DeAndre Yedlin Talks World Cup Success, MLS All-Star Game and More

It has been three weeks since DeAndre Yedlin's first experience at the FIFA World Cup ended, but the entire process still hasn't sunk in with the burgeoning superstar of American soccer.  “It’s definitely been a whirlwind. There’s not been a lot of time to sit down and pinch myself to make sure it’s real. It’s definitely been pretty wild, but it’s been fun. I’m having a great time with it," Yedlin told Bleacher Report.  Yedlin, 21, catapulted himself onto the American sporting radar with three strong performances as a substitute against Portugal, Germany and Belgium. In his first World Cup game, Yedlin started a move on the right wing that led to Clint Dempsey's 81st-minute goal.  “Honestly, I just went out there and said, 'Relax and do your thing.' Jurgen [Klinsmann] definitely helped to calm me down a lot. If I make a mistake, I just try to recover on the ball as soon as possible, work hard, create and from that I felt really comfortable and relaxed.” The Seattle Sounders right-back also made his defensive prowess known, especially on one play against Belgium when he sprinted back down the pitch to defend Eden Hazard.  "[World-class players like Hazard] have their strengths, but they also have their weaknesses, and ...

Winners and Losers from MLS Week 19: Everyone at Sporting KC, Borchers and More

With a full slate of nine games being played this weekend in Major League Soccer, there were plenty of things to talk about regarding the play on the pitch. However, the biggest story of Week 19 came off the pitch thanks to Sporting Kansas City handing out a few big contracts to Matt Besler and Graham Zusi. On the field, there were a few controversial calls and players who experienced good and bad moments in their respective time on the pitch. Continue reading on to see who were the biggest winners and losers from Week 19 in MLS.Begin Slideshow

MLS Team of the Week: Duos from Columbus, FC Dallas, Portland Star in Week 19

Week 19 was all about big home wins for a few sides in Major League Soccer. Portland, Columbus and FC Dallas all came through with three points in games they needed to win, especially in the case of the Timbers and the Crew.  Thanks to those big wins, two players from each side were selected into the latest MLS Team of the Week. Continue reading on to see who else joined those players in the team set up in a 4-4-2. Begin Slideshow

MLS Player Power Rankings After Wednesday’s Week 19 Games

To kick off play in Week 19, the stars of Major League Soccer showed up to deliver some goal-scoring theatrics to fans.  In the four games across the league Wednesday night, Robbie Keane, Gyasi Zardes, Bradley Wright-Phillips and Conor Casey all showed up on the scoresheet.  Wright-Phillips' goal for the Red Bulls extended his lead atop the Golden Boot chart to two over Erick Torres. Continue reading on to see where those four players, and 16 others, ranked in the latest MLS Player Power Rankings. Begin Slideshow

MLS Standings 2014 Week 19: Latest Table, Updated Schedule for Week 20

For fans out there itching for some soccer in their post-World Cup existence, the MLS is calling. And Week 20 promises to be a good week to catch up with the United States' domestic league, as there are several intriguing matchups to see and international stars to follow.  From high-scoring teams to top-of-the-table matchups, there should be something for everyone. Let's break down the table, fixtures and preview some of the interesting games on tap.   Table   Fixtures   Preview Without question, the game of the week is the matchup between Sporting KC and the LA Galaxy. The game will match two of the league's top scorers in Sporting KC's Dom Dwyer (14 goals) and the Galaxy's Robbie Keane (nine goals, six assists). But will either be able to find the net in this one? That remains to be seen, as these teams also happen to have the two stingiest defenses in the league. The Galaxy have given up just 14 goals this season, while Sporting KC have conceded just 17. But the Galaxy come into this game on fire, having gone unbeaten in their last eight games. And Keane finally broke a four-game scoreless streak, notching a brace against the New England Revolution in the Galaxy's 5-1 win ...

10 Things We Learned from MLS Week 19

With a slate of four midweek matches, Major League Soccer fans had plenty to watch on Wednesday night. Sporting Kansas City went top of the table in the Eastern Conference with a late win, while the Philadelphia Union took three points off the New York Red Bulls. In the all-Canada battle, the Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC split the points and finally, in the late game, the LA Galaxy defeated the New England Revolution. Here are 10 things we learned from the action in MLS Week 19.Begin Slideshow

MLS Best XI from Wednesday’s Week 19 Contests

In just four games Wednesday, some of Major League Soccer's best delivered terrific performances, especially those playing at home.  The three biggest stars of the night were forwards who have all seen themselves take different career paths to this point.  To accommodate the three forwards, we opted to select three central midfielders and make the best XI from Wednesday's action a team set up in a 4-3-3. Continue reading to see which 11 players were the best on Wednesday night in MLS.Begin Slideshow

Winners and Losers from Wednesday’s MLS Action

There may have only been four games played Wednesday night in Major League Soccer, but that did not limit the amount of winners and losers from games in Philadelphia, Columbus, Toronto and Los Angeles. A few rookies were thrown into the fire in three games, while a friendly face finally came through for the Union. Continue reading on to see who the biggest winners and losers were during Wednesday's four-game slate.Begin Slideshow

MLS Stars Spoof Ferris Bueller in ‘Mike Magee’s Day Off’

Reigning Major League Soccer MVP Mike Magee has teamed up with a host of American stars to create a parody of the iconic movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off, recreated as Mike Magee's Day Off.The MLS promotion features Magee getting out of training by taking a page out of Bueller's book.American goalkeeper Hope Solo plays opposite Magee as his adversary (Bueller's sister), while the likes of Thierry Henry and former USMNT boss Bruce Arena make cameos. [KICKTV]Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com

MLS Player Power Rankings: Top Scorers Rise to the Top After Week 18

Week 18 in Major League Soccer was all about scoring.  To make things even better, the top five scorers in the league found the back of the net at least once. The top four on the scoring chart all have places in the top four spots of the latest MLS Player Power Rankings.  Continue reading on to see which member of the scoring quartet topped the latest ranking of the top 20 players in MLS. Begin Slideshow