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  1. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>2023 MLS News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedules &amp; Videos</title><description>Get the latest Major League Soccer 2024 football results, fixtures and exclusive video highlights from Yahoo Sports including live scores, match stats and team news.</description><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/mls/</link><language>en-US</language><image><width>126</width><height>15</height><link>https://sports.yahoo.com</link><title>Yahoo Sports</title><url>http://l.yimg.com/rz/d/yahoo_sports_en-US_s_f_p_182x21_sports.gif</url></image><copyright>Copyright (c) 2024 Yahoo! Inc. 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(video)</title><dc:creator>NBC Sports</dc:creator><description>Lionel Messi is really good. 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Monterrey</title><dc:creator>Yahoo Sports</dc:creator><description>Inter Miami&apos;s ambitious quest for a Club World Cup berth came to an abrupt end as it was outclassed by Monterrey in Wednesday&apos;s CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals, exposing the gap between MLS and Liga MX.</description><dc:type>article</dc:type><content:encoded><![CDATA[<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/the-wildest-lionel-messi-inter-miami-dream-ends-with-a-whimper-in-monterrey-062448489.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/Bnk9XvN7z6Qh5tJSt8WttQ--~B/aD0yMTg0O3c9MzI3NjthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-04/3fd4da80-f7cb-11ee-9bfe-63ea346e2d59" width="3276" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Inter Miami&apos;s ambitious quest for a Club World Cup berth came to an abrupt end as it was outclassed by Monterrey in Wednesday&apos;s CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals, exposing the gap between MLS and Liga 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Both clubs and the MLS condemned the incident.</description><dc:type>article</dc:type><content:encoded><![CDATA[<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/galaxys-joseph-paintsil-called-racial-180659723.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/8.pj391QhMsDJ7LuBnBcsA--~B/aD01NjA7dz04NDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/la_times_articles_853/370299905c50a1ee932d940066737414" width="840" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil was called a slur on social media after a 2-1 loss to LAFC in the El Tráfico rivalry. Both clubs and the MLS condemned the incident.</p></article>]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:06:59 GMT</pubDate><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/galaxys-joseph-paintsil-called-racial-180659723.html</link><category>Sports</category><guid isPermaLink="false">f4ee8cfe-2c4f-3636-abe6-79f39f20a78a</guid></item><item><title>LAFC&apos;s El Tráfico victory might be exactly what it needs to jump start its season</title><dc:creator>LA Times</dc:creator><description>LAFC has historically struggled in its El Tráfico rivalry with the Galaxy, but its win on Saturday could signal a change in fortunes for both clubs.</description><dc:type>article</dc:type><content:encoded><![CDATA[<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/lafcs-el-tr-fico-victory-110036486.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/n99PwkL24K26iRHIlSZ85w--~B/aD01NjA7dz04NDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/la_times_articles_853/e3f412d439b4f76eae0761cab93f9d2d" width="840" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>LAFC has historically struggled in its El Tráfico rivalry with the Galaxy, but its win on Saturday could signal a change in fortunes for both clubs.</p></article>]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:00:36 GMT</pubDate><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/lafcs-el-tr-fico-victory-110036486.html</link><category>Sports</category><guid isPermaLink="false">0db2dd25-62e9-35e1-9706-b0c4a2fd8162</guid></item><item><title>A relegation push and CBS: USL’s quest to become America’s go-to league</title><dc:creator>The Guardian</dc:creator><description>CBS broadcast the first-ever USL match on network TV on Saturday. 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MLS</title><dc:creator>NBC Sports</dc:creator><description>Sullivan, 14, will reportedly sign for Manchester City with the understanding that he will stay with the Philadelphia Union until his 18th birthday.</description><dc:type>article</dc:type><content:encoded><![CDATA[<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/usynt-phenom-cavan-sullivan-reportedly-205104517.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/sNIByAvpbJJqa9h4eqblLg--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/nbcsports.com/1c471c023c1b2db48f65041481776b92" width="1920" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Sullivan, 14, will reportedly sign for Manchester City with the understanding that he will stay with the Philadelphia Union until his 18th birthday.</p></article>]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:51:04 GMT</pubDate><link>https://sports.yahoo.com/usynt-phenom-cavan-sullivan-reportedly-205104517.html</link><category>Sports</category><guid 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