Latest Major League Soccer News
New York officials approve $780M soccer stadium for NYCFC to be built next to Mets' home
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City officials approved a plan Thursday to build a 25,000-seat stadium for Major League Soccer’s New York City Football Club next to the New York Mets’ stadium, Citi Field. The $780 million soccer stadium, expected to open in 2027, will anchor a 23-acre...
Caleb Porter fined by Major League Soccer for criticizing replacement referee
NEW YORK (AP) — New England Revolution coach Caleb Porter was fined by Major League Soccer on Friday for criticizing the replacement officials who worked his team's games while the unionized referees and assistants were locked out. MLS did not announce the amount of the fine. ...
MLS and referees reach 7-year labor deal, ending 37-day lockout that led to replacement officials
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer and its referees announced a seven-year labor contract Tuesday, ending a 37-day lockout that led to the use of replacement officials. Match officials will average a 28.36% increase this year, followed by hikes of 3% in 2025, 6% in 2026, 3% each...
Major League Soccer players seldom used when full US national team gathers
Just five of 110 starting positions on the U.S. national team have been filled with Major League Soccer players for the 10 matches the full pool has been available since the 2022 World Cup, including two of 66 since Gregg Berhalter returned as coach. There are two MLS players on the...
Rodríguez and O'Toole help NYCFC earn first points of season, beat Toronto 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Santiago Rodríguez scored for the second consecutive game, Kevin O'Toole added his first career MLS goal and New York City beat Toronto 2-1 Saturday night for its first points of the season. O'Toole ran onto a perfectly-placed entry from Julián Fernández in the...
The NWSL kicks off its 12th season this weekend, with two new teams and a new media deal
Now that the National Women's Soccer League has effectively distanced itself from the turbulence of two years ago, Commissioner Jessica Berman is extolling the league's momentum heading into Season 12 and beyond. The NWSL has two new teams in Bay FC and the Utah Royals, a new media...
Tyler Adams returns to US roster after hamstring injury that sidelined him for nearly entire year
NEW YORK (AP) — Captain Tyler Adams will rejoin the U.S. team for the first time since the World Cup after recovering from a hamstring injury and making just his second club appearance in the past year. The 25-year-old midfielder was among 23 players picked Wednesday for the...
Giakoumakis hat trick highlights Atlanta's 4-1 victory over New England in MLS
ATLANTA (AP) — Giorgos Giakoumakis scored three goals in a 19-minute stretch of the second half and Atlanta United routed the New England Revolution 4-1 on Saturday night in the MLS home opener for the Five Stripes. Giakoumakis, the 2023 MLS Newcomer of the Year, scored on a...
Cherundolo fined $10,000 by Major League Soccer for saying match should not have been played in snow
NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles FC coach Steve Cherundolo was fined $10,000 by Major League Soccer on Wednesday for complaining that last weekend's game against Salt Lake was played amid snow and lightning. The league said Cherundolo's comments after Saturday's 3-0 loss in Utah were in...
MLS reverts to having All-Stars face best of Mexico's Liga MX at Columbus on July 24
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer is going back to having its All-Star Game feature the league's top players facing the best of Mexico's Liga MX. MLS said Monday the July 24 game at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, will have the format used in 2021 at Los Angeles, which was won...
