Detroit City FC defeats Michigan Stars, wins NPSL Members Cup

Yazeed Matthews' strike in the 66th minute stands up in a 1-0 victory as Le Rouge clinches first place in six-team tournament.

Detroit City FC downs Cosmos, closes in on Members Cup crown

Le Rouge can clinch the title with a victory over the Michigan Stars on Wednesday at Ulimate Soccer Arenas.

DCFC-New York Cosmos B Members Cup match has winner-take-all feel

While there is no title match in the six-team tournament, a lot is riding on the outcome of Saturday's showdown between the two NPSL clubs.

DCFC blanks Michigan Stars 2-0, eyes Members Cup showdown with N.Y Cosmos

Ryan Peterson (65th minute, penalty kick) and Richard Bryan (85') scored for DCFC (6-0-1), which pulled within a point of the first-place New York Cosmos (6-0-2) with three matches remaining.

AFC Ann Arbor joins USL League 2, set to start play in 2020

After four years of playing the National Premier Soccer League, the club is moving to the USSF-sanctioned USL2.

Michigan Stars look to join NISA in bid to become Metro Detroit’s premier pro soccer team

Owner and coach George Juncaj has big ambitions for Oakland County-based club, which he wants to make the premier pro team in Metro Detroit and Michigan.

Crisler’s goal lifts DCFC to road victory over Chattanooga FC

The defender heads home the game's only goal as Le Rouge stay on heels of New York Cosmos in Members Cup.

Detroit City FC to add women’s team in 2020

Le Rouge women's side will play in the second-tier UWS, facing familiar foes in AFC Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids FC and Lansing United.

DCFC’s Nate Steinwascher seizes command of No. 1 goalkeeping job

After three years of playing second fiddle, the former Detroit Mercy standout is using the NPSL Members Cup to show why he's should be first choice.

DCFC squashes Napa Valley 1839 FC, remains unbeaten in Members Cup

Ryan Peterson, Yazeed Matthews (penalty kick) and Shawn Lawson score in a 3-0 victory before 5,414 spectators at Keyworth Stadium.

Jirira’s drive puts DCFC on front foot in Members Cup run

Midfielder's unrelenting work rate, which doesn't show up in statistics, helps set tenor for Le Rouge in push for Members Cup.

Detroit City FC scratches out 1-1 draw with New York Cosmos

Stephen Carroll scores off corner for DCFC, which can't gain ground on first-place Cosmos in NPSL Members Cup play.

DCFC gets by Milwaukee on own goal, remains undefeated in Members Cup

The 1-0 victory sets up showdown with New York Cosmos B (3-0-1), who visit Keyworth Stadium next Saturday.

Detroit area Tottenham fans opt to spur on EPL club among their own

Fans of the London-based club congregate at Corktown's Mercury Burger Bar, joining the growing trend of supporters groups staking out own pubs.

DCFC stuns Mexican first division Club Atlas 2-1 before 7,478 fans

Yazeed Matthews scores the winner for Le Rouge.

DCFC holds back NISA’s Philadelphia Fury in friendly before 5,859 fans

Ryan Peterson's penalty kick in 63rd minute is the lone goal.

DCFC hosts marquee club in Mexican soccer circles, Atlas, in friendly

Guadalajara-based outfit, which sits sixth in the Liga MX Apertura standings, plays Le Rouge Saturday at Keyworth. Kickoff is 7:30.

Newly opened Detroit Soccer District hopes to ‘serve the underserved’

What was once an abandoned oil shop and a junkyard on Detroit's west side, is now a place for community members to be active

Hartland’s Madison Pogarch named to U.S. women’s U23 squad

Former Central Michigan and Michigan Jaguars player has appeared in three matches for the first-tier Portland Thorns this season and joins the U.S. for a three-game tour.

MLS awards expansion franchise to St. Louis for 2022 debut

Major League Soccer has awarded an expansion franchise to St. Louis, where a new downtown stadium will be built and the team will begin play in 2022.

Grapes of wrath: Detroit City FC blitzes Napa Valley 4-0 in Members Cup play

Former AFC Ann Arbor player Yazeed Matthews strikes twice as Le Rouge unleashes four-goal onslaught in an 11-minute span.

DCFC explores new attacking options amid loss of second-leading scorer Todd

Coach Trevor James has a couple of possibilities, shifting midfielders upfront or inserting speedy Ryan Peterson who played at Rutgers.

Deakin scores winner in Detroit City FC’s Members Cup opener

Sheffield United Academy product's goal lifts DCFC to 2-1 victory over Chattanooga FC before 6,752 fans at Keyworth Stadium Saturday.

Trevor James hits right pitch in first term as DCFC coach

Englishman with 30 years in game as coach and scout rides out first season that has already included 14-match unbeaten run and a league switch.

DCFC accepted into pro National Independent Soccer Association

If approved by U.S. Soccer, DCFC will begin play in spring 2020 in third-tier professional circuit.

Four decades later, Detroit Express chugs along in professional soccer lore

They had cheerleaders, a catchy theme song, international flair and razzmatazz in an era when soccer and disco balls went hand in hand.

DCFC falls to USL Championship Indy Eleven in Members Cup tune-up

Eugene Starikov scores lone goal in exhibition match played before 4,350 spectators.

Michigan’s Kate Markgraf will be GM of U.S. women’s national team

Former defender Kate Markgraf, who is from Bloomfield Hills and went to Detroit Country Day, has been named general manager of the U.S. women’s national team.

Sounders add Russell Wilson, Macklemore to ownership group

The Seahawks quarterback has been attempting to get into sports ownership.

Barcelona erupts in second half, blanks Napoli before 60,000 at Michigan Stadium

Barcelona did not miss its superstar Lionel Messi while dismantling SSC Napoli, 4-0, on Saturday in the LaLiga-Serie A Cup at Michigan Stadium.

Superstar Lionel Messi’s absence doesn’t detract from Big House’s soccer splendor

FC Barcelona fans filled Michigan Stadium Saturday for the LaLiga-Serie A Cup matchup with SSC Napoli.

DCFC making pitch to join National Independent Soccer Association

If successful, the third-tier league will help the internationally successful independent club realize its goal of becoming a full-time professional team.

Soccer at the Big House: Barcelona 4, Napoli 0

Fans pose with Barcelona trophies at Michigan Stadium

Fans pose with the Copa del Rey, La Liga and Champions League trophies, all won by FC Barcelona outside of Michigan Stadium on Saturday before the match against SSC Napoli.

Messi-less Barcelona brings international flair to Big House

While the Spanish giants will be without their leaders — and arguably the world's greatest player — the team still has star power with Griezmann, Suarez and Coutinho

Shawn Lawson’s hat trick lifts DCFC to exhibition win over Windsor

Le Rouge talisman's three goals comes in a 6-1 victory over League1 Ontario team.

Flint City Bucks win national crown before 7,198 fans

Ayuk Tambe's thunderbolt of a penalty kick in the 110th minute proved to be the difference as the Bucks prevailed 1-0 over Reading United AC in extra time.

Lionel Messi won’t play in Barcelona’s match at Michigan Stadium

Barcelona says Lionel Messi has strained his right calf and will not travel to the United States for two preseason games. including Saturday's match at Michigan Stadium.

Detroit’s chance for MLS franchise appears to be over

Detroit's chances for a Major League Soccer franchise appear to be down to slim and none, and slim just phoned for an Uber.

Iran women freely at FIFA soccer match, 1st time in decades

Iranian women have just watched a FIFA soccer match kickoff after being freely allowed into a stadium for the first time in decades