Son, LAFC set up clash with Muller's Whitecaps
Denis Bouanga had two goals and an assist on Sunday night to help LAFC beat Austin FC 4-1 and sweep the best-of-three series in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs.
Columbus trounces Cincinnati to force Game 3
The Columbus Crew blew out FC Cincinnati 4-0 in the second game of their MLS Cup Round One playoff series on Sunday at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.
Miami boss: We must 'swallow pain' of playoff loss
Javier Mascherano insists the team must "swallow the poison" after falling 2-1 to Nashville SC in the second game of the first round of the MLS Playoffs in GEODIS Park, before unleashing the anger in the final game of the best-of-three series.
Messi scores late but Nashville forces Game 3
Lionel Messi's thunderous late goal wasn't enough as Nashville SC scored a 2-1 home win over Inter Miami on Saturday to force a decisive Game 3 of their first-round MLS playoff series.
Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami CF - Game Highlights (1:14)
Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami in 2025
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the Lionel Messi's performances.
Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union - Game Highlights (1:14)
New York City FC vs. Charlotte FC - Game Highlights (1:14)
Sources: St. Louis to hire ex-Montréal exec Wray
St. Louis City SC has agreed personal terms with former CF Montreal executive Corey Wray to be the team's next sporting director, sources told ESPN.
Messi & Suarez vs. Son & Bouanga - Who is the best duo in MLS? (2:11)
Gomez: Messi is trying to urge MLS to loosen spending rules (2:50)
Sounders seek investors to fund new stadium
The Seattle Sounders are seeking a large minority partner through a strategic capital raise to fund major project ambitions, including a potential new soccer-specific stadium.
Chucky Lozano to return from exile for San Diego
Hirving "Chucky" Lozano's exile from San Diego FC's squad will end this weekend but the Mexico forward will not go straight back into the club's starting lineup.
Mazy Son run leads to winner for LAFC (1:07)
Messi: Miami learned from early '24 MLS Cup exit
Inter Miami CF captain Lionel Messi said the team must improve defensively in order to be considered contenders to win MLS Cup, adding that every player on the team is prepared to fight for the trophy.
LAFC's Son second to Messi on MLS salary list
LAFC's Son Heung-Min, a summer acquisition by LAFC, has guaranteed compensation of $11.2 million, while Lionel Messi remains the league's highest paid player at $20.4 million.
Charlotte FC vs. New York City FC - Game Highlights (1:13)
Martínez lifts NYCFC to series lead over Charlotte
New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 on Tuesday night to begin the best-of-three series in the 2025 MLS playoffs.
Miami extends Bright deal, DP spot still open
Inter Miami CF midfielder Yannick Bright has signed a three-year contract extension with the club through the 2028 MLS season with an additional option year for 2029.
Why all 16 playoff teams will (and won't) win MLS Cup
Look at the MLS playoff field long enough and you can make a case that all 16 teams have what it takes to be contenders -- or that they're pretenders.
St. Clair heroics help Minnesota earn Game 1 win
Dayne St. Clair made a key save in the shootout and Minnesota United beat the Seattle Sounders 3-2 on penalty kicks on Monday night.
Minnesota United FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC - Game Highlights (1:14)
Denkey scores in 1st playoff game, FCC beats Crew
Kévin Denkey scored in his first MLS playoff game to give FC Cincinnati a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Monday night to begin a three-game series.
FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew SC - Game Highlights (1:12)
Armas' stint with Rapids ends after two seasons
The Colorado Rapids parted ways with head coach Chris Armas on Monday after two seasons in charge.
MLS Standings
| East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Union | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | +22 | 66 |
| FC Cincinnati | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | +12 | 65 |
| Inter Miami CF | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | +26 | 65 |
| Charlotte FC | 34 | 19 | 2 | 13 | +9 | 59 |
| New York City FC | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | +6 | 56 |
| Nashville SC | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | +13 | 54 |
| Columbus Crew | 34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 54 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | +8 | 53 |
| Orlando City SC | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | +12 | 53 |
| New York Red Bulls | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | +1 | 43 |
| New England Revolution | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 36 |
| Toronto FC | 34 | 6 | 14 | 14 | -7 | 32 |
| CF Montréal | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | -26 | 28 |
| Atlanta United FC | 34 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -25 | 28 |
| D.C. United | 34 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -36 | 26 |
| West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| San Diego FC | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | +23 | 63 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | +28 | 63 |
| LAFC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | +25 | 60 |
| Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | +17 | 58 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | +10 | 55 |
| Austin FC | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | -8 | 47 |
| FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -3 | 44 |
| Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -7 | 44 |
| Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | -11 | 41 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | -3 | 41 |
| Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | -12 | 41 |
| Houston Dynamo FC | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -13 | 37 |
| St. Louis CITY SC | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | -14 | 32 |
| LA Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | -20 | 30 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | -24 | 28 |