Everyone at Banc of California stadium knew what Saturday night meant for LAFC. The team itself made it clear. The night was about revenge and redemption. It was about proving that last year’s first-round playoffs loss was a fluke, a mistake. It was about refusing to repeat mistakes. Forward Latif Blessing promised a blowout, a five-goal […]
HARRISON, N.J. — There are more intricate details about their style and tactics, but the New York Red Bulls success can often be boiled down to a few factors — winning second balls, being more aggressive and energetic. Grit, desire, effort. On Saturday night, one team played Red Bulls soccer and it wasn’t the Red […]
CHESTER, Pa.– As David Accam saw his first goal of the Philadelphia Union’s 3-0 win over the Columbus Crew go into the back of the net, he let out a storm of emotions. Accam was playing with a heavy heart after the passing of his father from cancer earlier this week. “(The celebration) wasn’t planned. […]
HARRISON, N.J. — Orlando City midfielder Sacha Kljestan, back in the place where he became a household name in MLS, delivered a much-needed win for the Lions. Kljestan, who until last season played for the New York Red Bulls, scored the match-winning goal in the 73rd minute, breaking a scoreless deadlock and lifting Orlando City to […]
FRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1 at Toyota Stadium in a tight affair between two Western Conference teams Saturday night. Ryan Hollingshead scored the game-winner in the 82nd minute. Midfielder Thomas Roberts found substitute Zdenek Ondrasek in the box. “The Cobra” took a shot, forcing a save out of Tim Howard, but […]
Orlando City coach James O’Connor watched the U.S. men’s national team train ahead of its match against Ecuador in Orlando City Stadium. He was joined by executive vice president of soccer operations Luiz Muzzi and director of scouting Ricardo Moreira. The trio was at Omni ChampionsGate the Tuesday before the USMNT’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador. […]
MIAMI (AP) — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has apologized after being charged in a Florida massage parlor prostitution investigation. “I am truly sorry,” Kraft said in a statement Saturday. “I know I have hurt and disappointed my family, my close friends, my co-workers, our fans and many others who rightfully hold me to […]
CINCINNATI — International call-ups and injuries mean FC Cincinnati is expected to field a new-look lineup Sunday against the New England Revolution. Facing a third road match in their opening four fixtures was hard enough for FCC head coach Alan Koch. But making matters worse, Koch will be without six players for the 4 p.m. […]
For LAFC, the theme of the club’s focus Saturday is simple — revenge. The last time the team hosted Real Salt Lake, it ended with dashed hopes of MLS Cup glory in the very first round of the playoffs. It’s been months since the loss, and at the moment, LAFC is right where it wants […]
SANFORD, Fla. – After three weeks, Orlando City is still searching for its first victory of the 2019 regular season. The Lions (0-1-2, 2 points) are winless through three games and face the consistently tough New York Red Bulls (1-0-1, 4 points) on Saturday at Red Bull Arena. It’ll be a challenging game. It’s no […]