Soccer News: MLS and NWSL Results

May 4, 2026, 19:08
USSports

Introduction

Many teams played games in the MLS and NWSL. Some teams won and some teams lost.

Main Body

In the MLS, Vancouver and San Jose are at the top. Inter Miami led 3-0, but Orlando City won 4-3. This was a big surprise. Real Salt Lake won 2-0 against Portland. In the NWSL, Portland Thorns are the best team. They won 2-0 against Chicago. Olivia Moultrie played 100 games. She is very young. Washington Spirit won 4-2 against Orlando Pride. Sofia Cantore scored two goals very fast. Also, Boston Legacy won their first game 3-2 against Denver Summit.

Conclusion

Portland Thorns are very strong. The MLS teams are all very close in the rankings.

Learning

The 'Winning' Pattern

Look at how we describe the results of the games. We use simple verbs in the Past Tense to tell a story about what happened.

The Pattern: Team A + Action Word (Past) + Score/Opponent

Examples from the text:

  • Inter Miami →\rightarrow led 3-0
  • Orlando City →\rightarrow won 4-3
  • Sofia Cantore →\rightarrow scored two goals

Key Words to Remember:

  • Won: When you get the most points.
  • Lost: When you do not win.
  • Led: When you were winning for a part of the game.

A2 Tip: To move from beginner to A2, stop saying "They win" for yesterday's game. Always use won.

Vocabulary Learning

teams
groups of players that play together
Example:The teams played games in the MLS.
games
matches that people play
Example:Many teams played games in the league.
won
succeeded in a match
Example:Some teams won and some teams lost.
lost
did not succeed in a match
Example:Some teams lost in the competition.
top
the highest place in a ranking
Example:Vancouver is at the top of the league.
led
was in front or ahead
Example:Inter Miami led 3-0.
surprise
something unexpected
Example:This was a big surprise.
against
opposite or playing versus
Example:They won 2-0 against Chicago.
best
the most good
Example:Portland Thorns are the best team.
young
not old, still in early life
Example:Olivia Moultrie is very young.
first
the earliest or initial
Example:Boston Legacy won their first game.
strong
powerful or good
Example:Portland Thorns are very strong.
close
near or almost equal
Example:The teams are very close in the rankings.
rankings
list of positions
Example:The MLS teams are all very close in the rankings.
goal
a point scored in soccer
Example:Sofia Cantore scored two goals.
fast
quick speed
Example:Sofia scored very fast.
very
used to show a lot
Example:They are very strong.
played
did a game or activity
Example:Olivia Moultrie played 100 games.
two
the number after one
Example:She scored two goals.