Down, not out
The "2-0 is the most dangerous lead" cliche was working hard to prove itself Saturday night. Philadelphia and Portland are flying. Messi is back on the field. Plus, who will be the new commissioner?
Blog - MLS Weekly
Hell is real
Ohio rivalry gets chippy during and after game, Seattle's woes continue, Son and LAFC are finally soaring, and Portland's Mora makes sendoff game memorable.
Moving and shaking
Philadelphia gets first home win in Wagner return, Orlando gets first clean sheet since last June in Grizi debut, and the Berhalter-less Whitecaps lose a thriller in Cincinnati.
From Messi to Freese, how MLS performed in the World Cup
The players made a statement about the league's status on the grandest stage. Then, an update on the movement of players during the transfer window and a quick recap of a secret rivalry week.
Team of the (mid)season
It's nearly halfway through the MLS season, so let's take inventory of who the best performing players at each position are. Obviously, this won't be representative of the eventual all-star team.
Hat trick of hat tricks
It's finally time to take a breath; there are no more MLS games until July 16. Prince Owusu, Milan Iloski, and Luis Suarez all scored three times as part of the high-scoring final pre-break weekend.
Drunken finishes
San Jose keeps slipping amid injury crisis, the kids in Salt Lake aren't slowing down, and Orlando/Atlanta tie the first game of their doubleheader this week. Plus, some Mukhtar magic to cap it off.
Tired legs
The West's best battle to an exciting draw despite the notable lack of Germans present. In the East, New England keeps rolling at home and Miami gets back to business.
Meltdown central
Miami blew it. Columbus blew it. Chicago blew it. A typical matchday when every team is playing twice weekly.
More of the same, which isn't normal
The Whitecaps continue their dominance amid the looming threat of losing their team, Orlando and Kansas City are allowing nearly three goals a game, and San Jose wins a fifth straight road game.
Goals and more goals and goalie goals
The Whitecaps continue their dominance amid the looming threat of losing their team, Orlando and Kansas City are allowing nearly three goals a game, and San Jose wins a fifth straight road game.
Seismic moment
The Quakes finally win in LA, 75k watch Messi take down the Rapids, and SKC is in need of more professional soccer players on its roster.
