The Los Angeles Galaxy were in a slump. Three straight league games without a win. Javier Chicharito Hernandez had not scored since the last El Tráfico. The team had been struggling offensively. On Wednesday night they hosted Los Angeles FC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Maybe the magic of the cup is exactly […]

PODCAST – Hello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, VAR is back. Rabbi and Red banter about former Burgundy Boys living their best lives. We recap Saturday’s disappointing loss to San Jose Earthquakes including the non-PK call. Red has an interview with Gyasi Zardes. Then we preview the Double Game Week, with […]

PODCAST – What’s up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the boys are back to preview the CCL Final second leg on Wednesday. Matt, Dan, and Harvey are joined by Jamie Rooke, our New England Revolution beat writer. Last Word SC Radio: CCL Final Preview We do MLS Red Light, Green Light, Yellow […]

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Sunday’s edition of MLS After Dark features Los Angeles FC hosting Minnesota United. Both teams were coming off three game winning streaks, including U.S. Open Cup. The Loons had re-found their offense. LAFC last week had come-from-behind win against FC Cincinnati. Ryan Hollingshead lifts LAFC past Minnesota United in 2-0 win […]

The U.S. Open Cup third round is on the books. On Wednesday night, 13 of the 24 games of the round took place. For Rachael Kriger’s review of the 11 Tuesday matches, click here. U.S. Open Cup Third Round Wednesday Roundup Three MLS teams survive USL sides 2-1 RBNY got out to a 2-0 start […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — The first tally on Sunday belonged to the visitors, but it was the only one they would get. LAFC scored just before halftime and twice after the break as Sporting Kansas City fall to LAFC, 3-1, to extend their losing streak to three matches. Their road losing streak has now reached […]

A total of 13 matches and four years later, El Trafico remains a soccer must-see. Take a look back at the best rivalry clashes ahead of tonight’s match.

Four games into the 2022 MLS season, the Los Angeles Galaxy has shown who they are.  And Saturday’s 1-0 loss at home to Orlando City courtesy of a Facundo Torres header confirms it.  LA Galaxy lacks ideas and goals in 1-0 loss They are a team capable of giving Los Angeles Head Coach Greg Vanney […]

PREVIEW – The MLS Match picks for Week Two include key match-ups in the East and West. This includes two teams in the east who got positive results on the road. Austin FC and Inter Miami CF are another interesting affair of two newer teams in MLS. Lastly, LAFC and defending Western Conference champions the […]

PODCAST – Hello Rapids Fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we recap a no good awful very bad week. The guys discuss Braian Galván and Matt Hundley news. We recap Colorado crashing out of Concacaf Champions League and the loss to LAFC. Then we preview the Colorado Rapids home opener against Atlanta United. […]

PODCAST – What’s up Internet? This week on Last Word Radio, your four favorite cohosts are back. We review the MLS Opening Weekend with Thumbs Up, Down, and Sideways. The quartet review the results of CCL Round of 16. Then we discuss the soccer implication of Russia’s aggression and invasion of Ukraine. LWSC Radio: Reviewing […]

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – It was a day of double revenge at the Banc of California Stadium. Los Angeles FC were hosting Colorado Rapids, who they lost to on Decision Day last year to miss the playoffs. Midfielder Kellyn Acosta was making his black and gold debut, against his former club. Carlos Vela Hattrick Leads […]

PREVIEW – Calling last season a disappointment for LAFC would be a massive understatement. The black and gold came into the 2021 season expected to finish atop the conference and push on to make a legitimate challenge for the MLS Cup. They didn’t. Not only did they fail to compete for the championship, but they finished […]

PODCAST – What’s up Internet? On this episode of Last Word SC Radio, we do a full 2022 MLS Season Preview. The four cohosts predict the results of each conference from 1-14 and give their reasoning. We also guess individual season awards and who will win what trophies. Last Word SC Radio: 2022 MLS Season […]

PODCAST – What’s up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, Dan, Rachael, and Harvey team up to recap CCL Leg 1 and talk MLS Jersey Week. They break down their favorite new jerseys in 2022, no not the state, the kits. Last Word SC Radio: MLS Jersey Week Broken up into three categories, […]

PODCAST – What’s up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the boys get back together to talk transfer news. Portland and Colorado are parting ways with midfielders. NYCFC could have two open DP slots. Sporting KC is now thin at striker. And a bunch of teams are spending money. Also, Dan is going […]

Canada Soccer has officially canceled their international friendly with Iran scheduled for June 5th in Vancouver after facing criticism.

Montreal is into the semifinals of the 2022 Canadian Championship after dominating Forge FC 3-0 thanks to Ibrahim Sunusi who scored all three goals.

LANGFORD, BC – Niko Giantsopoulos came up big for York United FC with two critical saves to keep his team in the Canadian Championship. It was an impressive win as they were facing the defending North Star Shield champions, Pacific FC. Niko Giantsopoulos played a big role in York United FC’s win Three keys to […]

HALIFAX, NS – Toronto FC got a late-game-winner at Wanderers Grounds, which resulted in them advancing to the Canadian Championship semi-finals stage. Halifax fought valiantly, but in the end, their inability to score played a big role in how the game was decided. Toronto FC got a late winner at Wanderers Grounds Three keys to […]

PREVIEW – CF Montreal faces Forge FC in a rematch of last year’s Canadian Championship. This time playing at Saputo Stadium, the team from Hamilton should expect a very stiff test against probably the best Canadian team in MLS right now. CF Montreal faces Forge FC at Saputo Stadium Embed from Getty Images Montreal on […]

PREVIEW – A fine balance has to be struck when it comes to MLS managers and coaches managing the various different competitions. It has been a hectic month or so with midweek league games as well as two rounds of the US Open Cup. The New England Revolution is slowly improving when it comes to […]

QUEENS, NY – On an early penalty kick from Héber starting in place of Valentín Castellanos who was out on yellow card accumulation, NYCFC earned a Sunday night win over the Chicago Fire to mark the Pigeons’ sixth win in their last seven matchups. NYCFC make it three wins in a row with a win […]

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. – On Sunday night, Jonathan Lewis scored his second goal of the year. It helped Colorado Rapids defeat Seattle Sounders 1-0. It was his first goal since March 12th. The 24-year-old winger has been doing multiple things well recently. Perhaps with this fortuitous goal, he’s found his shooting boots again. “Pest” Jonathan […]