The MLS has been building to this point. It has to capitalize

Copa América is coming. The 2025 Club World Cup is coming. The 2026 men’s World Cup is coming. Messi will be here through at least 2025. This is the league's moment.

LAFC has no time to rest after exhausting season as key decisions loom

LAFC looked like one of the best teams in MLS during part of the 2023 season, but the front office faces challenges keeping the team together.

Crew race to 2-goal lead in 1st half, hold on to beat LAFC 2-1 and win MLS Cup

It's the third MLS Cup for Columbus, which kept LAFC from becoming the fourth MLS team to win back-to-back titles.

LAFC's bid for MLS Cup history undone by disastrous stretch in loss to Columbus

LAFC's chance to become the first team to win consecutive MLS Cup titles in 11 years falls apart in stunning fashion in a 2-1 loss to the Columbus Crew.

Columbus Crew hold off LAFC to win second MLS Cup in four years

Cucho Hernandez and Yaw Yeboah scored in the first half and the Columbus Crew held on to beat LAFC 2-1 on Saturday to win their third MLS Cup. The Crew added the title to their championships in 2008, when they beat the New York Red Bulls, and 2020, when they defeated the Seattle Sounders. Columbus lost to the Portland Timbers in the 2015 title game.

Columbus Crew vs. LAFC live tracker: How to watch, highlights, analysis for MLS Cup final

Follow the MLS Cup final Saturday with Yahoo Sports as the Columbus Crew host LAFC.

Columbus vs LAFC in MLS Cup Wraps Landmark Season

On Saturday, MLS’ reigning champion Los Angeles FC will look to win back-to-back titles, facing off against the Columbus Crew in the 2023 MLS Cup. The championship game of the 28th Major League Soccer season will take place at Lower.com Field in Columbus at 4 p.m. ET. The Crew is coming to the final after …

MLS commissioner isn't raising salary cap after 'most successful season'

With Lionel Messi drawing crowds amid an MLS resurgence, commissioner Don Garber isn't adding a designated player or changing the playoff format.

'He understands the moment.' How Steve Cherundolo led LAFC back to the MLS Cup final

Steve Cherundolo has inspired LAFC players, becoming the second coach to steer a team to consecutive MLS Cup finals during his first two seasons.

2023 MLS Cup Final: How to watch the LAFC vs. Columbus Crew match

Are you ready to watch the 2023 MLS Cup Final?

Crew hero Christian Ramírez, formerly of LAFC, is on playoff run inspired by his baby

Former LAFC forward Christian Ramirez has had a peripatetic career, but he is on a hot streak and will face his former team in the MLS Cup final.

Rain, pageantry and a golden goal: Remembering the first MLS Cup final

As Major League Soccer prepares for its 28th final, players from DC United and LA Galaxy recall the inaugural championship game

MLS fines LAFC, suspends supporter group 3252 due to misconduct allegations

Supporter group 3252 set off flares that violated MLS policy during the team's Western Conference final playoff match, triggering a league investigation.

Galaxy promote Will Kuntz to GM, making him one of the few Black execs in MLS

Will Kuntz, the Galaxy's new general manager, is tasked with helping turn around the team amid one of the worst stretches in club history.

Lionel Messi named 2023 Time Athlete of the year following impact on Inter Miami, MLS

Messi is the first men's soccer player to receive the honor.

MLS Cup Final: How to watch Columbus Crew vs LAFC, stream link, team news

Can LAFC go back-to-back as MLS Cup champions? Columbus Crew hopes home field and a high-powered attack can flip the script.

How a French visionary turned the Columbus Crew into the most entertaining team in MLS

Wilfried Nancy quickly revolutionized the Columbus Crew in his very first season as their coach. Now they're one win away from lifting the MLS Cup trophy.

Messi Meets America: Final episode exclusive preview

Check out this clip from Lionel Messi's first days at Inter Miami - including interviews with the man himself as well as head coach Tata Martino - as the team looks to juggle the star's nagging injury with its push for the playoffs. Watch the final episode of "Messi Meets America" on Wednesday, December 6 only on Apple TV+.

'We faced a lot of adversity': How LAFC made the MLS Cup final

LAFC had a chance to win six trophies in all competitions this season, but now only one is within its reach, a second consecutive MLS Cup title.

Defending champion LAFC defeats Houston to return to the MLS Cup final

LAFC is heading back to the MLS Cup championship match after defeating the Houston Dynamo 2-0 in the Western Conference final at BMO Stadium.

MLS Cup Playoffs live tracker: LAFC host Houston Dynamo for chance at 2nd straight final

Can the defending champs snap Houston's hot streak?

MLS Cup Playoffs live tracker: How to watch, highlights, analysis for FC Cincinnati-Columbus Crew, LAFC-Houston

Follow the MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday with Yahoo Sports as FC Cincinnati hosts the Columbus Crew in the Eastern Conference final and LAFC faces the Houston Dynamo in the Western Conference final.

LAFC isn't underestimating 'a very good' Houston team as it eyes second title

LAFC lost to Houston twice earlier this season, but the defending MLS Cup champions have reason to be optimistic heading into their playoff showdown.

Hernández: Carlos Vela wants to stay with LAFC, but antiquated MLS rules might force him out

Carlos Vela says he doesn't want this to be his final season with LAFC, but outdated MLS salary rules might force him to continue his career elsewhere.