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KANSAS CITY, KS – DECEMBER 07: The Philip F. Anschutz trophy is seen on the field before the start of the match between Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City in the 2013 MLS Cup at Sporting Park on December 7, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

The top five greatest MLS Cup Finals ever

It’s kind of hard to believe, especially if you have been a long time MLS fan, but Major League Soccer will celebrate its 20th MLS Cup Final this Sunday on ESPN at 4 PM ET. Columbus Crew SC host the Portland Timbers in Columbus and if the rest of this years is any indication, this […]

NEW YORK, NY – JULY 12: Sebastian Giovinco #10 of Toronto FC reacts after missing a shot against the New York City FC during a soccer game at Yankee Stadium on July 12, 2015 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

Sebastian Giovinco named MLS Most Valuable Player

In one of the more unsurprising developments, Italian National Team and Toronto FC midfielder Sebastian Giovinco was named MLS Most Valuable Player in an outstanding debut season in MLS defeating MLS Cup finalist Kei Kamara of Columbus Crew SC and longtime Jurgen Klinsmann USMNT snub Benny Feilhaber of Sporting Kansas City. Giovinco finished the regular […]

COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 22: Kei Kamara #23 of the Columbus Crew SC celebrates after defeating the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on November 22, 2015 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Why a lack of “big name” players in the playoffs is the best thing for MLS

The MLS Cup playoffs will conclude their second legs of their Conference Finals today. As the Portland Timbers lead FC Dallas 3-1 and Columbus Crew SC lead New York Red Bulls 2-0, a casual fan may come across this as something being a bit off. Where’s Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane of the LA Galaxy? […]

CARSON, CA – JULY 7: New Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Steven Gerrard #8 poses with his jersey after a news conference on July 7, 2015 at StubHub Center in Carson, California. The former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is scheduled to play his first MLS match on Friday, July 17 at StubHub Center against San Jose Earthquakes. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Steven Gerrard wasn’t aware of playing on artificial turf and humidity changes when he joined MLS

Former Liverpool legend and current LA Galaxy player Steven Gerrard revealed some interesting comments that may have showed that he didn’t know what he was getting into when he joined MLS and the LA Galaxy. Gerrard’s quote, included in Adam Serrano’s story on lagalaxy.com showed that Gerrard apparently wasn’t aware of some of the nuances […]

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 07: Perry Kitchen #23 of D.C. United and Dilly Duka #11 of Montreal Impact go after the ball during the first half at RFK Stadium on March 7, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Pitch invader gets tackled by security during D.C. United vs. Red Bulls game

A pitch invader ran out onto the field at RFK Stadium at around the 40th minute of today’s New York Red Bull/D.C. United MLS Cup Playoff game and was promptly tackled by security. Normally on U.S. TV, fans running out on the field of sporting events are typically not shown on TV for a variety […]

HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 18: Clint Dempsey #2 of the Seattle Sounders FC and Sheanon Williams #22 of the Houston Dynamo battle for the ball in the second half of their game at BBVA Compass Stadium on October 18, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

After a great start to MLS Cup Playoffs, will we see more of the same tonight?

After watching the first night of the MLS Cup Playoffs take place last night, I wonder how on earth MLS will top last night? We had amazing goals, controversial moments and a thrilling goal fest. We had it all and it started the MLS Cup Playoffs with a bang.   Last night’s games D.C. United […]

SO KON PO, HONG KONG SAR – FEBRUARY 19: Raul Gonzalez of New York Cosmos reacts during the 2015 Lunar New Year Cup match between South China and the New York Cosmos at Hong Kong Stadium on February 19, 2015 in So Kon Po, Hong Kong. (Photo by Victor Fraile/Getty Images)

Real Madrid legend Raúl is retiring from competitive soccer with NY Cosmos

This isn’t necessarily a surprise but it was announced today that Raúl is going to retire from competitive soccer after the New York Cosmos finish their NASL season. The Cosmos have clinched a spot in the NASL Playoffs which will start in November. Raúl became a legend during his 16 year career at Real Madrid. […]

NEW YORK, NY – JULY 12: Sebastian Giovinco #10 of Toronto FC reacts after missing a shot against the New York City FC during a soccer game at Yankee Stadium on July 12, 2015 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Sebastian Giovinco scores golazo in Toronto 24 hours after playing in Italy

This is why Sebastian Giovinco will be Most Valuable Player in Major League Soccer. Not offense to guys like Kei Kamara and Benny Feilhaber, but the Toronto FC midfielder played two games, on both sides of the world, in a 24 hour span. And he capped it all off by scoring one of MLS’ goals […]

HARRISON, NJ – JULY 21: Zlatan Ibrahimovic #10 of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates his goal in the second half against AFC Fiorentina during the International Champions Cup at Red Bull Arena on July 21, 2015 in Harrison, New Jersey.Paris Saint-Germain defeated ACF Fiorentina 4-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic really coming to MLS next year?

The hot rumor Monday afternoon, other than the latest Jurgen Klopp to Liverpool rumors, was that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is thinking of coming to the United States to play in MLS for Orlando City next summer. The question on everybody’s mind is, is Zlatan really coming to MLS next year? Well, for one thing, we have […]

SAN DIEGO, CA- OCTOBER 4: Josh Lambo #2 of the San Diego Chargers kicks the game-winning field goal against the Cleveland Browns during their NFL Game on October 4, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Former MLS keeper kicks game winning field goal for San Diego Chargers

Josh Lambo, a former FC Dallas and USMNT U-20 goalkeeper, kicked the game winning Field Goal as time expired for the San Diego Chargers as they defeated the Cleveland Browns 30-27. Josh Lambo wins it for the Chargers.

KANSAS CITY, KS – MARCH 16: Benny Feilhaber #10 of Sporting Kansas City chases down a loose ball against the Chicago Fire at Sporting Park on March 16, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Kei Kamara and Benny Feilhaber play FIFA skill games in real life

FIFA 16 comes out next week and if you have ever played this game, chances are you have played the skill games at least once. Whether it’s during the loading screen or in the skill games menu or building up the stats for players in career mode (new feature this year), the skill games can […]

CARSON, CA – AUGUST 23: Steven Gerrard #8 of the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrates teammate Gyasi Zarde’s #11 goal against the New York City FC during the first half at StubHub Center August 23, 2015, in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Steven Gerrard on loan to Liverpool? Not if MLS has its way

MLS Commissioner Don Garber was at the SoccerEx conference in Manchester talking about MLS’ place in the worldwide soccer landscape. During the conference, Garber talked about various subjects. From the progress of David Beckham’s Miami team to not having pro/rel to saying where he wants MLS to be in 10 years. Garber also talked about […]

KANSAS CITY, KS – MAY 23: Collen Warner #18 of Toronto FC tries to control the ball as Jacob Peterson #37, Benny Feilhaber #10, and Kevin Ellis #4 of Sporting KC defend during the game at Sporting Park on May 23, 2014 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Sporting KC plays “The Bachelor” to choose team for Portland match

Sporting Kansas City is going to Portland and play the Timbers on Wednesday night. Any team can pick any ol’ 18 man squad to travel to an away game but when it’s the “Rose City,” Sporting KC takes it up a notch. With a little help from Tanner Tolbert from The Bachelorette, Sporting KC manager […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 25: Didier Drogba of Chelsea interacts with the crowd duing the Chelsea FC Premier League Victory Parade on May 25, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Didier Drogba making an “Impact” in MLS, scores hat trick in first start

First, pardon the pun. Ok, now that is out of the way, Montreal Impact’s Didier Drogba has made a splash already in MLS, scoring a hat trick in his first start and second game against the Chicago Fire. The 37 year old striker scored a perfect hat trick (goals with the right foot, left foot […]

National Women’s Soccer League: Week of August 24

Here at 32 Flags, we’re proud to provide weekly updates of the National Women’s Soccer League as well as a Standings and Schedule page. FIFA Women’s World Cup stars are all back to their regular club sides and the playoffs are just around the corner…go and support women’s club soccer! News Summary This week saw playoff clinching victories, […]

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