WASHINGTON, D.C.– As a lifelong Chelsea supporter, Griffin Yow used to see former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney as a threat to his club. That was until one day during United academy training when the then 15-year-old forward, now United’s 12th homegrown signing, found himself lacing up his boots next to England’s top goalscorer. “It was […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Last time D.C. United faced off against Orlando City SC, United was at a crucial turning point. In the dog days of the 2018 season, United beat Orlando 3-2 thanks to a miraculous stoppage time run from Wayne Rooney and a hat trick from Luciano Acosta. It was exactly what United needed. United appears […]
SANFORD, Fla. — To say Orlando City winger Nani and D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney have history would be a massive understatement. The two won four Premier League titles while with Manchester United. They won a UEFA Champions League title together. Sunday, their history as teammates will be put aside when they face each other. […]
A year ago Sunday, Zlatan Ibrahimovic stepped on a Major League Soccer field for the first time as a member of the LA Galaxy. After 19 electric minutes in El Trafico, Ibrahimovic became an MLS legend by scoring a pair of jaw-dropping goals and leading the Galaxy to a 4-3 victory over their brand-new crosstown […]
Although there were only five games played in Week 4 of the Major League Soccer season, there were quite a few individuals who stood out with their play. Some of Week 4’s top performers have quietly put together impressive starts to the 2019 campaign, including a few from expansion side FC Cincinnati. Since there were […]
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MLS Power Rankings Week 4: FC Cincinnati cracks the top 10
It was an abbreviated schedule in Week 4 with only 10 of Major League Soccer’s 24 teams competing during the FIFA international window. But there was still plenty of movement in the Pro Soccer USA Power Rankings. The biggest movers in Week 4 were FC Cincinnati, which jumped five spots after extending an unbeaten streak […]
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Generation adidas Cup: MLS academies, Liga MX teams to compete in expanded 2019 tournament
Major League Soccer released details Thursday about the 2019 Generation adidas Cup, which will feature MLS academy and international youth teams. The GA Cup will take place at the Toyota Soccer Center in Frisco, Texas, home of FC Dallas, from April 13-20. This year marks the 12th year of the annual under-17 youth tournament. The […]
Some of Major League Soccer’s top foreign and domestic stars have taken control of the major stat categories through Week 3. LAFC’s seven-point start has been fueled by Carlos Vela, who almost claimed the top position in our MLS Player Rankings a week ago. Also on the climb up the list, which we’ve expanded to […]
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MLS Power Rankings Week 3: FC Cincinnati, Montreal Impact leap forward
It has taken three weeks, but we finally have some stability atop the Pro Soccer USA MLS Power Rankings. Seattle Sounders FC, LAFC, D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls all remained in unchanged positions among the top four teams after positive results in Week 3. The Montreal Impact and expansion side FC Cincinnati […]
Stand up and give yourselves an extended round of applause, FC Cincinnati fans. Sunday’s home opener for the expansion side at Nippert Stadium was a dream come true for everyone involved with the franchise. Kendall Waston’s 15th-minute goal ignited the party that started well before kickoff around the stadium, and it continued further when Allan Cruz […]