Although it is still a very young league, the fervor for Major League Soccer (MLS) grows every year. In this context, there are more and more fans and sports rivalries between clubs are becoming stronger and more resonant.
Below we tell you what are some of the most intense rivalries in the MLS:
The rivalry between these teams precedes the creation of the MLS. These teams have been enmity for more than 50 years, although they have only faced each other since 2011 at the highest level of American soccer. In a total of 44 games played, Portland has won 19, tied 17 and only lost nine.
This meeting is popularly known as El Tráfico. Although the rivalry is quite young, its first meeting dates back to March 2018, without a doubt, the meeting between LA Galaxy and LAFC is already one of those that involves the greatest sporting hatred. The rivalry grew during the time when Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Carlos Vela were the figures of their teams.
The classic starring both Ohio squads is called “Hell is Real.” This rivalry dates back to 2019 in MLS, although both teams had already met in the US Open Cup two years before. Columbus dominates this series; They have seven wins, four draws and only two losses.
These are some of the most important rivalries and classics in the MLS, but not the only ones.
There are also other rivalries such as Toronto FC vs CF Montréal, FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo, New York Red Bull vs DC United, Chicago Fire vs Dallas, Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake, New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls, San Jose Earthquakes vs LA Galaxy and Inter Miami vs Orlando City.
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