FC Cincinnati head coach Pat Noonan has branded Wednesday's clash with D.C. United a must-win, with his side ninth in the MLS Eastern Conference and winless in eight of nine league games. Noonan insists no tactical overhaul is needed — just results.
New England Revolution head coach Marko Mitrovic admits he had no idea his side had already clinched a 2026 MLS Cup Playoff spot, as the Revs prepare to face a Chicago Fire side sitting one point shy of joining them. Mitrovic says every remaining game will carry playoff intensity.
Seattle Sounders midfielder Snyder Brunell believes his side have peaked at exactly the right moment as they chase a ninth straight unbeaten game against Eastern Conference high-flyers New England Revolution. Brian Schmetzer's men have clawed their way back from a 13-game winless run into the final automatic Western Conference playoff spot ahead of Sunday's trip to Foxborough.
Mauricio Pochettino has called in 13 players yet to debut for the United States men’s national team, headlined by 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan. The Guardian’s camp guide breaks down the newcomers from goalkeepers Diego Kochen and Brian Schwake to defenders Frankie Westfield, Neil Pierre and Peyton Miller, and midfielders Mathis Albert, Zavier Gozo and Adri Mehmeti.
Real Salt Lake have extended their longest single-season MLS winless run to 13 matches after a 2-0 defeat at Seattle. Coach Pablo Mastroeni says the team’s tactical work is not enough without players producing decisive moments in both penalty areas.
Philadelphia Union extended their MLS unbeaten run to 11 matches with a stunning comeback from 3-0 down against Sporting Kansas City, but interim boss Ryan Richter warned his side they are 'not perfect' ahead of Saturday's clash with Orlando City SC at Subaru Park.