9Sep/140
MLS Player Power Rankings After Matches from September 3-7
There is no debating what team the best player in Major League Soccer at the moment plays for. The LA Galaxy have three stars firing on all cylinders, but only one of them can earn the top spot on the list of the league's top-20 players. In the mix alongside Gyasi Zardes, Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan are a few other players, who can't stop scoring for their respective sides. Continue reading on to see who tops the latest edition of the MLS Player Power Rankings. Begin Slideshow8Sep/140
Winners and Losers from MLS Matches from September 5-7
There was no shortage of excitement in Major League Soccer this weekend, as plenty of the league's attacking stars thrust themselves into the spotlight. With the strong attacking showings came some questionable play from a few sides, including a record-setting moment at StubHub Center Friday night. Also included in Week 26 were a strong return from a star forward, and continued struggles for the Canadian sides, which made choosing the biggest winners and losers from the weekend a simple task. Continue reading for the complete list of winners and losers from this weekend's play in MLS. Begin Slideshow8Sep/140
MLS Team of the Week for Matches from September 5-7
After a quiet weekend of play, the scorers of Major League Soccer came to play in Week 26, as six players netted a brace in games across North America. From Friday's blowout win by LA at StubHub Center to the crazy six-goal thriller in Portland, plenty of stars were able to find the back of the net with ease. With that in mind, we opted to shape our MLS Team of the Week in a 4-3-3 to fit in as many attack-minded players as possible. Continue reading on to see who was good enough to make the latest MLS Team of the Week. Begin Slideshow5Sep/140
6 Bold Predictions for MLS Matches from September 5-7
It's that time of the week again, where we make some outlandish predictions about what will happen in the weekend of play in Major League Soccer. With the playoff race now ratcheting up with two months of play left, every single second on the field counts for teams desperate to keep their MLS Cup hopes alive. With the thirst for the playoffs higher than it has been all season, there are bound to be some unexpected performances—both good and bad. Before those shock showings can happen, we have a chance to predict who will step out of the shadows and star in our bold predictions for the MLS weekend. Begin Slideshow4Sep/140
10 Key Battles for MLS Matches from September 5-7
The calendar now reads September, meaning it is crunch time for many sides in the thick of the playoff race in Major League Soccer. As each week passes, the tension grows and the reliance on stars to deliver multiplies. In the matches this weekend in MLS, a few stars will be asked to lead their respective teams to victory, but they will have to get past road blocks in the form of difficult matchups. Continue reading for a look at the 10 key battles to watch across the league this weekend. Begin Slideshow2Sep/140
MLS Player Power Rankings After Matches from August 27-31
The month of August belonged to the LA Galaxy, which is why three of the team's stars rank in the top five of the Major League Soccer Player Power Rankings. Bruce Arena's side ended its magnificent August with a 3-0 romp of Chivas USA that put their goal total for the month at 19. The three main reasons for that high-powered attack are Landon Donovan, Robbie Keane and Gyasi Zardes, who have caught the eye of everyone around the league. One of those players was able to knock Bradley Wright-Phillips off the top spot of this list for the first time in over two months. Continue reading on to see who took the MLS Player Power Rankings throne away from the Red Bulls forward. Begin Slideshow1Sep/140
Winners and Losers from MLS Matches from August 29-31
After a frantic set of games last week, things in Major League Soccer quieted down a bit in Week 25. Aside from the crazy goings on at Sporting Park Friday night, this weekend's set of matches felt a bit dull compared to recent weeks. Despite the lack of production on the offensive side of the ball, there were still a decent amount of controversial calls, defensive lapses and standout performances. And there was also the second managerial sacking of the year. Continue reading for our weekly list of the biggest winners and losers in MLS.Begin Slideshow1Sep/140
MLS Team of the Week for Matches from August 29-31
In a complete contrast from last week, Major League Soccer saw plenty of stellar defensive displays over the last three days. Seven shutouts were recorded across the nine games played in Week 25, which led to plenty of quality candidates at the back for the latest MLS Team of the Week. Although defense was the theme of the weekend, the left midfield position saw four players shine in one of the steepest battles for the best 11 of the week all season. Continue reading on to see which 11 players earned a spot in the MLS Team of the Week. Begin Slideshow29Aug/140
6 Bold Predictions for MLS Matches from August 29-31
In a league where parity and the unexpected reign supreme on most weekends, making bold predictions for a set of Major League Soccer games can be difficult at times. With pressure growing by the week for each team in the playoff race to succeed, there are bound to be some unexpected results put in by the teams further down the standings. With that being said, this week's set of bold predictions involve some of the league's bottom feeders that are taking on the hierarchy of the league. Continue reading on for a look at our six bold predictions for the MLS weekend. Begin Slideshow28Aug/140