In a historic achievement, the Columbus Crew have secured their place in the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup for the first time in the club’s history. The reigning Major League Soccer (MLS) champions produced a superb performance, stunning Mexican giants Monterrey with a 3-1 away win that sealed a 5-2 aggregate victory.
The Crew’s triumph over Monterrey, a team chasing their sixth CONCACAF Champions Cup crown, is a monumental feat for the MLS side.
In the heated crucible of Major League Soccer’s Western Conference, a mouth-watering clash looms as Los Angeles FC (LAFC) prepares to invade the hallowed grounds of Providence Park, home to the Portland Timbers. Coming off a galvanizing derby triumph over eternal rivals LA Galaxy, the Black and Gold now set their sights on securing that elusive first road win of the 2024 campaign against a formidable Timbers side renowned for their fervent home support.
After a sluggish start to the 2024 Major League Soccer season, the Seattle Sounders have finally blossomed. In a much-needed 5-0 rout over the Montreal Impact, the Rave Green showed flashes of their former selves, imposing their will and dictating the match’s tempo from the opening whistle.
The convincing victory was a breath of fresh air for Sounders fans, who had endured a frustrating six-game winless stretch to begin the campaign.
In a night of redemption and glory, Patrick Schulte wrote his name into Columbus Crew folklore with a series of heroic penalty kick saves to help his side pull off a historic upset over Mexican giants Tigres UANL in the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals.
The 23-year-old goalkeeper had been at fault for Tigres’ early goal that gave the Liga MX side a 2-1 aggregate lead on the night. But after Diego Rossi equalized in the 59th minute to force extra time, Schulte stood tall in the decisive penalty shootout.
In a showdown of early-season underachievers, the Seattle Sounders will travel to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, with both clubs desperate to kickstart stalling campaigns with a much-needed win.
The Sounders, who finished as runners-up in the Western Conference last year, have floundered out of the gates in 2023. Through three matches, they’ve mustered just two points from a pair of draws, leaving them stuck in 13th place and already six points adrift of the playoff positions.
SEATTLE, WA - The Seattle Sounders are gearing up for an exciting clash against the Colorado Rapids at Lumen Field today. Head Coach Brian Schmetzer has unveiled his starting lineup, and there are a few notable developments.
Firstly, Alex Roldan will be hitting a significant milestone as he makes his 100th regular season start for the Sounders. The versatile defender has been a consistent presence in the team’s backline since joining the club in 2018, and reaching this landmark is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
