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MLS playoff predictions: The championship road runs through Luciano Acosta and Cincinnati

The road to the MLS Cup kicks off this week. Our writers predict the dark horses, the key players and who will wind up as champions

The Guardian - US

MLS franchise 'blocks' transfer for Everton target despite terms agreed

The Eastern Conference leaders have held firm as they look to strengthen their chances of going all the way and eventually winning the MLS Cup later this year

Daily Mirror

LAFC hero Denis Bouanga nets winning goal just an hour after landing in Los Angeles

MLS Cup champions LAFC won again on Saturday night, but their game-winning goal came from a player who wasn't even in the continent until two hours before the match

Daily Mirror

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LA Galaxy vs LAFC cancelled as MLS pulls fixture due to unprecedented downpour

The highly-anticipated Major League Soccer 'El Trafico' between LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC has been called off due to adverse weather conditions affecting the California city

Daily Mirror

MLS 2023 predictions: are LAFC and Philly on a repeat collision course?

The new season kicks off this weekend. Our panel of writers deliver their verdicts on the MVP, champions and the young players to watch

The Guardian - US

MLS revamps playoffs with best-of-3 opening round

New York (AFP) - Major League Soccer unveiled a revamped playoff format on Tuesday that includes a best-of-three first round before knockout stages to the MLS Cup Final on December 9.

AFP

Is MLS truly a major league in the US? It depends where you are

Teams from America’s largest cities have won the last two editions of MLS Cup. But their victories struggled to break through to the mainstream

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Sixers are cheering for Eagles and hoping they become next Philly team to reach finals

The Phillies advanced to the World Series in October, the Union reached the MLS Cup in November, and Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Gareth Bale contract clause could throw spanner in LAFC return after World Cup

Gareth Bale has a big decision to make over his long-term future following Wales' disappointing World Cup campaign - including whether or not to remain at MLS Cup winners LAFC

Daily Mirror

Tottenham hero Gareth Bale proves point to Wales ahead of World Cup 2022

Wales captain Gareth Bale came off the bench to score a 128th minute equaliser for Los Angeles FC against Philadelphia Union in the MLS Cup.

Football London

Gareth Bale given standing ovation by thousands of LAFC fans as streets packed for victory parade

The Wales captain scored a late equaliser which forced the tie MLS Cup tie to a penalty shootout, which LAFC won

Wales Online

Inside LAFC's star-studded MLS Cup party as Will Ferrell chugs beer with Gareth Bale

LAFC clinched the MLS Cup for the first time on Saturday evening with Gareth Bale the hero in a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over the Philadelphia Union at the Banc of America Stadium

Daily Mirror

Gareth Bale's cheeky response to winning MLS Cup after spectacular LAFC heroics

Gareth Bale played the role of super sub by scoring a equaliser to help LAFC dramatically win the MLS Cup, and he offered a cheeky response after scoring in yet another final

Daily Mirror

Gareth Bale tells Wales fans exactly what shape he's in for World Cup as embarrassing tweet deleted

Bale popped up with a moment of magic in a major final once again to help his team life the MLS Cup

Wales Online

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Evening Standard

Gareth Bale returns from injury to net dramatic equaliser as LAFC win wild MLS Cup final on penalties

Gareth Bale scored a dramatic equaliser in extra-time before reseve goalkeeper John McCarthy shut out Philadelphia in a penalty shootout to lead LAFC to their first MLS Cup championship with a thrilling win in Los Angeles.

AFP

Bale says 'not 100%' after MLS heroics

Los Angeles (AFP) - Gareth Bale said Saturday he is still battling through fitness issues as he turns his attention to the World Cup after a dramatic game-saving cameo set up Los Angeles FC's MLS Cup triumph.

Los Angeles Times

LAFC defeats Philadelphia in thriller on penalty kicks to win MLS Cup title

LOS ANGELES — Backup goalkeeper John McCarthy, who played just one game this season, came off the LAFC bench to make two saves in a penalty-kick shootout, giving the team its first league title in a dramatic MLS Cup final at Banc of California Stadium.

Sports Illustrated

LAFC Wins MLS Cup After Bale’s Late Goal, PK Shootout

The late goal from the LAFC forward in extra minutes paved the way for club to later secure its first MLS Cup.

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Sports Illustrated

LAFC’s First MLS Cup Title Comes With a Genuine Hollywood Ending

The top two teams. The star cameo. The backup GK with ties to the opponent. A 3–3 draw and a penalty shootout. MLS Cup 2022 had it all—and a deserving champion.

AFP

Bale rescue act as LAFC down Union to win MLS Cup

Los Angeles (AFP) - Gareth Bale scored a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer before Los Angeles FC defeated Philadelphia Union on penalties to clinch their first MLS Cup crown on Saturday.

The Guardian - US

MLS Cup 2022: LAFC edge Philadelphia on pens after Bale’s 128th-minute goal

Jack McCarthy stopped two penalty kicks as LAFC defeated the Philadelphia Union on penalties, 3-0, after playing to a 3-3 draw to capture the MLS Cup

Daily Mirror

Gareth Bale rescues LAFC after coming off the bench to help clinch MLS Cup final

The MLS season is officially over and LAFC are the newly crowned champions for the very first time, and Gareth Bale has another trophy to add to his growing collection after scoring

Wales Online

Gareth Bale scores stunning 128th minute goal and wins MLS Cup final amid wild scenes

The Wales captain hadn't played for over a month but finished the club season in style

The Guardian - US

MLS Cup final could be a battle to become the next USMNT coach

Philadelphia Union and LAFC meet on Saturday for the championship and are led by two of the best young coaches in the league

AFP

Top seeds Los Angeles FC and Philadelphia reach MLS Cup final

Los Angeles (AFP) - Los Angeles FC will host the Philadelphia Union in the MLS Cup final after the top two seeds won their conference finals on Sunday.

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