"Since we're in Dallas, let me say, how about them Whitecaps, huh?"

The Loons lead in emphatic fashion.

Statement made.

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As they navigate a hectic early-season schedule, LAFC have an opportunity to emerge from Matchday 4 in an enviable position.

Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Paul Arriola is out long-term after tearing his ACL, the club announced Friday. He is expected to miss most of the 2025 season.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing- CHI receive: Sam Williams- RBNY receive: Up to $175k GAMChicago Fire FC have acquired the homegrown rights for midfielder Sam Williams from the New York Red Bulls, the club announced Friday.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: SigningFC Cincinnati have signed defender Brad Smith, the club announced Friday.

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: SigningOrlando City SC have signed homegrown midfielder Gustavo Caraballo, the club announced Friday.

The quarterfinals await.

Inter Miami CF are through to the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals after a 2-0 triumph (4-0 aggregate) over Jamaican side Cavalier FC in Leg 2 of their Round-of-16 series on Thursday at National Stadium Independence Park.