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Orlando City knock out LAFC on penalties

Orlando City SC defeated LAFC 5-4 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 tie in a quarterfinal match of the MLS is Back Tournament near Orlando on Friday.

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Timbers stun NYCFC, make final 4 of MLS is Back

The Portland Timbers overcame an early deficit to complete a 3-1 victory over New York City FC in the last MLS is Back Tournament quarterfinal.

 

Minnesota beats Earthquakes to reach semis

Robin Lod and Jacori Hayes scored 90 seconds apart as Minnesota remained undefeated in the tournament with a 4-1 victory over the Earthquakes.

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MLS is Back Tournament: What it's really been like after one month inside the bubble

After uncertainty gripped its early days, the MLS is Back Tournament has proved to be a model for how to play professional sports safely in 2020.

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Timbers beat Philly to reach MLS is Back final

Jeremy Ebobisse and Sebastian Blanco each scored as the Portland Timbers earned a spot in the MLS is Back final over the Philadelphia Union.

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MLS is Back semis preview: Orlando vs. Minnesota an underdogs battle

Adrian Heath insists his Minnesota United are underdogs, but are they now the favorites vs. Orlando?

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Nani fires Orlando City into MLS is Back final

Two goals six minutes apart by Nani led Orlando City to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota in a semifinal of the MLS is Back Tournament on Thursday.

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Go Orlando. Gotta pull for the home team.

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MLS to restart season in home markets Aug. 12

MLS revealed plans for resuming its regular season in home markets, with the first game set to take place on Aug. 12.

 

MLS will resume the regular season: What we know, and what we don't

The MLS is Back bubble in Florida has been a success, but will that success translate to games played in home markets? And in front of fans?

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MLS is Back final preview: Will Orlando complete fairy tale by beating Portland?

MLS is Back has been totally unpredictable. Can Orlando continue that trend to win its first trophy or will Portland's big-game experience win out?

[BSLSteveBirrer]

Orlando has been the biggest surprise of the tournament and have been playing very good soccer. And they have multiple ways to beat you and they can sit back and defend if need be.

 

Portland is certainly more experienced in big games and they have Sebastian Blanco. Blanco has a goal or an assist in every match Portland has played in the tournament. And he will be the best player on the field.

 

Most experts are predicting Portland in a close match along the lines of 2-1 or 1-0. Hard to argue but I am going against the grain. I just see a more balanced team in Orlando and I just like the Lions. 

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Only negative for Orlando in this tourney has been losing Dwyer. 

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Portland Timbers fitting champions of surreal MLS is Back Tournament

The Timbers emerged Tuesday as deserving winners of MLS is Back, one of the most surreal soccer tournaments in living memory.

 

Portland beats Orlando to win MLS is Back final

The Portland Timbers took down Orlando City 2-1 to take home the trophy for the MLS is Back Tournament at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

 

 

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MLS is Back: The best and worst of the tournament, plus grades for every team

After five weeks in Orlando, ESPN looks back at the MLS is Back Tournament to assess the best and the worst and analyze every club's performance.

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Here's a post MLS is Back Tournament review of all the teams. Whose looking up or down from preseason expectations.

 

https://baltimorespo...and-stock-down/

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CBS Sports: Dell Loy Hansen, Real Salt Lake owner, 'disappointed' over MLS walkout, threatens to 'cut jobs again'
https://www.cbssport...cut-jobs-again/

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ESPN: 
 

Toronto botch penalty, miss out on MLS record

Toronto FC failed in its bid to tie the longest regular-season unbeaten streak in MLS history, losing 1-0 loss to the visiting Montreal Impact.

 

Surging Galaxy look to take advantage of Timbers' troubles

The resurgent LA Galaxy will look for their third consecutive victory on Wednesday night when they visit a Portland Timbers side coming off a pair of..

 

RSL to face Sounders after tumultuous week

Real Salt Lake will host the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday in what marks the Utah-based club's first home match since owner Dell Loy Hansen's 

 

Quakes go young as LAFC tries to get rolling

The San Jose Earthquakes look to leave greater Los Angeles with at least one win when they face Los Angeles FC on Wednesday night.

 

Sporting KC expects challenge against FC Dallas

FC Dallas will look to record wins in consecutive matches for the first time in 2020 while host Sporting Kansas City hopes to cushion its lead atop

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Orlando City looking for repeat vs. Atlanta United

Atlanta United is moving on without Pity Martinez and hoping improvement in the club's play is imminent as it visits Orlando City on Saturday night.

 

Quakes host Rapids in matchup of win-hungry teams

A pair of teams desperate to find the positive form they possessed earlier in the season will meet Saturday when the San Jose Earthquakes play host

 

Toronto FC looks to start new streak vs. Vancouver

After falling a game short of making MLS history, on Saturday night Toronto FC will look to start a new run against a Vancouver Whitecaps side that

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ESPN: MLS Power Rankings: Columbus maintains top spot, while Atlanta's fall from grace continues
https://www.espn.com...grace-continues

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ESPN: MLS Power Rankings: Columbus cements No. 1 status, San Jose hits rock bottom
https://www.espn.com...its-rock-bottom

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MLSSoccer.com: Power Rankings: Toronto FC knocking on Seattle's door for top spot after Week 15
https://www.mlssocce...t-after-week-15