Carlos Vela's future is among the 14 roster riddles LAFC is trying to solve

LAFC general manager John Thorrington has just six weeks to rebuild a roster that has lost 18 players, and it's unclear if Carlos Vela will return.

Ryan Gauld: Scotland call-up goal after agreeing new Vancouver contract

Scottish midfielder Ryan Gauld says he has not given up on his hopes of playing for Scotland after agreeing a lucrative new deal with MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps.

MLS Franchise Valuations Ranking List: From LAFC to CF Montreal

The average MLS team is worth $678 million, according to data compiled by Sportico. Los Angeles FC ranks first at $1.15 billion, while CF Montréal ranks last at $440 million. Below are the values of the league’s 29 franchises, which are collectively worth $19.7 billion. The league will expand to 30 teams next season when …

MLS’s Netflix deal could be profound, if they’re willing to show the warts

The league and the streaming giant agreed to a 10-year partnership that will include a Drive To Survive style docuseries

MLS may need replacement officials after referees vote to strike

The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PRSA), the union that represents professional referees in North America and Canada, has voted to authorize a strike, the union said in a statement on Monday. The vote means it’s probable that the MLS season, which kicks off on 21 February with a match between Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Real Salt Lake, will begin with replacement officials. “We knew the frustration levels were high, because these officials have not benefited from the growth of our sport and PSRA was forced to file an unfair labor practice charge to address alleged direct dealing committed by certain PRO [Professional Referee Organization] managers,” Peter Manikowski, president and lead negotiator of the PSRA, said.

Sporting KC reverses course on hire of former Portland executive Gavin Wilkinson after fan pushback

Wilkinson was fired in 2022 after multiple investigations, including one into the sexual misconduct of former Portland Thorns coach Paul Riley.

Dollars vs. trophies: At Messi’s Inter Miami, can business and soccer coexist?

Inter Miami is about to embark on a preseason tour that will take them all the way around the globe. It will net the organization millions, but will it compromise the team's ability to win games?