Tristan Muyumba and Brooks Lennon each scored first-half goals as Atlanta United also took advantage of an own goal to earn an impressive 5-2 victory Saturday over victory Inter Miami, who were without Lionel Messi. Despite the loss, Leonardo Campana's sombrero flick to goal combination in the first half to open the scoring was an absolute masterclass. Check it out below.
LEO. CAMPANA.
The Portland Timbers secured a 4-2 victory Wednesday night but not before trailing 2-0 at halftime and having a hot mic fail with the broadcast.
The Timbers have been uncharacteristically poor this season. Heading into the game vs. San Jose Earthquakes they were without a win in their previous nine games. Yes, it had been two months since Portland secured three points from a game.
Midweek Major League Soccer games always tend to have a little extra flare, drama and randomness to them. Wednesday’s Philadelphia Union vs. NYCFC game was a prime example as a raccoon invaded the pitch.
The MLS raccoon video has gone viral and started a plethora of memes. The fine folks running the MLS social media accounts provided us with the uncut, full length raccoon invasion.
Enjoy.
MLS raccoon invades Philadelphia Union vs. NYCFC game
It has been reported that MLS’ newest expansion team, San Diego FC, has started to monitor the contractual situations of former Real Madrid players with the idea of recreating the ‘El Clásico’ rivalry in the United States.
Real Madrid 2.0: San Diego FC linked to Ramos, Modrić and more
According to Juanfe Sanz Pérez, reporter for El Chiringuito in Spain, the new California franchise has become interested in signing Sergio Ramos, Luka Modrić, Nacho Fernández and Keylor Navas — all players who become free agents this summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career while Spanish golfer Jon Rahm moved up to second following his sensational switch to Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
Ronaldo became the world's highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr and Forbes said the 39-year-old's estimated total earnings were in the region of $260 million, an all-time high for a soccer player.
French striker Olivier Giroud confirmed Monday that he will depart AC Milan to join MLS when his contract expires this summer.
Giroud announces Milan departure; LAFC to announce striker
There have been previous reports that the 37-year-old former World Cup champion plans to join countryman Hugo Lloris at LAFC.
OFFICIAL: Olivier Giroud leaves AC Milan at the end of the season as he’s joining MLS side LAFC.
It’s the end of an era for Giroud in Europe, now set for MLS move.
Inter Miami shook off a two-goal first-half deficit Saturday night to stun host CF Montreal 3-2.
Miami (8-2-3, 27 points) fell behind early after allowing two goals in a 10-minute span in the first half, but it rallied to tie the match before halftime. In the 59th minute, Inter Miami took the lead on a goal from Benjamin Cremaschi.
Cremaschi scored after a Miami counterattack. After running a few yards, Matias Rojas lifted a left-footed pass over the Montreal back line, and Cremaschi overcame a poor first touch to roll the ball past the keeper and into the back of the net.
El Tri’s legendary goalkeeper will be on sabbatical this summer.
Guillermo Ochoa to be cut from Mexico Copa América squad
According to various reports, Guillermo Ochoa will not be included in Mexico’s squad list for the Copa America this July. Club América goalkeeper, Luis Ángel Malagón, is expected to take his place in the starting XI.
The Philadelphia Union signed 14-year-old midfielder Cavan Sullivan in a record contract for a Major League Soccer homegrown deal.
The club touted the landmark agreement without complete financial details, but reports frame the unique agreement as separate contract with Manchester City of the English Premier League, which Sullivan will join once he turns 18. Once the transfer is complete, the Union will receive up to $5 million from Sullivan's new club.
FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta has revealed his interest in playing for the U.S. men’s national team.
In an interview for Area Sports Network, the Argentinian discussed his journey to U.S. citizenship and how that could potentially open up the possibility of representing the United States through the men’s national team. Acosta would be very happy to play for the USMNT.
Luciano Acosta wants to play for the USMNT through naturalization