Without Xherdan Shaqiri, the Fire look to build on their win against New England originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Fire are coming off a dramatic first win last weekend, coming... Read more »

Since Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami, the GOAT has undeniably been cleaning up on the field. To celebrate, the international soccer star is inviting fans to tune in for free with a... Read more »

Portland Timbers have picked up seven points from their first four games. Photograph: Amanda Loman/Getty Images Prepare your rage. Is it prepared? OK, great. Welcome back to the Guardian’s MLS Power Rankings,... Read more »

MLS referees and supporters picket outside MLS headquarters in New York around a “Greedy Pig” balloon on Feb. 21. The MLS implemented a lockout after the Professional Soccer Referees Assn. rejected a... Read more »

Chicago Fire newcomer Kellyn Acosta scored a game-winning goal against CF Montreal on Saturday that could’ve only happened in the Windy City. The 28-year-old was aided by a strong gust as he... Read more »

Did FC Cincinnati ban a reporter for … reporting? (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) FC Cincinnati is scheduled to face Monterrey in the Concacaf Champions Cup on Thursday. Its... Read more »

Ryan Gauld says he will take being named captain of Vancouver Whitecaps “in my stride” after signing a contract extension. The 28-year-old – who has been player of the season for the... Read more »

  Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo watch Sunday’s Inter Miami match against CF Montreal from a pitchside suite at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Montreal won 3-2. (Photo by... Read more »

Players such as Luis Suárez have brought star power to MLS. Photograph: Chris Arjoon/AFP/Getty Images It is a truism that referees are doing a good job if you don’t notice them. It... Read more »