Hertha BSC Overview

As World Cup arrives, MLS clubs are looking to harness momentum

It has long been assumed that North America will get a World Cup bump, and MLS clubs are figuring out how to take advatnage of the tournament

MLS midseason tiers: Miami, SJ impress, but Atlanta raise concern

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.

GOAL Convo: Inside MLS’s all-iPhone match with Apple exec

GOAL Convo: Apple’s Executive Producer of Live Events explains the company’s latest MLS broadcast innovation and how Apple Sports is preparing fans for the World Cup

Why the Houston Dynamo see 2026 as a pivotal year for the club

From an aggressive roster reset to stadium upgrades, GOAL gets an inside look at how the Houston Dynamo are aiming to rebound from a tough 2025 and chase their World Cup moment.

Los Angeles Football Club v Real Salt Lake

Bouanga signs new LAFC deal following offseason interest

Los Angeles FC star Denis Bouanga has signed a new contract, committing his future to the club amid reported interest from abroad. The winger has signed a deal that runs through 2028, with an option through the 2029-30 season. Since joining LAFC in 2022, the 31-year-old has scored 94 overall goals - moving him past Carlos Vela as the club's all-time scorer.

The Rondo: Panic time for Messi's Miami and Sporting KC?

GOAL’s writers analyze LAFC’s battering of Inter Miami, the New York Red Bulls’ fast start, and whether Nashville is the contender everyone forgot in the latest Rondo.