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MLS expansion: why cities are deciding stadiums are 'welfare for millionaires'

This week marks the deadline for the next round of MLS expansion bids. But many cities are questioning whether clubs should use public funds

MLS expansion: why cities are deciding stadiums are 'welfare for millionaires'
MLS can't compete with China's millions – so it should focus on youth

In the face of the lavish salaries in the Chinese Super League, MLS clubs might have to pump the brakes on ageing stars. But that could prove to be a blessing

MLS can't compete with China's millions – so it should focus on youth
US Soccer needs to be honest about dual nationals in the Bruce Arena era

The US men’s soccer team has always employed stars born or brought up overseas – so why the sudden antipathy to such players?

US Soccer needs to be honest about dual nationals in the Bruce Arena era

Dom Dwyer: could the England-born striker be a star for USA?

The Sporting KC striker, 26, is close to gaining US citizenship, and has already held talks with US officials about representing his adopted home

Dom Dwyer: could the England-born striker be a star for USA?
Jermaine Jones: playing for USA is about what's in your heart, not where you're from

Jones, who was born in Germany, says: ‘I feel it’s not if you’re half American or full-American – it’s what you have in your heart’

Jermaine Jones: playing for USA is about what's in your heart, not where you're from
Are NYC FC and Manchester City more closely linked than we realise?

City Football Group insists NYC FC and Manchester City are separate clubs with separate identities, but doubt persist over the true nature of their partnership

Are NYC FC and Manchester City more closely linked than we realise?
A decade on, did David Beckham's move to MLS make a difference?

This week marks 10 years since the former England captain announced his move to LA Galaxy. But how did his decision shape soccer in the States?

A decade on, did David Beckham's move to MLS make a difference?

Sport picture of the day: Portland Timbers show off their slices of log

Rodney Wallace, Maximiliano Urruti and Adam Larsen Kwarsey celebrate after winning the MLS playoff between Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City at Providence Park, Portland

Sport picture of the day: Portland Timbers show off their slices of log

MLS expansion: why cities are deciding stadiums are 'welfare for millionaires'