How the World Cup affects MLS: LAFC to be hit hardest as Vela and Ciman depart
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From a pair of stunning goals in Portland to Bradley Wright-Phillips' double in Atlanta, check out all 40 goals from Week 12 in MLS.
Major League Soccer's contingent of World Cup-bound players will say goodbye to their teams following this weekend's slate of matches, at least for the next month or so. MLS will play on, save for a nine-day hiatus around the start of the tournament. From the May 28 mandatory release date until the end of the group stage, MLS will still play 42 matches.
Schedule-wise, MLS is in a tough spot of course. The season already lasts into December. There are summer friendlies, U.S. Open Cup matches and...