MLS Cup
Philadelphia Union's Andre Blake raises the trophy after defeating New York City FC in an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Chester, Pa. The Union won 3-1 and clinched the MLS Eastern Conference title. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Union hoping to do their part for Philadelphia on Saturday

By Joe Reedy Nov. 04, 2022 06:01 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:28 PM EST
Dec. 7 1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics. ...

Austin FC fans celebrate by throwing water and beer in the air after the team scored its third goal against the Portland Timbers during an MLS soccer match Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
MLS playoff game set for Thanksgiving Day on Fox

Sep. 09, 2021 03:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Orlando City players celebrate in front of fans after defeating New York City FC on penalty kicks in an MLS soccer playoff match in Orlando, Fla. The owners of the Minnesota Vikings have finalized the acquisition of Orlando City, giving the Wilf family control of the MLS franchise. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
New York City FC vs Orlando City SC 11/21/2020

Jul. 21, 2021 06:28 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:12 PM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. ...

Atlanta United defender Brooks Lennon, top, collides with Nashville SC defender Daniel Lovitz, bottom, during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Mark Zaleski/The Tennessean via AP)
Hyndman's goal helps Atlanta spoil Nashville's MLS debut 2-1

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 29, 2020 10:33 PM EST

Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath reacts on the sideline during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Seattle. The Sounders won 1-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Wonderwall: Minnesota United has steep backing behind it

By Dave Campbell Oct. 18, 2019 03:04 AM EDT