MLS power rankings: new rules hand an edge to Messi and Miami
San Jose have goalkeeping problems, the Whitecaps are defending in a unique way and Miami are given a helping hand
January 2024
Sporting KC part ways with sporting director Gavin Wilkinson after eight days
Sporting Kansas City have agreed to part ways with sporting director Gavin Wilkinson after only eight days, citing an ‘impassioned response from our fans’
November 2023
MLS Playoffs: Bouanga’s magic guides LAFC to Western Conference final
MLS playoffs: Sporting Kansas City stun No 1 seeds St Louis City
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
November 2018
MLS playoffs: Atlanta United set up Conference final with New York Red Bulls
The fans showed their love for the coach before the game. Then Atlanta United’s players made sure Tata Martino has to stick around for at least a few more weeks
October 2018
MLS playoff predictions: will Rooney lead DC United to glory?
The former England captain has helped his team to a well-timed run of form. But Sporting KC and New York Red Bulls will be tough to halt
October 2017
Sportblog
David Villa to Diego Valeri: the men who will decide the MLS playoffs
The teams are decided for the post-season. But who will have the biggest say on the destination of this season’s MLS Cup?
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
Dom Dwyer: could the England-born striker be a star for USA?
The Sporting KC striker, 26, is close to gaining US citizenship, and has already held talks with US officials about representing his adopted home
October 2016
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
MLS Decision Day: Sounders make playoffs as champions Timbers eliminated
Christian Roldan scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 31st minute and the Seattle Sounders wrapped up an MLS playoff berth
MLS: who needs what to make the playoffs on Decision Day?
The Eastern Conference is all but decided but there are still three playoff places to fight for in the West as we enter the final weekend of the regular season
September 2016
Sportblog
MLS weekend previews: New York City FC on the verge of history
If results go their way, NYC FC could secure a postseason spot for the first time. Plus, DC and Orlando go at it, and Seattle are desperate for a win in LA
August 2016
MLS: five things we learned
Orlando win the Jason Kreis derby, and Clint Dempsey's absence a worry for all
Kaka scores twice as Lions beat Kreis’s former club 2-1; Sounders miss Dempsey in 4-2 defeat by Portland; Piatt shines for Montreal; more refereeing debates
July 2016
MLS: five things we learned
Montreal better without Drogba; and NYC FC's best Englishman isn't Lampard
Plus: Cristian Maidana could be the wildcard the Houston Dynamo need; happy returns at Sporting; Chicago Fire’s quiet rise
May 2016
MLS weekend preview: how will Kei Kamara's shock move affect the league?
New England Revolution have landed a potential gamechanger in the Sierra Leone striker; and the top two in the East meet in Montreal
April 2016
Sportblog
MLS previews: will Philadelphia Union continue to surprise?
Toronto FC finally end their epic road trip in Portland, while the Union are hoping they can continue to succeed in the East
