Major League Soccer

Every MLS season is special and full of terrific moments, but 2016 seemed especially stocked with them. From an anniversary that may be bigger in part because it wasn't heavily celebrated to a Legend returning to the league, to a prodigy hitting the field, a star fighting cancer and that doesn't include the playoffs!

Whether it's an unheralded newcomer turning into an impact player or an emerging pro finding his groove, every MLS season features at least one or two players who rise from relative obscurity to make a serious mark in the league.

the 2017 MLS official match ball, again by adidas, is here. (It's also available now on MLSstore.) Based this year on the adidas concept of "from the stadium to the streets and back again," the look draws on how soccer transcends popular culture. It also tells the MLS story by incorporating design elements from both the USA and Canada.

Atlanta United announced the acquisition of Club Tijuana defender Greg Garza on a season-long loan on Friday, further boosting the 2017 expansion side's back line.

Could the Los Angeles derby in 2018 feature a showdown between Mexican national team stars? According to a report from Spanish sports outlet AS, 2018 MLS expansion side LAFC is eyeing Bayer Leverkusen forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez for the club's inaugural season.

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The Portland Timbers adde...

There’s no such thing as a offseason break when you’re NYCFC’s Head Coach,Patrick Vieira will spend this week at City Football Academy in Manchester observing Pep Guardiola’s work with the Manchester City FC first-team.

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The offseason haul continues for Sporting Kansas City. Spanish midfielder Ilie Sanchez was announced as Sporting KC's latest winter signing on Friday morning after agreeing to a two-year deal that includes an option for 2019. Sanchez, 26, arrives in Kansas City after most recently playing for Elche CF in Spain's second division.