MLS
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MLS expansion: why cities are deciding stadiums are 'welfare for millionaires'This week marks the deadline for the next round of MLS expansion bids. But many cities are questioning whether clubs should use public funds -
MLS can't compete with China's millions – so it should focus on youthIn the face of the lavish salaries in the Chinese Super League, MLS clubs might have to pump the brakes on ageing stars. But that could prove to be a blessing
latest news
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US Soccer needs to be honest about dual nationals in the Bruce Arena eraThe US men’s soccer team has always employed stars born or brought up overseas – so why the sudden antipathy to such players?
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Dom Dwyer: could the England-born striker be a star for USA?The Sporting KC striker, 26, is close to gaining US citizenship, and has already held talks with US officials about representing his adopted home
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Jermaine Jones: playing for USA is about what's in your heart, not where you're fromJones, who was born in Germany, says: ‘I feel it’s not if you’re half American or full-American – it’s what you have in your heart’
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Are NYC FC and Manchester City more closely linked than we realise?City Football Group insists NYC FC and Manchester City are separate clubs with separate identities, but doubt persist over the true nature of their partnership
the big picture
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Sport picture of the day: Portland Timbers show off their slices of logRodney Wallace, Maximiliano Urruti and Adam Larsen Kwarsey celebrate after winning the MLS playoff between Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City at Providence Park, Portland
Bob Bradley: I think about how Swansea experience can make me better