MLS

Kaka Named Captain Of The MLS All-Star Team

After a fan vote on Snapchat, Orlando City midfielder Kaka has been chosen as captain of the MLS All-Star team. 

Kaka, a former world player of the year, is tied for fourth in MLS with nine goals on the season and has two assists on the year. He was signed by Orlando City on a free transfer from AC Milan last Juy, but spent last season on loan at Sao Paulo because Orlando City didn't technically play in MLS yet.

More than 13,000 votes were cast to decide the captain.

Steven Gerrard Had A Dream League Debut For LA Galaxy

For the first half hour or so, it looked like San Jose was going to spoil the party for Steven Gerrard and the LA Galaxy.

But, led by Gerrard and Robbie Keane, the Galaxy rallied behind the former Liverpool teammates to erase a 2-0 defecit and eventually win 5-2.

Gerrard scored his first MLS goal, added an assist and drew a penalty. Robbie Keane scored a hat trick, including two penalties.

This was one of the more exciting designated player league debuts we've seen. Now, the question is ifl Gerrard's good form will continue.

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Beckham Finally Granted Approval For MLS Stadium

After announcing yet another new club to join the MLS, David Beckham and his partners were halted by a very large obstacle. Where would they house their team?

The Miami club was expected to be in full operation by 2014, after Beckham was granted permission to own an expansion club upon signing for the Galaxy in 2007, but with no where to play the clubs future has been delayed. 

Galaxy Sign Giovani Dos Santos

According to the Los Angeles Times, LA Galaxy have a new addition to their forward line. 

Giovani dos Santos, a 26-year-old Mexican international, has reportedly signed with the club, which has been interested in him since 2011.

Landon Donovan's Newest Job In The MLS

Every season MLS puts together a squad of the best players in the league, as well as a group of homegrown players to take on some of the worlds best clubs. In the hodgepodge mixture of players from around the country, it is their opportunity to showoff their talents on a national stage. 

Is Landon Donovan Joining FOX Soccer A Good Thing?

Rumors have been swirling about LD joining the FOX Sports team. We examine the pros and cons of Donovan's potential return to television.

Altidore Comes Back to the MLS, And Leaves The Premier League For Good.

As Sunderland and Toronto FC near a swap of Jozy Altidore and Jermain Dafoe, the18's Mike Smith examines the ramifications of the U.S. striker heading back to MLS.

RIP Chivas USA

Chivas USA is no more, but LAFC looks promising.

MLS Referee Strike Gets Ugly

What started as a disagreement between two organizations has turned into a highly publicized mess.

The MLS referee lockout has entered its second week.  The Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA), which is the union that represents MLS referees, rejected an offer made by the Professional Referee Organization (PRO), who manages the referees and assistant referees for the M.L.S. 

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