MLS Makes Return This Weekend

The World Cup has captured the hearts of fans all around the globe over the past few weeks.

Meanwhile, Major League Soccer – aside from a few friendlies – has been silent.

That changes on Friday, when the league springs back into action.

Here is the list of games:

Friday, June 2
Real Salt Lake vs. San Jose, 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 26
Columbus vs. D.C. United, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto FC vs. Los Angeles, FSC, 7:30 p.m.
Houston vs. Colorado, 8:30 p.m.
Kansas City vs. New York Red Bulls, 8:30 p.m.
Chivas USA vs. FC Dallas, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 27
Philadelphia Union vs. Seattle Sounders, ESPN2, 5 p.m
New England vs. Chicago, 7 p.m.

Around the league

• The Philadelphia Union are scheduled to play their first league match at the new stadium in Chester on Sunday, even as the city remains under curfew for a rash of violent crimes.

• Speaking of new venues, it seems construction on Kansas City’s new home is going well.

• MLS Don Garber hints at future big gamesat Real Salt Lake’s Rio Tinto Stadium.