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Dario Zuparic’s first goal of the season gave Portland a 2-1 victory against Orlando in the MLS is Back finale Tuesday night. Orlando was slow to react to Diego Valeri’s corner kick in the 66th minute, allowing Eryk Williamson to collect the ball, change direction and take a shot that Jeremy Ebobisse deflected to Zuparic’s feet. Zuparic didn’t have...

João Moutinho scored on a header in the 90th minute to tie the match and Nani scored the deciding goal in a penalty shootout, and Orlando City beat Los Angeles FC in the quarterfinals of the MLS is Back tournament on Friday night. The sides played to a 1-1 draw in regulation thanks to Moutinho’s late goal, and Orlando...

Diego Rossi scored on a penalty kick early in the first half and provided the clinching goal in the 82nd minute, and Los Angeles FC thumped reigning MLS Cup champion Seattle Sounders 4-1 early Tuesday morning. LAFC advanced to the quarterfinals of the MLS is Back tournament by getting a measure of revenge for last year’s Western Conference final...

Jeremy Ebobisse scored his third goal of the MLS is Back tournament and the Portland Timbers played to a 2-2 draw against the Los Angeles Football Club on Thursday night in the final group stage match. Both teams had clinched spots in the knockout round coming into the game. The draw allowed Portland to take the top spot in Group…

Cristian Pavón’s penalty kick in second-half stoppage time helped the LA Galaxy salvage a 1-1 draw and prevent the Houston Dynamo from advancing to the knockout stage in the MLS is Back tournament on Thursday, The Dynamo had led since Darwin Quintero’s goal in the 17th minute but surrendered it after Maynor Figueroa fouled Diedie Traore in the penalty...

When reigning Most Valuable Player Carlos Vela announced he was going to miss the MLS is Back tournament, many wondered who would pick up the slack for the Los Angeles Football Club. Diego Rossi and Bradley Wright-Phillips have more than made up for Vela’s absence. Rossi had the first four-goal game of the tournament and Wright-Phillips had his second...

Diego Rossi and Brian Rodriguez scored six minutes apart midway through the second half, and Los Angeles FC rallied for a 3-3 draw with the Houston Dynamo in the MLS is Back tournament on Monday night. The opening match of Group F turned into the highest scoring game of the tournament. LAFC, the reigning Supporters’ Shield winners, trailed 3-1 at…

Jeremy Ebobisse and Sebastián Blanco scored seven minutes apart midway through the second half, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez had a first-half penalty saved, and the Portland Timbers opened the MLS is Back tournament with a 2-1 win over the LA Galaxy on Monday night. Portland surged into command of Group F in the tournament thanks to its victory and a...

Nearly 200 players took the field for an 8-minute, 46-second moment of silence to protest racial injustice before Major League Soccer’s return to action Wednesday night.

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, citing his concern for the health of his family, including his pregnant wife. “I always want to give everything I have to my club, our fans and supporters and the city of LA,”...

Major League Soccer is set to resume its season with a tournament starting July 8 in Florida

“You’re my boy Blue!” The famous quote ushered by comedian and actor Will Ferrell in the movie Old School could now be spoken from your own lips directed at the famous star if you’re fortunate enough. As part of the “All In Challenge,” which raises money for charitable organizations that are feeding the hungry during the COVID-19 pandemic, you...

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Wan Kuzain is more than your average gamer. He’s got street cred. That’s because when he was 17, Kuzain accepted a challenge from noted video game enthusiast (and former NFL player) Chad Johnson — and beat him. The former Pro Bowler known as Ochocinco tweeted afterward that the “losing experience was worse than the time I…

Inspired by an idea of unity, the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), has teamed up with every professional sports team in Southern California, including the University of Southern California and the University of California Los Angeles, to create a public service announcement urging fans to stay together and stay home in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. The video…

The already-delayed professional sports seasons in North America could be on hiatus for significantly longer than first planned after federal officials said Sunday that they recommend all in-person events involving 50 people or more be called off for the next eight weeks.

Carlos Vela scored on a beautiful chip shot shortly before halftime and Los Angeles FC beat Inter Miami 1-0 on Sunday in the inaugural game for owner David Beckham’s MLS expansion team. Vela controlled the ball with his chest and eluded four defenders before chipping a perfect shot over Miami goalkeeper Luis Robles from the edge of the box....

Carlos Vela just proved he’s a one-country wrecking crew. The Mexican native scored a brace, and teammate Diego Rossi notched an impossible goal that sent the Los Angeles Football Club through the Round of 16 and into the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals, after they stunned Liga MX powerhouse León, 3-0, on Thursday night at Banc of California stadium. The...

The excitement was palpable inside the International Ballroom at the historic Beverly Hilton Hotel on Thursday night in Los Angeles for the 15th annual L.A. Sports Awards. The annual event is produced by the Los Angeles Sports Council and recognizes the best athletes, coaches, and executives within the LA sports landscape. Located within the same space as the Golden...

The LA Galaxy have signed former Chicago Fire midfielder Aleksandar Katai. The Galaxy announced the latest addition Tuesday. They are using Targeted Allocation Money to sign the Serbian veteran. The 28-year-old Katai spent the last two seasons in Chicago, scoring 18 goals in 62 appearances. The Galaxy are expecting him to provide an offensive boost for a depleted lineup. The…

Los Angeles FC has re-signed veteran MLS defenders Jordan Harvey and Dejan Jakovic. The defending Presidents’ Trophy winners announced the moves Tuesday. Harvey and Jakovic combined to start 42 games on LAFC’s back line last season. The 35-year-old Harvey contributed one goal and five assists in 2019. The Orange County native and UCLA product has been a regular for LAFC…