‘The stadium is secondary’: how US sports teams became real-estate speculators
More than ever, franchises are a profit play as owners seek to boost income by building developments where people can live, work, shop, dine, drink and play
May 2023
MLS player suspended as Brazilian officials charge 16 in alleged match-fixing scheme
The Colorado Rapids suspended winger Max Alves on Wednesday in connection with alleged unlawful sports gambling
November 2021
MLS playoffs: Timbers oust top-seeded Rapids on Mabiala’s last-minute goal
Larrys Mabiala scored in the 90th minute and the Portland Timbers beat the Colorado Rapids 1-0 on Thursday to advance to the Western Conference final
November 2020
MLS playoffs 2020: Can Philadelphia Union finish out their fairytale year?
The most unpredictable MLS playoffs in the 25-year history of America’s top division kicks off Friday night. Here’s a look at what to expect
October 2019
How Colorado’s Robin Fraser is breaking ground for black coaches in MLS
The longtime MLS assistant and former USA defender is only the second African American head coach in league history
August 2019
Colorado Rapids match to go ahead as scheduled despite plague
The Colorado Rapids have announced Saturday’s match will go ahead as scheduled despite plague-infested fleas found on prairie dog colonies in the area
January 2019
Tim Howard ends a career of individual brilliance but not much team glory
The former USA and Everton goalkeeper will retire at the end of the 2019 MLS season. He was the last of a generation that helped expand US soccer
September 2017
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Stan Kroenke's abject US teams a warning things may get worse for Arsenal
Gunners fans may well despair at their club’s woes but they should be thankful they don’t support one of his teams on the other side of the Atlantic
April 2017
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Tim Howard is an increasingly outdated frontman for MLS
The Colorado Rapids goalkeeper remains a significant figure in American soccer culture, even if his best days are well in the past
March 2017
What to watch in MLS this season: 22 teams, top talent and Tata Martino
Why does the MLS season last so long?
February 2017
MLS stadiums ranked: why Orlando City's new home comes out on top
Almost three-quarters of teams in the league now have soccer-specific stadiums. Simon Veness runs down the great and the not-so-good
January 2017
Jermaine Jones: playing for USA is about what's in your heart, not where you're from
Jones, who was born in Germany, says: ‘I feel it’s not if you’re half American or full-American – it’s what you have in your heart’
November 2016
Jordan Morris scores to send Seattle Sounders to first MLS Cup
Jordan Morris scored in the 56th minute and the Seattle Sounders advanced to their first MLS Cup, beating the Colorado Rapids 1-0
MLS conference finals: Canadian sides tangle and Sounders target maiden title
Graham Ruthven: Montreal and Toronto will face off in an all-Canadian tie for the right to face either Seattle or Colorado in the MLS Cup final
Steven Gerrard could be set to announce his retirement after Galaxy KO
Steven Gerrard may hang up his boots after LA Galaxy’s MLS Western Conference play-off defeat by Colorado Rapids and Robbie Keane could also have played his last game for the club
October 2016
MLS playoffs: Seattle Sounders shock FC Dallas; Canada tops New York
Toronto FC and Montreal Impact got the better of the New York teams in the MLS playoffs, while there was also a win for LA Galaxy
MLS play-offs roundtable: our writers pick the postseason winners
The MLS postseason begins on Wednesday, and it’s all to play for. Our writers give their verdicts on who’ll win, who’ll go close, and who’ll go home early
Colorado Rapids clinch first-round play-off bye with victory over Houston
Dominique Badji scores two as Rapids win 3-2 at BBVA Compass Stadium, meaning they’ll definitely finish in the top two in the Western Conference
September 2016
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MLS weekend: Atlanta United pick a star in Tata Martino, and Seattle hit form
The MLS newcomers announced a coach with a real pedigree, and fans should be excited. Plus, Portland look worried as Seattle find form at just the right time
