Unlikely leader has emerged in Seattle this yearThe 22-year-old Seattle Sounders midfielder took a major step in 2017, emerging as a two-way threat and on-field leader for the reigning MLS championsToronto FCSeattle Sounders FC
MLS Cup would make TFC best in league historyA third trophy of 2017 would mark an unprecedented accomplishment — making this year's TFC the best squad MLS has seenToronto FCOpinion
Will Sounders get a shot off? They sure think soA year after failing to register a single shot on the way to a 2016 MLS Cup final victory, the Seattle Sounders are back, and more stacked offensivelyToronto FCSeattle Sounders FC
WATCH: Top MLS Goals of 2017There were some incredible efforts from some of the league’s brightest stars this season as Goal looks at the best goals of the seasonOpinionSporting Kansas City
Who will win the MLS Cup final?Goal editors and writers have offered their predictions for the 2017 MLS Cup final between Toronto FC and the Seattle SoundersToronto FCSeattle Sounders FC
Columbus acquires Artur on permanent dealThe Brazilian midfielder established himself as a key member of Gregg Berhalter's side while on loan in the 2017 campaign.Columbus Crew
How will TV coverage be different for MLS Cup?Seattle and Toronto FC will meet in a cup final rematch, and U.S. and Canada networks hope to produce a broadcast worthy of a high-profile eventToronto FCSeattle Sounders FC
Webb satisfied by VAR but eyeing improvementThe man overseeing video review in MLS has been encouraged by the results after the league introduced the system midway through the 2017 campaign
Gulati will continue to influence U.S. SoccerSunil Gulati's decision to not seek re-election as U.S. Soccer president will not end his reign as an American soccer power brokerUSA
Altidore: I'll be ready for MLS CupThe U.S. national team striker is determined to be in the lineup in Saturday's MLS Cup final despite the ankle injury he suffered a week agoToronto FCSeattle Sounders FC
Matarrita signs NYCFC contract extensionThe Costa Rican left back will return to the MLS side for a third season after putting pen to paper on a new dealTransfersNew York City FC
MLS Wrap: Sounders have championship lookOne year after lifting an MLS Cup title few saw coming, the reigning champions head back to the final looking stronger and very capable of a repeatSeattle Sounders FCToronto FC
SUM president Carter announces U.S. Soccer runThe current head of Soccer United Marketing joins a crowded field to replacing out-going federation head Sunil GulatiUSAUSA
Valeri named MLS Most Valuable PlayerThe Argentine star's fifth season in Cascadia was his best yet, as he reached several milestones en route to being named the league's top playerPortland Timbers
Sounders to face Toronto in MLS Cup rematch Brian Schmetzer's side eased past the Houston Dynamo in the Western Conference final to book a ticket to TorontoSeattle Sounders FCToronto FC
Giovinco, Villa headline MLS Best XIThe TFC and NYCFC stars make return appearances while seven others get the nod for the first timeSporting Kansas CityToronto FC
LAFC makes first match announcementBob Bradley's side will take on the USL club in the preseason sometime in February, the first match confirmed by the expansion MLS club
Whitecaps sign Venezuelan league top scorerThe MLS side has used targeted allocation money to sign the 23-year-old Venezuela international through 2020Vancouver Whitecaps
Altidore shows heart to deliver TFC an MLS Cup return The U.S. national team striker shook off an ankle injury long enough to score a series-clinching goal and earn some redemption after a rough stretchToronto FCColumbus Crew
'Beast mode' Altidore sends Toronto back to MLS CupFor the second straight season, the Canadian side has won the Eastern Conference and earned a place in next week's finalToronto FCVideo
Atlanta signs Garza to multi-year contract The MLS side has acquired the left back permanently from Tijuana and signed him to a new dealTransfersTijuana
Bono's journey from USL to TFC standoutThe 23-year-old goalkeeper has taken over as TFC's starting goalkeeper and developed into one of the top shot-stoppers in MLS this yearToronto FCUSA
Rapids hire New Zealand manager as coachAfter leading the All-Whites to an intercontinental playoff defeat against Peru, the 36-year-old has been named the eighth coach in Rapids historyColorado Rapids
MLS names finalists for next expansion teamsCincinnati, Detroit, Nashville and Sacramento are in the running for two expansion slots, which will be announced in DecemberSacramento Republic FCFC Cincinnati
MLS Talking Points: Giovinco's unstoppable weaponThe Italian will look to keep his free kick heroics going in Toronto FC's clash with Columbus while Houston attempts a comeback for the agesOpinionHouston Dynamo FC
Toronto FC looking to 'get back to business' The Reds are feeling confident heading back home for the second leg of the Eastern Conference finalToronto FCColumbus Crew
Pirlo: I stole Beckham's ideasThe ex-Italy international, who is heading into retirement, has lifted the lid on why he was so successful with set-pieces in a distinguished careerJuventusNew York City FC
Beckham partner 'fears' Miami deal won't get doneThe project's lead negotiator has expressed pessimism despite his group making a major breakthrough earlier in the year
