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ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 29: Kyle Hiebert #22 of St. Louis City SC passes the ball during a game between Portland Timbers and St. Louis City SC at CITYPARK on April 29, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

St. Louis CITY SC: A bit more air atop MLS West with LA Galaxy draw

Chuck Wharton
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St. Louis CITY SC: Back in first after Houston Dynamo FC shutout

The Philadelphia Union extend their unbeaten streak to 9

Inter Miami Fires Coach Phil Neville After Poor Performance

Mar 14, 2023; Chester, PA, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Jose Martinez (8) looks on against Alianza FC in the first half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Jose Martinez extended through 2025 with a club option

Nick Butler
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MAY 20: Inter Miami players pose for a photo prior to a game against the Orlando City at DRV PNK Stadium on May 20, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

US Open Cup Unveiled: A Look Back at the Inaugural Matches

Abraham Velasquez
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Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber arrives for the official FIFA World Cup 2026 brand #WeAre26 campaign launch in Los Angeles, California on May 17, 2023. With the launch of the #WeAre26 campaign, FIFA will unveil the official logo and brand identity of the 2026 World Cup and the 16 Host Cities, in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The official competition branding will be accompanied by 16 special logos each relating to the host cities across the three countries. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

And then there were 30: MLS is expanding to San Diego

Mike Gambill
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BRIDGEVIEW, IL - APRIL 26: Chicago Fire fans watch the game during the 2023 U.S. Open Cup third round match between the Chicago Fire and the Chicago House AC at SeatGeek Stadium on April 26, 2023 in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Robin Alam/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)

St. Louis CITY SC: Two losses in week to Chicago Fire rings alarm

Chuck Wharton
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May 6, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Josef Martinez (17) celebrates after scoring a goal with a penalty-kick during the second half at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The Podium™️: The King is back (If only for a day)

Anthony Rotz
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SANDY, UT- MARCH 25: Roman Buerki #1 of the St. Louis City SC stretches before the game against Real Salt Lake during at the America First Field March 25, 2023 in Sandy, Utah.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

St. Louis CITY SC: The acrobatics factor must increase

Chuck Wharton
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COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 29: Nicolás Stefanelli #22 of Inter Miami CF steals the ball from Lucas Zelarayán #10 of the Columbus Crew during the second half of the match at Lower.com Field on April 29, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. Miami defeated Columbus 2-1. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

The Podium™️: Vintage Zelarayán and more

Anthony Rotz
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 04: Evander da Silva Ferreira of the Portland Timbers battles for the ball against José Cifuentes #20 of the Los Angeles FC during a game between the Portland Timbers and the Los Angeles Football Club at BMO Stadium on March 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Portland Timbers disruption pulls St. Louis CITY SC off first

Chuck Wharton
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Apr 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union forward Mikkel Uhre (7) celebrates a goal against Toronto FC in the first half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

The Union dominate Toronto F.C. for first MLS win since March 12th.

Nick Butler
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 15: A Charlotte FC supporter marches to the stadium before their game against the Colorado Rapids at Bank of America Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Colorado Rapids tracks St. Louis CITY SC strategy for a draw

Chuck Wharton
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Oct 9, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto FC forward Hugo Mbongue (83) and Philadelphia Union defender Olivier Mbaizo (15) in the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

MLS Matchday: The Philadelphia Union host Toronto F.C.

Nick Butler
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KANSAS CITY, KS - JULY 30: Peter Vermes Head Coach Sporting Kansas City during a game between Austin FC and Sporting Kansas CityKansas at Children's Mercy Park on July 30, 2022 in Kansas City, United States. (Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Designated Bets: Kick ’em while they’re down

Anthony Rotz
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Mar 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Andres Perea (6) celebrates scoring against the Orlando City SC in the first half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Why hasn’t Union’s Andres Perea been selected or subbed in recently?

Nick Butler
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ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 1: St. Louis City players observe the National Anthem before a game against the Minnesota United FC at CITYPARK on April 1, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

St. Louis CITY SC: Creating destiny vs. FC Cincinnati

Chuck Wharton
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PORTLAND, OR - JULY 23: Timbers Army during the MLS match between San Jose Earthquakes and Portland Timbers at Providence Park on July 23, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)

The Timbers breathe life back into their season.

Mike Gambill
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: Denis Bouanga #99 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during the match against PNew England Revolution at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California on March 12, 2023. Los Angeles FC won the match 4-0 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

Designated Bets: El Trafico and more

Anthony Rotz
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TANGER MED, MOROCCO - FEBRUARY 04: Raul RuiDiaz of Seattle Sounders warming up during the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022 2nd Round match between Seattle Sounders FC and Al Ahly SC at Stade Ibn-Batouta on February 4, 2023 in Tanger Med, Morocco. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Fight for First: Sounders FC take the lead from St. Louis City SC

Chuck Wharton
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Apr 8, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (18) attempts to make a save on a penalty kick in the second half against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

The Union fall to top of the Eastern Conference Cincinnati FC 1-0

Nick Butler
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HARRISON, NJ - MARCH 04: Dante Vanzeir #13 of New York Red Bulls reacts to his first official time playing after the Major League Soccer match against Nashville SC at Red Bull Arena on March 4, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images)

MLS must prove it’s serious

Anthony Rotz
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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 11: Thiago Almada #23 of Atlanta United prepares to pass the ball during a game between Atlanta United FC and Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on March 11, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

The Podium™️: Who made it for Matchday 7?

Anthony Rotz
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Seattle Sounders fans celebrate in the CONCACAF Champions League final match between Seattle Sounders and Pumas UNAM at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on May 4, 2022. - The Seattle Sounders defeated Mexico's Pumas UNAM 5-2 on aggregate to win the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday, ending Major League Soccer's 23-year wait to lift the top club tournament for teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean.Two goals from Peruvian international Raul Ruidiaz and a late strike from Uruguayan veteran Nicolas Lodeiro sealed a deserved 3-0 second leg victory in front of a tournament record crowd of 68,741 at Seattle's Lumen Field. Last week's first leg had ended in a 2-2 draw in Mexico City. (Photo by Jason Redmond / AFP) (Photo by JASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty Images)

Preview: St. Louis CITY SC and Seattle Sounders FC fight for first place

Chuck Wharton
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Apr 1, 2023; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union defender Matt Real (2) reacts against the Sporting Kansas City in the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Mitchell Leff-USA TODAY Sports

CONCACAF Match Day: Philadelphia Union vs Atlas F.C.

Nick Butler
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Commissioner of Major League Soccer Don Garber attends the match between Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC as part of the MLS Cup Final 2022 at Banc of California Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Clubs punished for homegrown violations

Anthony Rotz
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SANDY, UT- MARCH 25: Roman Burki #1 of the St. Louis City SC makes a save on a corner kick against Real Salt Lake during the second half of the game at the America First Field March 25, 2023 in Sandy, Utah.(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

St. Louis City SC: Needed more fire in first MLS loss

Chuck Wharton
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