24 Thoughts: Where will MLS expand?In his weekly column, Doug McIntyre talks about the league's announced expansion to 30 teams and weighs in on the training compensation debate. 24 Thoughts: Inside the Galaxy and LAFC's battle for Los AngelesWith LAFC off to a record-breaking start to the MLS season, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is trying to help his LA Galaxy -- historically the league most successful club -- keep pace. 24 Thoughts: Dynamo and D.C. start fast, Fire's future, MLSers on U.S. U-20 rosterIn his weekly MLS column, Doug McIntyre checks in with the high-flying Houston Dynamo and D.C. United, offers thoughts on a potential rebrand in Chicago and chats with U.S. U-20 coach Tab Ramos. Zimmerman, LAFC gain measure of revenge on Real Salt Lake in exciting playoff rematchWalker Zimmerman's own goal was the reason LAFC exited last year's postseason against Real Salt Lake. He shifted the narrative on Saturday. 24 Thoughts: Minnesota United on the ascent, plus the latest on Zlatan's injury and Copa America 2020Where did Minnesota United's hot start come from? Will Zlatan Ibrahimovic be out for an extended period? Doug McIntyre ponders that and much more. LA Galaxy announce signing of USMNT veteran Joe CoronaUnited Sates midfielder Joe Corona is swapping Mexico for MLS after agreeing to a contract with the LA Galaxy. Galaxy unveil David Beckham statue, honor him with video featuring Snoop Dogg, KobeThe famous midfielder's impact on MLS was considerable, and the Galaxy paid a fitting tribute. FC Cincinnati welcomes itself to MLS with golazo, then it all goes downhill (video)Leonardo Bertone scored FC Cincinnati's first MLS goal in style. But it was against the Sounders, who practically invented instant success in this league. Major League Soccer's greatest sign of progress? Producing famous names, not importing themThe past-their-prime stars of MLS's yesteryear are giving way to new talents developed by the ever-growing league. 24 Thoughts: A Toronto FC state of the union, a welcome to FC Cincinnati ? and a new tournament for the Americas?I?m told Cincy is the frontrunner to sign Saief. Hagglund grew up supporting Ohio?s original MLS team, the Columbus Crew. I?m not sure Tata Martino ends up as Atlanta United?s first manager without spending June of 2016 hopping around the U.S. with Argentina?s national team. Report: Miguel Almiron is finally off to Newcastle after Atlanta United accepts transfer feeMiguel Almiron is off to English Premier League club Newcastle from MLS champ Atlanta United, according to a report. MLS's all-time coaching winner, Hall of Famer Sigi Schmid died on ChristmasSigi Schmid won three national championships with UCLA and two MLS Cup titles as the league's all-time coaching winner. New USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter picks all-MLS roster for first training campNew U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter summoned 27 players on Thursday, all of them from MLS, for his first two matches early next year. Red Bulls fall cruelly short yet again in conference finals against Atlanta UnitedIn the span of a half-decade or so, the New York Red Bulls remade themselves from bungling league laughing stock to a model franchise in Major League Soccer. Without the fanfare they probably deserve, the Red Bulls claimed four of the last six Eastern Conference regular season titles. Its 71 points MLS playoffs: Atlanta United crushes Red Bulls, on verge of hosting record-setting MLS CupAtlanta United could punch its ticket to MLS Cup on Thursday after routing the New York Red Bulls Sunday in the opening match of the Eastern Conference final. |