Tag: mls
The Confusing Politics of Jersey Sponsorships
The rules and regulations around football kit sponsors continuously evolve, especially around industries of vice like alcohol, tobacco, and gambling. But where is the...
Beau Leroux: MLS’s Best Rookie
Though his path to the San Jose Earthquakes wasn't exactly straightforward, Beau Leroux has made an immediate impact with his hometown club throughout his...
World Cup Royalty in MLS: The Good, the Bad, and the...
Can you name all 19 World Cup winners to play in MLS?
When Rodrigo De Paul put pen to paper and signed with Inter Miami,...
Dax McCarty on MLS Expansion and San Diego FC’s Hot Start
With nearly two decades in MLS across multiple teams, Dax McCarty has seen just about everything — including what it's like to play for...
The Rise of ‘Popcorn Soccer’: Spectacle Over Tradition
Soccer is at a crossroads. From La Liga trying to stage competitive matches in the United States to Serie A’s aggressive push for American...
The Columbus Crew: The Platonic Ideal of What MLS Should Be
The Columbus Crew were first in many things within the world of MLS. From building stadiums to player transfers to becoming a symbol of...
Sacha Kljestan On Why LA’s Soccer Scene is Different
With a new big-name landing in LA, we catch up with former MLS and USMNT star Sacha Kljestan to discuss the city's soccer landscape...
Any MLS Calendar is Going to Make Someone Miserable
Though MLS is strongly considering switching to a fall-to-spring schedule to mimic European leagues, the grass isn't always greener on the other side of...
Does Being Bilingual Make You a Better Soccer Coach?
A not-so-scientific dive into MLS managers and the languages they speak.
Do you speak another language? Studies show that over 20% of Americans are bilingual...
MLS at the Break: Winners and Losers So Far in the...
As MLS heads into Leagues Cup action, we break down the biggest winners and losers of the 2025 season so far.
Major League Soccer has...
‘I Wouldn’t Play Here If I Didn’t Like It’: Roman Burki...
Roman Burki has been a mainstay between the posts for the entirety of St. Louis City SC's existence. We caught up with the goalkeeper...
Leagues Cup and Liga MX vs. MLS: A Q&A With Former...
With a playing and coaching career that has spanned multiple decades and continents, Óscar Garciá Junyent provides insight into the growth of the Leagues...
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,...
