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ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 29: Eduard Lowen #10 of St. Louis City SC with 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 SC: Assessing MLS’ Newest Expansion Franchise

The Podium™️: A midweek round up

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

Designated Bets: Will Josef Martínez get his revenge?

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

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 08: Diego Rubio #11 of Colorado Rapids celebrates scoring a goal against the Sporting Kansas City during the second half at Children's Mercy Park on April 8, 2023 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

The Podium™️: Who took top spot after Matchday 9?

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?

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

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 21: Chris Mueller #8 of Chicago Fire looks on against New York City FC during the first half at SeatGeek Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Designated Bets: Best bets for Match day 5

June 14, 2022; New York, NY, USA; Apple and Major League Soccer (MLS) today announced that the Apple TV app will be the exclusive destination to watch every single live MLS match beginning in 2023. L to R: MLS commissioner Don Garber, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and Apple's senior vice president of Services Eddy Cue. Mandatory Credit: Apple Inc. via USA TODAY Sports

The New MLS Proposed Playoffs Doesn’t Make Sense

CARSON, CA - MAY 14: Paul Arriola #7 of FC Dallas scores a goal as Julian Araujo #2 of Los Angeles Galaxy defends during the game at the Dignity Health Sports Park on May 14, 2022 in Carson, California. FC Dallas won 3-1. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

June 24-26 MLS Weekend Recap: MLS Weekly Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 18: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC during the game against Austin FC at Banc of California Stadium on May 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

Match of the Week Preview: LAFC vs New York Red Bulls

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 27: Diogo De Oliveira (L) of Pumas fights for the ball with Albert Rusnak (R) of Seattle Sounders during the final first leg match between Pumas UNAM and Seattle Sounders as part of the Concacaf Champions League 2022 at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on April 27, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

MLS Weekend Recap:MLS Weekly Awards

Mar 12, 2022; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF defender Damion Lowe (31) runs with the ball during the first half against Los Angeles FC at Inter Miami CF Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

MLS Progress Report 3: June international break

Five MLS Players who can make the biggest impact at UEFA Nations League

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JUNE 23: Thomas Edwards #7 of New York Red Bulls brings the ball forward during a game between New York Red Bulls and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on June 23, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

2022 MLS Progress Report 2nd Edition (May)

Mar 12, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; FC Cincinnati forward Brandon Vazquez (19) heads the ball from Orlando City defender Antonio Carlos (25) in the second half at Orlando City Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Major League Soccer Progress Report

Mark-Anthony Kaye is heading to the Colorado Rapids. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

2022 Major League Soccer International Player Guide: USMNT, Canada, and Beyond

Portland Timbers, Jeremy Ebobisse #17 (Photo by Michael Janosz/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

Familiar Faces, New Roles in Black Players for Change MLS

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 12: The Philip F. Anschutz Trophy for MLS Cup winners (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Main Motivation for the Final Four 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs Clubs

The MLS Cup trophy is seen before the start of a game between the Seattle Sounders FC and the Chicago Fire at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Final 2021 MLS Western Conference Power Rankings

Oct 24, 2020; Portland, Oregon, USA; Vancouver Whitecaps forward Tosaint Ricketts (87) celebrates with teammates during the second half after scoring a goal against the San Jose Earthquakes at Providence Park. The Vancouver Whitecaps won the game 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sportsd

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Whitecaps Preview: Beware the Trojan Horse

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Carles Gil #22 of New England Revolution sets up for a corner kick during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on March 27, 2021 in Carson, California. The Los Angeles Galaxy won 1-0. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

MLS Multiplex’s All-Star Ballot

New England Revolution, Gustavo Bou (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

2021 MLS Best XI using Euro 2020 and Copa America 2021 Finalist Nations

Austin FC fans after game against Columbus Crew at Q2 Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Austin FC: Three considerations entering week 12 of the MLS Season

Jun 23, 2021; Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela (10) in action against FC Dallas during the first half at Banc of California Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

LAFC: 3 takeaways from 2-0 win over FC Dallas

Jackson Yueill (Photo by John Todd/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Jackson Yueill Faces a Crossroads Following International Break

CARSON, CA - MAY 15: Jonathan dos Santos #8 of Los Angeles Galaxy during the match against Austin FC at the Dignity Health Sports Park on May 15, 2021 in Carson, California. Los Angeles Galaxy won the match 2-0 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

Three Takeaways From the First California Clasico of 2021