The Latest Breaking News from MLS Cup

MLS 2023 predictions: are LAFC and Philly on a repeat collision course?

The new season kicks off this weekend. Our panel of writers deliver their verdicts on the MVP, champions and the young players to watch

The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2023

Is MLS truly a major league in the US? It depends where you are

Teams from America’s largest cities have won the last two editions of MLS Cup. But their victories struggled to break through to the mainstream

The Guardian - US · Feb 20, 2023

Sixers are cheering for Eagles and hoping they become next Philly team to reach finals

The Phillies advanced to the World Series in October, the Union reached the MLS Cup in November, and Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 30, 2023

Gareth Bale's cheeky response to winning MLS Cup after spectacular LAFC heroics

Gareth Bale played the role of super sub by scoring a equaliser to help LAFC dramatically win the MLS Cup, and he offered a cheeky response after scoring in yet another final

Daily Mirror · Nov 6, 2022

Gareth Bale tells Wales fans exactly what shape he's in for World Cup as embarrassing tweet deleted

Bale popped up with a moment of magic in a major final once again to help his team life the MLS Cup

Wales Online · Nov 6, 2022

Gareth Bale returns from injury to net dramatic equaliser as LAFC win wild MLS Cup final on penalties

Gareth Bale scored a dramatic equaliser in extra-time before reseve goalkeeper John McCarthy shut out Philadelphia in a penalty shootout to lead LAFC to their first MLS Cup championship with a thrilling win in Los Angeles.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2022

LAFC defeats Philadelphia in thriller on penalty kicks to win MLS Cup title

LOS ANGELES — Backup goalkeeper John McCarthy, who played just one game this season, came off the LAFC bench to make two saves in a penalty-kick shootout, giving the team its first league title in a dramatic MLS Cup final at Banc of California Stadium.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 6, 2022

LAFC Wins MLS Cup After Bale’s Late Goal, PK Shootout

The late goal from the LAFC forward in extra minutes paved the way for club to later secure its first MLS Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 5, 2022

LAFC’s First MLS Cup Title Comes With a Genuine Hollywood Ending

The top two teams. The star cameo. The backup GK with ties to the opponent. A 3–3 draw and a penalty shootout. MLS Cup 2022 had it all—and a deserving champion.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 5, 2022

MLS Cup 2022: LAFC edge Philadelphia on pens after Bale’s 128th-minute goal

Jack McCarthy stopped two penalty kicks as LAFC defeated the Philadelphia Union on penalties, 3-0, after playing to a 3-3 draw to capture the MLS Cup

The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2022