The truth hurts: The tough questions facing all 24 MLS clubs in the second half of 2019
With MLS paused for the Gold Cup and the secondary transfer window opening next month, we asked the uncomfortable questions facing all 24 clubs.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
7-6-4, 3rd in Major League Soccer
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Rooney's penalty completes late D.C. United comeback (0:40)
Rooney: Utd must sign potential over big names
Wayne Rooney has urged Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to target young players rather than established superstars this summer.
39 MLS goals in 90 seconds (1:33)
Earthquakes can't hold lead, tie host D.C. United
In a tight, tense MLS game, the San Jose Earthquakes traveled across the country to tie D.C. United 1-1 on Saturday night.
D.C. United back atop Eastern Conference after 1-1 draw (1:46)
W2W4: Portland to finally unveil 'new' home; Revs' Arena to face ex-club Galaxy
Portland reopen a new-and-improved Providence Park, and Bruce Arena's Revolution coaching debut could come against a familiar foe. It's MLS W2W4.
Rooney's D.C. held to 6-goal draw by Schweinsteiger's Chicago (2:27)
Rooney, Schweinsteiger meet in D.C., Chicago draw
Francisco Calvo scored two minutes into second-half stoppage time to lift the visiting Chicago Fire into a 3-3 draw with D.C. United on Wednesday.
Rooney levels for D.C. after Revs horror challenge
Wayne Rooney scored a late penalty to earn D.C. United a draw with New England after keeper Matt Turner took him out earlier in the match.
Will LAFC keep on rolling in this week's MLS Predictor? (1:30)
Ale's MLS Power Rankings (1:27)
Dynamo get two quick goals to rally past D.C. United
Memo Rodriguez and Tommy McNamara each scored within a one-minute span to lead the Houston Dynamo to a 2-1 comeback victory over D.C. United.
Rooney scores but D.C. United beaten in Houston (1:41)
Houston's home dominance to get big test from DC
The Houston Dynamo's home dominance will be tested by one of the league's top road teams when D.C. United visits on Saturday night.
W2W4: Vela chooses LAFC over Mexico; Rooney beats the heat to Texas
Having opted against playing in the Gold Cup, Carlos Vela can maintain his MLS MVP candidacy. Meanwhile, LAFC's cross-city rivals badly need a win.
Draw with Toronto FC gives D.C. United lead in East
With a host of its key performers out of the starting lineup, visiting D.C. United played Toronto FC to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday night.
Bill Hamid comes up big in 0-0 draw with Toronto (1:29)
D.C. United looks to stay hot at Toronto FC
D.C. United looks to extend its winning streak to a season-high three games Wednesday night while trying to hand host Toronto FC a third straight de
Wayne Rooney, Paul Arriola combine to help D.C. United edge Sporting Kansas City
Paul Arriola fired a shot from a step outside the box in the 78th minute to lift D.C. United past short-handed Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Sunday.
Arriola's curler gives D.C. United back-to-back wins (1:20)
D.C. United hand Crew fifth straight loss
Wayne Rooney converted a penalty kick for his sixth goal of the season in D.C. United's 3-1 victory over Columbus Crew SC on Saturday.
Rooney scores as D.C. United breeze past the Crew (1:23)
Rooney penalty doubles lead for D.C. United (1:09)
Acosta lashes D.C. United in front (0:52)
2019 MLS Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Union | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | +11 | 31 |
| Montreal Impact | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 27 |
| DC United | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | +5 | 27 |
| Atlanta United FC | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | +8 | 26 |
| New York Red Bulls | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | +8 | 24 |
| New York City FC | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | +6 | 23 |
| Toronto FC | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | +1 | 19 |
| Orlando City SC | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | +1 | 18 |
| Chicago Fire | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | +1 | 18 |
| Columbus Crew SC | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | -8 | 17 |
| New England Revolution | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -16 | 16 |
| FC Cincinnati | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -19 | 11 |
2019 Team LeadersMajor League Soccer
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsMajor League Soccer
Goal Difference5Tied-7th
Goals Scored23Tied-9th
Assists15Tied-9th
Goals Conceded185th