MLS 2021 season officially kicks off tonight, with SJE @ HOU at 8pm ET (ESPN+) followed by MIN @ SEA at 9:30pm ET (FS1).
Other big games week 1: Sat 4/17 Canadian Derby in Florida (MON @ TOR) 2pm ET Father is Back (ATL @ ORL) 3pm (Twitter) McConaughey vs Ferrell (AUS @ LAFC) 6pm (FOX) Battle for Kentucky (CIN @ NAS) 8:30pm Sun 4/18 Beckham Bowl (LAG @ MIA) 3pm (ABC) Cup vs Shield (PHI @ CMB) 5:30pm (FS1) Cascadia Derby in Utah (POR @ VAN) 10pm
I don't think any of the preseason prognosticators could have predicted that the only Eastern Conference (2W-8D-4L) teams to win in week 1 would be MON and DCU.
Took eleven days, but this is finally done. Official: New York Red Bulls acquire Frankie Amaya from FC Cincinnati By Tom Bogert Tuesday, Apr 20, 2021, 03:04 PM
Official: New York Red Bulls acquire striker Patryk Klimala from Celtic FC By Tom Bogert Thursday, Apr 22, 2021, 09:10 AM
Loons add DP striker: Official: Minnesota United sign Adrien Hunou from Stade Rennais By Jonathan Sigal Friday, Apr 23, 2021, 01:12 PM
LAG only team with 6 points. Chicharito on pace for 85 goals this season. Chicharito "on fire" as hat trick propels LA Galaxy to perfect start to 2021 By Ari Liljenwall Sunday, Apr 25, 2021, 09:41 PM
Marsch continues up the Red Bull chain: RB NY -> RB Salzburg -> RB Leipzig Official: Jesse Marsch replaces Julian Nagelsmann as RB Leipzig coach By Dylan Butler Wednesday, Apr 28, 2021, 01:12 PM
Fallout from "Ochoa-gate": MLS Disciplinary Committee hands out fines following Minnesota-RSL incidents By MLSsoccer staff Thursday, Apr 29, 2021, 12:11 PM
Toronto FC sign Venezuela international Yeferson Soteldo from Santos By Tom Bogert Monday, Apr 26, 2021, 04:33 PM Also likely getting former NYRB left back: Report: Toronto FC to acquire Kemar Lawrence from RSC Anderlecht By Tom Bogert Monday, May 3, 2021, 12:06 PM
Uninvited visitor at TFC practice. Gee Toto, this doesn't look like Toronto!! https://www.yahoo.com/sports/uninvited-gator-sends-soccer-players-150400962.html
MLS Disciplinary Committee hands down extra sanctions for Jose Martinez By MLSsoccer staff Friday, May 7, 2021, 07:25 PM Gets an additional 2 games for his karate elbow to the head. Will miss the Revs visit to Philly next Wed (May 12th).
Owen Goal leading DCU in scoring with his second and third goals of the season today. https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/mls-regular-season/2021/matches/clbvsdc-05-08-2021/
Please! Make it stop! A team that just won a trophy should not be re-branding, especially to a worse logo. https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/columbus-sc-announce-updated-brand-marks
Why Columbus has angered fans after dropping 'Crew' from its name May 11,2021 Jeff Carlisle espn.com I agree 1000% with Herc Gomez' take (video clip). Spot on.
If you have a subscription to the Athletic, they've done a story behind this rebrand that dropped yesterday. Fans having to sign NDAs ... yikes.