New England’s Revolution are a surprise contender: MLS weekend wrap
Also: James Rodríguez finally makes his mark with Minnesota, and a perfect stat line appears in the Bronx
April 2026
The Vancouver Whitecaps are MLS’s best team this season. Why are they on life support?
The Canadian side have the league’s best record, the best defender, a global superstar, and a ‘for sale’ sign in the window
March 2026
MLS weekend wrap: Orlando City lost a game, a goalie, and A Griezmann?
Cristian Espinoza is fitting right in at Nashville, RSL’s kids are alright, and more from the MLS weekend
February 2026
MLS 2026 predictions: Messi v Son, a Timo Werner rebirth and are Inter Miami inevitable?
Are the Whitecaps about to die? Vancouver sound alarm bells amid difficult sale process
January 2026
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‘London is a second home to me’: Steve Nash on the NBA, punditry and non-league football
We sat down with the basketball legend at the O2 to discuss his ties to Tottenham, Vancouver, Majorca and Macclesfield
December 2025
Double-post salvation gives Busquets and Alba a fitting farewell in MLS Cup final
Inter Miami survived a remarkable double-post escape before Messi and friends sealed the club’s first MLS Cup, giving Busquets and Alba a storybook farewell
Inter Miami claim MLS Cup as Messi inspires tight win over Vancouver
Inter Miami closed out a record 58-match campaign by defeating Vancouver 3–1 in the MLS Cup final, with Messi central to both goals
Every Lionel Messi v Thomas Müller meeting, ranked from least to most consequential
Two major figures from the last 15 years of global soccer have largely met in big-game contexts. They’ll do so again in MLS Cup on Saturday
November 2025
Messi to meet Müller in MLS Cup with Inter Miami set to host Vancouver Whitecaps
Inter Miami ran away from NYC FC with a 5-1 win and will host MLS Cup against Vancouver, who used two early goals to sink San Diego
Nine-man Vancouver Whitecaps dump LAFC, Son Heung-min from MLS playoffs in stunner
The shorthanded Whitecaps won on PKs after surrendering a 2-0 halftime lead, as LAFC hit woodwork three times at the end of extra time.
Former Canada coach convicted of sexual assault not included on public sanctions lists
A former national team coach convicted of assaulting players is missing from Canada’s sanctions lists, prompting calls for global reform
August 2025
Vancouver makes a splash, signing Thomas Müller after Bayern Munich exit
The forward, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, is set to join the MLS side next week
June 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps play for country, city and league in Concacaf Champions Cup final
Despite being up for sale and unfancied, the Canadian side have been MLS’s best as they seek to stun the region.
April 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps to face Inter Miami in Concacaf semis after dramatic equalizer
MLS talking points: How Vancouver became elite and no rest for Leo Messi
March 2025
MLS talking points: How Lionel Messi got revenge while Diego Luna got noticed
The Argentinian was at his destructive best as Inter Miami faced Atlanta again, while there are positive signs for a young USMNT star
February 2025
MLS 2025 predictions: Messi and Inter Miami’s outlook, top newcomers and more
The 2025 MLS season kicks off this week. We convened a panel of writers to discuss what they’re most looking forward to this year
September 2024
MLS power rankings: Hollywood heavyweights trending in opposite directions
There’s a Scottish takeover in Vancouver, Christian Benteke continues to lead the way in DC and slapstick defending could cost LAFC a shot at a championship
April 2024
MLS power rankings: new rules hand an edge to Messi and Miami
San Jose have goalkeeping problems, the Whitecaps are defending in a unique way and Miami are given a helping hand