MLS Week 11: Complete Schedule and 5 Things to Watch for This Weekend

The bigger the number, the higher the stakes in MLS Week 11. Who will answer the bell when their feet are put to the fire? Ironically enough, it hasn’t been Chicago. Not this season. A full slate of midweek matches turned MLS on its head. The New York Red Bulls and Houston Dynamo share the top spot in the Eastern Conference. FC Dallas stands alone in the West—salvaging another point at home, thanks to some superb diving from Blas Perez. But there’s no time to dwell. The turnaround is quick in MLS. Another full slate of matches await 18 teams this weekend. So, what warrants your attention in Week 11? Read on to find out.Begin Slideshow

Best and Worst from MLS Week 10

MLS Week 10 taught us that there is more to life than the final score. It’s a lesson by which Toronto FC will need to start living.The New York Red Bulls continued streaking in Week 10. Saturday's 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew was the team's third consecutive victory. Tim Cahill's signature header in the 80th minute lifted New York to a four-way tie for first in the Eastern Conference.Real Salt Lake also found the win column on Saturday. Joao Plata's assists propelled the Claret and Cobalt to a 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.But Cahill and Plata did not make the list of best and worst from MLS Week 10. Read on to find out who did.Begin Slideshow

MLS Week 10: 5 Things to Watch for This Weekend

Revenge. Redemption. Red hot. The three Rs will be on display in MLS Week 10. Just not the kind you grew up with.A full slate of MLS matches are scheduled this weekend. Sixteen of the 19 teams will be in action.DC United and the Chicago Fire will be forced to wait another week before attempting to turn their seasons around. FC Dallas will be able to sit back and watch of the rest of the league attempt to catch up. But with so much action this weekend, where should your focus lie? What warrants your attention in Week 10? Read on to find out. Begin Slideshow

Best and Worst from MLS Week 9

MLS offenses were on fire in Week 9, and so was the Columbus Crew’s scoreboard. A total of 27 goals were scored across nine matches this past weekend—by far the most tallies in a single week this season. League matches were averaging an all-time low of 2.24 goals per match entering Week 9. That number is sure to go up before Week 10.Chivas USA and the San Jose Earthquakes contributed four goals to that total with a 2-2 draw Saturday night. The Houston Dynamo and Colorado Rapids added two more after a 1-1 draw. Giles Barnes' contribution was the most emphatic of Week 9. The Philadelphia Union contributed none, as they were blanked in a disappointing 2-0 loss to the New England Revolution. But neither team made the list of best and worst from MLS Week 9. Read on to find out who did.Begin Slideshow

Houston Dynamo vs. Colorado Rapids: MLS Live Score, Analysis, Reaction

MLS Week 9 coverage—Houston, Texas Houston Dynamo 1-1 Colorado Rapids—Drew Moor, 45' +2 (0-1)—Giles Barnes, 66' (1-1)LineupsHouston: Hall; Sarkodie, Boswell, Brunner, Ashe; Driver (Creavalle), Clark (Camargo), Garcia, Davis (C); Bruin, Barnes (Ching).Colorado: Irwin; Mullan, Moor, O'Neill, Klute; Smith (Mastroeni), Powers, Thomas (Sturgis), Mwanga; Hill (Rivero), Harris. Follow Eduardo on Twitter for more insight on a variety of sports topics. Follow @Mendez_FCRead more MLS news on BleacherReport.com

MLS Upset Watch: 3 Teams on Alert in Week 9

MLS favorites remain on upset alert in Week 9. And just like Trey Parker and Matt Stone, you can "blame Canada" should they falter.Clear-cut favorites are difficult to identify, especially in MLS.So in order make sense of the league's infamous parity, current standings and points per game were considered to determine your Week 9 favorites. Everything else was considered to determine your winner.So, who needs to keep their head on a swivel this weekend? Read on to find out. Note: Stats taken from MLS MatchDay app unless otherwise noted.Begin Slideshow

Best and Worst from MLS Week 8

Week 8 in MLS served as a reminder of many things. Landon Donovan prompted our World Cup memories. A pair of supporters groups reminded us that we are all one. FC Dallas continued their ascendancy over MLS competition. The Hoops now sit comfortably atop the Supporters’ Shield standings with 19 points. The Chicago Fire returned to the win column, while Adam Jahn salvaged a point at home with his late-game heroics. But that wasn’t enough to make the best and worst from Week 8 in MLS. Read on to find out who made the list.Begin Slideshow

MLS Upset Watch: 3 Teams on Alert in Week 8

Sound the alarms, especially in Commerce City. MLS favorites are on upset alert in Week 8.Parody reigns supreme in American soccer. Head-scratching results have become synonymous with the league. How often does a Reading defeat a Manchester United? When was the last time Granada took down Barcelona?But the woeful Chicago Fire surprising the New York Red Bulls, now that’s feasible.If there’s one rule that will always ring true in MLS, it’s this: Don’t sleep on your opponent. You’ll be laid out if you do.So who needs to keep their head on a swivel in Week 8? Read on to find out. Begin Slideshow

Best and Worst from MLS Week 7

Hold on to your beer bottles. Week 7 of MLS is in the books, and so is half the Toronto FC roster. Jack McInerney and Robert Earnshaw continued to stack the stat sheet this week. The two increased their regular-season totals to four and five goals, respectively. The Houston Dynamo set a new MLS record: The Orange Crush extended their home unbeaten streak to 35. The New England Revolution remain as disjointed as ever. The Revs have not scored since the season opener, yet managed to accumulate five points thus far.But neither made the list of best and worst from Week 7 in MLS. Read on to find out who did.Begin Slideshow

Best and Worst from MLS Weekend

The CONCACAF Champions League limited this week’s MLS action, but it did not limit the amount of mind-blowing and face-palming moments that have become synonymous with the league. Ryan Johnson’s brace propelled the Portland Timbers to their first win of the season. The 37th consecutive sellout at JELD-WEN Field witnessed a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo—cementing MLS’ position as the most competitive and paradoxical league on the planet. Due to a week off, the Seattle Sounders remain winless. Rave Green have the distinct honor of being the only MLS team to bear that title. Neither Portland nor Seattle made the list of best and worst of Week 6 in MLS. Read on to find out who did.Begin Slideshow