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Another season, another disappointing outcome for PSG in the Champions League. Despite having three of the best players in the world (although Neymar is injured), the French giants bowed out in the Round of 16 on Wednesday against Bayern Munich, losing 3-0 on aggregate. In fact, they’ve exited at this stage of Europe’s most prized […]

Whether it is on the hardwood or on the pitch, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo exudes an infectious energy. His decision to join the Nashville SC ownership group enables him to be officially connected to the sport that was so integral to his childhood in Greece. Antetokounmpo and his brothers Thanasis (Bucks teammate), Kostas (EuroLeague) […]

The 2023 MLS season is finally here. After a thrilling MLS Cup Final that saw Los Angeles FC claim their first title, all 29 of Major League Soccer’s clubs seek to claim glory of their own. This year sees the addition of a new outfit in the top flight of American soccer. St. Louis City […]

Los Angeles FC was scheduled to begin their MLS Cup defense with a major matchup in front of a massive crowd. They had a date with their bitter “El Trafico” rivals, the Los Angeles Galaxy, on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Unfortunately, that game won’t be taking place on its regularly scheduled date. LAFC announced […]

DC United star Taxi Fountas became the subject of an MLS investigation last month. He was accused of using a racial slur towards Inter Miami defender Damion Lowe. Now, we have the results. MLS announced on Monday that Fountas would face no discipline for the incident. However, the league found the accusation against the DC […]

PSG superstar Lionel Messi is settling in nicely in the French capital after an underwhelming campaign for his standards in 2021-22. While the Ligue 1 giants are hoping to extend the Argentine in the near future amid interest from former side Barcelona, there is also another club hoping to lure away Messi. Inter Miami. Per […]

Luis Suarez has officially revealed his next destination after months of speculation regarding the Uruguayan international’s future. Amid links to various teams across the MLS, including David Beckham’s Inter Miami, Suarez has surprisingly opted to join his former club, Nacional, which plays in Uruguay’s top flight. Suarez released a video statement, via Fabrizio Romano, in […]

It appears the Italians just love playing in Eastern Canada. Toronto FC announced the signing of former Juventus standout and Euro 2020 winner Federico Bernardeschi on Friday, who left Turin on a free transfer this summer. He will now join his Italy teammate Lorenzo Insigne, who just recently arrived at the club. Via Fabrizio Romano: […]

Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney recently stepped down as the manager of Championship outfit Derby County, who were relegated at the end of last season in disappointing fashion. Now, he’s eyeing his next move and a return to the MLS could be in the cards with DC United. As we know, Rooney played for […]

Gareth Bale is officially joining MLS as he moves to LAFC on a free transfer, and by the looks of it, he’s ready to get to work. After the news of his move to American soil surfaced, Bale himself confirmed the decision on social media. The Welshman, in fact, hyped fans up with his arrival […]

Following his exit from Real Madrid earlier this month, Gareth Bale is now on his way to the MLS. The Welshman, who is preparing for the World Cup this fall with Wales, has signed a deal through 2023 with LAFC, the same club that ex-Italy international and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini joined a couple of […]

What a wonderful life it must be for billionaires. With multiple professional sports franchises going up for sale, it seems some rich people are dipping their hands into multiple leagues. At least that’s the case for David Blitzer, as he’s nearing a deal to buy the Cleveland Guardians, which would be his fifth US major […]

Brazilian left-back Marcelo left Real Madrid after 15 years of service to the Spanish club. He played 546 games for the Spanish giants, winning 25 titles in the process. He won five Champions League trophies and six La Ligas, but age has caught up to him and Marcelo just could not play. He already said […]

Major League Soccer announced Tuesday a broadcasting deal with Apple TV. The deal is worth a reported $2.5 billion over 10 years, the period of time when Apple will have broadcasting rights for MLS. This is a groundbreaking deal in many regards. It will change the league in myriad ways and should be a positive story […]

New England will be playing hosts to Orlando City in a match between two Eastern Conference Playoffs hopefuls, with these sides being separated by just two points. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our New England-Orlando prediction and pick we have laid out below.   […]

Seattle will play hosts to Vancouver in a mid-table clash of the MLS Western Conference, with both teams gunning for a win to keep fighting for a playoff slot. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Seattle-Vancouver prediction and pick we have laid out below. […]

When we look at the MLS, it is mostly that the league accepts talent from Europe, rather than the other way around. Of course, there are still MLS players that go to Europe, but the flashiest transfers are usually from Europe to the MLS. Now, the MLS has taken strides in terms of their talent. […]

The MLS has attracted some European talent over the years and that should not change this summer. One is already set to go to the MLS, as Giorgio Chiellini will be playing for LAFC. However, he will definitely not be the only one, as there are other out-of-contract players that might be looking to make […]

Vancouver Whitecaps will play hosts to Real Salt Lake in a game that could see the Whitecaps back in true playoff contention, or RSL further strengthening their spot near the top of the standings. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Vancouver-Salt Lake prediction and […]

Real Madrid has been heavily linked with a move for emerging star goalie, Gaga Slonina. The 18-year-old American currently plays in the MLS for the Chicago Fire, but Los Blancos have been looming over a potential transfer to secure the services of the future USMNT star. According to the latest reports, Chicago has rejected Real […]

Austin FC could be considered one of the surprises of the 2022 MLS season. Despite being in the league for the second time, after they finished second-to-last in the Western Conference, Austin FC now ranks as one of the best clubs in the entire league. They hold the fourth spot in the conference and sixth […]

Orlando City SC started the season off well enough to warrant a playoff spot. This relatively new franchise has struggled for the first few years, but they have built up their team over time. Orlando has made the playoffs without much success for the last two seasons and now might be dark horses to win […]

NYCFC came into the MLS in 2015 and it seems like, in a certain sense, they are becoming the team to beat in the Big Apple. After the New York Red Bulls dominated for a very long time, the NYCFC squad came out to play last season. They had an average regular season but then […]

The Philadelphia Union are eyeing their seventh playoff run and fifth in a row. They started the season off well, sitting on 25 points from 14 matches. Of course, it is still early, as many things can change over the course of a season. Still, this Philadelphia team looks like that 2020 team that finished […]

Thibaut Courtois has cemented his place in Real Madrid history following his historic Champions League performance, but that hasn’t stopped Los Blancos from looking to the future at the goalkeeper. According to Fabrizio Romano, the next big American sensation is set to head overseas, as Real Madrid has begun plotting a bid for Chicago Fire […]

Real Salt Lake will play hosts to Houston Dynamo in a bout between two playoff teams in the Western Conference that is sure to bring us a lot of excitement. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Salt Lake-Houston prediction and pick we have laid […]

Minnesota United will host NYCFC in a game that could be a huge win for any of the teams if they are able to get there. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Minnesota-NYCFC prediction and pick we have laid out below.   Minnesota United […]

The New England Revolution will be playing Philadelphia Union in a match where both teams need the win, the Revolution to keep chasing the playoffs and the Union to stay first in the conference. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our New England-Philadelphia prediction and […]

LAFC will play hosts to San Jose Earthquakes this Saturday in a match where the LA team are considered huge favorites. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our LAFC-San Jose prediction and pick we have laid out below.   LAFC enter the match as the […]

Seattle Sounders will be hosting Minnesota United this weekend in a match that could be the start of a late playoff run for one of the teams. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Seattle-Minnesota prediction and pick we have laid out below.   Seattle […]

Atlanta hosts New England in an Eastern Conference battle! With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Atlanta-New England prediction and pick we have laid out below. Atlanta United is barely holding on to a playoff spot right now. With 14 points out of 10 games, […]

LA Galaxy will be hosting FC Dallas in a major Western Conference clash that could ruffle some feathers in the early part of the season for both teams. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our LA Galaxy-Dallas prediction and pick we have laid out below. […]

Philadelphia Union will play hosts to NY Red Bulls in a true derby of the MLS Eastern Conference, with just a single point separating the two teams. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Philadelphia-NY Red Bulls prediction and pick we have laid out below. […]

The MLS may be on the verge of gaining another world-renowned talent. Juventus and Italy superstar defender Giorgio Chiellini has announced his decision to leave the club at the end of this season following 17 years of service. Via Fabrizio Romano, it’s expected that the MLS will be the next destination in his footballing career, […]

The United States Men’s National Soccer Team suffered a big loss ahead of the 2022 World Cup after star defender Miles Robinson suffered a serious injury while on duty for MLS club Atlanta United. Robinson has reportedly sustained a ruptured Achilles tendon in his left leg which will force him to miss the 2022 World […]

On Sunday night, the Banc of California Stadium will witness one of the derbies of the early MLS season. LAFC, leaders of the Western Conference, will host the Philadelphia Union, leaders of the Eastern Conference. Both squads have only one loss this season and will look to cement their positions as conference leaders in this […]

Austin FC will play hosts to LA Galaxy on the weekend with a ton to play for in this heated Western Conference bout. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Austin-LA Galaxy prediction and pick we have laid out below. After a poor first season […]

When the final whistle was blown on Wednesday night and the 3-0 triumph of the Seattle Sounders over Pumas UNAM was confirmed to give the Sounders the CONCACAF Champions League trophy, elation cannot even begin to describe the feeling not only within the confines of Lumen Field, but across American soccer. Before this game, it […]

LAFC will be hosting Minnesota United in a massive Western Conference game this weekend, where both teams will be able to show their case for the MLS title. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our LAFC-Minnesota prediction and pick we have laid out below.   […]