David Villa Right to Move on from Atletico Madrid, but New York Move Timing Poor

One member of Spain's World Cup squad has already confirmed a summer transfer, but it's David Villa, not Cesc Fabregas, who has arranged a move away from La Liga. The forward will sign for Major League Soccer side New York City, becoming their first-ever registered player and beginning his tenure with them from the 2015 season, as per the club's website. It's a move with many positives for the player, who was lacking in keeping pace with his previous standards during the past season, though it perhaps begs questions of what he'll do for the next seven months or so after the World Cup ends. Villa still managed to score 13 goals in 36 games for Atleti this season, contributing to their title-winning season in La Liga, but it was clear for some time that he is no longer the force of old. Hardly "finished" as a player, though, he travels to Brazil this summer as a member of the Spain World Cup squad looking to defend their title. The all-time record scorer for his nation, Villa could easily have slipped down the league a little, perhaps back to Valencia or to the likes of Villarreal (depending on wages, of course—but more on that shortly) ...

Portland Timbers’ Fanendo Adi Plays Amazing Assist to Will Johnson

Fanendo Adi created a goal in incredible style as the Portland Timbers took on the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS on Sunday night. Adi juggled the ball with his back to goal, then laid on a pass for Will Johnson to finish in style. Unfortunately for the Timbers, it was only a consolation goal: The Whitecaps were up 4-2 at the time, and the late strike from Johnson only served to tighten the scoreline. [H/T Reddit for the GIF] Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com

Winners and Losers from MLS Week 13

It was another exciting week of Major League Soccer action in Week 13, highlighted by stunning goals from Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi and Will Johnson, as well as another tally for the league's all-time goal scorer Landon Donovan. Check out all the action along with plenty of highlights in this week's edition of MLS Winners and Losers.Begin Slideshow

8 Things We Learned from MLS Week 13: New England’s Trap, Rivalry Fun and More

If you haven't learned to expect the unexpected in Major League Soccer, you did in Week 13, as a few mystifying results were produced. The biggest shock came from Montreal, as the Impact took down Eastern Conference leaders New England by a 2-0 scoreline. Other big names like Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake fell flat, while four teams in rivalry clashes showed us plenty of passion from start to finish. Continue reading on for a look at the eight biggest takeaways from MLS Week 13. Begin Slideshow

MLS Team of the Week: Brown, Defoe and Morales Star with 2 Goals Each

With World Cup preparations overshadowing Week 13 of play in Major League Soccer, some fans were not able to watch a full weekend of terrific performances.  Three teams won their respective matches by more than two goals in a week that saw players shine in the midfield, and up front, for those sides.  Five players also scored two goals for their teams this week, but two of those players missed out on the best XI thanks to some stiff competition up front.  Continue reading on to see which players were good enough on the pitch to make it into the MLS Team of the Week. Begin Slideshow

Jermain Defoe Scores Left-Footed Screamer for Toronto FC vs. Columbus

Jermain Defoe may not be going to the World Cup with England but if he keeps scoring goals like this one Roy Hodgson may well regret that decision. The Toronto FC man, who moved from Tottenham in February, scored this stunning strike against Columbus Crew with his weaker left foot. The goal was his second of the match, and the sixth of his first season in MLS. It also leveled the score at two goals apiece and set the stage for a late TFC winner. [MLS]Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com