Jason Pettigrove is a UEFA-accredited journalist and author specializing in elite-level football, with expertise in Spanish football and UEFA club competitions. His work has been featured by FC Barcelona, La Liga, Sky Sports, and more. He is also the author of ‘Huddy: The Official Biography of Alan Hudson’ and ‘Lionel Messi: The King of Camp Nou.’
One of the most played games in MLS history pits two of the more successful teams against each other in the Western Conference Final. It’s been 10 long years since LA Galaxy last won an MLS Cup, and if they get a shot at silverware this year, it could extend their record in the competition […]
A magnificent performance against Inter Miami-conquering Atlanta United saw Orlando City spring another Play Off surprise at the weekend. Ramiro Enrique’s 39th-minute strike was enough to settle a match in which Atlanta couldn’t even muster a shot on target. Defensively solid, Óscar Pareja’s side will fancy their chances in front of their own fans, and […]
Although New York Red Bulls have the upper hand in the Hudson River derby in terms of overall results, it’s New York City that find themselves in better form at present. With any knockout games it’s all about momentum and riding that crest of a wave, and Nick Cushing’s side will take positives from their […]
Minnesota United have the weight of history as well as a well-drilled opponent to overcome in this MLS semi-final if they want to progress one stage closer to the final. That’s because LA Galaxy are the current record holders in the competition, having won a record five MLS Cups, and being in the final on […]
If there’s one opponent that Seattle Sounders would’ve preferred to avoid, it would’ve been LAFC. Though the visitors have won five games against LAFC, only one of those wins has come in Los Angeles, and that was way back in October 2019. During the regular season, both sides had similar records, with the Sounders only […]
This isn’t a match-up that anyone would’ve predicted, but Atlanta United defied the odds to deservedly overcome Inter Miami in their three-game series. Jamal Thiare was the hero for the five stripes in game three with a brace, and he’ll be one to watch in this MLS semi-final. A win here would pit either side […]
New York Red Bulls are already waiting to see who their opponents will be in the semi-final after easing past Columbus with a game to spare, and FC Cincinnati will fancy their chances thanks to their recent home record against New York City FC. Alonso Martinez might have something to say about that as he […]
LAFC will go into their final MLS Play-Off Round One game full of confidence, against a team who rode their luck in the second of the three-game series. Vancouver’s 3-0 win in that game came thanks to Ryan Gould and two own goals from LAFC’s Ryan Hollingshead and Eddie Segura. Gould also found the net […]
The third and final game of MLS Play-Offs Round One sees these two heavyweights locked at one win apiece thanks to Xande Silva’s 94th-minute rocket for Atlanta in game two. It’s a winner-take-all match-up, with the victors taking up a semi-final berth against either Orlando or Charlotte. In the first game of the series, Inter […]
