Columbus Crew SC struggled with the Atlanta United high pressure in a 3-1 loss last month. A win on Saturday will hinge on their ability to manage it. READ MORE
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New York Red Bulls Top Philadelphia Union: Three Takeaways

New York Red Bulls Top Philadelphia Union 2-0. A look at what took place in the Red Bulls 2-0 win over their rivals from Philadelphia. READ MORE
MLS Week Two Talking Points: Welcome Back Cubo Torres

From Last Word on Soccer, by Joe Hojnacki It was a very cold week in MLS. Indeed, the New England Revolution-Orlando City match was cancelled due to cold and high winds in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Minnesota United, on the other hand, had no such qualms about the weather. Their first ever MLS home game was the […] READ MORE
Atlanta United Destroy Minnesota United for First Win in Franchise History

Atlanta United FC got their first win in franchise history, eviscerating Minnesota in their home opener. A Josef Martinez hat-trick stole the show. READ MORE
The Long and Winding Road: A look at NYCFC’s 2017 Schedule

From Last Word on Soccer, by Martin Bihl We like to think that schedules are impartial. That like those statues to Justice we see in courtroom dramas, they are blind to any manner of influence or coercion and represent a sort of purity of spirit. So let’s assume that they are. But let’s assume also […] READ MORE
Last Word SC: Full 2017 MLS SuperDraft Preview With Jeff Rueter And Jason Longshore

From Last Word on Soccer, by Matt Pollard Podcast (January 11, 2017) – Happy Draft Week y’all! This week on Last Word SC Radio, we’ve got a full 2017 MLS SuperDraft Preview. Matt Pollard sits down with Jeff Rueter of Fifty Five One, Jason Longshore of Dirty South Soccer, and our very own Benny Lafortune. […] READ MORE
Last Word SC: Preliminary 2017 MLS SuperDraft Preview And January Camp Roster!

From Last Word on Soccer, by Matt Pollard and Joe Hojnacki Podcast (January 6, 2017) – Happy New Year internet! This week on Last Word Soccer Club Radio, Matt Pollard and Joe Hojnacki are doing a full break down of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft! Last Word SC: Preliminary 2017 MLS SuperDraft Preview And January Camp […] READ MORE
Last Word SC Radio: MLS Cup Review And 2016 MLS Expansion Draft Preview

From Last Word on Soccer, by Matt Pollard, Joe Hojnacki, and John Bava Podcast (December 12, 2016) – Happy Monday MLS Fans! Today on Last Word SC Radio, Matt Pollard and Joe Hojnacki are joined by John Bava to discuss MLS Cup and the MLS Expansion Draft. Last Word SC: MLS Cup Review And 2016 […] READ MORE
LWSC’s Mock 2016 MLS Expansion Draft

From Last Word on Soccer, by Joe Hojnacki and Daniel Sperry With the list of players able to be selected in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft, we decided to take a stab at which players Atlanta United and Minnesota United will take from current MLS rosters. The draft will be five rounds long with each […] READ MORE
The Best Clubs for Bastian Schweinsteiger in MLS
Bastian Schweinsteiger has said that he will not sign with another European club after Jose Mourinho and Manchester United have cast him aside. This opens up the strong possibility that the German international midfielder makes his way to the United States. Surely, there is a team out there willing to bring a former international star […] READ MORE