Miguel Ibarra will add a little of homegrown star power to AV Alta, the new USL League One soccer team set to kick off in Lancaster in March.
LA Galaxy partied like it was 2014 but prepared for 2024 in MLS Cup victory
Original glamour club fell on lean times before it decided to adapt to a league that has changed beyond recognition
You can tell MLS has been around a while because on Saturday it held a nostalgia-soaked tribute event featuring two classic clubs.
The Los Angeles Galaxy and the New York Red Bulls? What is this, 2014? It seemed that way as Dejan Joveljić scored what proved to be the goal that won MLS Cup and celebrated with a wobbly Robbie: an unsteady homage to the cartwheeling Galaxy legend Robbie Keane. The Irish striker scored the decisive goal against the New England Revolution 10 years ago, the last time the Galaxy reached the final.
Continue reading...Column: MLS Cup final lacks star power but sheds light on shift in league
While the Galaxy and Red Bulls lacked the starpower of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, the MLS Cup finalists are emblematic of model franchises.
The Galaxy are back after beating Red Bulls for the franchise’s sixth MLS Cup title
Exactly 10 years to the day after their last MLS Cup win on the same field, the Galaxy became the first team in 23 years to go from eight or fewer wins to a title.
LA Galaxy see off New York Red Bulls for record-extending sixth MLS Cup title
- Galaxy beat NYRB 2-1 for record sixth MLS Cup title
- Early goals from Paintsil, Joveljić hold up in victory
- LA Galaxy 2-1 New York Red Bulls – as it happened
Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic each scored early to lift the LA Galaxy to their record sixth MLS Cup title and first since 2014 in a 2-1 victory over the visiting New York Red Bulls in Saturday’s final in Carson, Calif.
Paintsil’s fourth goal of the playoffs and Joveljic’s sixth helped the Galaxy prevail despite missing attacking midfield star Riqui Puig, who suffered a torn ACL helping LA to a Western Conference final victory over Seattle last Saturday.
Continue reading...MLS Cup live updates: Lineups, highlights, how to watch LA Galaxy vs. New York Red Bulls
Follow live as the LA Galaxy's star power meets the New York Red Bulls' gritty Cinderella run.
Hernández: MLS deal with Apple TV could be hurting league’s efforts to grow its fan base
While the MLS broadcasting deal with Apple TV could be good for the league's bottom line, it might be a bad move when it comes to tapping fan interest.
Lionel Messi voted MLS MVP despite missing half of 2024 season
Messi recorded 36 goal contributions in only 19 games for Inter Miami during the 2024 MLS season.
How Greg Vanney unlocked Galaxy greatness in one of the most stunning MLS turnarounds
Greg Vanney has harnessed the potential of his talented lineup through a calm coaching approach that has Galaxy one win away from a sixth MLS Cup title.
MLS Cup is a chance for LA Galaxy to become the league’s glamour club again
The club of David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Robbie Keane has been through a downturn. A sixth title would restore some shine
As Major League Soccer moved into a new age with Inter Miami’s signing of Lionel Messi last year, the LA Galaxy had seemingly been left behind as a relic of different era. The club of David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Robbie Keane failed to make the playoffs for the fifth time in seven seasons. Supporters protested against the Galaxy’s leadership and boycotted matches. MLS’s original glamour club had lost its shine.
Now, though, the Galaxy are just one game from a record sixth MLS Cup title with Greg Vanney’s team hosting the New York Red Bulls in Saturday’s championship decider. Ten years after they last lifted the trophy, the Galaxy have the opportunity to reassert their standing as the league’s marquee franchise while Messi and Co watch from home.
Continue reading...Galaxy will lean on other stars, brace for the Red Bulls’ pressure in the MLS Cup final
The absence of injured Galaxy star Riqui Puig will alter the MLS Cup final, with the Red Bulls pushing to neutralize the rest of the Galaxy's attack.
Messi Fueled 13% MLS Sponsorship Rise in 2024, Report Says
The Lionel Messi tide continues to lift all boats in MLS when it comes to attracting new sponsorships. Ahead of Saturday’s MLS Cup, SponsorUnited released its latest report on MLS marketing partnerships, which found sponsorship dollars for the league and its clubs rose to $665 million in 2024, up 13% from a year ago and …
How will the Galaxy offset the loss of Riqui Puig in MLS Cup final?
The Galaxy are definitely going to have a different look and feel without Riqui Puig available to play in the MLS Cup final against the New York Red Bulls.
Galaxy’s return to MLS Cup final began with a boycott
Loyal fans had seen enough of the Galaxy's mediocrity and an orchestrated boycott got the attention of the team's ownership, which made critical changes.
Man City continue to falter, Christian Pulisic can’t be stopped, MLS Cup final is set & Rápido Reactions!
Christian and Alexis break down Manchester City’s loss to Liverpool. They also react to Christian Pulisic’s continued hot streak and what it may means for the American’s future. Then, Christian and Alexis recap the MLS conference finals and look ahead to an exciting MLS Cup Final. Later, Christian and Alexis run back another rendition of Rápido Reactions.