MLS, Liga MX unveil World Cup-style format for Leagues Cup
October 6, 2022 GMTMajor League Soccer and Liga MX have announced the format for the expanded Leagues Cup competition next summer that will feature all teams from both leagues participating in the month-long, World Cup-style tournament.
Orlando City to take on Sac Republic for U.S. Open Cup title
September 6, 2022 GMTOrlando City’s pursuit of its first trophy in the U.S. Open Cup is personal for Benji Michel, who grew up in Orlando and was signed by the Lions as a homegrown player.
"It means everything. I mean, this is why we fight, this is what our job is," he said.
Ruidiaz scores pair, Sounders top Pumas 3-0 to win CCL title
May 5, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — For many years, the Seattle Sounders talked of wanting to be the first team from Major League Soccer to be crowned the club champions of CONCACAF, only to stumble along the way to accomplishing their goal.
Sounders and Pumas play wild 2-2 draw 1st leg of CCL final
April 28, 2022 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicolás Lodeiro scored on a a pair of penalty kicks late in the second half, and the Seattle Sounders rallied for a 2-2 draw with Pumas in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final Wednesday night.
Sounders reach Champions League final, beating NYCFC
April 14, 2022 GMTHARRISON, N.J. (AP) — The Seattle Sounders reached the CONCACAF Champions League final for the first time, beating New York City FC 4-2 on aggregate in the two-leg semifinal.
The second leg of the semifinal matchup between Major League Soccer teams finished 1-1 on Wednesday night thanks largely to a memorable performance in goal from Seattle’s Stefan Frei.
Pumas down Cruz Azul, advance to Champions League final
April 13, 2022 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — Pumas UNAM played to a scoreless draw against Cruz Azul on Tuesday night to advance 2-1 on aggregate to the CONCACAF Champions League final.
Pumas will face the winner of the other two-legged semifinal on Wednesday night between the Seattle Sounders and NYCFC.
Sounders top NYCFC 3-1 in 1st leg of Champions League semis
April 7, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Albert Rusnák and Jordan Morris scored in the first half, Nicolás Lodeiro converted a penalty kick midway through the second half, and the Seattle Sounders beat New York City FC 3-1 on Wednesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals.
Dinenno’s 2 goals give Pumas 2-1 advantage on Cruz Azul
April 6, 2022 GMTMEXICO CITY, Mexico (AP) — Juan Dinenno scored twice before the half and Pumas UNAM defeated Cruz Azul 2-1 Tuesday night in the opening leg of their CONCACAF Champions League semifinal.
The two teams meet for the second leg next Tuesday at Azteca Stadium.
Sounders advance to CONCACAF Champions semifinals
March 18, 2022 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — Fredy Montero scored on a penalty kick late in the first half and the Seattle Sounders tied 1-1 with Leon on Thursday night to advance to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals with a 4-1 aggregate victory.
Cruz Azul downs Montreal in Champions League quarters
March 17, 2022 GMTMONTREAL (AP) — Cruz Azul advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Montreal after a 1-1 draw Wednesday night.
The teams played the second leg of their quarterfinal at Olympic Stadium after Liga MX's Cruz Azul won the opening leg 1-0 last week at Aztec Stadium in Mexico City.
Pumas go to Champions League semis on shootout with Revs
March 17, 2022 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — Pumas UNAM advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals 4-3 on a penalty shootout against the New England Revolution on Wednesday night.
The match went to penalties after Pumas went up 3-0 in regulation, pulling even on aggregate with New England, which won the first leg 3-0 at home last week.
Away goals put NYCFC into CONCACAF Champions League semis
March 16, 2022 GMTGUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala (AP) — Taty Castellanos and Talles Magno scored crucial away goals and NYCFC advanced to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League after falling to Comunicaciones 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Cruz Azul downs Montreal 1-0 in Champions League play
March 10, 2022 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — Uriel Antuna's first-half goal gave Cruz Azul a 1-0 victory over Montreal in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal Wednesday night.
Cruz Azul, of Liga MX, dominated possession for much of the game at Azteca Stadium but was unable to add to Antuna's goal in the 20th minute.
Revolution down Pumas 3-0 in Champions League quarters
March 10, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Adam Buksa scored twice and the New England Revolution beat Liga MX's Pumas 3-0 in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday night.
The Revolution's first appearance in the Champions League since 2008 came amid a steady snow shower at Gillette Stadium.
Seattle tops Club León 3-0 in first leg of Champions League
March 9, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Fredy Montero scored twice in the first half, Jordan Morris added a third goal in the 90th minute and the Seattle Sounders beat Club León 3-0 on Tuesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals.
NYCFC beats Comunicaciones 3-1 in Champions League quarters
March 9, 2022 GMTHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Maxi Moralez scored the go-ahead goal and New York City FC beat Comunicaciones 3-1 in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday night.
The teams will play the second leg next Tuesday in Guatemala City with the winner advancing on aggregate score.
Brazilian team Palmeiras reaches final of Club World Cup
February 8, 2022 GMTABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — South American champions Palmeiras reached the final of the Club World Cup by defeating African winners Al Ahly 2-0 on Tuesday.
Raphael Veiga and Dudu scored for the Brazilian club, which will play for the title on Saturday against the winner of Wednesday's semifinal between Champions League winner Chelsea and Asian champion Al Hilal.
NYCFC will play Champions League ‘home’ match in Los Angeles
January 11, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — MLS Cup champion New York City FC will cross the country for a “home” match in the CONCACAF Champions League.
NYCFC plays Costa Rica's Santos de Guápiles in the Champions League round of 16.
Montreal beats Toronto FC 1-0 in Canadian Championship
November 21, 2021 GMTMONTREAL (AP) — Romell Quioto scored in the 72nd minute and Montreal beat Toronto FC 1-0 on Sunday to successfully defend its Canadian Championship title and earn a spot in the CONCACAF Champions League.
MLS, Liga MX announce expanded Leagues Cup tournament
September 21, 2021 GMTMajor League Soccer and Liga MX will pause play for a month each summer beginning in 2023 for an expanded Leagues Cup tournament.
The tournament will include all the teams from the two leagues and decide three berths for the CONCACAF Champions League, including a spot in the round of 16.
Club America eliminates Portland in the Champions League
May 6, 2021 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — Federico Vinas scored twice and Club America advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals with a 4-2 aggregate victory over the Portland Timbers.
Vinas scored in the 21st minute before adding a penalty kick in the 59th in the 3-1 final Wednesday night at the historic Azteca stadium...
Monterrey downs Columbus to advance in the Champions League
May 6, 2021 GMTMONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Maximiliano Meza scored twice and Monterrey advanced to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League with a 5-2 aggregate victory over the Columbus Crew on Wednesday night...
Philadelphia prevails 4-1 over Atlanta in Champions League
May 5, 2021 GMTCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Santiago Sosa scored for Atlanta in Tuesday's second leg, but the Philadelphia Union prevailed 4-1 on aggregate to advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League.
Philadelphia had a 3-0 advantage following the first leg of the quarterfinal last Tuesday in Atlanta...
Toluca advances to the Champions League semifinals
March 20, 2014 GMTTOLUCA, Mexico (AP) — Toluca beat the San Jose Earthquakes on penalties to advance to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals for the second time Wednesday.
With the scores level at 1-1 after extra time, San Jose's Shea Salinas missed a vital penalty to allow the Mexican side to advance with a 5-4 win in the shootout.