MLS season is underway, and it was a record-breaking weekend to kick off the league’s 30th season. MLS record signings Emmanuel Latte Lath and Kévin D
Soccer has grown significantly in the United States since the arrival of the MLS, however, despite this, it is far from being a popular sport.
The Galaxy and LAFC have achieved plenty of success in recent seasons, but MLS rules are making it increasingly complicated for them to field title-contending teams.
While a 13-game slate opened up the season on Saturday night, the league also kicked off its new Sunday Night Soccer series, with two matches as the Vancouver Whitecaps trounced the Portland Timbers 4–1 and San Diego FC beat the MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy 2–0 in their debut match.
While Major League Soccer has a crop of players new to the league this season, many of the key figures from last season are back. Some, like Jesus Ferreira and Lucho Acosta, are with new teams