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MLS hopes Messi will boost attendance, TV viewers and market share

Jun. 08, 2023 17:37 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — After two decades competing against Real Madrid, Manchester United and Brazil, Lionel Messi will be going against the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA. Major League Soccer is hoping for a breakout boost to its television audience and market share after Messi...

Ferreira scores 10th goal, FC Dallas beats St. Louis in rescheduled game

Jun. 07, 2023 21:37 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jesús Ferreira scored in the 80th minute for his 10th goal of the season and FC Dallas beat St. Louis 2-0 on Wednesday night in a rescheduled game. The game originally started on May 6, but it was postponed after 50 minutes of play due to inclement weather...

Messi heads to Miami as latest big name to raise soccer's profile in US

Jun. 07, 2023 18:57 PM EDT

Lionel Messi is set to become part of the next chapter of men's soccer in North America. With a World Cup on the horizon in 2026, Messi's announcement Wednesday that he will join Major League Soccer's Inter Miami is another landmark moment for the league and the sport in the United...

Acosta's late goal sends Cincinnati to 1-0 victory over Fire

Jun. 03, 2023 21:59 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Luciano Acosta scored late in the second half to propel FC Cincinnati to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. Acosta scored his seventh goal of the season when he took a pass from defender Santiago Arias and found the net in the 83rd minute. ...

Rodríguez, Boyd spark Galaxy to 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake

Jun. 01, 2023 00:13 AM EDT

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Memo Rodríguez and Tyler Boyd scored two minutes apart late in the second half to rally the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night. The Galaxy (3-9-3) trailed until Rodríguez took passes from Riqui Puig and Calegari in the...

LA Galaxy fire team president Chris Klein after miserable start to season

May. 30, 2023 20:00 PM EDT

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy have fired president Chris Klein with the five-time Major League Soccer champion franchise sitting at the bottom of the overall standings. The Galaxy announced the decision Tuesday to part ways with Klein, a former Galaxy player. He had been the...

Morris, Frei lead Sounders to 1-0 victory over Red Bulls

May. 28, 2023 01:02 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Morris ended an eight-match scoreless streak with a first-half goal and Stefan Frei made it stand up in the Seattle Sounders' 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. Morris ended his scoring drought when he took passes from Léo Chú and...

Charlotte rides Swiderski's goal to 1-0 victory over Galaxy

May. 28, 2023 00:46 AM EDT

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Karol Swiderski scored a second-half goal, Justin Meram added to his club record with an assist and Charlotte FC kept the Los Angeles Galaxy reeling with a 1-0 victory on Saturday night. Swiderski scored his fourth goal of the season when he took a pass from...

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham secures its latest Hollywood linkup

May. 25, 2023 10:53 AM EDT

WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham’s shirts will have a taste of Hollywood next season. The Welsh soccer team has secured its latest celebrity linkup and co-owner Ryan Reynolds is keeping it in the family. Actor Blake Lively, who is married to the “Deadpool” star,...

Benteke sparks DC United to 3-0 victory over Galaxy

May. 20, 2023 22:41 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Christian Benteke had a goal and an assist two minutes apart in the second half to spark D.C. United to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night. Benteke put an end to a scoreless match when he found the net unassisted in the 71st minute....