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MLS is now a transfer-market destination league
When the summer transfer window closed the night of Aug. 4, it concluded a stellar period of business for MLS.…
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MLS: Vancouver handled misconduct properly
Major League Soccer said the firm hired to oversee an investigation into the Vancouver Whitecaps handling of misconduct allegations levelled…
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Garber won’t commit to Liga MX for 2023 ASG
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber said on Wednesday that Liga MX might not be involved in next year’s All-Star…
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MLS beats Liga MX, but All-Star Game a win for both leagues
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On any given Wednesday night, you’ll undoubtedly find countless Golden Boot winners and superstar strikers patrolling…
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After leaving Barcelona, Riqui Puig can revive both the Galaxy and his career
10:24 AM ET Sam Marsden Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team…
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MLS Power Rankings: Bale, LAFC stay top ahead of All-Star break as Orlando, Galaxy tumble
Goals, goals, goals. There were 76 goals in 20 Major League Soccer games as we head into the All-Star break…
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Rooney’s D.C. signs Benteke from Crystal Palace
D.C. United has signed Belgium international forward Christian Benteke from Premier League side Crystal Palace, the clubs confirmed Friday. Benteke…
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LA Galaxy sign Puig from Barca on free transfer
LA Galaxy have completed the signing of youngster Riqui Puig from Barcelona on a free transfer, the clubs announced Thursday.…
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Liga MX prez ‘worried’ about falling behind MLS
Liga MX president Mikel Arriola said on Wednesday that he’s “worried” about possibly falling behind the level of MLS, particularly…
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Hegardt is more than a viral Kljestan photo, more than a cancer survivor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — We all have our sports memorabilia collections, whether it be it a shoebox under the bed or…
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MLS can rival big Europe leagues in future – Nani
Former Orlando City star Nani has told ESPN that Major League Soccer has the potential to be a “very strong”…
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MLS Power Rankings: Chicago, Toronto rebirths have the East looking tighter than ever
The Chicago Fire were left for dead, but guess who’s back in the playoff race? That’s right: Xherdan Shaqiri &…
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Insigne, Bernardeschi ready for Toronto debuts
Italy internationals Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi are set to make their MLS debuts when Toronto FC hosts Charlotte FC…
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Ravel Morrison joins Rooney at D.C. United
D.C. United have signed Ravel Morrison on a free transfer using Targeted Allocation Money. Morrison, 29, played under D.C. United…
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Why MLS clubs are rebranding, how some got it wrong and the opportunity that presents
10:13 AM ET Noah DavisESPN The Chicago Fire introduced their second new logo in two years ahead of the 2022…
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Tigres’ Gignac not in Liga MX All-Star team
Tigres star Andre-Pierre Gignac was left out of the Liga MX team facing MLS in the All-Star Game. Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty…
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Sources: MLS out as Lingard mulls Prem options
5:10 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Jesse Lingard is expected to make a decision about his future in the coming days. Photo…
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Inter Miami target Messi deal in future – exec
Inter Miami’s chief business officer hinted at a move for Lionel Messi as the Major League Soccer side looks to…
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MLS Power Rankings: Hernandez making the Crew a problem for the rest of the league
The summer transfer window is full steam ahead. Every day there’s a few more players in, a few more out,…
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Ex-Juventus winger Bernardeschi joins Toronto FC
Toronto FC has completed the signing of free agent winger Federico Bernardeschi to a Designated Player contract through 2026, the…
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MLS rivalries are the secret sauce behind league expansion
2:25 PM ET Dan HajduckyESPN Close Hajducky is a reporter/researcher for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from…
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Rooney can make D.C. better. Why? Because it can’t get much worse
Wayne Rooney has taken part in a Major League Soccer minor miracle before. In 2018, the ex-Manchester United and Everton…
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L.A. was Bale’s refuge from the scrutiny of Madrid. Now it’s his home
Before the pandemic screeched global travel to a halt, Gareth Bale had developed something of a summer ritual. For anywhere…
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Rooney appointed as D.C. United coach
Wayne Rooney has been appointed as manager of D.C. United, the Major League Soccer club announced on Tuesday. Rooney, 36,…
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Suarez confirms multiple offers from MLS
Luis Suarez scored 34 goals in 83 games for Atletico Madrid before leaving the LaLiga side this summer. Juan Manuel Serrano…
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Bale sets sights on a long-term stay with LAFC
If everything goes according to plan, Gareth Bale insists his stay in Los Angeles won’t be a short one. “I…
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MLS Power Rankings: Can Rooney save rock-bottom D.C.?
4:27 PM ET Austin LindbergESPN FC If it was up to D.C. United, we would be on the verge of…
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Sources: U.S. great Donovan in line for Quakes job
Landon Donovan could become the new manager of San Jose Earthquakes. Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images Landon Donovan is among the…
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Wales, LAFC, Golf: Bale’s tour of top courses as MLS opponents
Gareth Bale has joined MLS to play for LAFC, and the move to the United States gives the famous golf…
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Source: Rooney set to be new D.C. United boss
Wayne Rooney has agreed terms to be the next manager of D.C. United, and will join up with the club…
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Bruce Arena slams NYCFC’s ‘bad baseball field’
New England Revolution coach Bruce Arena was critical of the field surface, timing of the match and officiating after New…
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Sources: Rooney ‘open’ to coaching D.C. United
Wayne Rooney would be open to the possibility of returning to D.C. United to manage the MLS team, sources have…
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Toronto acquire Kaye in major trade from Rapids
Mark-Anthony Kaye came through Toronto FC’s academy but never made an appearance for the first team. Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images…
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Galaxy falling behind league’s elite as stars move to MLS in greater numbers
Friday’s clash between LAFC and the LA Galaxy (10 p.m. ET, stream live on ESPN) finds the two sides occupying…
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Insigne’s Toronto FC debut delayed due to injury
The highly anticipated debut of Lorenzo Insigne with Toronto FC will have to wait another two weeks, as the Italian…
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Sources: Lingard travels to U.S. for MLS talks
5:57 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Jesse Lingard is set to travel to the United States to listen to pitches from…
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Sources: Wicky departs as Chicago Fire coach
Raphael Wicky is out as Chicago Fire coach, ESPN television analyst Taylor Twellman has reported. The decision came after one…
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Stam leaves Cincinnati after one win in 16
Jaap Stam struggled to find success with FC Cincinnati. Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati has…
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MLS Power Rankings: Seattle cements its superiority in the West
11:51 AM ET Kyle Bonagura Close ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University.…
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