Jonathan Sigal

New York

Senior Content Producer at MLS Soccer

Senior Manager, Editorial @MLS | Email: [email protected]

Articles

Chicago Fire FC plan soccer-specific stadium for 2028 debut

4 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Jonathan Sigal

Chicago Fire FC have unveiled plans for a new privately funded, soccer-specific stadium they expect to open in Spring 2028, continuing chairman and owner Joe Mansueto's transformation of the club. The venue would seat approximately 22,000 fans and be located along the Chicago River just south of Roosevelt Road, acting as the anchor of the city’s future 78th neighborhood.
Denis Bouanga scores $9.55 million goal for LAFC in FIFA Club World Cup playoff

6 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Jonathan Sigal

Time and time again, Denis Bouanga delivers when LAFC need him most. That was again the case Saturday night, as the two-time MLS Bext XI forward scored a 115th-minute game-winner against Club América to send the Black & Gold into the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup. But this wasn't just any goal.
HISTORIC: LAFC defeat Club América to reach FIFA Club World Cup

6 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Jonathan Sigal

LAFC have secured the final ticket to the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup, overcoming Mexican powerhouse Club América 2-1 at BMO Stadium on Saturday evening behind goals from Igor Jesus and Denis Bouanga. Bouanga was the hero in the 115th minute, lashing a deflected shot past goalkeeper Luis Malagón to avoid penalty kicks in the playoff match between two of North America’s biggest teams.
Lucho Acosta: FC Cincinnati fans "should be grateful," not boo me

1 week ago | mlssoccer.com | Jonathan Sigal

It wasn't quite the reception he envisioned. Luciano Acosta returned to TQL Stadium on Wednesday night, captaining FC Dallas for their visit to FC Cincinnati in what became a pulsating 3-3 draw. Just three-and-a-half months ago? The dynamic No. 10 was traded from Cincy to Dallas, ending a months-long transfer saga in which Acosta was vocal about wanting to leave the club despite having a long-term contract. "The truth is that I came with a different mentality," Acosta said post-game.
LAFC legend Carlos Vela retires from professional soccer

1 week ago | mlssoccer.com | Jonathan Sigal

LAFC legend Carlos Vela has announced his retirement from professional soccer following an incredible 19-year career for club and country. One of the most decorated players in MLS history, Vela won the 2019 Landon Donovan MLS MVP award in record-breaking fashion by scoring the most single-season goals in league history (34). His 49 goal contributions from that campaign are also a league record.
Rivalry Week: What to know about MLS's biggest derbies

3 weeks ago | mlssoccer.com | Jonathan Sigal

The festivities begin Wednesday with a Matchday 13 battle between St. Louis CITY and Sporting Kansas City, before the weekend's Matchday 14 slate ends with a Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire doubleheader. Here's what's in store as rivalries – from their history to game-changing stars – get the league-wide spotlight.
LAFC to face Club América in playoff match for FIFA Club World Cup berth

1 month ago | mlssoccer.com | Jonathan Sigal

There is officially a path towards a third MLS team qualifying for this summer's FIFA 2025 Club World Cup, with the sport's governing body announcing Tuesday that LAFC will face Club América in a playoff match to determine who replaces Club León in the global tournament. Should LAFC win, they would join Seattle Sounders FC (2022 Concacaf Champions Cup winner) and Inter Miami CF (host nation spot) when the 32-team tournament unfolds from June 14 to July 13 across the United States.
HISTORIC! Vancouver Whitecaps reach Champions Cup final over Inter Miami

1 month ago | mlssoccer.com | Jonathan Sigal

Vancouver Whitecaps FC soared into the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup final on Wednesday evening, earning a comprehensive 3-1 victory over Inter Miami CF in Leg 2 of their semifinal series to advance 5-1 on aggregate. The Whitecaps now await the single-match CCC final on June 1, meeting the winner of Thursday's semifinal second-leg matchup between Mexican sides Cruz Azul and Tigres UANL. The three-time defending Canadian Championship winners can potentially host at BC Place.
Changing scenery: How Marco Perugini hit the ground running at Connecticut College

2 months ago | soccerjournal.com | Jonathan Sigal

Make no mistake: Marco Perugini (Medway, Mass.) had an exceptional freshman year in Division 3 college soccer. The former NEFC midfielder, then playing at Union College, earned First Team All-Liberty League honors and recorded a team-high 15 points (6g/3a) across 18 matches. But Union didn’t advance past the Liberty League quarterfinals, where it fell in penalty kicks to Ithaca. Perugini, who committed to the program amid a rebuilding phase, started having second thoughts.
How Ondřej Lingr lifts Houston Dynamo FC: "I'm a warrior"

2 months ago | mlssoccer.com | Jonathan Sigal

Houston Dynamo FC have their missing piece. The Western Conference club unveiled Ondřej Lingr as their newest Designated Player on Friday, acquiring the 26-year-old attacking midfielder from Czech powerhouse side Slavia Prague. According to Houston president of soccer Pat Onstad, Lingr is a box-arriving No. 10 who not only provides a goal threat, but should get more out of DP No. 9 and club-record signing Ezequiel Ponce.