MLS Week 16: Complete Schedule and 5 Things to Watch For This Weekend

Teams will need to deliver more than pizza in MLS Week 16. Crucial points are on the line. Ten teams returned to action on Wednesday. Five advanced to the quarterfinal of the U.S. Open Cup with victories. Inclement weather forced the Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew to postpone their match to Thursday afternoon.The MLS action continues this weekend with five matches scheduled for Saturday night. But what warrants your attention in Week 16? Read on to find out.Begin Slideshow

Best and Worst from MLS Week 15

Less was more in MLS Week 15. Especially in Seattle. A total of nine teams were idle this weekend. Unfortunately, DC United and the New England Revolution weren't among them. They might as well have been. The two played to a scoreless draw at Gillette Stadium on Saturday. But how did the other active teams fare this week? Was it worthy of being mentioned in the best and worst from MLS Week 15? Read on to find out.Begin Slideshow

MLS Week 15: Complete Schedule and 5 Things to Watch for This Weekend

World Cup qualifying will dominate the headlines come Friday, but don’t neglect MLS Week 15. Lord knows Seattle won’t. Two teams were in action Wednesday night, but if you look at the scoreboard, it was really only one. The Philadelphia Union defeated the Columbus Crew 3-0 at PPL Park. The victory lifted the Union into a tie for third place in the Eastern Conference. Not much action will follow this weekend. Only four matches are scheduled for Saturday, but we still managed to extract the five things that warrant your attention. Read on to find out what they are.Begin Slideshow

Listing the 19 Hip-Hop Songs That Describe Each MLS Team

Hip-hop has managed to incorporate itself into different facets of our daily lives. Now, it's Major League Soccer's turn. This article will feature 19 hip-hop classics that have been specifically matched with an MLS team. Current form, recent history and individual talents have been considered for each selection. The list will allow those currently without a favorite MLS franchise to quickly identify their newest craze. For those already bleeding their team’s colors, you will officially have your anthem for matchday.  So, grab your Lasonic TRC-931 ghetto blaster as we compile the greatest mixtape in MLS history. Note: Due to the explicit nature of some of the selected songs, not all videos have been featured. Hyperlinks have been added in order to identify the selection. All teams have been listed in alphabetical order.Begin Slideshow

Best and Worst from MLS Week 14

Unstoppable forces took control in MLS Week 14. Some played well enough to break through a wall. Others tried to headbutt their way. Jack McInerney delivered a bit of déjà vu in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Toronto FC. The young forward scored an equalizer against the Reds in stoppage time...again. An unstoppable penalty from Federico Higuain ensured the Columbus Crew earned the same result against the Houston Dynamo. Mike Magee continued his storybook return to his hometown. His goal in the 85th minute was enough to seal a 2-0 victory over DC United on Sunday. But all three stars didn’t make the list of best and worst from MLS Week 14.  Read on to find out who did.Begin Slideshow

MLS Week 14: Complete Schedule and 5 Things to Watch for This Weekend

Expect the unexpected in MLS Week 14. Especially with international duty ransacking a share of the league's rosters.  A quartet of upsets in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup set the tone for the impending action this weekend. The San Jose Earthquakes, Colorado Rapids, Los Angeles Galaxy and Seattle Sounders all fell to lower division sides.  Fortunately for them, the turnaround is quick in MLS. Eighteen of the 19 teams will return to action this weekend. But with nine matches on tap, what warrants your attention in Week 14? Read on to find out.Begin Slideshow

Best and Worst from MLS Week 13

MLS Week 13 featured the comeback. The most important one didn’t even take place on the scoreboard. The Chicago Fire turned a 1-0 deficit into a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake thanks to the heroics of Quincy Amarikwa. The 25-year-old forward connected on a Austin Berry flick in the 84th minute to secure Chicago’s eighth point of the season. Alvaro Saborio made a comeback of his own Saturday night. The Costa Rican international returned from a quad injury and delivered a sensational header in the 78th minute.But Amarikwa and Saborio didn’t make the list of best and worst from MLS Week 13. Read on to find out who did.Begin Slideshow

MLS Week 13: Complete Schedule and 5 Things to Watch for This Weekend

The polarizing issue that is MLS’ 20th franchise has been settled. The nine matches scheduled for MLS Week 13 have not. Welcome to MLS, New York City FC. Now, step aside. It isn’t 2015 yet. There’s actual soccer to be played this weekend.Eighteen of the 19 teams will be in action in Week 13. That’s enough soccer to preserve the Champions League hangover you’ll be undoubtedly suffering from. But with so much action on tap, what warrants your attention this weekend? Read on to find out.Begin Slideshow

Best and Worst from MLS Week 12

If you weren't able to finish all the action in MLS Week 12, no worries. A lot of the players didn’t, either. There was no shortage of red cards, goals and dramatic finishes in Week 12. Unless, of course, you were in attendance at BMO Field Saturday afternoon.  Toronto FC fell 1-0 to the Columbus Crew, extending their losing streak to four games. Not to be outdone, Chivas USA extended their winless streak to six games and forced goalkeeper Dan Kennedy to start taking free-kicks in the process.But a temporary moratorium has been placed on the fault-finding for both clubs by this featured columnist. At least for this week. So, whose performance was worthy of being mentioned in the best and worst from Week 12? Read on to find out.Begin Slideshow

MLS Week 12: Complete Schedule and 5 Things to Watch for This Weekend

If you’re looking to send a message in MLS Week 12, you better put your money where your mouth is. Lord knows the New York Red Bulls and Los Angeles Galaxy have.The mid-week action subsided in Week 12, but it did not disappear altogether.A second-half surge from the Galaxy led to a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union Wednesday night. Union head coach Jack Hackworth was looking for respect ahead of LA's visit. His team will have to keep looking for it after conceding three goals in the final 20 minutes at home. Both teams—along with 16 others—will return to action this weekend. So, what warrants your attention in Week 12?Begin Slideshow