The truth hurts: The tough questions facing all 24 MLS clubs in the second half of 2019
With MLS paused for the Gold Cup and the secondary transfer window opening next month, we asked the uncomfortable questions facing all 24 clubs.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
7-5-4, 3rd in Major League Soccer
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FIFA panel releases detailed ruling in Yedlin case
A FIFA panel has released details to why it rejected a U.S. youth club's claim for solidarity payments as it related to DeAndre Yedlin's transfer.
Brian Fernandez lifts Portland to U.S. Open Cup round of 16 (1:17)
Seattle Sounders host Special Olympics Unified signing day (1:54)
Late Taider brace rallies Impact past Sounders
Saphir Taider scored twice late in the second half as the Montreal Impact rallied for a 2-1 victory against the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night.
Taider's 2nd-half double sees Montreal topple Seattle (1:21)
Key players missing as Sounders, Impact battle
The international break is already creating a hardship for the Seattle Sounders and Montreal Impact.
39 MLS goals in 90 seconds (1:33)
Sounders beat themselves with 2 own goals in Dallas (1:18)
Two own goals help Dallas down Sounders
FC Dallas benefited from a pair of own goals to snap its six-game winless skid with a 2-1 victory over the visiting Seattle Sounders.
Sounders' Lodeiro joins Suarez in Copa squad
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has relied heavily on experience in his 23-man squad for the Copa America.
Russell's hat trick carries SKC past Sounders
Johnny Russell scored a hat trick to help Sporting Kansas City snap a seven-match winless streak with a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Sounders.
Russell ends Sounders unbeaten streak (1:23)
Sounders' Marshall retires, says 'it's been a blast'
Three-time MLS Defender of the Year Chad Marshall has announced his retirement on Wednesday due to injury, bringing an end to a 16-year MLS career.
Ale's MLS Power Rankings (1:27)
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC remain top, but Wondo is the king
LAFC may have tightened their grip on first place in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings, but the week belonged to San Jose record-breaker Chris Wondolowski.
Sounders, Union settle for scoreless draw
Stefan Frei recorded six saves as the visiting Seattle Sounders played to a scoreless draw against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
Goalless stalemate in Philly (1:36)
Seattle Sounders' Jordan Morris injures hamstring as Gold Cup looms
Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris will miss the team's Saturday match against the Philadephia Union with a hamstring injury.
Sounders extend Orlando's losing streak to 3 (2:10)
Seattle Sounders maintain undefeated home record at Orlando City's expense
Raul Ruidiaz scored the opening goal as the Seattle Sounders remained undefeated at home with a 2-1 victory against Orlando City on Wednesday night.
Orlando City face midweek crisis at Seattle
It's still early in the MLS season, but Orlando City already might be at a crossroads.
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC, Seattle remain on top, but tough times for Colorado continue
The stakes are getting higher in MLS: The three teams at the bottom of the standings have changed coaches before the second week of May.
Cristian Roldan's tally holds up as Seattle Sounders blank Houston Dynamo
Cristian Roldan gave the Seattle Sounders an early lead, and they hung on for a 1-0 victory against the visiting Houston Dynamo on Saturday night.
Roldan's long-range strike seals Sounders win (0:58)
2019 MLS Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAFC | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1 | +26 | 37 |
| LA Galaxy | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | +3 | 28 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | +5 | 26 |
| Houston Dynamo | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +7 | 24 |
| FC Dallas | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
| Minnesota United FC | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 21 |
| Real Salt Lake | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | -6 | 19 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | -4 | 19 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | -3 | 18 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | -1 | 16 |
| Colorado Rapids | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -9 | 15 |
| Portland Timbers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -7 | 14 |
2019 Team LeadersMajor League Soccer
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsMajor League Soccer
Goal Difference5Tied-7th
Goals Scored26Tied-4th
Assists17Tied-5th
Goals Conceded21Tied-10th