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Corey Baird scores in LAFC debut to give his squad a 1-0 lead over Austin FC

In his first game with LAFC, Corey Baird netted a goal in the 61st minute to give his squad a 1-0 lead over Austin FC.

Atlanta United FC and Orlando City SC play to nil-nil draw in Josef Martinez’s return

Atlanta United FC and Orlando City SC played to a nil-nil draw in Orlando’s first match of 2021. Josef Martinez made his first appearance in over a year for Atlanta United FC.

CF Montréal earn season-opening 4-2 win over Toronto FC

Mason Toye scored in the third minute of the match and CF Montréal never looked back, cruising to a 4-2 season-opening win over Toronto FC.

Phil Neville: On adapting to the MLS & difference in coaching Women and Men.

Phil Neville chats with Alexi Lalas and talks about adapting to the MLS, his style of play, the difference between coaching Women and Men, generational differences in players, his sales pitch to Inter Miami CF, his thoughts on American soccer media, and his favorite Cuban food.

João Paulo’s long-distance goal highlights Sounders’ season-opening 4-0 win over Minnesota

João Paulo scored a gorgeous goal from outside the box as the Seattle Sounders cruised to a season-opening 4-0 win over Minnesota United. Raúl Ruidíaz also netted two goals in the game.

Sounders FC extend lead over Minnesota United FC thanks to Raul Ruidiaz, 2-0

The Seattle Sounders FC took a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota United FC thanks to a beautiful tally from Raul Ruidiaz. This was Ruidiaz’s first of two goals in the match.

Joao Paulo scores from long distance to put the Sounders ahead of Minnesota United, 1-0

Joao Paulo rips a strike from outside the box and scores to give the Seattle Sounders a 1-0 lead over Minnesota United FC.

Dynamo start MLS season strong with 2-1 win over Earthquakes

The Houston Dynamo beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 in the first game of the 2021 MLS season. Memo Rodriguez scored Houston’s first goal and Maximiliano Urruti added a goal in the second half to put the Dynamo ahead, 2-0. Paul Marie’s goal in the 74th minute was not enough for the Earthquakes.

Monterrey advances to CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals with 3-1 win over Atletico Pantoja

Lige MX powerhouse Monterrey took out Dominican club, Club Atletico Pantoja 5-1 on aggregate, advancing to the quarterfinals, where they will play the reigning MLS Champion Columbus Crew.

Columbus win first CONCACAF Champions League knockout series with 1-0 win over Real Esteli

The Columbus Crew SC advanced to the round of eight of the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League with an aggregate score of 5-0 vs. Real Esteli.

Club America advances thanks to away goals despite 1-0 loss to C.D. Olimpia

Club America snaps a 15-game home-winning streak in their 1-0 loss to C.D. Olimpia but advances to the CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals, having ended 2-2 on aggregate. Americas away goals were the difference.

Philadelphia Union pummels Saprissa, 4-0, with four-goal second half

The Philadelphia Union, who already led 1-0 on aggregate from a first-leg victory, exploded for four second-half goals against Saprissa on Wednesday night. That gave them a 4-0 win and 5-0 win on aggregate to advance to the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals where they will take on Atlanta United.

Toronto FC edges Leon, 2-1, advancing to the quarterfinals of CONCACAF Champions League

Toronto FC advanced to to the quarterfinals of the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League by defeating Leon, 2-1. Justin Morrow and Patrick Mullins scored for Toronto. The MLS side advances to face Cruz Azul in the quarters.

Atlanta United nets late goal, gets past Alajuelense to CONCACAF Champions League quarters

Jurgen Damm scored in added time for Atlanta United to break a 0-0 deadlock vs. Alajuelense in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16. It helped advance Atlanta 2-0 on aggregate into the tournament quarterfinals.

C.F. Monterrey cruises to a 3-0 first leg victory over Club Atletico Pantoja

C.F. Monterrey shut out Dominican Republic’s Club Atletico Pantoja 3-0 in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League match up in the round of 16. Monterrey’s goals came from Vincent Jenssen, Jose Alvarado, and Arturo Gonzalez.

Jonathan Mensah scores to put Columbus ahead, 2-0

Jonathan Mensah scores on a corner kick in 25′ to give the Columbus Crew a 2-0 lead over Real Esteli in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League matchup.

Cruz Azul held scoreless in first leg vs. Arcahaie FC, 0-0

Cruz Azul and Arcahaie FC played to a nil-nil draw in the first leg of the 2021 CONCACAF Champions League, Round of 16. Cruz Azul only managed two shots on goal the entire match.

Timbers and Marathon play to 2-2 draw in CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16

The Portland Timbers and CD Marathon play to a 2-2 draw in an exciting first leg of their CONCACAF Round of 16 matchup in Honduras. The two teams will face off again in Portland on Tuesday, April 13.

Brayan Josue Castillo Arzu nets quick CD Marathon equalizer to knot things up, 1-1

Just moments after the Portland Timbers broke through for the opening goal of the first leg of the CONCACAF Champion’s League Round of 16, CD Marathon found their equalizer off the foot of Brayan Josue Castillo Arzu.

Felipe Mora breaks through for Timbers, gives them 1-0 lead over CD Marathon

After several high-percentage chances were left by the wayside, the Portland Timbers finally broke through in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champion’s League Round of 16 against CD Marathon of Honduras. Felipe Mora provided the goal, but CD Marathon quickly equalized moments later.

Mexico sinks Honduras in penalty shootout, win CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying

Coming back from 1-0 down, Mexico downed a scrappy Honduras team in a penalty shootout after the two teams were tied 1-1 through 120 minutes. It was Mexico’s 16th straight CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying match win dating back to 2008. Watch El Tri’s dramatic come-from-behind win as they once again won the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying’s championship trophy.

Mexico qualifies for Olympics in 2-0 semi-final win over Canada

Mexico beats Canada in 2-0 in the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament semi-final match punching their ticket to the Olympics in Japan. Uriel Antuna and Johan Vasquez get the goals for Mexico.

Jackson Yueill's strike from distance cuts Hondruas' lead over USMNT to 2-1

Jackson Yueill capitalizes on a Honduras turnover and brings the USMNT within a goal with a gorgeous strike from outside the box.

Honduras capitalizes on David Ochoa’s blunder, take 2-0 lead over USMNT

United States Men’s National Team goalkeeper David Ochoa made a poor decision attempting to move the ball forward and Honduras capitalized. Luis Palma kicked back Ochoa’s attempt and doubled Honduras’ lead to 2-0.

Honduras takes 1-0 lead over USMNT in waning moments of the first half

Juan Carlos Obrejon Jr.’s late first-half goal gave Honduras a 1-0 lead over the United States Men’s National Team in the CONCACAF Olympic Men’s qualifier semifinals.

Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna score in USMNT’s 2-1 win over Northern Ireland

Gio Reyna opened the scoring for the United States and Christian Pulisic delivered the dagger with a second-half penalty shot goal in a 2-1 friendly win vs. Northern Ireland on Sunday morning. It was the first win for the U.S. over a European team on European soil since 2015.

Chrisitan Pulisic’s penalty shot goal gives USMNT 2-0 lead over Northern Ireland

Christian Pulisic capitalizes on a penalty kick after being tripped inside the box, putting the USMNT ahead 2-0 in the second half.

Gio Reyna scores from outside the box to put USMNT up 1-0 over Northern Ireland

Giovanni Reyna’s shot from outside the box gets deflected and ends up in the back of the net, giving the USMNT a 1-0 lead in the first half.

Mexico downs USMNT, 1-0, in U23 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying

Uriel Antuna’s 45th-minute goal was all Mexico needed on Wednesday night to top the United States Men’s National Team, 1-0, in Group Play of the U23 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying. Mexico’s defense held firm and kept the U.S. from getting too many high percentage chances in the win.

Alexi Lalas’ on-field winners from USMNT’s gritty 1-0 win vs. Costa Rica

Alexi Lalas breaks down why he was impressed with David Ochoa, Samuel Vines and Jesus Ferreira during the United States Men’s National Team’s win vs. Costa Rica in the CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying.