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Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores a spectacular landmark goal

Zlatan karate-kicks home his 500th career goal

Zlatan Ibrahimovic found the net with a stunning, spinning volley for his 500th career goal as the LA Galaxy went down to Toronto FC 5-3.

Soccer • 16 Sep 18

"This is such a proud day for myself and for the entire team" - David Beckham

Beckham names his MLS venture Inter Miami

David Beckham's Major League Soccer team has been named Inter Miami ahead of theur competitive debut in 2020.

Soccer • 05 Sep 18

Watch: Stunning Rooney assist leads DC to MLS victory

Luciano Acosta scored a hat-trick, including the match-winner in the sixth minute of stoppage time thanks a stunning Wayne Rooney assist, as DC United edged 10-man Orlando City in dramatic fashion at Audi Field in Washington.

Soccer • 13 Aug 18

LA Galaxy defeated Orlando City in a seven-goal thriller.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores first MLS hat-trick

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his first MLS hat-trick in LA Galaxy's 4-3 victory over Orlando City on Sunday.

Soccer • 30 Jul 18

Wayne Rooney of D.C. United during the MLS

Wayne Rooney scores first MLS goal

D.C. United took advantage of an own goal in the 90th minute to earn a 2-1 victory over the visiting Colorado Rapids at Audi Field on a night when Wayne Rooney scored his first MLS goal.

Soccer • 29 Jul 18

Wayne Rooney made his debut for Vancouver Whitecaps last weekend

Rooney didn't want to be 'dead weight' for Silva regime

Wayne Rooney did not want to be a "dead weight" at Everton and was happy to move Stateside, the new DC United striker said.

Soccer • 18 Jul 18

Patrick Vieira is heading back to his native France

Patrick Vieira leaves New York & takes reins at Nice

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has been appointed as the new manager of Ligue 1 outfit Nice.

Soccer • 11 Jun 18

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off against Montreal Impact

Zlatan sees red after slapping opponent in the face

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sent off for slapping Michael Petrasso during the first half of Los Angeles Galaxy's Major League Soccer clash with Montreal Impact.

Soccer • 21 May 18

Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates his winner

Zlatan keeps up scorching start to life in LA

Zlatan Ibrahimovic continued his fine start to his MLS career - scoring the LA Galaxy's only goal in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire.

Soccer • 15 Apr 18

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'After three months I conquered England and they said I was flying'

'The lion is hungry' - Zlatan Ibrahimovic lands in LA

Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists the "lion is hungry" as he embarks on a fresh challenge with LA Galaxy.

Soccer • 31 Mar 18

Ibrahimovic completes MLS move to LA Galaxy

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is ready to win silverware with Los Angeles Galaxy after a full page advert in Friday's LA Times confirmed his move to the MLS club from Manchester United.

Soccer • 23 Mar 18

David Beckham (C) at a press conference to announce plans to launch an MLS franchise in Miami

Beckham's Miami MLS franchise gets the green light

Miami has been granted a Major League Soccer franchise, to be part-owned by David Beckham, MLS commissioner Don Garber has announced.

Soccer • 29 Jan 18

Alan Kelly: 'I never thought my job would ever be refereeing games.'

The Cork referee making waves in American soccer

For two out of the last three years in, Corkman Alan Kelly has been named the best referee in Major League Soccer.

Soccer • 04 Jan 18

'I'm ready for the next journey' - Kaka calls it a day

Former Brazil, AC Milan and Real Madrid playmaker Kaka has retired from football.

Soccer • 17 Dec 17

Andrea Pirlo in action for New York City last year.

Andrea Pirlo set to retire from football

Andrea Pirlo says he plans to retire from football at the end of this season, when his contract with New York City expires in December.

Soccer • 08 Oct 17

David Villa with his award in New York today

David Villa named Major League's MVP

New York City forward David Villa was named Major League Soccer's most valuable player today after leading the club to its first play-off appearance in just its second year in the league.

Soccer • 06 Dec 16

Kevin Doyle's side face the return leg this weekend

Doyle on target for Colorado in semi-final

Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle continued his fine form with the Colorado Rapids last night as he scored an all important away goal as his side went down 2-1 to Seattle Sounders last night.

Soccer • 23 Nov 16

Frank Lampard: 'I leave with many great memories as I embark on the next stage of my career.'

Lampard's New York adventure comes to an end

New York City coach Patrick Vieira saluted Frank Lampard after the former England and Chelsea midfielder announced on Monday he will be leaving the Major League Soccer team when his contract expires next month.

Soccer • 14 Nov 16

Steven Gerrard (R) has been linked with a return to Liverpool

Steven Gerrard hints LA Galaxy spell is over

Steven Gerrard has hinted he is leaving LA Galaxy by claiming he will "miss" the city.

Soccer • 14 Nov 16

Robbie Keane was an 82nd minute substitution.

MLS: LA Galaxy close in on semi-final spot

Robbie Keane came off the bench as La Galaxy won the first leg of their MLS Western Conference semi-final against Colorado 1-0 last night.

Soccer • 31 Oct 16

Matteo Mancosu, pictured playing for Italian side Carpi last season, bagged a brace at the RFK Stadium

Montreal and Seattle progress in MLS play-offs

Matteo Mancosu scored twice as Montreal Impact beat DC United 4-2 to set up an MLS play-off semi-final with New York Red Bulls.

Soccer • 28 Oct 16

Robbie Keane has won three MLS Cups with the Galaxy (2011, 2012, 2014)

LA Galaxy reach MLS play-off semi-finals

Robbie Keane’s LA Galaxy have booked their place in the MLS play-off semi-finals after a 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake City.

Soccer • 27 Oct 16

Kevin Doyle (L) was on song for Colorado Rapids

Kevin Doyle brace fires Rapids to the top

Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle fired Colorado Rapids to the top of the MLS Western Conference with a brace in a 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes.

Soccer • 14 Oct 16

MLS: Robbie Keane brace can't save Galaxy

Robbie Keane’s LA Galaxy lost to the Seattle Sounders in the MLS on Sunday night, denting their chances of a play-off place.

Soccer • 26 Sep 16

MLS review: In-form Bulls back in play-offs

Daniel Royer's first MLS goal proved decisive as the New York Red Bulls defeated the Montreal Impact 1-0 at Red Bull Arena on Saturday night to clinch a play-off spot.

Soccer • 25 Sep 16