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The FC guys try to wrap their head around rumours that Zlatan Ibrahimovic could head to Spurs. Craig Burley explains how Zlatan Ibrahimovic would give Jurgen Klopp something his Liverpool squad is lacking. Steve Nicol says MLS will keep thriving without Zlatan Ibrahimovic, despite his impact on the league. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been announced as
One of the most electrifying eras in Major League Soccer history came to an end on Nov. 13 when Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy announced that they were mutually parting ways after two seasons together. While the LA Galaxy has time to figure out what to do with the roughly $7 million in savings
Take a gander through past winners of Major League Soccer’s MVP award and you will spy some of the league’s legends. There’s inaugural winner Carlos Valderrama to Preki to Robbie Keane to Sebastian Giovinco to David Villa and that Landon Donovan fellow, after whom the award is now named. Yet the triumvirate comprising the finalists
Sid Lowe plays down the idea that Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s social media post about Spain was about his next club. Steve Nicol and Brian McBride disagree on the effect of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s comments about MLS. Brian McBride is fuming after Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed ‘nobody will remember what MLS is’ if he leaves. Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved once
Steve Nicol and Brian McBride disagree on the effect of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s comments about MLS. Craig Burley responds to LAFC manager Bob Bradley telling ESPN’s Sebastian Salazar to “get lost” after El Trafico. Brian McBride is fuming after Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed ‘nobody will remember what MLS is’ if he leaves. LAFC’s Carlos Vela and LA
LAFC’s first ever win vs. LA Galaxy comes in an eight-goal classic in the Western Conference semifinals. Billed as the biggest MLS playoff game ever, Taylor Twellman says LAFC-LA Galaxy exceeded expectations. Bob Bradley storms off after being asked about Carlos Vela’s performance in LAFC’s 5-3 win vs. LA Galaxy. LOS ANGELES — It wasn’t
Billed as the biggest MLS playoff game ever, Taylor Twellman says LAFC-LA Galaxy exceeded expectations. Craig Burley and Frank Leboeuf try to make sense of why Zlatan Ibrahimovic would consider joining Napoli. Shaka Hislop feels Zlatan Ibrahimovic fits into a number of clubs amid Napoli links. Zlatan Ibrahimovic aimed an indecent gesture at an LAFC fan
Herculez Gomez makes his pick for the Western Conference semifinal between LAFC and LA Galaxy. Paul Mariner and Shaka Hislop examine whether LAFC can beat LA Galaxy for the first time ever Thursday. Six games. Twenty-seven goals. The MLS Cup Playoffs are off to an electric start. Catch more MLS on ESPN+. LA Galaxy turned
And then there were eight. With Round 1 of the MLS Cup playoffs in the rear-view mirror, Jason Davis and Arch Bell detail the four Conference Semifinal matches taking place on Wednesday and Thursday night. Who will move on to the final four? Jump to: NYCFC vs. Toronto | Seattle vs. Salt Lake | Atlanta
The first round of the 2019 Major League Soccer playoffs are in the books, and it wasn’t for the faint of heart. Here is a look back at round one of the postseason. JUMP TO: Sounders-FCD a match for the ages | What to do with Pity Martinez? | Philly finally have that game | Extra fun
Taylor Twellman joins ESPN FC to discuss what the next step will be for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The FC crew examine how Zlatan Ibrahimovic would fit in at Fiorentina should he depart LA Galaxy this January. Zlatan Ibrahimovic doesn’t shy away from a joke during his speech after receiving a statue of himself in Malmo. Mark
Taylor Twellman previews Minnesota United vs. LA Galaxy and outlines the biggest concerns for the visitors. The FC crew examine how Zlatan Ibrahimovic would fit in at Fiorentina should he depart LA Galaxy this January. Taylor Twellman previews the MLS playoffs and explains why Bob Bradley won’t let LAFC rest on their laurels. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The FC crew examine how Zlatan Ibrahimovic would fit in at Fiorentina should he depart LA Galaxy this January. Zlatan Ibrahimovic doesn’t shy away from a joke during his speech after receiving a statue of himself in Malmo. Shaka Hislop explains why he would choose Zlatan over Carlos Vela and Josef Martinez as the best
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristian Pavon each notched a goal and an assist against RSL to help the LA Galaxy clinch a playoff spot. For more MLS, sign up for ESPN+. The MLS Players Association announced revised salary numbers for the 2019 season, reflective of activity during the league’s summer transfer window. The LA Galaxy’s Zlatan
1:21 AM ET Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Uriel Antuna assisted each other for a goal apiece, giving the LA Galaxy a 2-1 win over the Montreal Impact on Saturday night in Carson, Calif. Antuna scored the go-ahead goal in the 50th minute, breaking a tie that lasted just two minutes, after an unmarked Lassi Lappalainen headed
El Trafico lived up to the hype again as Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice in a 3-3 draw between LA Galaxy and LAFC. To watch MLS, sign up for ESPN+. LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has joked about returning to Manchester United after claiming he is still good enough to play in the Premier League. Ibrahimovic,
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice after LA Galaxy went down to 10 men, but a wild gaffe helped Seattle earn a draw. To watch MLS sign up to ESPN+. Major League Soccer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (66′) LA Galaxy 2-1 Seattle Sounders. To watch MLS sign up to ESPN+. Major League Soccer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (45′) LA Galaxy 1-1
9:30 PM ET The MLS’ Western Conference playoff race is getting tight. Only five points separate second place from eighth, with the top seven teams making the postseason. Two of those teams will meet Saturday night, when the Seattle Sounders and Los Angeles Galaxy play in Carson, Calif. The Galaxy (13-11-1, 40 points) moved from
Shaka Hislop says that while he doesn’t understand the motive behind it, he agrees with Zlatan Ibrahimovic that new teammate Cristian Pavon is far above an average MLS player. The LA Galaxy will be looking for a second straight win when they take on the Seattle Sounders on Saturday, while Real Salt Lake’s post-Mike Petke