MLS winners and losers: Almada's masterclass

Everybody needs an Thiago Almada clone, St. Louis City's record-breaking start and Minnesota thriving during Emanuel Reynoso's holdout.

Longtime soccer hotbed St. Louis finally gets MLS team

ST. LOUIS (AP) — When season tickets sales began for Major League Soccer's newest team, St. Louis City SC leaders figured they'd be a hot ticket in a city with a deep love for the sport. Even they were caught off guard by the response: More than 60,000 deposits for the 19,000 available season passes. “St. Louisans are so proud of their city and so supportive of anything like this,” team President and CEO Carolyn Kindle said. “I had no idea how crazy that support was going to go.” Seven years ago

Almada, Chicharito among MLS players to watch this season

The biggest winner in the Major League Soccer offseason transfer market ended up being the rumor mill. Whether it was the apparent flirtation between Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, or the interest that Los Angeles FC had for Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, neither came to fruition and the MLS offseason was devoid of a splashy incoming international move. But there are still plenty of stars across the MLS to watch for during the 2023 season: JESUS FERREIRA, FC DALLAS Ferreira finally re