The return from the International break in club football also meant the return to play in MLS as they look to move their season forward ahead of the break for the World Cup in May. For D.C. United, this meant a return to action in front of their fans inside the confines of Audi Field as FC Dallas came into town.  However, for the Black-and-Red, this would not be a happy return to MLS action as FC Dallas dismantled DC in front of more than 19,215 fans Saturday night that came

By Alonso Contreras A Nightmare Start Sets the Tone From the opening whistle, LAFC imposed themselves—and by the 7th minute, the match had already tilted heavily. An unfortunate own goal by David Brekalo handed LAFC the lead and completely shook Orlando’s defensive structure. That early blow opened the floodgates. Bouanga Runs Riot What followed was a ruthless attacking masterclass led by Denis Bouanga, who delivered a devastating hat-trick : ⚽ 20’ (2-0) – Clinical strike fro

By Alonso Contreras At full time, Inter Miami CF and Austin FC delivered a dramatic 2-2 draw in a match full of momentum swings, late pressure, and a relentless push from the home side that nearly turned one point into three. First Half: Early Shock and Immediate Response Austin struck first and silenced the crowd early. In the 6th minute, Guilherme Biro rose inside the box to power home a header (xG 41%) after a well-delivered corner from Facundo Torres, giving the visitors

By Alonso Contreras Eddie Segura spoke after LAFC’s latest performance, emphasizing the team’s growing confidence and commitment to its playing style as the season progresses. The Colombian center-back highlighted the importance of consistency, noting that the squad is beginning to find its rhythm at a crucial stage of the campaign. “We’re prepared to face uncertainty with confidence in our style,” Segura said. “The team knows what we want to do on the field, and we trust tha

CINCINNATI, OH - FC Cincinnati storm back down a man and a goal at home against CF Montréal on Sunday. After two consecutive bad losses for Pat Noonan's FC Cincinnati, a win was crucial not only to get back on track in MLS play, but also for the morale of the players and even more the fanbase heading into the March international window. FC Cincinnati fans watched their team lose on the road on Sunday and Thursday, a 1-6 loss in New England and a 1-5 loss in Monterrey to the N

By Alonso Contreras Nashville SC delivered a commanding performance at home, cruising to a resounding 5–0 win over Orlando City SC in one of their most complete displays of the season. The hosts wasted no time asserting control. In just the 5th minute, Cristian Espinoza opened the scoring with a clinical finish from the right side, setting the tone early for Nashville’s dominance. Orlando attempted to respond, with Duncan McGuire forcing a save from Brian Schwake, but the vis

By Alonso Contreras Chicago Fire FC secured an important 2–1 victory over Philadelphia Union in a tightly contested match that saw late drama and decisive moments on both ends. The first half remained competitive, with both sides creating chances but struggling to find the breakthrough. Philadelphia came close midway through the half when Alejandro Bedoya rattled the crossbar, while Chicago tested Andre Blake with a dangerous effort from Robin Lod. The deadlock was finally br

By Ruben Santa-Cruz Columbus struck early and looked in control for large stretches of the first half. In just the 4th minute, Wessam Abou Ali powered home a header from close range, finishing off a well-worked move assisted by Max Arfsten and Dylan Chambost to give the visitors a 1–0 lead. Toronto responded with intensity, creating several chances before halftime. Josh Sargent forced a strong save early on, while Dániel Sallói and Jonathan Osorio both came close, but Patrick

By Alonso Contreras At just 20 years old, Emilio Aristizábal is stepping into one of the most demanding roles in football, the No. 9. The young Colombian forward from Toronot FC is not only adjusting to the pace and physicality of Major League Soccer, but also to the mental weight that comes with leading the attack. In his recent interview, Aristizábal offered a glimpse into the mindset required to survive and grow as a striker at the professional level. A Position Defined by

The last 25 minutes plus of Saturday night's match between the Chicago Fire and D.C. United inside Soldier Field can best be described as hectic. Matti Peltola scored his first goal as a D.C. United player in his team's come-from-behind victory against Chicago Saturday night. Photo Credit: D.C. United In a game that had three VAR reviews, two penalty kicks awarded, a disallowed goal, and an unsavory incident involving a fan and a player, it would be D.C. United, which walked

D.C. United entered into week 3 of the 2026 MLS season looking to get back to winning ways after their defeat in Austin last week. This week, they would face a tough test as they traveled north of Interstate 95 to the city of Baltimore to host the reigning MLS Cup Champions, Inter Miami FC, with all their stars, including Lionel Messi.  D.C. United and Inter Miami played in the first-ever game in the city of Baltimore on Saturday afternoon. Photo Credit: D.C. United In front

CINCINNATI, OH - FC Cincinnati dropped a second consecutive match in MLS play, losing to Toronto FC 0-1. FC Cincinnati hosted Toronto FC at TQL Stadium for Sunday Night Soccer. The club had a bobblehead promotional giveaway of the club captain and All-Star Evander for fans at the match. FC Cincinnati struggled to generate chances throughout the entirety of the match, even with the introduction of Evander on his bobblehead night in the 74th minute. A quick transitional goal b

By Alonso Contreras Columbus Crew and Chicago Fire FC battled to an intense but scoreless 0–0 draw in a physical match in Major League Soccer, where both defenses and goalkeepers ultimately dictated the outcome. Columbus began the match with early attacking pressure, creating several chances through Max Arfsten  and Taha Habroune . In the ninth minute Habroune forced an early save from goalkeeper Chris Brady after a well placed header inside the box. The Crew continued to thr

By Alonso Contreras Real Salt Lake earned an impressive road victory after defeating Atlanta United FC 3–2 in an entertaining and high tempo match in Major League Soccer action. The visitors struck first in the 23rd minute when Sergi Solans finished from the center of the box after a well worked move assisted by Morgan Guilavogui. Just four minutes later, Real Salt Lake doubled the lead as Aiden Hezarkhani fired a right footed shot into the top corner, putting Atlanta on the

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

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.

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

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,

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

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