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2 hours ago
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⏪ MLS: Evander downs Messi; Rapids deny Seattle; Toronto upset San Diego
Welcome back to another live blog covering all the midweek action across MLS. Once again, much of the talk will be surrounding Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, with a key clash versus FC Cincinnati leading the playbill this evening. Another Eastern Conference clash of huge consequence sees the Columbus Crew travel away from home against Nashville. Stick with us for all the goals, highlights, and everything in between. KEY FIXTURES AND RESULTS📸 Editorial Photo Credit: © Albert Cesare/The En | 2025 Jul 16 - Imagn Images 2025-07-17T04:51:53Z No! The Galaxy fall once again during a season to forget in 2025 to bookend another non-stop goal fest across the MLS midweek program. Thanks for joining us, and we'll be back with you at the weekend! 2025-07-17T04:45:01Z DO WE HAVE ANOTHER COMEBACK ON THE CARDS? A penalty converted by Joseph Paintsil could set up another late comeback on the night as the LA Galaxy push for an equalizer 2025-07-17T04:33:25Z Some feedback from what has been another supremely chaotic night of MLS action 2025-07-17T04:32:12Z BUT THEY'VE BEEN DENIED! And just like that, star striker Josef Martínez strikes immediately after the restart with a close-range header to cancel out Dallas' lead after mere seconds! 2025-07-17T04:30:56Z MUSA IN THE CLUTCH Petar Musa adds his name to the brace list tonight after a tap-in from inside the six-yard box lifts Dallas ahead of San Jose by a 2-1 scoreline in the final minutes of normal time 2025-07-17T04:26:20Z WILL THIS POTENTIAL MATCH-WINNER STAND?! Real Salt Lake are minutes from a huge night in Portland thanks to a late hit from Diogo Gonçalves which could ultimately close the gap to the top-nine 2025-07-17T04:16:04Z WOLFF EXTENDS AUSTIN'S ADVANTAGE A huge three points could be on their way back to Austin after Owen Wolff makes it 2-0 against the LA Galaxy, cementing their current place in the Western Conference post-season positions 2025-07-17T03:59:28Z LUMIN FIELD LEFT STUNNED! The Colorado Rapids have completed an epic comeback, battling back from a 3-0 deficit to pull level with the last 15 minutes looming through Darren Yapi!! 2025-07-17T03:45:05Z HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS Colorado have quickly pulled within a goal after being awarded a second penalty in minutes, this time, converted by Cole Bassett to make it 3-2 with more than enough time to complete a dramatic comeback! 2025-07-17T03:43:14Z NOT OVER YET Still down by a two-spot, the Rapids find the slightest lifeline thanks to none other than Djordje Milhailovic form 12 yards out 2025-07-17T03:42:22Z ANOTHER NIGHT OF BRACES Rusnák completes his goalscoring assignment for the evening after the Slovakian international found his second goal to put the Sounders out of sight against Colorado 2025-07-17T03:30:40Z ALL SQUARE IN SAN JOSE Dallas' Petar Musa levels the score against San Jose with a composed finish inside the box in the dying seconds of stoppage time before break 2025-07-17T03:24:09Z AUSTIN LEAD IN LA Visiting Austin strike first to break the deadlock against the LA Galaxy through Albanian striker Myrto Uzuni, who finished smartly into the corner past Novak Micovic inside the final five minutes of the first half. 2025-07-17T03:21:43Z SEATTLE COASTING AGAINST COLORADO Albert Rusnák continues to enjoy a brilliant season for the Sounders as he doubles their lead just before half-time, catching Zach Steffen in no man's land before firing from long range into an open net on the volley! 2025-07-17T03:04:12Z PENDING UPSET IN SAN DIEGO Toronto have taken a shock lead against Western Conference cinderella side San Diego thanks to a Theo Corbeanu penalty in the 20th minute 2025-07-17T02:59:15Z 📊 STAT DUMP Some key performers from our earlier matches, with star names among the biggest contributors 2025-07-17T02:54:29Z ON THE BOARD Seattle are up and running against visiting Colorado thanks to an early strike from Obed Vargas! 2025-07-17T02:23:36Z DEAL SEALED AT GEODIS PARK It's now 3-0 in Nashville as the Crew are all but sunk tonight with Sam Surridge adding the third goal for Callaghan's outfit. A statement performance at home. 2025-07-17T02:08:08Z REVERSAL COMPLETE! NYCFC have matched city rivals NYRB with a sensational comeback of their own in Orlando after the Lions completely switched off in the late stages of the match, gifting the Pigeons two goals in four minutes, including a potential stoppage-time winner from Alonso Martínez! 2025-07-17T02:02:42Z WHITE BACK AMONG THE GOALS US international striker Brian White sees his penalty saved before burrying the rebound as Vancouver all but guarantee the full load of points on offer against Houston 2025-07-17T01:41:50Z In case you need to catch up, here's the matchday scores thread courtesy of MLS 2025-07-17T01:39:14Z TWO-GOAL NIGHTS GALORE Add Leo Campana to the list of names who have successfully sought out a brace this evening after he found a consolation goal for the Revs. 2025-07-17T01:36:08Z AT THE DEATH!! A first-ever goal for Atlanta's Will Reilly guarantees a point on the night for United after a comeback draw at the Benz. What a time to bag your first! 2025-07-17T01:33:20Z GUESS WHO FOR LAFC Yep, that man Denis Bouanga has put the Black and Gold out in front on the night from the penalty spot 2025-07-17T01:32:41Z THE BRACE BROTHERS Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Emil Forsberg have both completed their braces on the night as the Red Bulls have emphatically stormed back from two goals down to bank three points in Harrison. What a turnaround in Jersey. 2025-07-17T01:31:18Z BERHALTER STRIKES Vancouver look set to get back on track this evening after Sebastian Berhalter struck to double the lead for Jesper Sørensen's men 2025-07-17T01:24:50Z REIGNITION IN ATLANTA Chicago climb back on top of Atlanta through Maren Haile-Selassie, with ten minutes remaining plus stoppage! 2025-07-17T01:21:37Z FORSBERG WON'T BE DENIED Another blockbuster goal from Emil Forsberg completes the comeback for NYRB against visiting New England. 2025-07-17T01:20:50Z NOT MESSING AROUND Nothing further to add here as Hany Mukhtar puts the finishing touches on this attacking move for Nashville to make it 2-0 2025-07-17T01:19:33Z GAME OVER IN CINCY Evander has rubber-stamped three points for Cincinnati tonight against Inter Miami after completing his brace to make it three-nil over Messi's outfit. 2025-07-17T01:06:29Z COMEBACK ON FOR DCU? Gabriel Pirani strikes again for D.C. United after bagging at the weekend to pull the legacy club within one goal at Charlotte 2025-07-17T01:05:51Z LEAD CUT IN HALF NYRB are back in the fight against the Revs thanks to a goal from Daniel Edelman cutting the defecit in half with 30 minutes remaining 2025-07-17T01:00:22Z EMPHATIC STRIKE Atlanta pull level before the hour mark thanks to a superb long-range effort from Aleksey Miranchuk that rings off the post and beyond Chris Brady 2025-07-17T00:59:13Z FURTHER GOAL UPDATES - Kai Wagner bags his 8th assist of the season as the Union climb back into the lead - Veteran defender Robin Jansson converts off a corner to set Orlando away against NYCFC 2025-07-17T00:57:13Z EVANDER > MESSI!? Cincinnati are now fully in control against Inter Miami after Evander doubles their advantage with a calm finish less than 10 minutes after the restart, making the Herons pay for failing to deal with a direct pass into the final third 2025-07-17T00:54:27Z FIRST BRACE OF THE NIGHT And it goes to Charlotte's Pep Biel, who continues to be rooted in the MVP conversation. The Crown look to be on their way to three points at the Bank thanks to their star man. 2025-07-17T00:53:25Z WHITECAPS IN FRONT A thumping tight angle finish from Emmanuel Sabbi puts Vancouver one-nil up inside five minutes at Houston. A great start as they look to rebound tonight. 2025-07-17T00:43:25Z WHAT A START IN NASHVILLE! B.J. Callaghan's troops have struck a hammer blow in the opening 90 seconds of action at Geodis Park to take a 1-0 lead over the Columbus Crew courtesy of an own goal from center-back Sean Zawadzki. They've been a joy to watch this season, with another key performance pending this evening. 2025-07-17T00:30:03Z A LOVELY FINISH Prince Owusu nets deep into stoppage time from close range with a brilliant volley at the back post to level the score at one-all against Philadelphia. 2025-07-17T00:27:02Z JUST BEFORE THE BREAK Charlotte pounce to break the deadlock at the Bank through star midfielder Pep Biel after he arrived quickest to a loose ball in the box before turning it home past Luis Barraza for his 18th total goal contribution for the 2025 season. 2025-07-17T00:19:00Z WITH A POACHERS' FINISH Tai Baribo bags yet another goal across a brilliant 2025 MLS campaign for the headline striker after converting from close range to gift the Union a one-nil lead, hitting his 14th goal of the season in the process. 2025-07-17T00:12:35Z DOUBLING UP ON THE SCORESHEET The Red Bulls are at sixes and sevens at the back as the Revs add a second on the scoresheet on the stroke of the half-hour mark, with an own goal by Kyle Duncan adding to this evening's woes. 2025-07-17T00:08:39Z Andre Blake doing Andre Blake things to keep Montrèal off the scoresheet 2025-07-17T00:06:36Z A huge blow to Inter Miami's chances on the night as Oscar Ustari has been subbed off due to injury. Already down a goal, how will the Herons respond? 2025-07-16T23:58:18Z CINCY STRIKE FIRST Advantage Cincinnati in the early exchanges against Messi and company sees the home side one-nil up through youngster Gerardo Valenzuela. 2025-07-16T23:47:59Z EARLY GOALS FLOW IN The New England Revolution strike early in New Jersey to take a 1-0 lead on the road against NYRB after a clinical finish from Leonardo Campana. 2025-07-16T23:44:10Z LESS THAN TWO MINUTES IN! Chicago have taken a VERY early lead in Atlanta inside the opening two minutes from a direct corner from Philip Zinckernagel that left Brad Guzan beaten at his near post. A horrendous start for Atlanta United. 2025-07-16T23:41:27Z And we're underway across another full slate of action in MLS, with Orlando and NYCFC currently in a weather delay. 2025-07-16T23:25:51Z All eyes are, once again, on Lionel Messi this evening and whether or not the Argentinian icon can bag yet another brace 2025-07-16T20:42:54Z Here's the full midweek slate for your viewing pleasure ahead of the 730 kick-offs!
Canada News.Net
4 days ago
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
Cellar-dwelling Galaxy take aim at rival LAFC
(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) Los Angeles FC will get what has traditionally been one of their tougher tests of the season when they play host to the rival Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday. The Galaxy might be in the middle of one of the worst seasons in franchise history. However, even amid a historic winless streak to open the season, they still managed to forge a 2-2 tie when they met LAFC at home on May 18. That draw came as the defending MLS champion Galaxy were on a run of 16 consecutive matches without a victory, the longest to start a season in MLS history. The Galaxy (3-14-5, 15 points) are 3-2-2 since earning their first win of the season on May 31. They moved out of last place briefly but are back in the basement after a 2-1 home loss to Austin FC on Wednesday. Joseph Paintsil scored the lone goal for the Galaxy, his fourth of the season to put him in a tie for second-most on the team behind Marco Reus (five goals, seven assists). 'Hopefully, (the defeat) is a reminder again that you can't go to LAFC and be in the middle ground intensity-wise,' Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney said. 'You've got to show up with maximum intensity. Everybody knows that and looks forward to this game. They know what's at stake.' LAFC (10-5-5, 35 points) went 0-2-1 at the Club World Cup and did not advance out of group play but are 3-1-0 since. They earned a 1-0 victory on the road against Minnesota United on Wednesday. Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick late in the first half for his team-leading 11th goal of the season. He also has seven assists. '(Bouanga) can beat you with physicality, he can beat you with technique, on the dribble or as a pure finisher,' LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo said. 'For attackers, the season is always up and down, but we try to see the work in between, and for me, it has been very consistent over the past three years.' Playing without defender Aaron Long, who ruptured his left Achilles tendon last week and is done for the season, LAFC still managed to extend their scoreless streak to 340 minutes, going back to a June 29 loss against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Associated Press
15-07-2025
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- Associated Press
LA Galaxy host Austin on 3-game home winning streak
Austin FC (7-8-6, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. LA Galaxy (3-13-6, 16th in the Western Conference) Carson, California; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Los Angeles -102, Austin FC +253, Draw +259; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The LA Galaxy host Austin aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak. The Galaxy are 2-10-6 against Western Conference opponents. The Galaxy have scored 24 goals while allowing 43 for a -19 goal differential. Austin is 6-7-4 against Western Conference opponents. Austin leads the Western Conference allowing only 23 goals. The teams meet Wednesday for the second time this season. Austin won the last meeting 1-0. TOP PERFORMERS: Marco Reus has five goals and six assists for the Galaxy. Joseph Paintsil has three goals over the past 10 games. Brandon Vazquez has five goals for Austin. Diego Rubio has scored one goal over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Galaxy: 3-4-3, averaging 1.6 goals, 4.4 shots on goal and 4.9 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.5 goals per game. Austin: 2-3-5, averaging 0.8 goals, 3.1 shots on goal and 4.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.0 goal per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Galaxy: Riqui Puig (injured). Austin: Brandon Vazquez (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Paintsil leads the LA Galaxy against D.C. United
DC United (4-10-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. LA Galaxy (2-13-6, 16th in the Western Conference) Carson, California; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Los Angeles -175, DC United +406, Draw +321; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Joseph Paintsil leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with D.C. United after a two-goal performance against the Vancouver Whitecaps. The Galaxy are 2-5-2 in home games. The Galaxy have scored 22 goals while conceding 42 for a -20 goal differential. United is 2-5-2 in road games. United has scored 17 goals while allowing 39 for a -22 goal differential. Saturday's game is the first time these teams match up this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Ramirez has scored four goals and added one assist for the Galaxy. Marco Reus has three goals and six assists over the past 10 games. Christian Benteke has scored six goals for United. David Schnegg has one assist over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Galaxy: 2-5-3, averaging 1.4 goals, 4.4 shots on goal and 5.3 corner kicks per game while allowing 2.1 goals per game. United: 1-5-4, averaging 0.4 goals, 2.5 shots on goal and 4.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.6 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Galaxy: Riqui Puig (injured), John McCarthy (injured). United: Kristian Fletcher (injured), Lukas MacNaughton (injured), Gabriel Cordeiro Pirani (injured), Aaron Herrera (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
CBS News
05-07-2025
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- CBS News
Paintsil scores 2 goals, Nascimento adds 1 goal, Galaxy beat Whitecaps 3-0
Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal and the LA Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Friday night to snap a three-game winless streak. LA (2-13-6), the defending MLS Cup champion, won for the first time since it beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on May 31 to snap a 16-game winless streak to open the season. The Galaxy went into the game with 13 points, fewest in all of MLS. The Whitecaps (11-4-5) have lost three of their last four. Vancouver is second in the Western Conference with 38 points, behind San Diego (39). Edwin Cerrillo flicked a shot from 30 yards outs that was deflected by goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka and Nascimento put away the rebound with a first-touch finish to open the scoring in the second minute. Paintsil made it 2-0 in the 60th. Gabriel Pec played an long arcing ball to the top of the penalty box, where Marco Reus tapped a first-touch pass to a wide-open Paintsil, who calmly flicked a shot inside the back post from the left side of the area. Paintsil converted from the penalty spot in the 77th minute for his first career multi-goal game. The 27-year-old forward has three goals and one assist this season after he finished with 10 goals and 10 assists last season, his first in MLS. Takaoka had five saves for Vancouver. Jayden Nelson was shown a yellow card in the 55th minute and another in stoppage time as the Whitecaps played a man down for the final few minutes. Novak Micovic had a save for LA. The Galaxy had 55% possession and outshot Vancouver 12-6, 8-1 on target. The Whitecaps beat the Galaxy 2-1 at home on March 2.
