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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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Seattle Sounders "super proud" despite defeat vs. Atlético Madrid

1 day ago | mlssoccer.com | Ari Liljenwall

SEATTLE – Through two group-stage matches at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, there's a sense of "what could have been" for Seattle Sounders FC. The Rave Green fell 3-1 to Spanish giant Atlético Madrid on Thursday, mathematically eliminating them from being able to advance out of Group B ahead of Monday's finale vs. Paris Saint-Germain.
Seattle Sounders come up short vs. Atlético Madrid in Club World Cup

1 day ago | mlssoccer.com | Ari Liljenwall

Seattle Sounders FC saw their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hopes dashed with a 3-1 defeat to Spanish giants Atlético Madrid at Lumen Field on Thursday. The Group B result mathematically eliminates the Rave Green from reaching the knockout rounds, having also dropped their group-stage opener vs. Brazilian side Botafogo, 2-1, last Sunday.
Seattle Sounders seek to "send shockwaves" vs. Atlético Madrid

2 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Ari Liljenwall

There can be a sense of freedom that comes with being the underdog. Going into Thursday's Group B matchup with perennial Spanish power Atlético Madrid in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (3 pm ET | DAZN), Seattle Sounders FC are embracing the role. "I think tomorrow's a great chance to represent ourselves on the global stage," winger Paul Rothrock told reporters on Wednesday. "I think this sends shockwaves everywhere if we can win tomorrow.
Club World Cup: LAFC "proud of the effort" against European giant Chelsea

4 days ago | mlssoccer.com | J. Sam Jones

ATLANTA – LAFC were up for the challenge. They may not have put the ball in the back of the net in a 2-0 loss to one of the world's highest-spending clubs, but they weren’t run off the field. That was especially true in the second half. Second-half shot total: Chelsea - 8, LAFC - 6Shots on target in the second half: Chelsea - 3, LAFC - 3Second-half xG tally (per Fotmob): Chelsea - 1.03, LAFC - 0.8 On the biggest stage they’ve ever been on, LAFC held their own.
What We Learned: FC Cincinnati's foundation, CF Montréal's savior

4 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Joseph Lowery

Between a slate of MLS matches, the FIFA Club World Cup beginning and several MLSers thriving at the Concacaf Gold Cup, the soccer came at a breakneck pace this past weekend. We're focusing on the MLS slate, per usual. If you want to read up on the other key moments of Matchday 19 in detail, check out Matt Doyle’s latest column. Onwards. CF Montréal have navigated their fair share of struggles in recent years.
Young Players: Who stepped up in Matchday 19?

4 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Ari Liljenwall

With an MLS-heavy Concacaf Gold Cup and plenty more international call-ups for clubs around the league, there were opportunities abound for young players to make an impact in Matchday 19. Here's who made the cut for our latest Young Players of the Matchday selections. LA's wild 3-3 draw vs. St. Louis CITY SC featured the first MLS goal for the Brazilian U22 Initiative forward, who finished off a slick assist from Marco Reus.
Club World Cup: Seattle Sounders show they belong vs. Botafogo

5 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Ari Liljenwall

SEATTLE – A resurgent second half wasn’t quite enough for Seattle Sounders FC, who opened Group B play in the 2025 FIFA Club World Club with a narrow 2-1 defeat against Botafogo at Lumen Field on Sunday evening. After conceding twice in the first half against the storied Brazilian outfit, the match seemed in danger of slipping away from the Rave Green. Instead, they nearly gave a lively home crowd a result to remember.
LAFC embrace surprise factor vs. Chelsea at Club World Cup

6 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Jonathan Sigal

Just how massive is the opportunity before LAFC at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup? John Thorrington, the club’s co-president and general manager, put it into context ahead of Monday’s Group D opener against English Premier League powerhouse Chelsea FC (3 pm ET | DAZN.com). “I had a pinch-me moment,” Thorrington explained earlier this week. “… We’re going through our process – scouting, opposition analysis and what have you.
João Klauss! St. Louis striker scores first hat trick in club history

6 days ago | mlssoccer.com | Tyler Snipes

If every game of the St Louis CITY SC season is a must-win from here on out, watching striker João Klauss hit the peak of his powers is a welcome sign in their turnaround effort. The 28-year-old Brazilian’s latest masterpiece, a hat-trick in CITY’s 3-3 testy tie against LA Galaxy, was good for the first in club history. “I was very happy for João, and obviously his hat trick," interim head coach David Critchley said postgame.
Seattle Sounders enter Club World Cup arena: "We want to compete"

1 week ago | mlssoccer.com | Ari Liljenwall

Seattle Sounders FC are no strangers to high-stakes tournament soccer. They'll soon put that experience to the test at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, starting Sunday when storied Brazilian side Botafogo visit Lumen Field (10 pm ET | DAZN.com). They'll also face European heavyweights Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in Group B, with the top two teams reaching the knockout phase.