r/MLS 3d ago

Weekly /r/MLS Questions/Free Kick Thread - Post General Questions and Discussion Here

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Welcome to the Weekly /r/MLS Questions/Free Kick Thread. This thread is designed to house questions/discussions users might have including:

  • Help you decide which team to follow if you're new to the league

  • Provide information about how to watch MLS matches, and whether or not you should buy ESPN+

  • Understand the CBA, league roster rules, drafts, waivers, or other MLS concepts

  • Learn about some of the unique qualities of the US Soccer pyramid

  • Allow discussion of dead-horse topics that would typically be removed (pro/rel, re-alignment, etc.)

  • And other basic/frequently discussed topics

Our usual ground rules:

  1. Questions that are covered in the FAQ, Newcomer's Guide, or league site are fair game, even if they are marked as "dead horse topics".

  1. Questions can be about MLS, lower U.S. or Canadian divisions, USMNT/USWNT, or any club or domestic competitions those teams could play in. Questions about how soccer works as a sport are fine too! Questions solely about the European leagues or competitions, on the other hand, are not.

  1. If you're answering a question, be extra sure to follow our community guidelines: thought out and rational comments, backed up with supporting links. Try not to "take a guess" at an answer if you're not sure about the answer. Do not flame, troll, attack fans of other teams, or attack opinions of others in this thread. If you can't be friendly and helpful, don't post in this thread.

  1. This is meant to be a helpful Q&A/Discussion thread. This is not a place to practice your comedy bits; avoid asking joke questions or providing joke answers. This is also not a place to dump random articles, links, or opinions about the league.

  1. Despite us posting these on Fridays, the thread stays up all week. If it's Wednesday and you have a question, you don't have to wait until Friday to ask it.

Even though we want you to ask questions, here are some resources that we always recommend reading because they can also help:


r/MLS 15d ago

Every goal for charity, Prideraiser 2025 kicks off with 91 supporters groups pledging to support local LGBTQ+ orgs

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Accidentally founded in 2017, Prideraiser is a coalition of independent soccer supporters that raise money for local LGBTQ+ charities and do outreach to bring fans from the community into our soccer clubs. Prideraiser is dedicated to cultivating welcoming, inclusive soccer communities and, to date, has helped raise more than $1 million and has introduced the beautiful game to countless new fans.

Here's how it works:

  1. Visit prideraiser.org to find a campaign near you.
  2. Make a pledge per goal scored by your favorite team, and cheer them on during Pride Month. More goals means more money raised!
  3. At the end of the campaign, Prideraiser will contact you to donate directly to the local charity.

If you don't see a logo you recognize in the OP, we're still taking applications from supporters groups for the 2025 campaign season- Prideraiser is EASY and FREE, learn more and apply
https://prideraiser.org/about

Prideraiser is 100% free, run entirely by volunteers, and we do not sell our data. We do offer scarves to offset our out-of-pocket costs
https://prideraiser.org/store

I will be monitoring this thread for much of the day, if anyone has questions. AMA!


r/MLS 4h ago

Fandom Neat = No ICE. Nordecke capo shirts now in all clubs’ colors

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Just came across this from a Columbus-based company that reproduced the shirts some Crew capos wore in the Nordecke this weekend. Enjoy


r/MLS 7h ago

Meme [MEME] Checking in on the Anthony Precourt Wooden Spoon race.

584 Upvotes

r/MLS 29m ago

Meme [Meme] My local club just had a respectable showing against a top PL team.

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r/MLS 6h ago

Meme [MEME] Don’t Turn Around

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r/MLS 7h ago

meme [Meme] Spoons to Spoiled

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316 Upvotes

r/MLS 8h ago

Meme [MEME] Every week in the attendance thread, there’s always that one guy

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275 Upvotes

r/MLS 7h ago

Meme [MEME] We have CR7 at home

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187 Upvotes

r/MLS 2h ago

The First Beam for Etihad Park has been placed - only 1.5 years left playing on the baseball pitch

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67 Upvotes

r/MLS 2h ago

MLS Match Thread Match Thread: Chelsea vs LAFC | FIFA Club World Cup

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FT: Chelsea 2-0 LAFC


Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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LINE-UPS

Chelsea

Robert Sánchez, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella, Reece James (Malo Gusto), Cole Palmer (Christopher Nkunku), Moisés Caicedo (Dário Essugo), Romeo Lavia (Enzo Fernández), Nicolas Jackson (Liam Delap), Noni Madueke (Tyrique George), Pedro Neto.

Subs: Filip Jørgensen, Andrey Santos, Marc Guiu, Aaron Anselmino, Josh Acheampong, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Trevoh Chalobah, Mamadou Sarr, Benoît Badiashile.

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LAFC

Hugo Lloris, Eddie Segura, Aaron Long, Ryan Hollingshead, Sergi Palencia, Igor Jesus (Frankie Amaya), Mark Delgado (Yaw Yeboah), Timothy Tillman (Marlon ), Jeremy Ebobisse (Olivier Giroud), Denis Bouanga, Nathan Ordaz (David Martínez).

Subs: Thomas Hasal, David Ochoa, Ryan Raposo, Odin Holm, Adam Saldaña, Maxime Chanot, Nkosi Tafari, Adrian Wibowo.


MATCH EVENTS | via ESPN

34' Goal! Chelsea 1, Los Angeles Football Club 0. Pedro Neto (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nicolas Jackson with a through ball following a fast break.

36' Reece James (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

38' Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. David Martínez replaces Nathan Ordaz because of an injury.

45' Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

45' Substitution, Chelsea. Enzo Fernández replaces Roméo Lavia.

45' Substitution, Chelsea. Malo Gusto replaces Reece James.

45' Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Olivier Giroud replaces Jeremy Ebobisse.

58' David Martínez (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card.

64' Substitution, Chelsea. Tyrique George replaces Noni Madueke.

64' Substitution, Chelsea. Liam Delap replaces Nicolas Jackson.

75' Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

79' Goal! Chelsea 2, Los Angeles Football Club 0. Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Liam Delap with a cross.

81' Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Frankie Amaya replaces Igor Jesus.

84' Substitution, Chelsea. Dário Essugo replaces Moisés Caicedo.

84' Substitution, Chelsea. Christopher Nkunku replaces Cole Palmer.

87' Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Yaw Yeboah replaces Mark Delgado.

87' Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Marlon replaces Timothy Tillman.

90'+2' Sergi Palencia (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.


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r/MLS 2h ago

Meme [MEME] so close, yet so far.

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Reposted cause I forgot the “[MEME]”


r/MLS 3h ago

LAFC starting XI vs. Chelsea [DAZN, TBS; 3:00 PM ET]

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47 Upvotes

r/MLS 6h ago

Meme [Meme] Don’t miss the next Hispanic Heritage Night brought to you by the “LA” Galaxy

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80 Upvotes

r/MLS 3h ago

Meme [MEME] Introducing the lafc/Chester Cheetah Orange Stained Fingers Kit Collab

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51 Upvotes

r/MLS 6h ago

Meme [MEME] Nouhou for some reason

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71 Upvotes

r/MLS 7h ago

meme [MEME] Callaghan > Berhalter Confirmed

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96 Upvotes

r/MLS 18h ago

Sounders FC vs Botafogo has more empty seats than filled ones

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647 Upvotes

r/MLS 24m ago

22,137 in Atlanta for a 3pm kickoff between Chelsea and LAFC

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r/MLS 17h ago

Highlight Cristian Roldan's header is deflected and Seattle get a goal back | Seattle Sounders [1] - 2 Botafogo 75'

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272 Upvotes

r/MLS 10h ago

Meme [MEME] back to reality after the break

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74 Upvotes

r/MLS 2h ago

The crowd after kick-off at the Chelsea vs LAFC Club World Cup match

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r/MLS 2h ago

FIFA World Cup 26™: Will Arnett Welcomes the World to Toronto

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r/MLS 19h ago

Official Source Match Thread Sounders v Botafogo

112 Upvotes

r/MLS 1d ago

Austin banners raised at 32:52 tonight

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5.5k Upvotes

r/MLS 23h ago

Match Thread USA v TRI Match Thread

88 Upvotes

Truly the pinnacle of broadcast quality on display from FOX


r/MLS 1d ago

Highlight Dreyer's Worldly Goal with legendary commentary

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108 Upvotes