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Major League Soccer (MLS) is the premier professional soccer league in the United States, established in 1996 following the country's hosting of the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

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DC United: How they became the original MLS dynasty

2 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Charles Boehm

EDITOR'S NOTE: In celebration of Major League Soccer's 30th season, MLSsoccer.com is exploring untold stories about all 30 clubs. "30 Clubs, 30 Stories" will be unveiled throughout 2025. Troy Lesesne is describing what D.C. United’s proud history means to the club, and how he and his staff work to connect the present-day Black-and-Red to that story. Sometimes, though, heritage is more easily shown than told.
Zimmerman: MLS standouts must "take this opportunity" with USMNT

3 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Charles Boehm

Ready or not, it’s now only about 53 weeks away. The US men’s national team are barely a year away from their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and a broad acknowledgment that the program is not currently on an ideal trajectory has led to some newer faces and a renewed urgency as the Yanks gather at Chicago Fire FC’s training facility this week for their final camp before the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup.
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.
What We Learned: NY Red Bulls' unsung hero, Chicago's possession prowess

5 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Joseph Lowery

Between a pair of MLS vs. LIGA MX matchups in Concacaf Champions Cup and Club World Cup play and a whole slate of league matches, this past weekend wasn’t short on drama. Let's look back at the latest batch of MLS games to examine some of the most interesting things we’ve learned. And if you want to read up on the other key moments of Matchday 17 in detail, check out Matt Doyle’s latest. Onwards. Few teams have yo-yoed more aggressively than the Chicago Fire this season.
Young Players: Who stepped up in Matchdays 16 & 17?

5 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Ari Liljenwall

The New England Revolution's dynamic fullback duo led the way in another big week for the rising young stars across MLS. Here's who made the cut for our latest Young Players of the Matchday selections. Already enjoying an impressive 2025 campaign, New England's 17-year-old left back delivered a virtuoso two-way performance against CF Montréal.
Vancouver Whitecaps seek response after CCC final letdown

5 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Charles Boehm

MEXICO CITY – The Vancouver Whitecaps’ pain was palpable, visceral. And it hurt that much worse because it was drawn out over what felt like hours under a soft, steady rainfall. “We came with hope and aspiration and ambition,” head coach Jesper Sørensen said at the start of his postgame press conference. “Of course, now we leave with devastation. “And that's how sometimes is sports at this level.
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.
Lionel Messi & Inter Miami reach another level ahead of Club World Cup

6 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Jose Francisco Nunez |José Núñez

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF are heating up. And right on cue. In their final match before next month's FIFA Club World Cup, Messi and the Herons delivered a dominant 5-1 home rout of the Columbus Crew. The legendary Argentine No. 10 put in a 2g/3a performance on Saturday night, rivaling his remarkable 1g/5a output from a 6-2 win over the New York Red Bulls last year to enter the MLS record books.
MLS ties: Cruz Azul wary of Vancouver Whitecaps in CCC final

6 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Charles Boehm

MEXICO CITY – Cruz Azul are giants of Mexican soccer, nine-time LIGA MX champions and six-time champions of Concacaf, an achievement they hope to repeat by winning Sunday night’s Concacaf Champions Cup final (9 pm ET | FS1, OneSoccer; TUDN, ViX). Defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps at Estadio Olímpico Universitario would draw La Máquina even with crosstown rivals Club América as the most successful side in the history of that competition.