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Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ion Erice, lower right, fights for control of the ball with Los Angeles FC forward Latif Blessing (7) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

MLS announces plans to expand to 30 teams

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Atlanta United midfielder Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, right, celebrates his goal with Esequiel Barco, center, who had the assist, and Miles Robinson, against Herediano during a CONCACAF Champions League soccer match Thursday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Kennesaw, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal Constitution via AP)

Column: Major League Soccer seeks respect in own backyard

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

United States forward Gyasi Zardes (9) celebrates a goal against Panama by United States defender Walker Zimmerman, back right, during the second half of a men's international friendly soccer match Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. The United States defeated Panama 3-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

US beats Panama 3-0 in Berhalter’s debut as coach

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

File - In this June 24, 2018, file photo, Atlanta United midfielder Miguel Almiron (10) has a shot defended by Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala (33) in the second half of an MLS soccer match in Atlanta. Before an expected crowd of more than 70,000, Atlanta United will host the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup championship game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Brett Davis, File)

MLS commissioner wants to become more of ‘selling league’

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta United players mob Franco Escobar after his goal for a 1-0 lead over the Chicago Fire during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Sunday, Oct 21, 2018, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Atlanta United sets another MLS attendance record

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2017, file photo, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber smiles during a press conference in Nashville, Tenn., where it was announced that Nashville was awarded an MLS franchise. Now nearing two decades at the helm of MLS, Garber guides an ever-expanding league that is set to grow to 26 teams by 2020. Garber will be enshrined in the National Soccer Hall of Fame this weekend. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Lamar Hunt’s legacy looms large over Garber’s induction

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 4, 2014 file photo, Chris Wondolowski, speaks with reporters after practicing with the San Jose Earthquakes in San Jose, Calif. Wondolowski, who played in college at tiny, Division II Chico State, is on the cusp of the MLS all-time goals record, held by Landon Donovan, arguably the greatest U.S. player ever. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)

Earthquakes star Chris Wondolowski chases MLS goals record

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2017, file photo, Columbus Crew fans show their support for the team before the start of their MLS Eastern Conference semifinal soccer match against New York City FC in Columbus, Ohio. The Austin City Council is scheduled to decide Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018 whether to move ahead with a stadium plan that could prompt Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew to leave its home city after 22 years. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Austin makes move for new stadium to land MLS’ Crew

By JIM VERTUNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2017, file photo, Columbus Crew fans show their support for the team before the start of their MLS Eastern Conference semifinal soccer match against New York City FC in Columbus, Ohio. The owner of the Crew has been pushing for months to move his team to Austin. But picking up and relocating from Ohio hasn’t been easy. It hasn’t been a slam-dunk deal in Austin and the state of Ohio is suing to block the move. A Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, vote on an Austin stadium plan could pave the way to Texas (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

The Latest: Austin City Council delays MLS vote

Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, May 11, 2018, file photo, Vancouver Whitecaps defender Kendall Waston celebrates his goal against the Houston Dynamo during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia. Waston was selected for Cost Rica's 23-man roster for the World Cup in Russia. (Ben Nelms/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

MLS this week: Costa Ricans punch (early) ticket to Russia

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

State, city sue over soccer team’s proposed move

Associated Press

Akron’s Moutinho goes No. 1 in MLS amateur draft

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

MLS 2018 schedule includes 9-day break for World Cup

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber, left, presents a scarf to John Ingram, chairman of Ingram Industries Inc., as Garber announces that Nashville, Tenn. has been awarded a Major League Soccer franchise Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Ingram is the head of the group seeking to bring the team to Nashville. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Major League Soccer: Nashville granted latest expansion team

Associated Press

FILE -In this Oct. 31, 2017, file photo, Columbus Crew fans show their support for the team before the start of their MLS Eastern Conference semifinal soccer match against New York City FC in Columbus, Ohio. Just last month, owner Anthony Precourt and Precourt Sports Ventures, which has owned the Major League Soccer club since 2013, announced last month that the team expects to move to Austin, Texas, following the 2018 season unless a new, privately financed stadium is built in downtown Columbus. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Houston heads to conference finals after turnaround season

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

MLS attendance up, TV ratings lag as US mulls future

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Montreal Impact's Patrice Bernier waves to fans following his final MLS soccer game, against the New England Revolution in Montreal, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

MLS has full slate of games at the same time on Decision Day

By ANNE M. PETETRSON - Associated Press

North American Soccer League sues US Soccer Federation

Associated Press

Toronto FC's Sebastian Giovinco celebrates scoring against the Montreal Impact during second half MLS soccer action in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

MLS This Week: Valeri guiding Portland up the table

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Beckham moving closer to his expansion MLS team for Miami

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press