LAFC fined, fan group suspended for illegal flares
Major League Soccer announced on Wednesday it has fined LAFC $100,000 and indefinitely suspended the privileges of the supporter group 3252 after the group engaged in "serious misconduct."
Crépeau the key for LAFC vs. Columbus Crew at 2023 MLS Cup
Maxime Crépeau has returned to his brilliant best after breaking his leg in the 2022 MLS Cup final and is hoping to help LAFC become first back-to-back champs since the LA Galaxy did it in 2011-12.
Messi named 2023 Time Athlete of the Year
Lionel Messi has been named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023 after his move to the United States to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami.
Chicago Fire rehires Klopas as head coach
Chicago Fire FC named Frank Klopas, who finished the 2023 season as interim coach, its head coach on Tuesday.
MLS Cup playoffs talking points: Columbus' super-subs deliver wild comeback, Hollingshead shines for LAFC
After a dramatic and exciting round of MLS Cup conference finals action, Cesar Hernandez and Megan Swanick unpack the biggest talking points.
LAFC returns to MLS Cup, will face Columbus
Ryan Hollingshead scored late in the first half and defending champion LAFC advanced to its second straight MLS Cup final with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.
Crew stun Cincy in ET thriller to reach MLS Cup
Christian Ramirez scored in the 115th minute in extra time as the Columbus Crew rallied from a two-goal deficit to stun host FC Cincinnati 3-2 in the MLS Eastern Conference final on Saturday.
Tim Howard elected to U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame
Goalkeeper Tim Howard was elected to the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame on Saturday and will be inducted on May 4.
Messi: After struggles in Argentina, fans love me
In an interview with Star+, Lionel Messi said, a year after lifting the World Cup trophy in Qatar, that one of his top triumphs is having turned criticism into praise from Argentina fans.
Conference Finals preview: Which of Cincy, Columbus, LAFC, Houston will make MLS Cup?
With the MLS Cup playoffs conference finals upon us, ESPN breaks down the final four and predicts who will advance to the league's showpiece event on Dec. 9.
Miami, Messi to play El Salvador in preseason
Inter Miami CF and star Lionel Messi will begin their preparations for the 2024 season with a friendly against the El Salvador national team in San Salvador on Jan. 19, the club announced Thursday.
Whitecaps' Sartini banned 6 games for ref rant
Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Vanni Sartini has been suspended a total of six matches and fined $20,000 by MLS on Thursday for multiple violations of league policy.
Messi effect: Miami sells out 2024 season tickets
Inter Miami announced Thursday that it has sold out its season tickets for 2024, the first full year with eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi as part of the MLS club's roster.
MLS name 'Best XI' of season
Expansion team St. Louis City SC was one of four clubs with two players named to the 2023 MLS Best XI on Tuesday.
How MLS is trying to eradicate player-on-player racial abuse
Kai Wagner's racial slur directed at Bobby Wood was the third such incident in MLS in 2023, but the league has a plan to curb discriminatory abuse.
Cincinnati's Lucho Acosta named 2023 MLS MVP
FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta was named MLS MVP on Monday, becoming the first player in the club's history to earn the honor.
USMNT to start 2024 vs. Slovenia on Jan. 20
The United States men's national team will open their 2024 schedule against Slovenia on Jan. 20, U.S. Soccer said on Monday.
MLS Table
East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Cincinnati | 34 | 20 | 9 | 5 | +18 | 69 |
Orlando City SC | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | +16 | 63 |
Columbus Crew | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | +21 | 57 |
Philadelphia Union | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | +16 | 55 |
New England Revolution | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | +12 | 55 |
Atlanta United FC | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | +13 | 51 |
Nashville SC | 34 | 13 | 10 | 11 | +7 | 49 |
New York Red Bulls | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 43 |
Charlotte FC | 34 | 10 | 13 | 11 | -7 | 43 |
CF Montréal | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | -16 | 41 |
New York City FC | 34 | 9 | 14 | 11 | -4 | 41 |
D.C. United | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 40 |
Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | -12 | 40 |
Inter Miami CF | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | -13 | 34 |
Toronto FC | 34 | 4 | 10 | 20 | -33 | 22 |
West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
St. Louis CITY SC | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | +17 | 56 |
Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | +9 | 53 |
LAFC | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | +15 | 52 |
Houston Dynamo FC | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | +13 | 51 |
Real Salt Lake | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | -2 | 50 |
Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | +7 | 48 |
FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | +4 | 46 |
Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | -3 | 44 |
San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 10 | 14 | 10 | -4 | 44 |
Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | -12 | 43 |
Minnesota United FC | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | -5 | 41 |
Austin FC | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 39 |
LA Galaxy | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | -16 | 36 |
Colorado Rapids | 34 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -28 | 27 |