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.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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Seattle's 'Jimi Hendrix' kit leads the new crop of MLS shirts (1:12)
Purple Haze! Seattle Sounders release Jimi Hendrix-inspired kit
Seattle Sounders have paid tribute to one of the city's most famous sons, James "Jimi" Marshall Hendrix, with a new kit for the upcoming MLS season.
Sounders re-sign club's all-time scorer Montero
Forward Fredy Montero is returning to the Seattle Sounders nearly a decade after he last played for the club.
USMNT's Morris out for season with ACL injury
USMNT forward Jordan Morris will the Gold Cup and Olympics after suffering a season-ending ACL injury while on loan at Swansea City.
Optimism abounds as MLS players accept amended CBA (1:02)
USMNT's Morris makes Swansea debut in win
United States forward Jordan Morris made his debut for Swansea, entering in the 83rd minute of a 3-1 win at Rotherham on Saturday.
Sounders' Morris joins Swansea City on loan
Swansea City announced on Friday that the club had secured a loan deal for Seattle Sounders' forward Jordan Morris.
Morris exits U.S. camp ahead of Swansea move
Jordan Morris has left training camp for the USMNT in order to finalise a six-month loan to Championship side Swansea, sources have told ESPN.
Is the Championship the best destination for Jordan Morris? (1:22)
Porter's Columbus delivers the ultimate MLS triumph in adversity
In a MLS season many have said should have an asterisk attached to it, the Columbus Crew finished it off with an exclamation mark instead.
Columbus Crew dominate Seattle to win MLS Cup 2020 (1:44)
Crew sinks Sounders to win second MLS Cup
Columbus Crew SC beat Seattle Sounders FC with a pair of Lucas Zelarayan goals to secure the club's second MLS Cup title on Saturday night.
MLS Cup preview: Is Seattle MLS' greatest dynasty?
Ahead of Saturday's MLS Cup, we detail some of the most engrossing stories, break down how Columbus and Seattle match up and make our predictions.
Should Carlos Vela be considered among MLS's greatest players? (1:30)
Don Garber: MLS still undecided on start of 2021 season (1:22)
Crew report positive test ahead of MLS Cup final
The Columbus Crew announced that a player has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Saturday's MLS Cup final against the Seattle Sounders.
Seattle 'socked in the jaw' by Loons - Schmetzer
Brian Schmetzer praised his side's perseverance after the Seattle Sounders rallied from two goals down to defeat Minnesota United 3-2 on Monday.
Svensson scores 93rd-min winner to beat Loons
Gustav Svensson scored in second-half stoppage time as the Seattle Sounders defeated Minnesota United 3-2 on Monday in the Western Conference final.
Seattle return to MLS Cup final via dramatic comeback (2:14)
Sources: MLS could use neutral site for Cup final
MLS is making contingency plans for the MLS Cup final that include the possibility of holding the game at a neutral site, sources tell ESPN.
Sounders edge FC Dallas, reach MLS West final
Shane O'Neill scored his second goal in seven MLS seasons as the Seattle Sounders beat FC Dallas 1-0 to advance to the Western Conference final.
Unlikely hero sends Sounders to Western Conference final (1:04)
Seattle seal semifinals spot with win vs. LAFC (2:01)
Defending champs Seattle eliminate LAFC
The defending MLS Cup champion Seattle Sounders advanced in the playoffs with a 3-1 victory against visiting LAFC on a rainy Tuesday night.
2021 MLS Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Columbus Crew SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DC United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC Cincinnati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inter Miami CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nashville SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New England Revolution | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New York City FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New York Red Bulls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando City SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Philadelphia Union | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toronto FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |