallas in Texas (Portland Timbers)
(Source: Portland Timbers) FRISCO, Texas - The Portland Timbers were unable to overcome a two-goal halftime deficit in a 3-1 away loss against FC Dallas before 14,207 fans at Toyota Stadium on Saturday...
View ArticleThis Week in MLS – June 20, 2016 (MLS - Major League Soccer)
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) This Week in MLS - June 20, 2016 Battle for California comes down to Heineken Rivalry Edición Especial Can history repeat itself? MLS stars look to shock Argentina...
View ArticleRECAP: FCD Wins 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (FC Dallas)
(Source: FC Dallas) Maxi Urruti scores twice for Dallas in victory FRISCO, Texas (Tuesday, Sept. 13) - Mauro Diaz had a goal in three assists to lead FC Dallas to its second Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup...
View ArticleThis Week in MLS – August 3, 2015 (MLS - Major League Soccer)
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) This Week in MLS - August 3, 2015 Family Matters: Shaun Wright-Phillips joins brother, Bradley, at New York Red Bulls Five MLS teams begin quest for first CONCACAF...
View ArticleThis Week in MLS – June 13, 2016 (MLS - Major League Soccer)
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) This Week in MLS - June 13, 2016 Dempsey hits 51 int'l goals, leads U.S. to Copa America Centenario quarterfinals Three MLS players see action in first week of Euro...
View ArticleThis Week in MLS – August 17, 2015 (MLS - Major League Soccer)
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) This Week in MLS - August 17, 2015 Stars align in LA for inaugural Galaxy-New York City FC showdown NYCFC's Poku shining in star-studded lineup Galaxy, Sounders FC...
View ArticleMLS pre-season power rankings: Nos 8-14 – the outside bets
Portland Timbers were the champions last season, but expect them to be in the chasing pack along with Montreal, Sporting KC, and a new-look NYCFC...
View ArticleGoal's predictions for the 2016 MLS season
Goal editors and writers have provided their predictions for the 2016 MLS season, which kicks off with 10 matches Sunday. The wait is over. The 21st Major League Soccer season kicks off with 10 matches...
View ArticleMatch Recap: FC Dallas 2, Seattle Sounders FC 1 (FC Dallas)
(Source: FC Dallas) FRISCO, Texas (Saturday, Oct. 16) - FC Dallas (17-8-8, 59 points) came from behind to defeat Seattle Sounders FC, 2-1, tonight at Toyota Stadium. Maxi Urruti and Carlos Ruiz scored...
View ArticleThis Week in MLS – August 10, 2015 (MLS - Major League Soccer)
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) This Week in MLS - August 10, 2015 U.S. youth international Marc Pelosi poised to make impact at hometown club The Payoff: FC Dallas, LA Galaxy reap the benefits of...
View ArticleThis Week in MLS – September 20, 2016 (MLS - Major League Soccer)
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) This Week in MLS - September 20, 2016 Push to the Playoffs heats up as four teams look to berths in the 2016 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs Future stars of MLS highlighted in...
View ArticleThis Week in MLS – April 12, 2016 (MLS - Major League Soccer)
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) This Week in MLS - April 12, 2016 Action-packed week highlighted by elite Western Conference showdowns From Plano to Santo Domingo, FC Dallas' penchant for young...
View ArticleAlmost half of MLS players born abroad
Major League Soccer revealed that 246 of the league's players - close to half of its 536 players - are born outside the United States and Canada. With fifty-nine countries represented in MLS, the...
View ArticleRECAP: FC Dallas 3, Portland Timbers 1 (FC Dallas)
(Source: FC Dallas) FC Dallas extends unbeaten streak to five games PORTLAND, Ore. (Wednesday, April 13) - FC Dallas (4-1-2, 14 points) netted three first-half goals to take three points in Portland...
View ArticleA look at the MLS teams in advance of the 2017 season
A look at the Major League Soccer teams ahead of the 2017 season: NEW YORK RED BULLS Coach: Jesse Marsch Last Season: 16-9-9, finished first in the Eastern Conference. Key Players: F Bradley...
View ArticleRECAP | Timbers battle to a 2-2 draw with FC Dallas
FRISCO, Texas - Behind goals from Fanendo Adi and Sebastian Blanco and two clutch saves from goalkeeper Jeff Attinella, the Portland Timbers fought to a 2-2 draw with Western Conference rival FC Dallas...
View ArticleRECAP: FC Dallas 2, Portland Timbers 2
Tesho Akindele and Maxi Urruti find the back of the net for still unbeaten FC Dallas side • Maxi Urruti scores his fourth goal of the MLS season. • FC Dallas unbeaten in 13 straight MLS matches dating...
View ArticleMLS Talking Points: The Best XI at quarter mark, MLS Cup rematch and more
You may be surprised to hear it, but the 2017 MLS regular season has already hit the quarter mark in what feels like a blink, and we've come to the point where we can stop talking about it being too...
View ArticleMLS Talking Points: Big week for USA hopefuls, FC Dallas unbeaten record to...
Summer is fast approaching, and with it the next round of World Cup qualifiers, which means time is running out for U.S. national team prospects to impress their way into contention for a call-up....
View ArticleMLS Talking Points: Big week for USA hopefuls, FC Dallas unbeaten record to...
Summer is fast approaching, and with it the next round of World Cup qualifiers, which means time is running out for U.S. national team prospects to impress their way into contention for a call-up....
View ArticleSeattle back in the hunt, and Lampard's revival comes too late for NYC
Sounders minutes from going top of the Supporters’ Shield standings; Larin breaks rookie scoring record; Lampard finds his form; San Jose keep their hopes alive...
View ArticleThis Week in MLS – March 8, 2016 (MLS - Major League Soccer)
(Source: MLS - Major League Soccer) This Week in MLS - March 8, 2016 Portland's Young Internationals Electrify as Timbers Continue Defense of Title New York City FC's Kids are Alright After Week One...
View ArticleHIGH FIVE: Bedoya, Castillo, Kreis and more (FC Dallas)
(Source: FC Dallas) FC Dallas radio voiceSteve Davis' weekly column, drilling down on five hot topics in American soccer. NOTE: Steve's views do not necessarily reflect the FC Dallas organization. 1....
View ArticleRecap: Revolution play Timbers to 1-1 draw (New England Revolution)
(Source: New England Revolution) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The Revolution (1-2-6; 9 points) played the defending MLS Cup Champion Portland Timbers (2-2-4; 10 points) to a 1-1 draw at Gillette Stadium on...
View ArticleRECAP: FC Dallas 6, Real Salt Lake 2
Roland Lamah scores the fastest hat-trick in franchise history (31 minutes). FC Dallas becomes first team to score five goals in a half. Tesho Akindele scores the 1,000 goal in franchise history....
View ArticleFC Dallas scores 3 in first 26 minutes, beats Timbers 3-1
Michael Barrios, Fabian Castillo and Tesho Akindele all scored in the first 26 minutes to give FC Dallas a 3-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night. In the 4th minute, Jack Jewsbury's...
View ArticleRECAP: FC Dallas 0, Portland Timbers 2
Fanendo Adi brace downs Dallas in lone trip to Providence Park in 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. - (Saturday, June 10) - FC Dallas (6-3-5, 23 points) dropped their second and final meeting of 2017 against the...
View ArticleThe High Five: Gyasi Zardes, the big subplot to this week’s big MLS match,...
(Source: FC Dallas) 1. Gyasi Zardes on the move? Well, it's complicated Generally speaking, when it comes to U.S. talent potentially on the move overseas, votes get split into one of two camps: "Get...
View ArticleRECAP: FC Dallas 0, Seattle Sounders 0
FC Dallas Picks up a Point against Defending MLS Cup Champion, Seattle Sounders •FC Dallas picks up seventh shutout of the season. •FC Dallas defense limits defending MLS Cup Champions to two shots on...
View ArticleHIGH FIVE: MLS Hot Stove season is here, Playoff Best XI & more! (FC Dallas) ...
(Source: FC Dallas) FCD Radio voice Steve Davis' weekly column, drilling down on five hot topics in American soccer 1. A gloriously engaging off-season ahead I am certain that we say this every year:...
View ArticleWATCH LIVE: MLS Expansion Draft
The 2017 MLS Expansion Draft will be held at 11:00 AM PT on Tuesday, December 12. 2017 MLS Expansion Draft process: LAFC may select up to five players from the eligible MLS player pool. Only a single...
View ArticleEXPANSION DRAFT: Full list of available players/rules | Watch LIVE
The 2017 MLS Expansion Draft will be held at 2:00 PM ET on Tuesday, December 12. 2017 MLS Expansion Draft process: LAFC may select up to five players from the eligible MLS player pool. Only a single...
View Article2017 MLS Expansion Draft protected and unprotected lists
The 2017 MLS Expansion Draft will be held at 1 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Dec. 12 LAFC may select up to five players from the eligible MLS player pool. Only a single player can be drafted from any one club....
View Article#BringItHome: 'Caps hold Timbers to 0-0 draw in Portland (Vancouver Whitecaps...
(Source: Vancouver Whitecaps FC) PORTLAND, OREGON - And exhale. Vancouver Whitecaps FC held Portland Timbers to a scoreless draw on Sunday afternoon at Providence Park in the first leg of the Western...
View ArticleMATCH RECAP: NYCFC 2, FC Dallas 2 (FC Dallas)
(Source: FC Dallas) FRISCO, Texas (Saturday, Sept. 17) - FC Dallas (15-8-7, 52 points) earned a point in a 2-2 draw against Eastern Conference leaders New York City FC tonight in front of 25, 204 fans...
View ArticleMLS preview: NYC FC emerge as favorites in the Hudson River derby
Patrick Vieira has shaped a side that has climbed to the top in the East, while in the West the MLS champions continue to struggle...
View ArticleOrlando City SC Defeats Defending MLS Champions 4-1 (Orlando City Soccer Club)
(Source: Orlando City Soccer Club) ORLANDO, Fla. (April 3, 2016) - Orlando City SC (2-0-2, 8 points) rose to the top of the Eastern Conference with eight points after a commanding 4-0 victory over the...
View ArticlePortland Timbers 3, Seattle Sounders 1: Sounders come up short in first derby...
(Source: Seattle Sounders FC) PORTLAND, Oregon - The Seattle Sounders fell 3-1 in their first Cascadia Cup rivalry matchup of 2016 with the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on Sunday, unable to...
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