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Los Angeles FC head coach Bob Bradley watches from the sideline during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Seattle. The Sounders won 2-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

MLS to meet Mexican league counterparts in All-Star Game

By Joe Reedy Jun. 09, 2021 02:26 PM EDT

LA Galaxy forward Javier Hernandez (14) reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Chicharito hopes to face Vela in this year's 1st El Tráfico

By Joe Reedy May. 07, 2021 06:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2021, file photo, dignitaries gather for a ribbon-cutting at Austin FC's new stadium under construction which has been named Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. Austin FC is MLS's newest expansion team and had to build the $260-million facility and a team roster amid the global pandemic. Austin FC opens the 2021 season Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Los Angeles FC. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

MLS 2021: Austin FC built in pandemic and ready to play

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 16, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Major League Soccer embarks on the 2021 season with — another — new labor agreement in hand, the return of a two big stars, a new team in Austin and lessons learned from an eventful 2020. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

MLS season starts with hopes of returning to normalcy

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 15, 2021 03:12 PM EDT

United States' players react at the bench during a Concacaf Men's Olympic qualifying championship semi-final soccer match against Honduras in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Olympic failures show structural issues for US Soccer, MLS

By Ronald Blum Mar. 29, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 18, 2019, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks at a news conference in Los Angeles. The big unknown for Sacramento Republic FC is how long MLS will wait for the franchise to put together a new lead investor group when so many other cities seem to be chomping for a chance at an expansion team. Commissioner Garber has expressed his support for the viability of the Sacramento market. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Sacramento's MLS hopes rest with finding new lead investor

By Tim Booth Mar. 12, 2021 03:51 PM EST

MLS says Burkle backs out owning Sacramento expansion team

Feb. 26, 2021 08:39 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer says Ron Burkle has backed out of plans for an expansion team in Sacramento, California, that was scheduled to start play...

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the leagues 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Major League Soccer has extended its deadline for negotiating adjustments to the existing collective bargaining agreement until Feb. 4 and warned it is prepared to lock out players if a deal isn't reached by then. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

MLS, players approve amended collective bargaining agreement

By Anne M. Peterson Feb. 08, 2021 03:48 PM EST

MLS players present proposal in hopes of avoiding lockout

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 28, 2021 03:56 PM EST
The Major League Soccer Players Association has proposed extending the current collective bargaining agreement with the league through the 2026 season. ...

MLS players won't be rushed into decision on revising CBA

By Tim Booth Jan. 13, 2021 06:40 PM EST
The Major League Soccer Players Association won’t be rushed into a decision on proposed changes to the collective bargaining agreement with the league amid...

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

The Latest: Michigan State-Iowa basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2021 11:11 AM EST

Minnesota United, right, and Seattle Sounders players walk onto the field and into an otherwise empty stadium before an MLS playoff Western Conference final soccer match, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Nearly 20% of MLS players tested positive during season

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 10, 2020 07:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the leagues 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Garber said while Major League Soccer is on track to have losses nearing $1 billion because of the coronavirus, he's proud of how the league was able to navigate the pandemic and complete a difficult season. Garber gave his annual state of the league address on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in advance of the MLS Cup final on Saturday between the Seattle Sounders and Columbus Crew.(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Garber recounts MLS successes, but acknowledges losses

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 08, 2020 04:31 PM EST

Orlando City fans cheer during the team's MLS soccer match against the Columbus Crew in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Orlando won 2-1. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

MLS plans to start 2021 season on time, play full schedule

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 13, 2020 05:19 PM EST

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair defends the post during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Sporting Kansas City in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Loons coach Adrian Heath confronting challenging season

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 17, 2020 06:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, New York Red Bulls head coach Chris Armas speaks to the fans after an MLS soccer match against Orlando City in Harrison, N.J. New York Red Bulls have fired coach Chris Armas after a little more than two years on the job. The MLS team also said Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, that assistant coach CJ Brown will not be back. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

MLS NEXT launching; Lletget and Dike honored

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 10, 2020 08:11 PM EDT

File-Portland Timbers' Diego Valeri, center, shoots for a goal against Nashville SC in an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Sunday, March 8, 2020. Having watched the MLS is Back tournament from afar because of coronavirus cases, FC Dallas and Nashville SC are grateful for the chance to play when they meet Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, for the resumption of Major League Soccer's regular season.(Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP, File)

FC Dallas, Nashville SC prepare to restart the MLS season

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 11, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

MLS to resume regular season following Florida tournament

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 08, 2020 12:30 PM EDT

MLS delays Charlotte, St Louis, Sacramento due to pandemic

Jul. 17, 2020 04:35 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer delayed the first seasons of expansion teams in Charlotte, North Carolina; St. Louis; and Sacramento, California, by one...

FILE - This is a Feb. 26, 2020, file photo showing Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre during the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Nashville SC has withdrawn from Major League Soccer's MLS is Back tournament in Florida after nine players tested positive for the coronavirus, the league announced Thursday, July 9, 2020. “In what has been a challenging year, and in an uncharted environment created by the tornado that devastated our city and COVID-19, this is another big disappointing outcome for Nashville SC and its supporters,” team CEO Ian Ayre said in a statement. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Nashville out of MLS is Back after 9 players test positive

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 09, 2020 02:04 PM EDT