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Jose Cifuentes leads LAFC past Austin FC in 2-0 win

LAFC beat new club Austin FC with goals scored by Jose Cifuentes and veteran striker Diego Rossi who scored his third goal of the season.

Raúl Ruidíaz returns to score his ninth goal in a Sounders’ 2-0 win over Dynamo

Seattle Sounders forward Raúl Ruidíaz returns from the COPA America tournament to score for the Sounders in a 2-0 win over the Houston Dynamo. It was his ninth goal for the club. Kelyn Rowe added to the Sounders scoreline with a 62nd-minute goal.

Colorado Rapids blank Minnesota United FC, 2-0

Brian Galván and Andre Shinyashiki scored for the Colorado Rapids as they shut out Minnesota United FC. Minnesota’s Ramón Ábila received an 86th-minute red card.

Toronto FC knock off Revolution, 3-2, after a long weather delay

Toronto FC scored three times in the first half and held on to beat the New England Revolution, 3-2, after a lengthy weather delay. Kemar Lawrence, Yeferson Soteldo, and Tsubasa Endoh were the goal scorers for Toronto.

Chicago Fire takedown second-place Orlando City, 3-1

Chicago Fire FC earned a victory over Orlando City SC scoring three goals with three different players. Boris Sekulić started the scoring right before halftime, Robert Berić untied the game in the 72′, and Nnamdi Chinonso Offor finished the scoring with a goal in the 96′.

Romell Quioto breaks tie in 73rd minute to give CF Montréal 2-1 victory over NYCFC

CF Montréal broke a tie with New York City FC in the 73 minute with a goal from forward Romell Quioto to make it 2-1. It is Romell Quioto’s first goal of the 2021 season.

Messi vs. Neymar — FOX Soccer crew breaks down Argentina’s semifinal win over Colombia

Argentina was able to outlast Colombia, 3-2, in penalties to advance to the Copa America Final. Messi helped break the deadlock with a beautiful assist to Lautaro Martinez before Colombia’s Luis Diaz equalized with a clinical finish. Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, Rob Stone, and Maurice Edu react to Argentina’s performance.

Messi, Argentina outlast Colombia in penalty kicks to advance to Copa América final

After regulation ended 1-1, Argentina defeated Colombia, 3-2, in penalties to advance to the Copa América final. Messi scored in penalty kicks and assisted on Lautaro Martínez’s goal in the seventh minute. Argentina will play Neymar and Brazil in the final.

Luis Díaz scores incredible goal to tie it up, 1-1, for Colombia against Argentina

Watch Luis Díaz score an incredible goal for Colombia to tie up the 2021 Copa América semifinal game against Argentina, 1-1.

Messi sets up Lautaro Martínez as Argentina takes early 1-0 lead over Colombia

Watch Lionel Messi set up Lautaro Martínez perfectly inside the box to give Argentina a 1-0 lead over Colombia in the 2021 Copa América semifinals.

Neymar’s Moment of Magic helps Brazil edge Peru, 1-0 — FOX Soccer crew reacts

Brazil hung on to defeat Peru and advance to the Copa América final, 1-0. Neymar’s brilliance in the 35th minute helped Brazil seal the deal. Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, Rob Stone, and Mo Edu react to Brazil’s performance.

Neymar, Brazil advance to Copa América final with 1-0 win over Peru

Brazil defeated Peru, 1-0, to advance to the Copa América final. Neymar’s beautiful move to set up Lucas Paqueta’s goal was just enough to help Brazil get the victory. Brazil will play the winner of Argentina vs. Colombia in the final.

Neymar sets up Lucas Paqueta after beautiful dribble to give Brazil a 1-0 lead over Peru

Watch Neymar’s skill be put on full display, nutmeging a defender and setting up Lucas Paqueta to give Brazil a 1-0 lead over Peru in the 2021 Copa América semifinal.

Pedro Gallese makes back-to-back stellar saves to keep Peru level with Brazil, 0-0

Watch Peru goalie Pedro Gallese make two insane saves back-to-back and keep his squad knotted up, 0-0, with Brazil in the 2021 Copa América semifinal.

Sporting Kansas City’s two late goals power them past L.A. Galaxy, 2-0

After a scoreless initial 81 minutes, Johnny Russell scored to give Sporting Kansas City a 1-0 lead and Khiry Shelton put the cherry on top in 90+5′ to deliver a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Michael Barrios second-half goal helps Rapids salvage 1-1 draw vs. Sounders

Alex Roldan scored near the end of the first half to give the Seattle Sounders a 1-0 lead, but Michael Barrios struck early in the second half to help the Colorado Rapids earn a 1-1 draw Sunday night.

FC Dallas’ last-second own goal sinks would-be win in 2-2 draw vs. Vancouver Whitecaps

Moments from victory, a defensive breakdown led to an own goal for FC Dallas as they gave away their would-be 2-1 win and were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps.

José Cifuentes scores to give LAFC its first 2021 road win over Real Salt Lake, 1-0

Los Angeles Football Club edged Real Salt Lake 1-0 to get its first road win of the season. José Cifuentes scored the only goal of the match.

C.J. Sapong scores to help Nashville SC beat Philadelphia Union, 1-0

C.J. Sapong scored in the second minute and Nashville SC held on to beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Saturday night, ending the Union’s nine-game unbeaten streak.

Ignacio Aliseda leads the Chicago Fire past Atlanta FC with two goals in 3-0 win

The Chicago Fire rolled past Atlanta United, 3-0. Ignacio Aliseda led the way with two goals.

Houston Dynamo, FC Cincinnati exchange early fireworks in 1-1 draw

The Houston Dynamo and FC Cincinnati each scored in the first five minutes of Saturday’s match, but quickly the two offenses faded away as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw.

Earthquakes score late to secure 2-2 draw vs. Minnesota United

Benjamin Kikanovic scored in the 82nd minute for the San Jose Earthquakes to earn them a 2-2 draw against Minnesota United FC.

Fábio Roberto Gomes Netto scores in the 79th minute to give Red Bulls 2-1 win over Orlando City

Fábio Roberto Gomes Netto scored in the 79th minute to help the New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City SC, 2-1.

Messi scores free-kick golazo, extends Argentina’s lead over Ecuador to 3-0

Lionel Messi put the cherry on top of Argentina’s win over Ecuador, scoring a gorgeous free-kick goal and leading Argentina to a spot in the 2021 Copa America semifinals.

Lautaro Martinez gives Argentina a late 2-0 lead over Ecuador

Lautaro Martinez assured Argentina’s spot in the 2021 Copa America semifinal and a win over Ecuador with a goal, assisted by Lionel Messi, in the 84th minute.

Mathieu Choinière’s first-half strike lifts CF Montreal past Inter Miami CF, 1-0

CF Montreal defeated Inter Miami CF, 1-0, thanks to Mathieu Choinière’s goal in the 41st minute. Montreal outshot Miami 17-5 in the win.

Rodrigo de Paul nets late first-half goal as Argentina takes 1-0 lead over Ecuador

Watch Rodrigo de Paul score on a crazy play to give Argentina a 1-0 lead over Ecuador in the 2021 Copa America quarterfinals.

Lionel Messi puts it off the post 1 vs. 1 with goalkeeper as Ecuador, Argentina stay tied, 0-0

Lionel Messi had a clear cut one-on-one with the Ecuadorian goalie, but he missed his shot as it rang off the post.

Colombia outlasts Uruguay in penalty kicks, advance to Copa América semifinals

Colombia ended a scoreless game with a 4-2 victory over Uruguay in penalty kicks to advance to the Copa America semifinals. David Ospina made two outstanding saves in the penalty kicks to secure the win for Colombia.

Brazil advance to Copa America semifinals with 1-0 win over Chile

Lucas Paqueta scored the only goal of the game as Brazil defeated Chile, 1-0, in the quarterfinals at Copa America. Brazil won the game despite playing with 10 men for the majority of the second half. They will advance to the semifinal to play Peru.