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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

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

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 to resume season minus 1 team amid growing virus concern

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 07, 2020 07:40 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)
FC Dallas withdraws from the MLS is Back tournament

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 06, 2020 06:02 PM EDT