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MLS FOCUS
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LAFC are battling it out with LA Galaxy for the top of the Western Conference
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WIthout Messi, Luis Suarez
has stepped up providing Miami with timely goals during crunch periods.
SURPRISE SURPRISE
2024-2025 HAS BEEN ANYTHING BUT A NORMAL SEASON IN MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER. WITH FIVE DIFFERENT COMPETITIONS IN PLAY AND NEW NAMES AND FACES JUMPING OUT ACROSS THE LEAGUE THERE HAS BEEN PLENTY OF SURPRISES FOR SUPPORTERS. WITH THE SEASON WINDING DOWN, HERE ARE THE TEN BIGGEST SURPRISES THUS FAR IN THE MLS SEASON.
ONE CREW, ONE LOVE
After coming up just short in the MLS
Cup Final last year and in the CONCACAF Champions League finals against Pachuca earlier this spring, the Columbus Crew have ripped through the regular season, using a stout defense to match their high-energy attack. Through the All-Star and Leagues Cup break Columbus led the league in
fewest goals allowed (22) and were sixth in the league in goals scored (47). Head Coach Wilfried Nancy was heavily rumored to be in the running for the US Men’s National Team position but seems to be more focused on getting the Crew their fourth MLS Cup title.
BULLS ON PARADE
New York Red Bulls supporters have not
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