Chicago Fire have completed the signing of Robert Lewandowski after pursuing the Poland international for more than a year. Head coach Gregg Berhalter says the club remained patient throughout the process, with the veteran striker now expected to make his MLS debut against former Bayern Munich team-mate Thomas Muller.
Thomas Muller has played down expectations of an immediate return to Bayern Munich in a leadership role once his playing days are over. Despite being tipped as a future president or sporting director, the club legend insists he needs time away from the intense pressure of the Allianz Arena, leaving fans waiting for his highly anticipated homecoming.
Lionel Messi and Co. remain favorites, but strong starts from Nashville, San Jose and Vancouver have the league nicely poised heading into a long break.
A potential buyer has emerged for the Vancouver Whitecaps, with plans to move the club to Las Vegas. Grant Gustavson has submitted a formal bid to MLS amid growing relocation talks. The son of billionaire Tamara Gustavson, he enters a process that has put the Canadian club’s future under intense scrutiny this week.
The Vancouver Whitecaps have urged local ownership groups to invest in the club to keep the team in the city amid fears of relocation. Their statement comes just hours after The Athletic reported that a select committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to discuss the club’s future, with Las Vegas emerging as the leading option if it relocates.
Mic'd up: Kaylyn Kyle breaks down Canadian teams in MLS, who Inter Miami could appoint to replace Javier Mascherano, and why Neymar would be an excellent fit in North America
Timo Werner admitted it will be a special meeting when his San Jose Earthquakes face off against Thomas Muller's Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday. The duo shared the pitch consistently for Germany, and have played against each other at the highest levels in Europe on a number of occasions. Werner has tallied two assists in three appearances since signing for San Jose last month.
Despite the Vancouver Whitecaps' 3-0 loss to the Seattle Sounders in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, Thomas Muller remains committed to their continental aspirations. The Canadian team had a hard time stopping their MLS rivals, and the Bayern Munich legend played the whole 90 minutes. To reach the quarter-finals, they face a significant challenge in the second leg.
Jay DeMerit's story is one of struggle, doggedness, and never quite giving up on his dream. And since he retired, he's tried to reinforce those ideas - in a variety of wonderfully strange ways.
If you're wondering about the main dates for the upcoming Major League Soccer season, GOAL has you covered - plus more info on how to watch games on TV
GOAL spoke to GMs and chief soccer officers across MLS about the league’s 3.0 vision: the calendar change is progress, but executives say the next steps must come faster.
MLS returns with a packed schedule and familiar chaos. From stars like Messi, Rodriguez, and Son Heung-Min to the teams you can avoid, here’s who’s actually worth your weekend watch.
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has swapped his gloves for boots to make a shock appearance in professional football. The boxing king came off the bench for Ukrainian outfit FC Polissya Zhytomyr to help defeat a Vancouver Whitecaps side featuring German legend Thomas Muller, earning bragging rights over the World Cup winner in a friendly clash in Spain.
Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has opened up on his new life in North America, revealing a bizarre mix of new hobbies including rapping and yodelling, but the Vancouver Whitecaps captain has made a candid admission about his language struggles, confessing he is simply "too lazy" to improve his English skills despite his best intentions.