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Portugal Settles for Draw Against World Cup Debutants DR Congo in Group Stage Opener.
HOUSTON, Texas — Portugal's quest for a strong start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup was slowed Wednesday afternoon as tournament newcomers DR Congo earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw at NRG Stadium. Despite an early breakthrough from João Neves and the presence of veteran star Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal was unable to secure all three points against a determined Congolese side making its first World Cup appearance since 1974. Portugal wasted little time asserting control. In the sixth
Dante
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MLS Sets Historic Mark with 45 Active Players Selected for 2026 FIFA World Cup Rosters.
Major League Soccer will have its strongest global presence yet at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 45 currently active MLS players named to national team rosters for the tournament. The figure represents a new league record and leads all leagues in the Western Hemisphere. Across all participating nations, a total of 105 players with MLS experience—current or former—have been selected for the tournament. This includes 44 players who developed through MLS academies or the MLS NEX
Dwayne
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MLS Targets 2026 World Cup Momentum as Catalyst for Long-Term Growth.
LOS ANGELES — Major League Soccer is positioning the 2026 FIFA World Cup as more than a temporary surge in attention, with league leadership describing the tournament as a foundation for sustained expansion across North America’s top soccer competition. Commissioner Don Garber said MLS has treated the World Cup—set to be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico—as a long-term strategic milestone since the bidding process was awarded in 2018. The league, he noted, ha
Derik
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Zack Steffen Out for Season After Shoulder Surgery.
Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing successful shoulder surgery, the club announced Tuesday. Steffen is expected to be sidelined for approximately five to six months, effectively ruling him out for the rest of the MLS campaign as the Rapids deal with a significant setback in goal. The 31-year-old joined Colorado in January 2024 after a stint with English Premier League side Manchester City. Before his move abroad, Ste
Derik
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Revolution Lock Up Will Sands With New Long-Term Extension Through 2030.
The New England Revolution have secured the future of one of their key defenders, announcing a contract extension for Will Sands that will keep him with the club through the 2030 MLS season. Sands, 25, has become an important piece of New England's back line since arriving during the 2024 summer transfer window. The versatile defender has started all 14 matches for the Revolution this season, contributing one goal and one assist while helping stabilize the club's defense. Spo
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Columbus Crew Add Experienced MLS Defender Brooks Lennon on Free-Agent Deal.
The Columbus Crew have strengthened their back line by signing veteran defender Brooks Lennon as a free agent, the club announced Tuesday. Lennon, 28, joins Columbus after spending six seasons with Atlanta United and brings nearly a decade of MLS experience to the reigning Eastern Conference contender. The new agreement keeps him under contract through June 2027 and includes club options that could extend the deal through the 2028-29 season. A former U.S. youth international,
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Booth Nets First MLS Goal, Real Salt Lake Settles for Late Draw at Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Real Salt Lake appeared headed toward a valuable road victory Saturday night before a stoppage-time equalizer from Minnesota United forced the visitors to settle for a 1-1 draw at Allianz Field. Homegrown midfielder Zach Booth scored his first MLS goal in the 22nd minute, giving RSL the lead for most of the evening. However, Minnesota substitute Mauricio González found the back of the net in second-half stoppage time, rescuing a point for the Loons and denyi
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Messi Exits Early as Inter Miami Defeats Philadelphia in Wild 6-4 Shootout
Inter Miami closed out the first half of its MLS season with an entertaining 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday night, but concerns quickly shifted to Lionel Messi after the Argentine superstar exited the match in the second half. Messi, who contributed two assists during another influential performance, was substituted in the 73rd minute after appearing to experience discomfort in his left hamstring. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner slowed noticeably moments
Mary Sullivan
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LAFC Blanks LA Galaxy 3-0 in El Tráfico as Son Scores First MLS Goal of the Season.
CARSON, Calif. — LAFC made an emphatic return from the FIFA World Cup break, defeating the LA Galaxy 3-0 on Friday night at Dignity Health Sports Park behind goals from Mark Delgado, Denis Bouanga, and Son Heung-Min. The victory moves LAFC into third place in the Western Conference with a 8-5-3 MLS record (27 points) while improving to 13-6-5 across all competitions. LAFC struck first in the 26th minute when midfielder Mark Delgado haunted his former club. Jacob Shaffelburg d
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Gioacchini Reaches Historic Milestone as St. Louis CITY SC Outlasts Austin FC in 6-3 Thriller
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis CITY SC returned to MLS action in emphatic fashion, defeating Austin FC 6-3 at CITYPARK and extending its home winning streak to three matches. The high-scoring affair saw Niko Gioacchini become the first player in club history to reach double-digit goals, while Tim Parker continued his remarkable scoring run from the back line and Eduard Löwen orchestrated the attack with a three-assist performance. CITY SC wasted little time taking control. Defender Ti
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Tillman Delivers Late Winner as LAFC Edges Seattle Before World Cup Break
LOS ANGELES — A late strike from Timothy Tillman lifted LAFC to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday night at BMO Stadium, sending the Black & Gold into the FIFA World Cup break on a winning note. After struggling to find a breakthrough for much of the evening, LAFC finally capitalized in the 86th minute when Tillman arrived at the back post to meet a pinpoint cross from Tyler Boyd. The midfielder's finish proved to be the difference as LAFC snapped a
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