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Lothar Matthäus, the Original MLS Freeloader
Lothar Matthäus has one of the most storied football careers of all time, part of which included a bizarre eight-month stretch with the New...
The Harsh Lessons MLS Learned at the Club World Cup
The FIFA Club World Cup was a major wake-up call for Major League Soccer — a clear sign that the league needs not only...
MLS at 30: The 15 Best Managers in League History
From early pioneers to culture-shaping leaders, these coaches left an undeniable mark on MLS.
We continue our MLS at 30 series by focusing on the...
Sporting Kansas City Forward Daniel Salloi Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast
Discussing his journey from the Sporting Kansas City academy to becoming captain and rocking Ronaldo boots against Messi, Daniel Salloi joins the latest episode...
MLS at 30: 15 Stranger-Than-Fiction Stories
Our MLS at 30 series continues with a wild look at 15 strange, bizarre, or downright unbelievable stories from across the league’s three-decade history....
Club World Cup: CONCACAF Player Stock Watch — Who’s Rising, Who’s...
One match through the Club World Cup group stage, we examine which CONCACAF players have stepped up, and which have faltered.
The Club World Cup...
MLS Players With the Most to Gain at the Club World...
With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in full swing, we take a look at a handful of MLS players with the most to...
MLS at 30: 15 Forgotten Players From the League’s History
Major League Soccer has welcomed players from all walks of life. Some were big names, cult heroes, or young talents who either blossomed, flopped,...
‘The Rise of MLS’: Author Norm O’Reilly on the League’s Past,...
Norm O’Reilly, co-author of The Rise of Major League Soccer: Building a Global Giant sits down with us to discuss the key findings from...
Max Arfsten’s Rise: From MLS NEXT Pro Pioneer to USMNT Mainstay
One of the top young talents in all of MLS, we get to know Max Arfsten — from his roots and influences to dreams...
The Urban Pitch Podcast: The MLS Mount Rushmore With Favian Renkel
Soccer journalist and the newest member of the Urban Pitch team Favian Renkel joins the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss...
Carlos Vela: The Legacy of the Best Mexican Player to Ever...
Carlos Vela announced his retirement from professional soccer on May 27. His career in MLS will be viewed as one of the best by...
Orange County SC Owner James Keston on Pro/Rel, Creating a Talent...
We sit down with Orange County SC owner and CEO James Keston to discuss the future of the USL, comparisons to MLS, and how...
MLS at 30: Each Club’s Best Kit of All Time
We continue our MLS at 30 series with the best kits from each team in the league.
Major League Soccer is celebrating its 30-year anniversary,...
Inter Miami: Built for Marketing, Not the Long Haul
Over the weekend, Inter Miami suffered their fourth defeat in five matches across all competitions, this time against Minnesota United. Head coach Javier Mascherano...
CONCACAF Champions Cup Final: The Whitecaps’ Quest For Destiny vs. Cruz...
The stage is set for a unique CONCACAF Champions Cup Final. On one end, it's the red-hot Vancouver Whitecaps, and on the other, it's...
The Vancouver Whitecaps: A Major MLS Surprise
The future of the Vancouver Whitecaps is a mystery, but one thing is for certain — they are going to make 2025 memorable. What’s...
Why MLS’s Search for Parity Torpedoed DC United, the League’s First...
DC United was the standard-bearer of MLS in its early years. But in the league's ever-bothersome search for parity, the team’s early success led...
Where Have All the Americans in MLS Gone?
Major League Soccer was originally created as a platform for Americans to play the game. But while Americans are still present on MLS rosters,...
The Undeniable Blueprint USL Should Follow to Force a Merger with...
Major League Soccer kicked off its 30th season last Saturday, with all 30 teams getting back to the action on the pitch. Earlier in...
