After his performance on Saturday, Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob ULTRA for the 14th time in his career, which ties him for the second-most in MLS history. www.mlssoccer.com/news/inter-m...
It’s a double match week in MLS and the Pitch focuses on the surging Quakes under Bruce Arena with an array of young domestic standouts, incredible goal celebrations from the weekend, and Salt Lake looking to establish themselves as a contender in a crucial week.
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With their win over LAFC tonight, the San Jose Earthquakes become the second team in the post-shootout era to win their first four road games to begin a season, joining Red Bull New York in 2022.
With goals from Diego Luna (5’) and Sergi Solans (6’), Real Salt Lake scored two goals within the first six minutes of a match for the second time in club history, previously doing so last year on May 24, 2025 against Vancouver.
With his game-winning goal tonight, the New England Revolution’s Carles Gil became the fifth active player and 32nd all-time to reach at least 50 goals and 50 assists in his regular season career.
By posting a shutout tonight, Nashville SC goalkeeper Brian Schwake now has a 0.50 goals against average in his first eight career MLS games, which is tied for the second-best mark in MLS history, behind only Kasey Keller (0.41).
With an assist in the first half tonight, the Columbus Crew’s Diego Rossi became the 15th player in MLS history and second active player (Hany Mukhtar) to reach at least 80 goals and 40 assists.
With a club-record 75,824 fans at Empower Field at Mile High today, the Colorado Rapids recorded the second-highest single-game attendance in MLS history.
It also marks the third MLS match in the first two months of the season with more than 70,000 fans.
With three goals scored in the first half tonight, Vancouver Whitecaps FC became the second team in MLS history to score at least 22 goals within their first eight games, joining the 1998 LA Galaxy (26).
Colorado Rapids forward Rafael Navarro has been named MLS Player of the Matchday for the second time in his career (Matchday 29, 2025).
He is the first Rapids player to earn the honor in back-to-back seasons since Omar Cummings did so in 2009-10.
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Matchday 8 is highlighted by a new-look Colorado Rapids team that will square off against Inter Miami at Empower Field at Mile High in front of a record crowd.
The Pitch previews the changes under head coach Matt Wells along with other storylines this week: www.mlssoccer.com/news/the-pit...
After his hat trick on Saturday, Denis Bouanga was named MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 6.
Among active MLS players, Bouanga’s five Player of the Matchday awards are the third-most in the league, behind only Lionel Messi (13) and Hany Mukhtar (eight).
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This week’s edition of The Pitch previews Nashville SC leading four MLS clubs into the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals before a big Walmart Saturday Showdown matchup this weekend.
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With an assist in tonight's match against St. Louis CITY SC, New York City FC's Maxi Moralez became the 13th player in MLS history to record 90 regular season assists.
With goals in the 20', 23' and 28' tonight against Orlando City SC, LAFC's Denis Bouanga became the third fastest player to complete a hat trick, tying Alejandro Moreno (LA Galaxy, 5/19/2004).
By scoring 17 seconds into tonight's match against Nashville SC, @chicagofire.bsky.social's Philip Zinckernagel registered the fastest goal in club history and 10th fastest in MLS history.
Inter Miami CF Debuts Nu Stadium This Saturday, MLS Players Going for Final World Cup Spots, key Matchday 6 storylines to look for, and more in this week’s Pitch:
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Today, Commissioner Don Garber visited Generation adidas Cup and spent time with those participating in the league’s Talent ID program.
The program includes a network of former MLS players that evaluate competition, identify top players, and includes classroom time over the course of six days.
Featuring fireside chats and panels featuring numerous visionary leaders from across global soccer, day two of the SBJ Business of Soccer Conference in Atlanta underscored something clear: the momentum behind the growth of our sport is already here and only building throughout this defining year.
As we look ahead to an important stretch for soccer across North America, there is strong momentum and excitement building across the sport, and that was on full display at The Business of Soccer in Atlanta. We look ahead to day two with more insights and conversations shaping the game's future.
After scoring seven goals to begin the season, Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge was named MLS Player of the Month for February and March.
He is the first English-born player to be named MLS Player of the Month since Wayne Rooney took home the honor for October 2018.
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One of the most electrifying voices in world football, Sammy Sadovnik is nominated for a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Sports On-Air Personality in Spanish.
Sadovnik joined MLS Productions in 2023 and has delivered iconic calls for some of the league’s biggest moments. theemmys.tv/wp-content/u...
Featuring some of the most influential figures in global soccer, @mls.bsky.social is honored to be participating in The Business of Soccer conference this week in Atlanta.
Full Agenda: www.the-business-of-soccer.com/2026/agenda
Sam Surridge has been voted MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob ULTRA for the second time in his career, joining Hany Mukhtar (eight times) as the only players in club history to earn multiple Player of the Matchday honors.
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LAFC shutout Austin FC in a scoreless draw tonight; their five-game, 450-minute shutout streak is the longest to begin a season in MLS history.
With a goal and two assists in tonight's match against FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo FC's Guilherme takes his tally to seven goal contributions (4G, 3A), the most by a Houston player through their first four matches played with the club.
