Soccer has a refereeing ‘epidemic’ — just not the one you think

An “aggressive and hostile” MLS player was allegedly “forcibly removed by stadium security” from the referees’ locker room Saturday at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey. The very next night, in Vancouver,... Read more »

Phil Neville appointed manager of MLS side Portland Timbers

Neville ended his playing career with Everton in 2013 Phil Neville has been appointed the new Portland Timbers manager on a contract until 2026. The former England and Manchester United defender’s new... Read more »

Sporting KC ends St. Louis City’s dream first season in classic MLS style

Nov 5, 2023; Kansas City, KS, USA; St. Louis City SC midfielder Jared Stroud (8) battles Sporting Kansas City defender Logan Ndenbe (18) for the ball in the first half of game... Read more »

Inter Miami arranges another Lionel Messi reunion with reported Luis Suárez signing

In addition to Lionel Messi, Inter Miami currently employs Messi’s former Barcelona coach, Messi’s former Barcelona central midfielder and Messi’s former Barcelona left back. It appears they just added Messi’s former Barcelona... Read more »

Portland Timbers fans criticise ‘sexist’ manager linked with vacancy

Phil Neville managed Inter Miami for two and a half years A Portland Timbers fan group say they are “deeply disappointed” the club is linked with manager Phil Neville after his “history... Read more »

LAFC confident late-season slump won’t derail its MLS title aspirations

LAFC midfielder Ryan Hollingshead, top right, celebrates with teammates after scoring in a playoff win over Vancouver on Oct. 28. LAFC looks to advance to the conference semifinals with another win over... Read more »

Why is MLS embracing a playoff format disliked by players and fans?

LAFC forward Denis Bouanga, left, greets forward Mario González during the second half of LAFC’s win over Vancouver in the first game of their MLS Cup playoff series on Saturday night. (Ryan... Read more »

LAFC pulls away in second half to open playoffs with win over Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Andrés Cubas, left, and LAFC forward Carlos Vela vie for the ball during the first half of their MLS playoff match Saturday at BMO Stadium. (Ryan Sun / Associated... Read more »

LAFC players don’t understand the reasoning behind expanded MLS playoff format

LAFC star Carlos Vela doesn’t understand the reasoning behind the new MLS playoff format. (Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images) Giorgio Chiellini has played in two European Championship finals, two World Cups, an... Read more »

Why Luciano Acosto is MLS’ Most Valuable Player

Photograph: Andy Lyons/Getty Images The best player in Major League Soccer this season has been an Argentine, but not that Argentine. While 2023 will forever be remembered as the year Lionel Messi... Read more »