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6 Apr 1996: Eric Wynalda of the San Jose Clash scores a goal during a game against D.C. United at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. The Clash won the game 1-0 and Wynalda”s goal was the first ever MLS goal. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allspo

Looking back at MLS’ inaugural game 20 years ago

0 comments by on 4/6/2016

On April 6, 1996, the San Jose Clash (now Earthquakes) and D.C. United started a new era for soccer in the United States. It was the actual on-field start of Major League Soccer and began something we would be benefitting from to this day. We at 32 Flags looked back at this inaugural game and pointed out […]

HEMPSTEAD, NY – JUNE 13: New York Cosmos player and Laureus Foundation Ambassador Raul #7 plays the ball during the game against Jacksonville Armada FC during the Laureus Foundation- New York Cosmos Event at James M. Shuart Stadium on June 13, 2015 in Hempstead, New York. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images for Laureus)

NASL deal with beIN Sports marks interesting turning point in American soccer landscape

0 comments by on 3/30/2016

Second division soccer on a real cable television network in the United States? While that thought is usually reserved for the English Championship division, it is also a reality right here at home in the United States. That’s because the NASL has entered into an agreement with broadcast partner beIN Sports to carry its matches […]

A general view of Michigan Stadium during the Guinness International Champions Cup match between Real Madrid and Manchester United at Michigan Stadium on August 2, 2014 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern and Leicester headline International Champions Cup tourney

0 comments by on 3/22/2016

The USA leg of the International Champions Cup is this summer. And in this fourth year, the schedule and teams taking part in this preseason tournament for European teams has been revealed. There looks like a healthy mix of teams in the competition this year. Ten teams from six European countries are playing all over […]

SALVADOR, BRAZIL – JULY 01: Tim Howard of the United States in action during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States at Arena Fonte Nova on July 1, 2014 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Will adding Tim Howard and Jermaine Jones really make the Colorado Rapids better?

0 comments by on 3/21/2016

No offense to the LA Galaxy, who signed some very big names this offseason, the Colorado Rapids made the biggest splash this MLS offseason. We all expected the Galaxy to splash the cash for older talent but not the Rapids. By getting Jermaine Jones and now Tim Howard, the Rapids feel they are getting serious […]

SAN JOSE, CA – MARCH 06: Quincy Amarikwa #25 of San Jose Earthquakes races for control of the ball with Axel Sjoberg #44 of Colorado Rapids during their MLS Soccer game in the second half at Avaya Stadium on March 6, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

WATCH: Quincy Amarikwa scores on a tremendous chip against Portland

0 comments by on 3/13/2016

I’m sure in between now and the end of the MLS season, we will probably say multiple times should be MLS Goal of the Year. Until then, this Quincy Amarikwa strike is the early favorite for the award. OH. MY. GOD!

during the MLS match at StubHub Center on March 6, 2016 in Carson, California.

MLS’ opening weekend proved once again the only predictable part of MLS is the unpredictability

0 comments by on 3/7/2016

It doesn’t matter how much or how little you know about MLS, nobody would be able to make a living by solely correctly predicting what will happen in MLS. While frustrating at times, that unpredictability and parity is MLS’ charm. This first weekend of the 21st MLS was no different in that we got the […]

<> at Providence Park on April 4, 2015 in Portland, Oregon.

2016 MLS Western Conference preview

0 comments by on 3/4/2016

This Sunday, Major League Soccer enters its 21st season. A total of 20 teams will compete to become MLS Cup champion. Last season, the Western Conference playoff teams were all decided but every position was up for grabs at the end of the season. This season, the conference will be as competitive than ever and […]

HARRISON, NJ – NOVEMBER 29: Bradley Wright-Phillips #99 of New York Red Bulls fights for the ball with Gaston Sauro #22 of the Columbus Crew during their match at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2015 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

2016 MLS Eastern Conference preview

0 comments by on 3/3/2016

This Sunday, Major League Soccer enters its 21st season. A total of 20 teams will compete to become MLS Cup champion. Last season, the Eastern Conference had its haves and have nots. Teams were either solidly in the playoffs or were soundly eliminated. This season should look a bit like last season, but will be […]

during 2014 MLS Cup at StubHub Center on December 7, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

The New England Revolution win the 2016 Desert Diamond Cup

0 comments by on 2/27/2016

The 6th annual Desert Diamond Cup has concluded and the New England Revolution are the Desert Diamond Cup champions. After defeating Columbus Crew SC, the Revs won the cup with a total of eight points and will go into the regular season with a preseason trophy. Swope Park Rangers 1-0 FC Tucson Swope Park Rangers […]

Chicago NASL project shows change in attitude towards soccer in USA

0 comments by on 2/24/2016

Sometimes moments make you take a step back and realize just how far things have come. One such moment took place in the back room of one of Chicago’s best soccer pubs — The Globe — last Monday night. With a bar packed from front to back, Chicago officially launched a serious bid for an […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – FEBRUARY 03: Detailed view of the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the NFL Experience exhibition before Super Bowl 50 at the Moscone Center on February 3, 2016 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Chronicling the best soccer moments of Super Bowl 50

0 comments by on 2/8/2016

Super Bowl 50 is in the books and while it was the big time of the year for the American kind of football, soccer had a little bit of interaction with the big game. From commercials to tweets, the Super Bowl is more than just for football fans.   Neymar’s Taco Bell Super Bowl ad […]

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