Lionel Messi returned to the field for Inter Miami as they fought Cincinnati on a rainy night. While the Argentine's team had high hopes for the postseason, they ultimately fell short after a 1-0 defeat. In spite of the Herons' tough playoff odds, the atmosphere at DRV PNK Stadium was upbeat before the game since […]

After missing out on the playoffs for the second consecutive season, DC United's Wayne Rooney has decided to step down as head coach. His 15-month reign saw the struggling MLS team improve but fall short of the playoffs. The decision to split ways was made public after Saturday's 2-0 victory against New York City FC […]

Last night I laid out the pros and cons of Dwayne De Rosario winning the MLS MVP award. Everyone on each side of the argument can agree that a De Ro MVP would be unprecedented, as he would be the first MVP in any sport to have been traded twice in-season. But what about the […]

The question I wrestled with in my head last night was this: if there were no playoffs or a playoffs with just four teams instead of 10, would this weekend be as exciting? Regardless of how you feel about the playoff format or the playoffs in general, the answer I came up with was YES. […]

The talking point since First Kick has been the same: the Western Conference is vastly superior to the Eastern Conference. For the past six months or so, we've heard about the top teams in the West and their chances of winning the MLS Cup. Recently, with the playoffs looming, the talk has focused on how […]