By Alonso Contreras Providence Park, Portland, OR  — The Portland Timbers kept their playoff dreams alive in dramatic fashion, outlasting San Diego FC 5–4 in a tense penalty shootout after a 2–2 draw in regulation. The victory forces a decisive third game in Round 1 of the MLS Cup Playoffs, with the series now heading back to San Diego for a winner-takes-all clash that will decide who advances to the Western Conference Semifinals. The match had everything: momentum swings, la

By Rene Vidal Philadelphia Union delivered a commanding performance to secure a 3–0 victory over Chicago Fire in a match that never saw Chicago get close to a comeback. From the opening minutes, Philadelphia imposed their authority, taking the lead early through Tai Baribo, who capitalized on a well-placed opportunity to slot the ball into the bottom right corner. Just minutes later, Baribo doubled the lead with a powerful header from the center of the box, assisted by Kai Wa

By Adam Luna In an extraordinary display of nerves and precision from the penalty spot, Charlotte FC claimed a thrilling 7–6 victory over New York City Football Club after a goalless 90 minutes. Neither team could break the deadlock during regular play as chances went begging and goalkeepers stood tall, setting the stage for a dramatic shootout. The penalties began with Archie Goodwin giving Charlotte the early lead, swiftly answered by Alonso Martínez for NYCFC. From there,

PHOTO: LAFC Communications BMO Stadium witness one more encounter between Los Angeles Footbakk Club and Austin FC. At the same time and 6 miles away, the Los Angeles Dodgers faces the fifth game of the World Series that ended in a 6-1 defeat for the Dodgers. Three teams faxed each other at the beginning of the month at Q2 Stadium. In such encounter, Austin FC won with a single-goal difference thanks to a goal scored by Owen Wolff. With a 4-4-3 formation with their two best pl

By Alonso Contreras Allianz Field – St. Paul, Minnesota It was a tense, grinding contest at Allianz Field that ended without goals in regulation, but Minnesota United emerged victorious in a dramatic 3–2 penalty shootout over the Seattle Sounders, advancing in front of their home supporters after 120 scoreless minutes filled with defensive resilience and missed opportunities. A Stalemate in Regulation From the opening whistle, the match reflected the cautious stakes of knocko

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  

By Kenta Hagiwara FC Cincinnati won their first of a potential three matches against in-state rivals Columbus Crew at home, a 78th minute goal the difference in a 1-0 win for the Orange and Blue.  Both Pat Noonan and Wilfried Nancy played a similar 3-back system, both sides having attacking minded wingbacks that pressed high up the pitch in possession, and defended in a defensive minded 5-back shape when out of possession. A few differences in their system - Nancy’s Crew ofte

🏆 Golden Boot Triumph Messi claimed the 2025 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi by finishing the regular season with 29 goals , the highest total since 2019. He scored the 29 goals in just 28 appearances , putting his goals‑per‑game average at approximately 1.03 , second only to Carlos Vela’s 2019 rate of 1.10 among post‑2005 Golden Boot winners. Messi also provided 19 assists , making his total 48 goal contributions  (goals + assists) the second‑most in a single regular seas

Key Storylines Playoff positioning & finish In the Eastern Conference, Nashville SC secured the 6th seed  with a 16‑12‑6 record despite dropping their season finale 5‑2 to Inter Miami CF. The loss didn’t prevent their playoff berth, but left questions about momentum. On the opposite end, D.C. United concluded a fraught campaign by drawing 1‑1 with Atlanta United in the finale and finishing dead last in the league with a 5‑18‑11 record. Elsewhere, New York Red Bulls’ playoff s

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

By: Riccardo Cominelli | Photos By: Brian Martagon The U.S. Men’s National Team came from behind to defeat the Australian Socceroos 2–1 at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park last night, thanks to a heroic brace from forward Haji Wright. The result capped off a successful international window for the USMNT, following their 1–1 draw against Ecuador earlier in the week. The United States will now review the performances and feedback from the October window as they prepare for November f

By Adam Luna UEFA qualifying for the 2026 World Cup involves 12 groups  (Groups A–L). Group winners qualify directly; runners-up go into playoff paths. The current stage is Matchday 7 & 8 (of the group stage), with the final matchdays still to come. Key Matches & Results Here are some of the standout results and performances from the latest rounds: Match / Group Result What Stood Out England vs Latvia (Group K) England 5-0 Latvia England sealed qualification with this match —

By Alonso Contreras Date & Venue : October 14, 2025, at Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Original plan / relocation : The match was initially scheduled for October 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago, but was moved due to logistic and security concerns (including low ticket sales and unrest in Chicago). Result : Argentina 6 – 0 Puerto Rico Purpose : The game served as part of Argentina’s international friendly window, in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lineups, Ke

PHOTO: LAFC Communications The last game of the week took place in Q2 Stadium between Austin FC; looking to secure a spot in the playoffs, and Los Angeles Football Club; who played without its two best players due to National Team duty seeking for a first place at the same Wesgetn Conference. Nico Estévez had Brad Stuver in goal; Brendan Hensley, Guillermo Biro, and Martha Djordjevic on defense; Mikael Desker, Dani Pereira and captain and former LAFC player Ilie Sanchez; and

By Cristina Burgos The United States Men’s National Team showcased grit, composure, and determination in their opening fixture of the...

PHOTO: LAFC Communications In a game that was rescheduled and that happened to be their last game at BMO Stadium. LAFC hosted Toronto FC....