Tom Marshall explains how MLS and Liga MX could take a page out of MLB’s playbook and join forces. NYCFC’s Gudmundur Thorarinsson performs a song he wrote as a message of encouragement during the pandemic. Diego Valeri joins Banter to discuss the rivalry between his club Portland Timbers, and Seattle Sounders. Herculez Gomez examines how
Real Salt Lake
As Liga MX suspends promotion and relegation for the next 5 years, Gab Marcotti explains what this could mean. The lawsuit filed by Mike Petke against the team he formerly managed, Real Salt Lake, has been settled out of court according to a report in the Salt Lake Tribune. Terms of the settlement weren’t disclosed. –
ESPN’s MLS commentator Jon Champion gives his all-time top goals in Major League Soccer. Eric Wynalda explains what it meant to him to score the first goal in Major League Soccer history in 1996. Relive some of the best of David Beckham’s 18 career MLS goals. Eric Wynalda’s late heroics led San Jose Clash past
Herculez Gomez and Alejandro Moreno make the case for 2019 champions Seattle to win another MLS Cup in 2020. Major League Soccer has released an all-new official anthem composed by world-renowned musician Hans Zimmer. Real Salt Lake has signed former Manchester United and Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi, the club announced on Thursday. Rossi, who was
Major League Soccer celebrates its 25th anniversary with the kickoff of the 2020 season. The fun begins on Feb. 29 with Opening Weekend, and the first broadcasts to air on ESPN take place on March 1, when the reigning MLS Cup champion Seattle Sounders host the new-look Chicago Fire (3 p.m. ET, LIVE on ESPN)
[embedded content] David Beckham’s expansion Inter Miami CF selected Clemson forward Robbie Robinson with the first overall pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. Robinson, 21, won this year’s MAC Hermann award as the top male collegiate player in the country. The Camden, South Carolina, native is a versatile, mobile forward who can play
Mark Donaldson and Alejandro Moreno share their predictions for the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs. HERRIMAN, Utah — The first time Nick Rimando crossed paths with Kyle Beckerman, the goalkeeper felt compelled to engage in something of a rescue operation. It was the summer of 2000, and Beckerman was a teenage rookie who
Mike Petke was fired in August from his job as Real Salt Lake manager. Former Real Salt Lake manager Mike Petke has filed a lawsuit against the club alleging breach of contract. The lawsuit, filed in Utah’s Third Judicial District for Salt Lake County, seeks to have RSL pay Petke the remaining $687,500 on his
12:18 AM ET Damir Kreilach scored in the 75th minute as Real Salt Lake continued its home dominance with a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday in Sandy, Utah. Nick Rimando made three saves as Real Salt Lake (14-11-4, 46 points) improved to 9-1-1 in its past 11 home matches to salvage
To watch the 2019 Leagues Cup, sign up for ESPN+. A cat took to the pitch and got a touch on the ball in the Leagues Cup match between Real Salt Lake and Tigres. Real Salt Lake head coach Mike Petke will face a multigame suspension and be fined up to $25,000 following his altercation
Seattle Sounders and Atlanta United’s rabid fan bases have been huge staples of Major League Soccer. Be sure to tune in to ESPN on Sunday at 3:55 PM ET. ESPN FC’s Brian McBride examines LAFC’s growth under Bob Bradley and Carlos Vela’s evolution as the leader of the team. The final of the inaugural Leagues
1:25 AM ET Forward Danny Hoesen scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to give the San Jose Earthquakes a 1-0 victory over visiting Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. Hoesen was in a crowd in front of the net when he received a pass from midfielder Paul Marie, after midfielder Cristian Espinoza
12:25 AM ET Nick Rimando extended his Major League Soccer record with his 147th career shutout when Real Salt Lake defeated the Columbus Crew 1-0 at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah, on Wednesday. Sam Johnson provided a goal in the 38th minute and Rimando did not need to make a save for his fourth
Check out every goal from the weekend in MLS, highlighted by a ridiculous bicycle kick from LA Galaxy’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic. With half of the 2019 MLS season gone, what are the realistic goals for all 24 teams with the secondary transfer window opening ahead of the final months of the season? Here are the biggest
Major League Soccer: Jefferson Savarino (90’+4) RSL 2-1 Atlanta United Real Salt Lake has released Wales international defender Adam Henley, the club announced on Tuesday. “We want to thank Adam for his time with the club and wish him the best in his next opportunity,” RSL general manager Craig Waibel said in a statement. FC Exclusives
New York Red Bulls striker Bradley Wright-Phillips joined ESPN FC to give his thoughts on the Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Nedum Onouha incident from last weekend in MLS. The lion’s roar was quieter last weekend. One week after LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic made news for some alleged verbal threats against Real Salt Lake defender Nedum
Check out the two confrontations during which RSL’s Nedum Onuoha says LA Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic threatened to hurt him. After a poor start to the second half, Zlatan Ibrahimovic put the LA Galaxy on his back and secured a win for the home crowd at Dignity Health Sports Park. Major League Soccer: LA Galaxy
2:25 AM ET Nicolas Lodeiro scored his second goal of the season, and the Seattle Sounders survived several other missed chances to preserve a 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Sunday night. Cristian Roldan provided the service for Lodeiro’s winner as Seattle (4-0-1, 13 points) remained unbeaten to move into second in the Western
This week, the Power Rankings is taking it easy. Week 3 was wild and wooly and frankly, we could all use a night or two in. With the international window upon us, it seems like a good excuse to kick out feet up, watch some “We Are LAFC” on ESPN+ and give our bodies and
With big-name players coming in and increased interest in MLS players abroad, MLS Commissioner Don Garber discusses the strides MLS has made in the global marketplace. Sebastian Salazar explains why Zlatan Ibrahimovic is unlikely to repeat his 22-goal output from his first MLS season with the LA Galaxy. ESPN FC’s MLS experts examine LAFC ahead