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Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — It was a rare instance of Lionel Messi stepping on a soccer field and having no idea what was happening. There they were, more than 250 Inter Miami academy players, a slew of kids lined up at midfield in a formation that spelled out three letters: MVP....
D.C. United cuts ties with goalkeeper Alex Bono amid end-of-season roster decisions
WASHINGTON (AP) — D.C. United, which was eliminated from Major League Soccer playoff contention on the final day of the regular season, has declined starting goalkeeper Alex Bono's contract option for next season. The team announced its roster decisions on Friday, leaving 17...
Messi leads list of MLS MVP finalists, with Inter Miami teammate Suarez also among 5 players
No surprise here: Lionel Messi is among the finalists for Major League Soccer's MVP award for this season. In addition to Messi, Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez is among five finalists for the Landon Donovan MLS MVP announced on Thursday. The others include Evander from the...
Major League Soccer playoffs in flux, Inter Miami on the brink of history heading into Decision Day
While teams are fighting to improve their playoff position on Decision Day, Inter Miami will be attempting to make Major League Soccer history. The Lionel Messi -led squad has the opportunity to secure the league's all-time points record on Saturday against the New England...
Golden Boot leader Christian Benteke scores 23rd goal and D.C. United keeps playoff hopes alive
FOX BOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Pedro Santos opened the scoring in the third minute, Golden Boot leader Christian Benteke scored his 23rd goal, and D.C. United beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Saturday night. Benteke tied Raúl Díaz Arce’s record from 1996 for the most...
3 playoff spots remain as MLS teams scramble for postseason position
As the MLS postseason looms, D.C. United is among a handful of teams on the bubble for a playoff spot with two games remaining in the regular season. At the same time D.C. United is clamoring for a berth, striker Christian Benteke has nearly secured the Golden Boot for most goals...
Denis Bouanga, Hugo Lloris propel LAFC to 1-0 victory over St. Louis City
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored in the first minute of first-half stoppage time and Hugo Lloris wasn't tested on the way to his league-leading 13th clean sheet of the season as Los Angeles FC blanked St. Louis City 1-0 on Wednesday night. Bouanga used assists from Mateusz...
Gabriel Pirani scores twice during second-half stoppage time as DC United rallies past Nashville 4-3
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gabriel Pirani used both feet to score a pair of unassisted goals during second-half stoppage time after Christian Benteke netted his league-leading 22nd goal and D.C. United rallied from two down to stun Nashville SC 4-3 on Wednesday night. The...
Denis Bouanga's goal earns LAFC 2-1 victory over Cincinnati, spot in postseason
CINCINNATI (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored in the 73rd minute to propel Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over FC Cincinnati on Saturday night, clinching his club a spot in the postseason. Bouanga found the net for the 18th time this season for LAFC (15-8-7), which became the only team...
Benteke scores 2 goals for DC United in 2-2 tie with Crew
WASHINGTON (AP) — Christian Benteke scored two goals, giving him an MLS-leading 21 this season, for the D.C. United Saturday night in a 2-2 tie with Columbus Crew. Benteke redirected a short pass from Gabriel Pirani and then beat goalkeeper Patrick Schulte for a goal from the...
