All Lionel Messi does is score braces and win Player of the Matchday
Lionel Messi made the most of a two-match week by posting his fourth and fifth consecutive two-goal games in MLS play, earning yet another Player of the Matchday honor.
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New York City vs Charlotte player ratings
More of the same for New York City FC on the road, as your player ratings weren't fond of the loss in Charlotte with the team's highest-rated player only pulling in a 5.8 rating.
FIFA Club World Cup Semifinal Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid
It's a glitzy semifinal between two of the biggest club teams on the planet, but which team is best set up to prevail and play Chelsea in the final? Five things to know ahead of PSG vs Real Madrid.
Late road magic from Ezequiel Ponce helps Houston snap San Diego winning streak
Why this MLS Player of the Matchday vote went to Houston Dynamo FC's Argentine No 10, not Lionel Messi, who won the actual award. Plus: Two NYCFC players earn starting spots in Team of the Matchday.
Concacaf Gold Cup Final Preview: USMNT vs Mexico
NRG Stadium in Houston is the scene as the rivalry between the United States and Mexico as each team tries to add to their sizable Gold Cup collections.
New York City vs Toronto player ratings
The win over Toronto resulted in four players rated at or over 8.0, while NYCFC’s new leading scorer picked up another Player of the Match honor.
FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinal Preview: Palmeiras vs Chelsea
The Premier League giants from London are the favorites, but Palmeiras will have a friendly crowd cheering them on, and both teams will have to overcome major absences among their preferred personnel.
Evander carries FC Cincinnati to another impressive away win
This round of MLS Player of the Matchday voting felt like a referendum on the developing debate over who should win the MLS MVP award this season.
What they're saying about Matt Freese and his USMNT shootout heroics
The best reactions, quotes, and comments about Matt Freese following his dominant performance in the USMNT's shootout win over Costa Rica.
New York City vs Montréal player ratings
Blame in the form of low ratings got spread around for this second New York City FC loss of the season to CF Montréal, though a few defensive players stood out even in defeat.
FIFA Club World Cup R16 Preview: Benfica vs Chelsea
Here are 5 things you should know before watching these two big teams from Europe battle in the late afternoon heat in Charlotte, North Carolina for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Milan Iloski scores four to carry San Diego to top of Western Conference
Four goals scored in 12 minutes by San Diego's Iloski in his first MLS start earned him our vote for Player of the Matchday.
USMNT-Costa Rica Preview: Gold Cup Quarterfinal at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
The United States won all three group games but now must beat Costa Rica in Minnesota to secure a spot in the Gold Cup semifinals. Here's how to watch and what to expect from this quarterfinal.
USMNT 2-1 Haiti: 5 Thoughts
Make it three straight wins for the USMNT, though it wasn't always a smooth performance against Haiti to close out a perfect group stage, and the first big test of the tournament is up next in the quarterfinals.
Mauricio Pochettino says Matt Freese is his starting goalkeeper
Speaking about Freese ahead of another Gold Cup match, the USMNT coach said he wants to "see how he deals with the pressure to be No. 1 in the national team."
Hannes Wolf delivered Player of the Matchday-worthy performance for NYCFC
Sure, Wolf didn't win the final vote for Player of the Matchday, but he received our vote for his three goal contributions in New York City FC's 4-0 win over Atlanta.