RBNY
No Messi, no Cucho and a first round defined by unlikely winners
When MLS implemented it's best of three first round last season it was supposed to favor the home teams... but it hasn't, is there a rational explanation?
Justin Horneker
KC Current
NC Courage are uniquely equipped to tackle Current playoff challenge.
The North Carolina Courage are better than their record, and that could be a problem for the Kansas City Current in their first ever home playoff match.
San Jose Earthquakes
Bruce Arena is reinstated but hard questions remain.
Bruce Arena’s tenure in New England ended after the US Soccer Hall of Fame manager made "insensitive" comments during a staff meeting. San Jose job presents a new opportunity.
nwsl
Kayla Sharples and Vlatko Andonovski’s defensive vision.
The Kansas City Current have allowed just 5 goals in their 10 matches ahead of hosting the 5th seeded Courage this weekend.
Riqui Puig
Riqui Puig conducts the show, shines bright in back to back braces over Colorado.
Five goal contributions over two matches add to Puig's already impressive MLS legacy, while using his voice to advocate for less time in between playoff matches.
Utah Royals
14 storylines ahead of NWSL's regular season finale.
The NWSL regular season comes to an end this weekend, and every club has a story to tell.
Argentina
It's Naomi Girma's world, we're just living in it.
Naomi Girma shined, scoring her first and second USWNT goals in 3-0 win over Argentina, showing great chemistry with Eva Gaetino.
mls next
On St. Louis CITY 2, MLS NEXT Pro, and development
St. Louis CITY 2 have qualified for their 2nd semifinal in three years, but it’s about so much more.
lindsey horan
Despite shakiness: USWNT sweep friendly series vs Iceland
Even with vulnerabilities, the US show progress as Emma Hayes rebuilds, ‘That’s the USWNT for ya.”
orlando city
Brad Guzan continues to add to a legendary career.
The 40 year old keeper is coming off the heels of his best year in MLS, preventing 2.31 goals over the past week when Atlanta needed him most.
Chicago Red Stars
Where the Chicago Red Stars rebrand missed the mark.
Chicago Red Stars ownership needed to move on from the legacy of Arnim Whisler and Rory Dames, but backlash to the rebrand begs the question, what went wrong?
MVP
Why Cucho Hernández should win MLS MVP over Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi is the greatest player to ever step foot in Major League Soccer, but was MLS's best player their most valuable? No, that honor should belong to Cucho Hernández