Category: Major League Soccer

MLS Major League Soccer 2022

Conference Standings 2022

PosTeam
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Reference: [8]

Schedule February/March 2022

Reference: [9-13] See Below February/March Weekly Recaps for April 2022 Schedule and Recaps

Week 1 Recap (25-28 February 2022)

Jon Gallagher, a native of Dundalk, Ireland, was on the subs bench for Austin FC’s 5-0 defeat of FC Cincinnati to open the 2022 MLS season. The other two Republic of Ireland players on MLS rosters, Derrick Wiiliams of LA Galaxy and Jake Mulraney of Atlanta United did not feature. Reference: [2-9]

Week 2 Recap (5-7 March 2022)

Republic of Ireland’s John Gallagher came on as a substitute, playing 13 minutes in Austin FC’s 5-1 victory over Inter Miami CF, a huge win for the second week running, which meant the Texas Capital’s amazing start to the season continued. Another Republic of Ireland player, Derrick Williams, although born in Germany moved to Waterford as a child where he made a name for himself at AFC Tramore, securing a contract with Aston Villa FC of the English Premier League in 2009. After spells at Bristol City (2013 to 2016) and Blackburn Rovers (2016 to 2021) before signing for LA Galaxy in March 2021, just before the MLS season started. He earned his first cap for Republic of Ireland versus France in 2018. Williams came on as a substitute with four minutes remaining in LA Galaxy’s 1-0 at Charlotte FC. References: [2-10]

Week 3 Recap (12-13 March 2022)

Republic of Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute with seven minutes to go in Atlanta United’s home game versus Southern rivals Charlotte FC, and made an immediate impact, the super-sub making two attempts on goal, one of which went in as Atlanta United won 2-1 to go fifth in the Eastern Conference, one point behind leaders Columbus Crew. J Martinez had put Atlanta United ahead from the Penalty spot after 60 minutes only for Charlotte FC to reply through A Armour 60 minutes later. Jake Mulraney’s introduction after 83 minutes for R Hernandez proved vital as he scored after six minutes of time added on to win the game for Atlanta United. Mulraney received a long ball out on the right wing, cut inside the Charlotte FC defender just inside the box and let fly, not even looking as the ball deflected of a Charlotte FC defender leaving the goalkeeper looking on helpless. [References: 2-7a, 14]

Another Irish player Jon Gallagher came on as a substitute for Austin FC as the Texans lost 0-1 at Portland Timbers for their first loss of the season, and Derrick Williams was an unused substitute in LA Galaxy’s 2-3 loss at Seattle Sounders. [References: 2-7a]

Week 4 Recap (19-21 March 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute at halftime in Atlanta United’s 3-3 draw versus CF Montréal, a result which left Atlanta United in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Jon Gallagher came on with 8 minutes remaining in Austin FC’s 0-0 draw with Seattle Sounders FC which left the Texans in fourth place in the Western Conference. Ireland’s Derrick Williams was an unused substitute in LA Galaxy’s 0-1 loss to Orlando City SC, which left LA Galaxy in seventh place in the Western Conference. [References: 2-7A]

Philadelphia Union led the Eastern Conference on 10 points after four games, and Los Angeles Football Club and Real Salt Lake were also on 10 points at the top of the Western Conference.

Schedule April 2022

Week 6 Recap (2-3 April 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney started in Atlanta United’s 1-0 at D.C. United. Mulraney was substituted after 74 minutes. [References: 2-3] Another of Ireland’s contingent in USA Jon Gallagher came on as a substiute with 10 minutes to go in Austin FC’s 2-2 draw at San Jose Earthquakes [References: 4-5]. Derrick Williams of Ireland played the full 90 minutes, helping LA Galaxy to a 3-1 win at Portland Timbers [References: 7-7a]

Week 7 Recap (9-11 April 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute with half an hour to go as Atlanta United lost 0-1 at Southeast rivals Charlotte FC in North Carolina. [References: 2-3]. Ireland’s Jon Gallagher came on with 29 minutes remaining as Austin FC won 1-0 at home to Minnesota United to maintain their challenge for the Western Conference Regular Season Championship. [References: 4-5]. Ireland’s Derrick Williams got one shot on goal, and was later substituted off after 76 minutes after starting in LA Galaxy’s 2-1 win at home to Los Angeles FC in the Southern California derby. [References: 7-7a]

Week 8 Recap (16-17 April 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute with one minute remaining as Atlanta United drew 0-0 versus FC Cincinnati [References: 2-3]. Jon Gallagher of Ireland started versus D.C. United in Austin FC’s 3-2 win at the Nation’s Capital, and was substituted after 56 minutes. [References: 4-5] Ireland’s Derrick Williams had one shot on target and played the full 90 minutes in LA Galaxy’s 0-0 draw at Chicago Fire FC [References: 7-7a]

Week 9 Recap (23-24 April 2022)

Ireland’s Jake Mulraney came on as a substitute with 14 minutes remaining as Atlanta United went down 1-2 at Inter Miami, leaving Atlanta United in fourth sport in the Eastern Conference standings. [References: 2-3]. Ireland’s Jon Gallagher started in Austin FC’s 3-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC as Austin FC moved into second in the MLS Western Conference table behind Los Angeles FC. Gallagher was substituted after 70 minutes. [References: 4-5] Ireland’s Derrick Williams had an assist in LA Galaxy’s goal in their 1-0 victory over Nashville FC as Williams played the full 90 minutes and LA Galaxy moved into third place in the Western Conference. [References: 7-7a]

Republic of Ireland Players 2022

Reference: [2-7A]

MLS Footage (2021)

FC Dallas forward Jáder Obrian (7) advances the soccer ball during a MLS preseason match between the Austin FC and FC Dallas, April 07, 2021, at Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas. Contributor: Mark Fann Reference: [1]

Image Reference

[1] Contributor: Mark Fann FC Dallas forward Jáder Obrian (7) advances the soccer ball during a MLS preseason match between the Austin FC and FC Dallas, April 07, 2021, at Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas. [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/fc-dallas-forward-obrian-7-advances-1952841547 [Accessed 28 February 2022]

REFERENCES

Logo References

[] Sportslogos.net (2020) MLS Primary Logo 2015- [Internet] Available from: http://8653__major_league_soccer-primary-2015 [Accessed 5 May 2021]

Player References

[2] MLS (2021) Jake Mulraney [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jake-mulraney/ [Accessed 5 May 2021]

[3] MLS (2021) Jake Mulraney Match Log [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jake-mulraney/match-log/ [Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[4] MLS (2022) Jon Gallagher [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jon-gallagher/ [Accessed 28 February 2022]

[5] MLS (2022) Jon Gallagher Match Log [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jon-gallagher/match-log/ [Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[6] MLS (2022) Derrick Williams [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/derrick-williams/ [Accessed 28 February 2022]

[7] MLS (2022) Derrick Williams Match Log [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/derrick-williams/match-log/ [Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[7a] FAI (2022) Derrick Williams [Internet] Available from: https://www.fai.ie/ireland/player/250012722 [Accessed 7 March 2022]

Matchday REFERENCES

WEBSITES

[2] MLS (2022) MLS Standings [2022] [Internet] Available from:  https://www.mlssoccer.com/standings/2022/conference#season=2022&live=true [Accessed 28 February 2022]

[9] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule February 21-27 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-02-21 [Accessed 28 February 2022]

[10] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule February 28-March 6 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-02-28  [Accessed 3 March 2022][Last Accessed 7 March 2022]

[11] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule March 7-13 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-03-07  [Accessed 3 March 2022][Last Accessed 14 March 2022]

[12] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule March 14-20 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-03-14  [Accessed 3 March 2022][Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[13] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule March 21-27 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-03-21  [Accessed 3 March 2022][Last Accessed 24 March 2022]

[14] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule March 28-April 3 2022 [Internet] Available from:  https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-03-28 [Accessed 18 April 2022]

[15] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule April 4-10 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-04-04 [Accessed 18 April 2022]

[16] MLS (2022) MLS Schedule April 11-17 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores#competition=all&club=all&date=2022-04-11 [Accessed 18 April 2022]

Match Recaps

[7] MLS (2022) Atlanta United v Charlotte FC 2022-03-13 [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/mls-regular-season/2022/matches/atlvsclt-03-13-2022/ [Accessed 14 March 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Tom Gallagher and Jason Caldwell.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, Compiled and Written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 18 April 2022

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You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved. The Logos and Photos used in this article remain the property of the organisations and individuals which own the copyright and are used here for educational and information purposes only.

Major League Soccer 2021

Major League Soccer Logo 2015-2021 [References: 1]

Standings

MLS 2021PWDLGFGAPts
Eastern Conference
New England Revolution3210537
New York City FC3201826
Orlando City SC3120415
CF Montreal3120645
Atlanta United3111434
Inter Miami CF3111444
New York Red Bulls3102553
DC United3102363
Nashville SC3030443
Columbus Crew SC2020002
Toronto FC2011461
Philadelphia Union3012141
Chicago Fire3012371
FC Cincinnati30122101
Western Conference
Seattle Sounders SC3210817
San Jose Earthquakes3201846
Real Salt Lake2200526
Austin FC3201436
LA Galaxy3201676
Los Angeles FC3120425
FC Dallas3111544
Houston Dynamo FC3111444
Vancouver Whitecaps3111334
Sporting Kansas City3111454
Colorado Rapids3111234
Portland Timbers3102363
Minnesota United FC3003170
[References: 2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
17.04.2021Houston Dynamo2San Jose Earthquakes1
17.04.2021Seattle Sounders SC4Minnesota United FC0
17.04.2021CF Montreal4Toronto FC2
17.04.2021Orlando City SC0Atlanta United0
17.04.2021Los Angeles FC2Austin FC0
18.04.2021DC United2New York City FC1
18.04.2021FC Dallas0Colorado Rapids0
18.04.2021New York Red Bulls1Sporting Kansas City2
18.04.2021Chicago Fire2New England Revolution2
18.04.2021Nashville SC2FC Cincinnati2
18.04.2021Inter Miami CF2LA Galaxy3
18.04.2021Columbus Crew0Philadelphia Union0
19.04.2021Vancouver Whitecaps FC1Portland Timbers0
Week 2
24.04.2021Sporting Kansas City1Orlando City SC1
24.04.2021New York City FC5FC Cincinnati0
24.04.2021Nasshville SC2CF Montreal2
24.04.2021Toronto FC2Vancouver Whitecaps FC2
24.04.2021San Jose Earthquakes3FC Dallas1
24.04.2021Los Angeles FC1Seattle Sounders SC1
25.04.2021Atlanta United3Chicago Fire1
25.04.2021Minnesota United FC1Real Salt Lake2
25.04.2021New England Revolution1DC United0
25.04.2021Philadelphia Union1Inter Miami CF2
25.04.2021Colorado Rapids1Austin FC3
25.04.2021Portland Timbers2Houston Dynamo1
25.04.2021LA Galaxy3New York Red Bulls2
Week 3
01.05.2021New York Red Bulls2Chicago Fire0
01.05.2021Real Salt Lake3Sporting Kansas City1
01.05.2021CF Montreal0Columbus Crew SC0
01.05.2021Houston Dynamo1Los Angeles FC1
02.05.2021New England Revolution2Atlanta United1
02.05.2021Orlando City SC3FC Cincinnati0
02.05.2021Philadelphia Union0New York City FC2
02.05.2021FC Dallas4Portland Timbers1
02.05.2021Minnesota United FC0Austin FC1
02.05.2021San Jose Earthquakes4DC United1
02.05.2021Nashville SC0Inter Miami CF0
03.05.2021Seattle Sounders SC3LA Galaxy0
03.05.2021Vancouver Whitecaps FC0Colorado Rapids1
[References: 3]

Report

Republic of Ireland’s Jake Mulraney, in his second season at Atlanta United in MLS since his transfer from Scottish club Hearts in January 2020, started each of the first three games for the Georgia team, being subbed off on each occasion. Playing midfield he played in the 0-0 draw away against Orlando City SC, the 3-1 win at home to Chicago Fire and the 1-2 loss at New England Revolution. Atlanta sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference after the three games, with the Top 7 in both Conferences reaching the Playoffs after a 34-game season.

Player Profile: Jake Mulraney (Atlanta United)

Born: Dublin, Ireland. 4.5.1996

Position: Midfielder.

Previous Clubs: Queens Park Rangers (England) 2014-2015; Dagenham & Redbridge FC (England) 2015-2016; Inverness Caledonian Thistle (Scotland) 2016-2018; Heart of Midlotian (Scotland) 2018-2020.

International: Republic of Ireland Youth International.

WeekDateVersusScoreStarts/Sub OffGoals/Ass
117.04.2021Orlando City SC (A)D 0-01/10/0
225.04.2021Chicago Fire (H)W 3-11/10/0
302.05.2021New England Revolution (A)L 1-21/10/0
[References: 4]

References

Images

[1] Sportslogos.net (2020) MLS Primary Logo 2015- [Internet] Available from: http://8653__major_league_soccer-primary-2015 [Accessed 5 May 2021]

Websites

[2] MLS (2020) MLS Standings [2021] [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/standings/2021/conference  [Accessed 5 May 2021]

[3] MLS (2020) MLS Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores [Accessed 5 May 2021]

[4] MLS (2021) Jake Mulraney [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jake-mulraney/ [Accessed 5 May 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Richard Mulcahy, Fiona Connolly-Mulcahy, Conor Connolly-Mulcahy, Dara Connolly-Mulcahy, Orla Connolly-Mulcahy & Aodhan Connolly-Mulcahy.

About this document

Researched, Compiled and Written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 5 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Major League Soccer Preseason 2021

Major League Soccer Logo [References: 1]

Preseason Standings

MLS Preseason 2021PWDLFAPts
Eastern (Various Sites)
DC United
New York City FC
New York Red Bulls
Philadelphia Union
Florida (St. Petersburg & Bradenton)
Nashville SC
Inter Miami FC
Tampa Bay Rowdies
The Miami FC
Southeast (Marietta, Georgia)
Charleston Battery
Atlanta United
Chattanooga FC
South Georgia Tormenta FC
FC Cincinnati
Florida (Omni Resort)
Chicago Fire
Orlando City SC
Minnesota United
Louisville City FC
South Georgia Tormenta
Central (£)
Houston Dynamo
FC Dallas
Austin FC
OKC Energy
Austin Bold FC
Mountain (^)
Colorado Rapids FC
Real Salt Lake
Sporting Kansas Cty
Portland Timbers
New Mexico United
Phoenix Rising FC
Western (+)
LA Galaxy
LAFC
Seattle Sounders FC
San Diego Loyal
LA Galaxy II

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
PS Weekend 1
13.03.2021 %Atlanta United FC3South Georgia Tormenta FC0
13.03.2021 #Chicago Fire FC2New York City FC1
13.03.2021 *FC Cincinnati0Louisville City FC3
13.03.2021 ^Sporting Kansas City4Phoenix Rising FC0
PS MidWeek 2
15.03.2021 #Orlando City FCPhiladelphia Union FC
16.03.2021 ^Portland TimbersColorado Rapids
16.03.2021 ^Colorado RapidsPhoenix Rising FC
PS Weekend 2
18.03.2021 #New York City FCTBD
18.03.2021 #Orlando City SCNew York City FC
19.03.2021 &Austin FCOKC Energy
19.03.2021 #New York Red BullsTBD
20.03.2021 %Atlanta United FCCharleston Battery
20.03.2021 #Chicago FirePhiladelphia Union
20.03.2021 ^Colorado RapidsSporting Kansas City
20.03.2021 &FC DallasOKC Energy
20.03.2021 £Houston DynamoAustin Bold FC
20.03.2021 +LA GalaxySan Diego Loyal
20.03.2021 $Inter Miami CFThe Miami FC
20.03.2021 $Nashville SCUSL Championship Team TBA
20.03.2021 ^Portland TimbersPhoenix Rising FC
20.03.2021 ^Sporting Kansas CityColorado Rapids
PS MidWeek 3
24.03.2021 %Atlanta United FC Chattanooga FC
24.03.2021 &FC DallasAustin Bold FC
24.03.2021 £Houston DynamoFC Tulsa
24.03.2021 $Nashville SCMLS Team TBA
24.03.2021 $New York City FCMLS Eastern Conf Team TBA
24.03.2021 #Orlando City SCPhiladelphia Union
24.03.2021 ^Portland TimbersSporting Kansas City
25.03.2021 &Austin FCLouisville City SC
25.03.2021 ^Seattle SoundersTacoma Defiance
PS Weekend 3
26.03.2021 #DC UnitedLoudoun United FC
27.03.2021 *Chicago FireFC Cincinnati
27.03.2021 ^Colorado RapidsNew Mexico United
27.03.2021 +LA GalaxyNew England Revolution
27.03.2021 $Inter Miami CFTampa Bay Rowdies
27.03.2021 *Minnesota UnitedCharleston Battery
27.03.2021 $Nashville SCNew York City FC
27.03.2021 $New York Red BullsThe Miami FC
27.03.2021 #Orlando City SCTBC
28.03.2021Atlanta UnitedBirmingham Legion FC
28.03.2021 &Houston DynamoLouisville City FC
PS MidWeek 4
30.03.2021 $Inter Miami CFCharleston Battery
30.03.2021Portland TimbersSeattle Sounders FC
31.03.2021 *FC CincinnatiOrlando City SC
31.03.2021 *Columbus Crew SCMinnesota United
31.03.2021 #DC UnitedPhiladelphia Union
31.03.2021 &Houston DynamoAustin Bold
31.03.2021 +LA GalaxyNew England Revolution
31.03.2021 *Minnesota UnitedColumbus Crew SC
31.03.2021 *FC CincinnatiUSL Championship Team TBA
PS Weekend 4
03.04.2021 *Chicago Fire FCOrlando City SC
03.04.2021 *FC CincinnatiOrlando City SC
03.04.2021 ^Colorado RapidsReal Salt Lake
03.04.2021 +LAFCNew England Revolution
03.04.2021 ^LA GalaxySporting Kansas City
03.04.2021 $Inter Miami CFNew York Red Bulls
03.04.2021 $Inter Miami CFNashville SC
03.04.2021 *Minnesota UnitedFC Cincinnati
03.04.2021 $Nashville SCUSL Championship Team TBA
04.04.2021New York City FCTBD
PS MidWeek 5
06.04.2021 *Orlando City SCThe Miami FC
07.04.2021 ^Colorado RapidsLA Galaxy
07.04.2021 +New England RevolutionLA Galaxy II
07.04.2021 ^Real Salt LakePhoenix Rising
07.04.2021Seattle Sounders FCLA Galaxy II
PS Weekend 5
09.04.2021 *Minnesota UnitedOrlando City
10.04.2021 ^Colorado RapidsPhoenix Rising FC
10.04.2021 #DC UnitedNew York Red Bulls
10.04.2021 ^LA GalaxyReal Salt Lake
10.04.2021 Inter Miami CFTBD
10.04.2021Nashville SCTBD
10.04.2021 +New England RevolutionLAFC
10.04.2021 #New York City FCTBD
10.04.2021 #New York Red BullsTBD
11.04.2021Seattle SoundersSan Diego Loyal
11.04.2021Seattle SoundersLA Galaxy II
[References: 2]

Venue Key / Legend: + Banc of California Stadium and Dignity Health Sports Park / ^ Kino Sports Complex, Tucson, Arizona / £ Houston Sports Park, FC Dallas Practice Field and Toyota Stadium / * Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate / $ Al Lang Stadium, St. Petersburg, Florida and IMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida / % Marietta, Georgia. / # Various sites in the Northeast USA.

About

Major League Soccer has been the United States Soccer Federation Officially-recognised Division 1 League since 1996, and is the Top Level in the US Soccer Pyramid and the equivalent of the English Premier League in English Soccer.

United States Men’s Soccer Pyramid

  1. Major League Soccer
  2. United Soccer League Championship
  3. United Soccer League 1
  4. United Soccer League 2
  5. National Premier Soccer League

References

Images

[1] Major League Soccer Twitter (2020) MLS 2020 Twitter Profile [Internet] Available from: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1225081518625714177/86w2qba3_400x400.jpg [Accessed 14 February 2020]

Websites

[2] MLS (2020) MLS Preseason Schedule for all 27 Clubs [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2021/03/03/mls-preseason-2021-full-schedule-results-all-27-clubs  [Accessed 14 March 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Richard Mulcahy, Fiona Connolly-Mulcahy, Conor Connolly-Mulcahy, Dara Connolly-Mulcahy, Orla Connolly-Mulcahy & Aodhan Connolly-Mulcahy.

About this document

Researched, Compiled and Written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 14 March 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Major League Soccer 2020

Major League Soccer 25 2020 Logo [Reference: 2]

Standings

PWDLFAPts
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Group A (South East)
Orlando City SC1100213
Philadelphia Union1100103
Inter Miami CF1001120
New York City FC1001010
Group C (North East)
New England Revolution1100103
D.C. United1010221
Toronto FC1010221
Montreal Impact1001010
Group E (South)
Columbus Crew SC1100403
New York Red Bulls1100103
Atlanta United FC1001010
FC Cincinnati1001040
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Group B (North West)
Chicago Fire1100213
San Jose Earthquakes1010001
Seattle Sounders FC2011121
Vancouver Whitecaps FC0000000
Group D (Mountain-Midwest)
Real Salt Lake1100203
Minnesota United FC1100213
Sporting Kansas City1001120
Colorado Rapids1001020
Group F (South West)
Portland Timbers1100213
Houston Dynamo1010331
Los Angeles Football Club1010331
LA Galaxy1001120
Major League Soccer Standings 2020 [Ref: 2]

Note: Groups divided on rough geographical grounds. Group Names other than A-F and Eastern and Western Conference given by Eirball for a readers guide – there are no such regional names in the official groups by MLS (i.e. South East, North East, South Central, Mountain-Midwest, North West and South West are all unofficial names given by Eirball.)

Regular Season Results

Date Home Team Away Team
Week 1
29.02.2020DC United1Colorado Rapids2
29.02.2020Montreal Impact2New England Revolution1
29.02.2020Houston Dynamo1LA Galaxy1
29.02.2020San Jose Earthquakes2Toronto FC2
29.02.2020FC Dallas2Philadelphia Union0
29.02.2020Orlando City SC0Real Salt Lake0
01.03.2020Nashville SC1Atlanta United FC2
01.03.2020Vancouver Whitecaps1Sporting Kansas City3
01.03.2020Columbus Crew SC1New York City FC0
01.03.2020New York Red Bulls3FC Cincinnati2
01.03.2020Seattle Sounders FC2Chicago Fire FC1
01.03.2020Los Angeles Football Club1Inter Miami CF0
02.03.2020Portland Timbers1Minnesota United FC3
Week 2
07.03.2020New England Revolution1Chicago Fire FC1
07.03.2020Real Salt Lake1New York Red Bulls1
07.03.2020FC Dallas2Montreal Impact2
07.03.2020D.C. United2Inter Miami CF1
07.03.2020Toronto FC1New York City FC0
08.03.2020Atlanta United FC2FC Cincinnati1
08.03.2020San Jose Earthquakes2Minnesota United FC5
08.03.2020Sporting Kansas City4Houston Dynamo0
08.03.2020Colorado Rapids2Orlando City SC1
08.03.2020LA Galaxy0Vancouver Whitecaps FC1
08.03.2020Seattle Sounders FC1Columbus Crew SC1
08.03.2020Portland Timbers1Nashville SC0
09.03.2020Los Angeles Football Club3Philadelphia Union3
Week 3
09.07.2020Orlando City SC2Inter Miami CF1
09.07.2020New York City FC0Philadelphia1
10.07.2020Montreal Impact0New England Revolution1
11.07.2020Seattle Sounders FC0San Jose Earthquakes0
12.07.2020Atlanta United FC0New York Red Bulls1
12.07.2020FC Cincinnati0Columbus Crew SC4
13.07.2020Sporting Kansas City1Minnesota United FC2
13.07.2020Real Salt Lake2Colorado Rapids0
13.07.2020Toronto FC2D.C. United2
14.07.2020Los Angeles Football Club3Houston Dynamo3
14.07.2020LA Galaxy1Portland Timbers2
14.07.2020Chicago Fire2Seattle Sounders FC1
Major League Soccer Regular Season Results 2020 [Ref: 3]

Report

After two weeks of the regular season, the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic caused the cessation of all sporting activity after 9 March 2020. After a four month layoff, the restrictions were lifted, and Major League Soccer decided to start over in six groups of four, roughly arranged geographically, keeping the Eastern and Western Conferences, with each sub-divided into three groups of four.

The League restarted on 7 July 2020, and teams will play home and away within their own group, before the playoffs.

About

Major League Soccer has been the United States Soccer Federation Officially-recognised Division 1 League since 1996, and is the Top Level in the US Soccer Pyramid and the equivalent of the English Premier League in English Soccer.

United States Men’s Soccer Pyramid

  1. Major League Soccer
  2. United Soccer League Championship
  3. United Soccer League 1
  4. United Soccer League 2
  5. National Premier Soccer League

References

Images

[1] Major League Soccer Twitter (2020) MLS 2020 Twitter Profile [Internet] Available from: https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1225081518625714177/86w2qba3_400x400.jpg [Accessed 14 February 2020]

Websites

[2] MLS (2020) MLS Standings [2020] [Internet] Available from: https://www.mlssoccer.com/standings [Accessed 14 February 2020]

[3] MLS (2020) MLS Schedule [MLS Regular Season][All Clubs] [2020] [Internet] Available from: https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/schedule/2020-02-19?competitions%5B0%5D=MLS%20Regular%20Season [Accessed 14 July 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Richard Mulcahy, Fiona Connolly-Mulcahy, Conor Connolly-Mulcahy, Dara Connolly-Mulcahy, Orla Connolly-Mulcahy & Aodhan Connolly-Mulcahy.

About this document

Researched, Compiled and Written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 14 July 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Major League Soccer 1996-1997

MLS 1996

PWLSOWFAPts
Eastern Conference
*Tampa Bay Mutiny3220121665158
*DC United3216161625646
*Metrostars3215173454739
*Columbus Crew3215174596037
New England Revolution3215176435633
Western Conference
*Los Angeles Galaxy3219134594949
*Dallas Burn3217155504841
*Kansas City Wiz3217155616341
*San Jose Clash3215173505039
Colorado Rapids3211212445929

Reference: [1]

WinnersRunners-UpScores (Best-of-3)
Western ConferenceSemi-Finals
DC UnitedMetrostars2-3, 1-1, 2-2 (SO)
Tampa Bay MutinyColumbus Crew2-0, 1-2, 4-1
Eastern ConferenceSemi-Finals
Kansas City WizDallas Burn2-2 (SO), 1-2, 3-2
Los Angeles GalaxySan Jose Clash0-1, 2-0, 2-0
Western ConferenceFinal
Los Angeles GalaxyKansas City Wiz2-1, 1-1 (SO)
Eastern ConferenceFinal
DC UnitedTampa Bay Mutiny4-1, 2-1
MLS Cup ’96Foxboro, Mass
DC UnitedLos Angeles3-2 (SD OT)

Reference: [1]

Irish Players in MLS 1996: Irish Players Ian Hennessey played for Metrostars (8 Games, 1 Goal, 1 Assist) and Paul Keegan played for New England Revolution (27 Games, 4 Goals, 3 Assists).

MLS 1997

PWLSOWFAPts
Eastern Conference
*DC United3221114705355
*Tampa Bay Mutiny3217153556045
*Columbus Crew3215173424139
*New England Revolution3215174405337
Metrostars3213192435335
Western Conference
*Kansas City Wizards3221117755149
*Los Angeles Galaxy3216162554444
*Dallas Burn3216163554942
*Colorado Rapids3214182505938
San Jose Clash3212203555930

Reference: [2]

WinnersRunners-UpScores (Best-of-3)
Eastern ConferenceSemi-Finals
DC UnitedNew England Revolution4-1, 1-1 (SO)
Columbus CrewTampa Bay Mutiny2-1, 2-0
Western ConferenceSemi-Finals
Colorado RapidsKansas City Wizards3-0, 3-2
Dallas BurnLos Angeles Galaxy0-0 (SO), 3-0
Eastern ConferenceFinal
DC UnitedColumbus Crew3-2, 1-0
Western ConferenceFinal
Colorado RapidsDallas Burn1-0, 2-1
MLS Cup ’97Washington DCSingle Game
DC UnitedColorado Rapids2-1

Reference: [2]

Irish MLS Players in 1997: Paul Keegan played for New England Revolution (16 Games, 1 Goal, 1 Assist).

References:

[1] Van Hoof, Serge et Al (1997) The North and Latin American Football Guide 1996-97 pg. 407-408, 411. Heart Books, Rijmenam, Belgium.

[2] Van Hoof, Serge et Al (1998) The Northand Latin American Football Guide 1997-98 pg. 400. Heart Books, Rijmenam, Belgium.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jason Caldwell & Paul Foley.

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