19May/140
8 Things We Learned from MLS Week 11: World Cup Duty Affects Play of Many Clubs
The 11th week of play in Major League Soccer was different than any of the previous 10 because of the departures of many players due to international duty. Teams like Sporting Kansas City, Seattle and Toronto all faced a bit of adversity due to the arrivals of their players at the United States World Cup camp. All three of those teams taught us something about themselves with their play in Week 11, and so did a few other sides that have been either hot, cold or both during the 2014 campaign. Continue reading for the eight biggest lessons from Week 11 in MLS. Begin Slideshow18May/140
MLS Team of the Week: Martins, Higuain, Hagglund Headline List of League’s Best
With some of the stars of Major League Soccer away from their clubs due to international duty, Week 11 presented some players with a chance to step up and show their worth. That is exactly what happened in the case of a few players in the latest MLS Team of the Week. The other stars from Week 11 were some established players that filled the league-wide superstar void left by the likes of Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan and Nick Rimando. This week's team is set up in a 4-4-1-1 formation due to some terrific showings in the midfield. Continue reading on to see which 11 players were honored for their play in Week 11. Begin Slideshow13May/140
MLS Player Power Rankings: BWP, Morales Surpass Dempsey in Race for Top Spot
The 10th week of play in Major League Soccer saw plenty of electrifying individual displays. Three players scored hat-tricks, while four others found the back of the net on two occasions in a week that saw 39 goals fly in. While the stellar offensive performances across the league dominated the headlines, there were also some impressive defensive games turned in by some of the league's best. After sorting through all of the terrific displays on the pitch this weekend, we compiled the latest MLS Player Power Rankings, a list that sees its first change at the top since Week 6. Begin Slideshow12May/140
Winners and Losers from MLS Week 10: Multi-Goal Scorers, Davis, Warner and More
Welcome to our weekly look at the winners and losers from the latest week of play in Major League Soccer. This week, a pair of managers once again find their way on to the list for their actions, while a slew of players are recognized for their skillful play. While a ton of praise was handed out to many players and teams in Week 10, there were some big losers, including a few players that made troublesome defensive lapses. Continue reading for the complete list of winners and losers from Week 10 in MLS. Begin Slideshow12May/140
8 Things We Learned from MLS Week 10: Dominant Revs, Star Rookies and More
The 10th week of play in Major League Soccer delivered us with a plethora of storylines to watch after 39 goals were scored in 12 games. The electric offensive play across the league this week taught us plenty of things about the teams who lit the net on fire and fell flat in blowout losses. Because of the onslaught of goals, plenty of individuals made statements about their play as well. Continue reading for the eight biggest takeaways from MLS Week 10. Begin Slideshow12May/140
MLS Team of the Week: Hat-Trick Heroes Highlight Week 10 Scoring Bonanza
Week 10 in Major League Soccer was not short of terrific performances. Three teams scored five goals and three players scored hat-tricks in a week that saw 39 goals scored across 12 games. Among the superb players on the pitch were a pair of rookies who made the race for Rookie of the Year a bit more interesting than it already was. Continue reading to see which players filled out the MLS Team of the Week, which is shaped in a 4-4-2 formation.Begin Slideshow6May/140
MLS Player Power Rankings: Plata, BWP, Martins Surge Up Chart
Major League Soccer's ninth week of play saw a bevy of attacking talent come to the forefront, as 30 goals were scored in nine matches. Because of that high goal total, plenty of attack-minded players found themselves high up on the latest edition of the MLS player power rankings. Only one defender was able to crack the top 10 in a week that saw Joao Plata, Bradley Wright-Phillips and Obafemi Martins skyrocket up the chart. Continue reading on for the complete list of 20 players who made the Week 9 edition of the "Bleacher Report MLS Player Power Rankings."Begin Slideshow5May/140
Winners and Losers from MLS Week 9: Robles, Magee, Miller, Keane and More
Week 9 in Major League Soccer was thrilling for some and terribly heartbreaking for others. All but three of the 18 teams that stepped on the pitch this weekend scored a goal, and of course, there were more penalties awarded—eight of them to be exact—during the drama-filled weekend. Thanks to the drama on the pitch, and a few moments off the pitch, we were able to select the biggest winners and losers from Week 9. Continue reading on to see who was named a winner, a loser or both after Week 9. Begin Slideshow5May/140
8 Things We Learned from MLS Week 9: Sporting’s Class, Houston Gains Momentum
Any time one weekend of soccer produces 30 goals, and a few games with late theatrics, you will learn plenty about the teams involved in those games. That is exactly what happened with the ninth week of play in Major League Soccer, as a few of the league's elite showed their class, and a strong team from last season finally recorded its first win. There were also a few negative lessons to be learned from Week 9, as teams such as Chicago and Chivas USA continued to struggle. Continue reading for the eight biggest takeaways from Week 9 in MLS.Begin Slideshow4May/140