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LA Galaxy forward Javier Hernandez, right, and midfielder Efrain Alvarez, second from right, celebrate a goal by midfielder Sacha Kljestan during the first half of a Major League Soccer match against the Seattle Sounders Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Sounders hold off Galaxy 2-1, extend unbeaten start to 9

By Greg Beacham Jun. 19, 2021 11:15 PM EDT

Seattle Sounders forward Fredy Montero, center, works for the ball against San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill (14) and midfielder Shea Salinas during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. The Sounders won 1-0. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
MLS players gear up for busy summer of international duty

By Anne M. Peterson May. 27, 2021 07:36 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,...

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

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

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