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American Soccer
/ 341 days agoKey dates in the 2024 MLS schedule
Major League Soccer officially announced the complete schedule of the upcoming 2024 season. The North American division will begin on Wednesday, February 21st, the earliest start date in the history of the competition. The 29th MLS campaign is also set to remain with 29 total teams. It is the first year that the division has […]
Attendance
/ 342 days agoMost-attended soccer games in the United States during 2023
Attendance is one of the most significant metrics used to gauge the growth of soccer in the United States. Bigger crowds mean more eyeballs and more money. That, in theory, leads back to more sizeable crowds until it becomes a self-sustaining cycle. In 2023, it was a remarkable year for many reasons, namely the introduction […]
Americans Abroad
/ 342 days agoMarsch says Major League Soccer's problem is geographical
Jesse Marsch is enjoying his time away from the pitch despite interest from several clubs, including some in Major League Soccer. The former RB Leipzig and Leeds United manager was fired by the English club back in February and has taken his time looking for another coaching job. For now, the American has been contributing […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 343 days agoWhere are the American stars in MLS?
When one thinks about the stars of American men's soccer, they do not look to Major League Soccer, or MLS. Christian Pulisic is unequivocally 'Captain America,' but he plies his trade with Milan in Italy. Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, and Yunus Musah join Pulisic in Serie A. Then, a slew of players who are the […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 343 days agoUS soccer media's reaction to MLS abandoning US Open Cup
The soccer social media world was ablaze on Friday when it was announced MLS intends to leave the US Open Cup. Heated reactions to the news came fast and furious, and have continued ever since. Disappointment, head-scratching confusion, and downright anger have been vented by many who follow the sport in the US. MLS has […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 344 days agoMLS quits US Open Cup, rips US soccer apart
Major League Soccer’s cold and calculated decision to quit the US Open Cup has had a dramatic impact on the credibility of the USA’s top-flight league. Many hardcore fans of Major League Soccer have criticized the league for its lack of respect for American soccer. As usual, we take a deep dive into the topic. […]
Canadian Cup
/ 345 days agoWhat league do soccer teams in Canada compete in?
Canada has a growing soccer structure, but many people only know of their biggest teams. But there is more to the soccer scene in Canada than just their three Major League Soccer sides. Here's where clubs from Canada play. Pro Soccer in Canada: Origins A couple of names you'll recognize from today actually date back […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 346 days agoMessi introduces unexpected flavor in new Lay's Chips launch
The reasons Lionel Messi has been going viral on social media go well beyond his on-field prowess. It turns out that Lionel Messi is much like every other famous athlete: he has a ritual that he follows before each game. As a member of Inter Miami's soccer team, the athlete is always in the news. […]
American Soccer
/ 346 days agoMLS quits US Open Cup, risks losing D1 sanctioning
Major League Soccer has officially announced that their first teams will not participate in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. In a press release sent out on Friday, the league stated that the decision came down to a vote by the team owners. As a result, teams will instead send their division-three MLS NEXT […]
Friendlies
/ 347 days agoInter Miami cashing in on Messi with expanded Asian tour
Inter Miami has officially announced a new addition to their preseason friendly fixture list. The Major League Soccer side recently announced a matchup with the El Salvador national team on Jan. 19. This match is happening in the Central American nation. Miami is then playing two games in Saudi Arabia and one in Hong Kong. […]
Apple TV
/ 348 days agoGarber admits MLS Season Pass deal with Apple could pose risk
MLS Commissioner Don Garber has admitted that MLS' revenue share agreement with Apple for MLS Season Pass contains risk. In a recent keynote address at the Columbia Sports Management Conference, Garber explained Major League Soccer's exclusive global streaming deal with Apple in more detail. "It's a partnership, and that's the most different aspect of it," […]
Bruce Arena
/ 348 days agoMLS reinstates Bruce Arena in 2024: Where could he go next?
With his reinstatement by MLS, Bruce Arena is once again allowed to work for the league. The departure of Wayne Rooney from D.C. United has created an opportunity for him to potentially take over the team. MLS suspended the most successful coach in the league's history after "inappropriate and insensitive remarks" and related allegations. An […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 349 days agoMLS' plan to rule all of US pro soccer
Do you want MLS to rule all of professional club soccer in the United States? It’s heading that way. We dissect what MLS Commissioner Don Garber says on the topic, as well as what it means for soccer fans (and clubs) across the United States. We also share our analysis of the viewership numbers for […]
American Soccer
/ 349 days agoCharlotte FC names Dean Smith as new head coach
Charlotte FC has officially named Dean Smith as their new head coach. The Major League Soccer side had been without a coach since firing Christian Lattanzio on Nov. 14. Smith, however, will take over in North Carolina as soon as he receives a working visa. It was previously reported that he was battling out Frank […]
Angel City FC
/ 352 days agoHow many soccer teams are there in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is the second-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Only New York City is bigger. But where LA has the edge is the number of professional soccer clubs it has. But how many soccer teams call the Los Angeles area home? Here is a rundown: LA Soccer History Before we get to today's […]