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FILE - Real Salt Lake midfielder Anderson Julio, top, and Los Angeles FC forward Latif Blessing battle for the ball during the second half of a Major League Soccer match Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Los Angeles. LAFC won 2-1. The photo was part of a series of images by photographer Mark J. Terrill which won the Thomas V. diLustro best portfolio award for 2021 given out by the Associated Press Sports Editors during their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC 7/17/2021

Mar. 04, 2022 03:24 PM EST

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)
Los Angeles FC vs Seattle Sounders 5/16/2021

Jun. 09, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

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

Carlos Vela is MLS's highest paid player at $6.3 million

May. 13, 2021 11:21 AM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Los Angeles FC attacker Carlos Vela is Major League Soccer’s highest paid player this season, with $6.3 million in total compensation,...

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

FILE - San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell (44) plays against Real Salt Lake during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Kissimmee, Fla., in this Monday, July 27, 2020, file photo. Clark is being talked about as a potential breakout star for the upcoming Major League Soccer season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
West welcomes Austin FC; Sounders among top teams

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 13, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus cheer during Game 1 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some parts of eastern Gangwon province to try to suppress a coronavirus resurgence there. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2020 06:03 AM EST

Matt Hedges, left, of FC Dallas and Wilfried Zahibo, right, of Houston Dynamo head the ball during an MLS soccer match, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Frisco, Texas. (Omar Vega/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
MLS postpones game, cancels another because of COVID-19

Oct. 31, 2020 06:43 PM EDT

The Latest: No bodychecking in OHL, sports minister says

By The Associated Press Oct. 30, 2020 09:13 AM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Ontario’s minister of sport said...

Seattle Sounders' Raul Ruidiaz (9) is congratulated after scoring in the 12th minute of an MLS soccer match against LAFC, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
Morris scores twice, Sounders return home and top LAFC 3-1

By Tim Booth Aug. 31, 2020 12:27 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles FC's Carlos Vela is shown during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC, in Los Angeles. Major League Soccer MVP Carlos Vela will not accompany Los Angeles FC to the league's return tournament in Orlando this month. Vela announced his decision Monday, July 6, 2020, citing his concern for the health of his family, including his pregnant wife.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
LAFC's Carlos Vela has knee injury, likely out a few weeks

By Greg Beacham Aug. 25, 2020 03:46 PM EDT

Los Angeles FC and the LA Galaxy play the eighth edition of their rivalry game, El Trafico, at Banc of California Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Los Angeles. The game was played behind closed doors as Major League Soccer returns in empty stadiums this week, depriving the rivalry of the energy derived from the clubs’ passionate fan bases. The Galaxy won 2-0. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)
Empty El Tráfico: LAFC, Galaxy rekindle rivalry without fans

By Greg Beacham Aug. 22, 2020 07:36 PM EDT

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Cristian Dajome, left, and Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou Tolo compete for a ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
After rough start, MLS bubble in Florida seems to be working

By Tim Booth Jul. 24, 2020 03:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles FC's Carlos Vela is shown during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC, in Los Angeles. Major League Soccer MVP Carlos Vela will not accompany Los Angeles FC to the league's return tournament in Orlando this month. Vela announced his decision Monday, July 6, 2020, citing his concern for the health of his family, including his pregnant wife.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
MLS MVP Carlos Vela will skip LAFC's trip to Orlando tourney

By Greg Beacham Jul. 06, 2020 03:42 PM EDT

Inter Miami MLS soccer team goalkeeper Luis Robles practices at the team's training facility in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Wednesday, May 6, 2020. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Four MLS teams allow individual workouts, more to follow

By Tim Booth And Anne M. Peterson May. 06, 2020 06:08 PM EDT