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What are the biggest blowouts in MLS history?
In July 2025, Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders FC routed Liga MX side Cruz Azul 7-0 in phase one of the 2025 Leagues Cup. It was among the biggest blowouts...
MLS Power Rankings: Cincy on the up after draw vs. Miami
The 2025 MLS season is firmly underway, which means it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings. Who's climbing the table, and who's in free fall? Our writers studied the action from...
The 10 best and 10 worst designated players in MLS history
It has been 18 years since MLS introduced the designated player (DP) rule. Originally a workaround so it could usher David Beckham to the LA Galaxy, it quickly became a...
Buyer beware: The gamble MLS clubs make with Designated Players
CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. On Thursday, the MLS summer transfer window opens and teams will be trotting out those players they think...
MLS Power Rankings: Philadelphia jumps Miami into first place
The 2025 MLS season is firmly underway, which means it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings. Who's climbing the table, and who's in free fall? Our writers studied the action from...
MLS Power Rankings: Messi can't be stopped, Miami back on top
The 2025 MLS season is firmly underway, which means it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings. Who's climbing the table, and who's in free fall? Our writers studied the action from...
Atlanta United CEO Garth Lagerwey takes leave for cancer treatment
Atlanta United FC president and chief executive officer Garth Lagerwey is undergoing cancer treatment and taking an indefinite leave of absence. United officials announced the news Thursday and noted that...
MLS Power Rankings: As Whitecaps slip, Nashville is new No. 1
The 2025 MLS season is firmly underway, which means it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings. Who's climbing the table, and who's in free fall? Our writers studied the action from...
Power Rankings: Are San Diego the most feared team in MLS?
The 2025 MLS season is firmly underway, which means it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings. Who's climbing the table, and who's in free fall? Our writers studied the action from...
MLS Power Rankings: Miami keeps falling, can Caps be stopped?
The 2025 MLS season is firmly underway, which means it's time for ESPN's Power Rankings. Who's climbing the table? Who's in free fall? Our writers studied the action from across...