Insider: MLS Move Makes More Sense Than Return to Man Utd for Cristiano Ronaldo

According to a Sports Illustrated report, Cristiano Ronaldo is eyeing a move to MLS when his contract with Real Madrid ends in 2018.Spanish football insider Guillem Balague tells Ryan Bailey that although Ronaldo wants to eventually go back to Manchester United, a move to MLS makes much more sense for the Portuguese superstar.Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com

MLS: Keys to Every Game on Matchday 3

Matchday 3 of the MLS season gets underway Friday with the Philadelphia Union taking on FC Dallas. This will be followed by five games Saturday. The New England Revolution host the Montreal Impact, a team fresh off a 2-0 win against Alajuelense in the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions League tie. Other marquee matches that day include Sporting Kansas City against the Portland Timbers at Sporting Park. The LA Galaxy welcome the Houston Dynamo to cap off the night. The New York Red Bulls face their fierce rival D.C. United in the Red Bulls' home opener Sunday. The penultimate match of the weekend pits the San Jose Earthquakes against the Chicago Fire as they open Avaya Stadium in the Bay Area. Here are the keys to every MLS match this weekend.Begin Slideshow

10 MLS Stars Who Are Good Enough for the Premier League

There are few occasions in which Major League Soccer and the English Premier League are brought up in conversation together.  Usually when the two domestic leagues are linked, it is because an aging Premier League star has inked a deal to see out his career in MLS.  However, there have been a few instances over the years that have seen players go the other way, including Geoff Cameron's move from Houston to Stoke City.  With that in mind, we've taken a look at 10 current MLS players who could make it in the Premier League.  We chose to look mostly at young players since we already know the likes of Robbie Keane, David Villa and Sebastian Giovinco would do well in the English top flight.  Here's a look at the 10 MLS players we think would be good enough to play in the Premier League. Begin Slideshow

MLS Player Rankings: Dempsey Faces New Challenge for Top Spot

Unlike the dull first week of action in Major League Soccer, Week 2 delivered plenty of fireworks.  Some of the league's top players found their way onto the scoresheet across the eight games played from Friday to Sunday.  In the early race for the Golden Boot, Clint Dempsey received a challenge from a new contender, who bagged a brace in his side's match on Saturday night. As it will be for the rest of the season, our list of the top 20 players in MLS is a cumulative one. While we do have a handful of stars entering the list for their respective performances in Week 2, their showings in Week 1 have also been taken into account.  Continue reading on for a look at who made the cut for this week's edition of the MLS Player Rankings. Begin Slideshow

MLS: 7 Things We Learned During Matchday 2

Matchday 2 in MLS did not disappoint after a lackluster opening weekend. Orlando City SC recorded its first MLS win on Friday and questionable refereeing marred the Toronto FC versus Columbus Crew match. One of the marquee results this past weekend was the San Jose Earthquakes' win against the Seattle Sounders at CenturyLink Field on Saturday. Real Salt Lake and the Philadelphia Union combined for six goals earlier in the day as well. New York City FC shut out the New England Revolution in its first-ever home match on Sunday. David Villa scored the team's first goal at Yankee Stadium in a 2-0 victory. The final match of the weekend saw the LA Galaxy strike in the dying seconds of the second half to snatch a draw against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park.  Here are seven things we learned during Matchday 2 of MLS.Begin Slideshow

David Villa Opens MLS Account with Beauty for NYCFC vs. New England Revolution

David Villa is off the mark for New York City FC in the MLS and in some style too. The Spanish legend played a lovely one-two with Ned Grabavoy before perfectly placing the ball into the net.  It helped set up NYCFC for a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution at Yankee Stadium.  [Twitter: @MLS]Read more MLS news on BleacherReport.com

MLS Team of the Week: Trio of Scorers Highlight Best 11 from Wild Week 2

After getting off to a slow start in Week 1, Major League Soccer delivered plenty of excitement and interesting talking points in Week 2.  A total of 25 goals were scored across eight games this past weekend. Four players were able to find the back of the net on two occasions.  Due to the plethora of strong attacking performances across the league, we opted to select our best 11 from Week 2 in a 3-4-3 formation.  The unconventional setup allowed us to make room for three of the top four forwards from the weekend, and it was able to help us highlight the midfield stars who scored as well. Continue reading on to see which players earned a spot in the MLS Team of the Week. Begin Slideshow

MLS’ Opening Weekend TV Ratings Are Encouraging, but They Could Decrease

MLS' national TV broadcasts attracted a significant amount of viewers on opening weekend. The league's official website published the ratings from UniMas, Fox Sports 1 and ESPN2. They're impressive numbers and, in some cases, broke records. However, it's too early to get carried away. LA Galaxy versus Chicago Fire drew an average of 341,000 viewers. It's impressive considering the match kicked off just after 10 p.m. ET on a Friday. ESPN2's broadcast of Orlando City SC against New York City FC attracted 539,000 viewers. This number surpassed any game on the network from last season by 100,000. Fox Sports 1's numbers weren't as impressive, but were still impressive. Around 268,000 watched Sporting Kansas City face the New York Red Bulls and 289,000 viewed the Seattle Sounders versus the New England Revolution on Sunday. Both games marked a huge improvement on NBCSN’s 2014 average of 142,000, per Paul Kennedy of SoccerAmerica. ESPN and ESPN2 generated a combined viewership of 240,000 last season. Comparing last year to last weekend shows there's interest in the league across the United States. However, it was the first round of matches. Those are guaranteed to draw even the average MLS fan after a winter hiatus. The 2014 season opener was watched by ...

MLS: Keys to Every Game on Matchday 2

Matchday 2 of the MLS season begins on Friday with Orlando City SC facing the Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium.  The Columbus Crew take on Toronto FC in a Trillium Cup showdown, while FC Dallas and Sporting Kansas City square off in two of the marquee games on Saturday. The weekend concludes with two potential thrillers on Sunday. New York City hosts the New England Revolution in the team's first MLS home game. The Portland Timbers and LA Galaxy will face each other in the final match of the day. Here are the keys to every game on Matchday 2.Begin Slideshow

Image of Jozy Altidore Being Shown the Middle Finger by Vancouver Fan Goes Viral

Jozy Altidore's making a fast impact in his return to Major League Soccer. He scored two goals in his first match—a 3-1 win for Toronto FC over the Vancouver Whitecaps—but when scoring the final goal (a cheeky Panenka), he found himself on the receiving end of an all-too-common gesture of disapproval. The excellent picture captured by photographer Duncan Nicol quickly went viral. While the middle-figure salute is generally taken as offensive, in this particular case, it was well-received all around. For a league that's still growing, the prevailing theme of the viral photo was that at least they're watching (and obviously care). "I saw it online," Altidore told the Toronto Sun. "Someone asked what I thought. I thought it was cool. It captures what the game means to them, what the rivalry means to them." The fan was later identified as Whitecaps diehard Kirsty Olychick.She admitted that it was just a natural reaction and meant no offense to the American international. Per the same Sun report:  I don't think he even noticed I was doing it, nothing was said to me at the time.  I am completely surprised at the reaction it is getting and, thankfully, most of it is positive. I heard he was amused by the picture and really that is ...