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New York City FC 5 – 0 Orlando City
By Alonso Contreras First Half Highlights NYCFC set the tone early, taking the lead in the 21st minute when Agustín Ojeda fired a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a slick assist from Maxi Moralez . Orlando City struggled to respond, and in the 16th minute, they were hit with a major blow as goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau received a red card, leaving them to chase the game with ten men. NYCFC capitalized on the numerical advantage. Nicolás Fernández doubled the
Alonso Contreras
3 hours ago2 min read
Red Bull New York II Signs Costa Rican Starlet Akheem Wilson
On March 7th, Red Bull New York II signed Costa Rican winger Akheem Wilson on loan from Costa Rican club Deportivo Saprissa for the 2026 season. Discover how this promising talent is set to make an impact in the starting XI for new head coach Dominik Wohlert.
Daniel Rebain
7 hours ago2 min read
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New York City FC 5 – 0 Orlando City
By Alonso Contreras First Half Highlights NYCFC set the tone early, taking the lead in the 21st minute when Agustín Ojeda fired a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a slick assist from Maxi Moralez . Orlando City struggled to respond, and in the 16th minute, they were hit with a major blow as goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau received a red card, leaving them to chase the game with ten men. NYCFC capitalized on the numerical advantage. Nicolás Fernández doubled the
Alonso Contreras
3 hours ago2 min read
BREAKING: Red Bull New York Signs Matthew Dos Santos to First Team Contract
Red Bull New York officially signs Matthew Dos Santos to a first-team contract. Discover the details of the homegrown talent’s move to the MLS roster and what it means for the club’s future.
Daniel Rebain
1 day ago3 min read
TIMO TIME ARRIVES: QUAKES TOP ATLANTA UNITED 2-0
By Fernando Abarca SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Earthquakes kept their early-season momentum rolling Saturday night, defeating Atlanta United 2-0 at PayPal Park behind a goal from Preston Judd and a debut assist from Timo Werner. San Jose entered the match riding high after a 3-0 season-opening victory over Sporting Kansas City. The week was highlighted by the arrival of Werner, the German international whose transfer quickly became one of the biggest headlines of the
Fernando Abarca
6 days ago2 min read
FC Cincinnati Score a Baker's Dozen Goals on Aggregate and Beat O&M FC.
CINCINNATI, OH - FC Cincinnati put up a baker's dozen goals across two matches against O&M FC, moving on to the Round of 16 in the Concacaf Champions Cup. "I was pleased with the professional approach," Pat Noonan commented after the second leg victory at TQL Stadium on Wednesday night, a lopsided 9-0 victory and a 13-0 aggregate win against O&M FC from the Dominican Republic. FC Cincinnati saw six players score their first goals for the club across the two legs. Tom Barlow,
Kenta Hagiwara
Feb 256 min read
The Colorado Rapids Begin the Matt Wells Era With A Loss On The Road
By Riccardo Cominelli Let the Seattle rain wash this loss away the way it washed the blood away from this aggressive new Rapids side The Colorado Rapids opened up their 2026 Major League Soccer campaign with a 2-0 loss against the Seattle Sounders. A difficult road match to not only open up your 2026 campaign, but when you have a new coach at the helm in Matt Wells with a new philosophy and new additions to the squad - the Rapids identity and direction will take time to dev
Riccardo Cominelli
Feb 234 min read
Portland Timbers 3–2 Columbus Crew
By Adam Luna Portland Timbers edged Columbus Crew in a dramatic 3–2 encounter, with a late winner from Ariel Lassiter sealing a high-tempo match filled with attacking intent, momentum swings, and decisive moments at both ends. The result highlighted Portland’s resilience and Columbus’s missed opportunities in a game that remained open until the final minutes. Match Summary Final Score: Portland Timbers 3, Columbus Crew 2 Halftime: Portland Timbers 2, Columbus Crew 2 The mat
Adam Luna
Feb 233 min read
Kingsbury comes up huge in penalty kick shootout, as the Spirit advance to the NWSL semifinal over Louisville
In a nerve-racking 120 minutes where the Washington Spirit looked to have won the game in regulation, but a last-minute goal from Racing Louisville set up an extra layer of drama in their first-ever playoff game in franchise history. They set up an additional 30 minutes of overtime to decide who would move on to the NWSL semifinals. After an extra 30 minutes of soccer, where neither team could break the deadlock, it was all decided in penalty kicks. Aubrey Kingsbury is mobb
Mario Amaya
Nov 10, 20257 min read
Spirit advances to the knockout stages of the Concacaf W Championship in dominant fashion
The Washington Spirit went into Wednesday night’s match against CF Monterrey Femenil with one main objective: to get to the semifinals of the Concacaf W Championship. The Spirit needed a draw to go through. Rosemunde Kouassi, surrounded by her teammates, is celebrating her goal against CF Monterrey Femenil on Wednesday night. Photo Credit: Washington Spirit The Spirit did just that as they defeated Monterrey in a convincing fashion in front of their fans at Audi Field in Was
Mario Amaya
Oct 17, 20255 min read
Spirit clinched a Playoff berth with a dominant win against the Dash
The Washington Spirit went into Sunday afternoon’s match against the Houston Dash at home with one thing on their mind: clinching their...
Mario Amaya
Sep 30, 20255 min read
FC Cincinnati Score a Baker's Dozen Goals on Aggregate and Beat O&M FC.
CINCINNATI, OH - FC Cincinnati put up a baker's dozen goals across two matches against O&M FC, moving on to the Round of 16 in the Concacaf Champions Cup. "I was pleased with the professional approach," Pat Noonan commented after the second leg victory at TQL Stadium on Wednesday night, a lopsided 9-0 victory and a 13-0 aggregate win against O&M FC from the Dominican Republic. FC Cincinnati saw six players score their first goals for the club across the two legs. Tom Barlow,
Kenta Hagiwara
Feb 256 min read
Spirit advances to the knockout stages of the Concacaf W Championship in dominant fashion
The Washington Spirit went into Wednesday night’s match against CF Monterrey Femenil with one main objective: to get to the semifinals of the Concacaf W Championship. The Spirit needed a draw to go through. Rosemunde Kouassi, surrounded by her teammates, is celebrating her goal against CF Monterrey Femenil on Wednesday night. Photo Credit: Washington Spirit The Spirit did just that as they defeated Monterrey in a convincing fashion in front of their fans at Audi Field in Was
Mario Amaya
Oct 17, 20255 min read
Concacaf Round Up: Suriname leads the group of death, and the favorites to qualify struggle in the first two matches
The last round of World Cup qualifying kicked off on Thursday night, with 12 teams competing for the three direct automatic spots at the...
Mario Amaya
Sep 11, 20254 min read
Inter Miami CF 2–2 Barcelona SC (Preseason Friendly)
By Alonso Contreras Quito, Ecuador — Inter Miami CF continued their 2026 preseason tour of South America with an entertaining 2–2 draw against Ecuadorian giants Barcelona SC at Estadio Banco Pichincha. Lionel Messi stole the spotlight with a goal and an assist, but the Herons were forced to settle for a draw after a late equalizer by the hosts. Inter Miami opened the scoring in the 31st minute through Messi, who produced a trademark solo run from midfield, weaving past defen
Alonso Contreras
Feb 82 min read
San Diego FC Blows Past Pumas in Champions Cup Debut
By Alonso Contreras San Diego FC announced itself on the international stage in emphatic fashion, turning a tense night into a statement win with a 4–1 comeback over Liga MX powerhouse Pumas UNAM in Concacaf Champions Cup Round One, Leg One at Snapdragon Stadium. What began as a warning shot from the visitors quickly turned into a showcase of San Diego’s identity: relentless pressure, youth-driven energy, and total control. Early Shock, Total Response Pumas struck first in th
Alonso Contreras
Feb 52 min read
Knockout Phase – Play-Off Round: Match-by-Match Analysis & Favorites
By Alonso Contreras AS Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain Favorite to advance: PSG Context & Form This is a classic Ligue 1 rivalry taken to the European stage. Monaco are dangerous, vertical, and fearless at home, but PSG bring superior squad depth and Champions League experience. Tactical Breakdown Monaco rely heavily on high tempo transitions, wide overloads, and late midfield runs. PSG dominate possession, stretch defenses with pace on the wings, and punish mistakes instantly.
Alonso Contreras
Jan 303 min read
Rodman Shines as USWNT Cruises Past Paraguay in Carson
By Wendy Pintor Trinity Rodman put an exclamation point on a milestone week as the U.S. women’s national team delivered a dominant 6-0 victory over Paraguay in Saturday’s friendly at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Wearing the captain’s armband for the first time, Rodman scored in the 56th minute as the USWNT exploded after halftime, netting five second-half goals to turn a tight contest into a runaway result. Head coach Emma Hayes’ side showed patience ea
Wendy Pintor
Jan 252 min read
Thanks to a goal and an assist from a returning Gio Reyna, the USMNT defeated Paraguay in Chester
As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, the United States Men’s National Team is fine-tuning details ahead of next summer’s tournament. The team led by Mauricio Pochettino was coming into the final international window of 2025 on a high, having strung together a three-game unbeaten streak. Gio Reyna scored a goal and got an assist in his return to the USMNT Saturday evening against Paraguay. Photo Credit: USMNT/US Soccer The streak started in September after a
Mario Amaya
Nov 17, 20257 min read
The USWNT wins in Hartford and continues to build the future
By Juan Carlos Maygua Following the unexpected defeat in Philadelphia, the USWNT returned to action in Connecticut. Despite having both fixtures days apart, the team was expected to see changes or improvements this time around. This is not only because the team has the roster to get the result, but also because of the standards that manager Emma Hayes has set. Nevertheless, closing the international friendly fixtures with a win is always positive. A bright future ahead
Area Sports Network HQ
Oct 27, 20253 min read
Javier Mascherano y Un Nuevo Capítulo en el Inter Miami
Javier Mascherano signing announced by Inter Miami on Dec 3, 2024 (Inter Miami PR Photo)
Fernando Abarca
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Leo Messi y Luis Suárez brillan en la MLS: una temporada imparable.
La temporada en la Major League Soccer (MLS) está siendo testigo de un espectáculo sin igual protagonizado por dos astros del fútbol mundial
Rene Vidal
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Batalla defensiva termina en empate sin goles entre Seattle Sounders y FC Dallas
La temporada en la Major League Soccer (MLS) está siendo testigo de un espectáculo sin igual protagonizado por dos astros del fútbol mundial
Rene Vidal
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Óscar Pareja’s Orlando City Runs on a Vision Others Simply Cannot See
By Alonso Contreras Orlando City’s style of play has caught the attention not only of its fans but of everyone following the league. It...
Alonso Contreras
Aug 14, 20253 min read
Muriel Magic: Orlando Crushes Miami 4–1 in Florida Derby
By Alonso Contreras The Florida rivalry delivered an intense and high-paced encounter tonight, with Orlando City showing clinical...
Alonso Contreras
Aug 11, 20253 min read
Ballard FC Reaches Second USL League Two National Championship with Victory Over Flint City
The tension finally breaks as the final whistle sounds throughout Interbay Stadium. Euphoria erupts across the hometown crowd as their...
Callaghan Bluechel
Aug 1, 20257 min read
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