MLS is back, and so are the fans: Tifos from Opening Weekend
The 2021 MLS season is underway, and with several clubs welcoming fans into the stands, the soccer world was treated to some sorely missed tifos.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
1-0-0, 14th in Major League Soccer
MLS Power Rankings: Seattle No. 1 after Week 1; L.A. teams in top six
Week 1 of the 2021 MLS season is in the books, which means fresh Power Rankings! The Sounders came out strong to open the year. Look out, league.
Baird on target as LAFC opens campaign with win over Austin
Corey Baird stepped up to help LAFC's hobbled attack as the hosts defeated expansion Austin FC 2-0 on Saturday in the MLS opener for both teams.
LAFC mix-up leads to Vela getting subbed early
A miscommunication between Carlos Vela and Bob Bradley led to the former MLS MVP getting subbed off early in LAFC's 2-0 win against Austin FC.
LAFC beats Austin FC after bizarre Carlos Vela substitution (1:15)
LAFC over Columbus Crew for MLS Cup? Our 2021 predictions, MVP favorites, team-by-team talking points
ESPN looks at each team and predicts who'll win MVP, which sides will take the East and West, and ultimately, who will win the MLS Cup.
ESPN FC's 2021 MLS Cup Predictions (1:25)
Is this the year an MLS side wins the CONCACAF Champions League? (1:24)
Vela: MLS is a trampoline for players to reach Europe (0:39)
LAFC is oddsmaker's favorite to lift MLS Cup
LAFC is opening the 2021 season favored to win the club's first MLS Cup title.
Matthew McConaughey talks Austin FC ownership on SportsCenter (3:10)
Who's under more pressure: LA Galaxy or LAFC? (1:39)
Who will be MLS's protagonist of the season? (2:11)
Chicharito, the Crew, and Austin FC's debut: MLS storylines to watch for
The new MLS season is just a week away. Which players, coaches, and teams should you keep an eye on? Here are the top storylines to watch.
Is Bob Bradley feeling the pressure of winning MLS Cup with LAFC? (0:57)
Tata: 'Illogical' for Vela to go to Tokyo for Mexico
Mexico manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino said it would be "illogical" for Carlos Vela to join El Tri at the Olympics.
Seattle's 'Jimi Hendrix' kit leads the new crop of MLS shirts (1:12)
Did Carlos Vela call out Chicharito for his recent play? (1:39)
Cherundolo returns to the U.S. in hopes of finding a soccer culture less stuck in its ways
Steve Cherundolo has spent 22 years in Germany, first as a well-respected player and later a youth coach. Now he's coming home to manage Las Vegas.
Austin FC to make MLS debut against LAFC
Expansion side Austin FC will play LAFC at the Banc of California Stadium on April 17 in their inaugural MLS game, the league announced.
Optimism abounds as MLS players accept amended CBA (1:02)
LAFC's Rodriguez joins Spain's Almeria on loan
LAFC winger and Uruguay international Brian Rodriguez will join Spanish second-division side UD Almeria on a loan.
LAFC gets USMNT's Baird, S. Korea's Moon
LAFC has acquired United States forward Corey Baird from Real Salt Lake, the team announced on Monday.
Tigres break LAFC hearts as MLS' wait for CCL glory goes on
MLS still awaits its first continental title since 2000, while Liga MX clubs dominate CONCACAF like no other nation in any other confederation.
Tigres storm back to beat LAFC in CCL final
Andre-Pierre Gignac scored the tie-breaking goal as Tigres edged LAFC 2-1 on Tuesday to win their first CONCACAF Champions League title.
2021 MLS Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF Montréal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| DC United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FC Cincinnati | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nashville SC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| New England Revolution | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Atlanta United FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Columbus Crew SC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Orlando City SC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Philadelphia Union | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Inter Miami CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| New York Red Bulls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| New York City FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Toronto FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
2021 Team LeadersMajor League Soccer
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsMajor League Soccer
Goal Difference2Tied-2nd
Goals Scored2Tied-3rd
Assists2Tied-3rd
Goals Conceded0Tied-1st