Leagues Cup's place in a Club World Cup world
Where does MLS and Liga MX's annual competition sit in an increasingly saturated landscape?.
Where does MLS and Liga MX's annual competition sit in an increasingly saturated landscape?.
Former USMNT star Charlie Davies reflects on his excitement at joining The Athletic, the latest step in his remarkable journey.
The Athletic's new senior soccer writer tells how the evolving nature of the sport and its issues led him toward this new role.
Influenced by Pep Guardiola, Roberto De Zerbi, Luis Enrique and others, no team in the world relies on buildup quite like this newly-formed group.
German soccer legend Thomas Müller is set to join MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps, Fabrizio Romano reported on Tuesday. The details of the deal have yet to be revealed.
Muller is expected to sign a deal that will not require a designated player (DP) spot in 2025, but would jump to a DP deal in 2026.
According to German outlet Bild, Thomas Müller's transfer to the Vancouver Whitecaps is a done deal.The 35-year-old Bayern Munich legend has reportedly reached a total agreement with the Canadian MLS...
Atlanta United have confirmed the signing of Hull City midfielder Steven Alzate for a fee of £1.5m plus add-ons.The seven-time capped Colombian international makes the move to the MLS on an X-year de...
MLS has announced the Team of the Matchday for the 27th round of matches this past weekend.As ever, there were those who stood head and shoulders above the rest of their contemporaries across the leag...
It is unfortunate that the footballing world continues to frown upon MLS.By comparison, the league will fall well short of the inner sanctum occupied by clubs from Europe and large swaths of South Ame...
Everyone involved could have handled the MLS All-Star snafu better, instead of letting things develop as they did.
The 2025 Leagues Cup is the fifth edition of the tournament between MLS and Liga MX. Here's everything to know.
The German great teased that he was headed "across the pond" from Europe, and Canada appears to be his next destination.
Real Salt Lake's star has seized his moments with the USMNT. So how does he ensure this past summer isn't his international peak?.
There was plenty of refereeing controversy in the highly anticipated MLS showdown between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami Saturday evening. Miami felt aggrieved over not being awarded a penalty in the ...
The 2025 Leagues Cup kicks off this week. Here's how to tune in.
The MLS weekend continues this evening with handful of tasty showdowns. Most notably, Inter Miami will take on league leaders Cincinnati without the services of Lionel Messi after his one-game suspens...
Inter Miami returns to Chase Stadium, where this Saturday they will host FC Cincinnati, the current leader of the Eastern Conference of the MLS, and a rival that just 10 days ago the team led by Javie...
Off the field, the pair share a strong relationship. On it, MLS defenders will find they have someone else to watch out for as well as Messi.
MLS is back with a bang on this Friday evening as we truly begin in the business end of the 2025 campaign.With the All-Star game now in the rearview mirror, focus returns to the race for the Supporter...
De Paul links up with his Argentina international teammate and close friend Lionel Messi; here's how Miami can afford him under MLS rules.
Inter Miami have offered pushback against MLS in the wake of the league's ruling involving star duo Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba.The Herons pair, who sat out the 2025 MLS All-Star Game, have been hande...
Jorge Mas voiced his support for Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba while expressing opposition to MLS's decision to ban the star duo.
Megan Briggs via Getty ImagesInter Miami managing owner Jorge Más said Friday that the club disagrees with the decision by MLS to suspend Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for one game after they both missed the 2025 MLS All-Star Game.
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba get one-match bans for skipping Major League Soccer's All-Star game earlier this week.
Major League Soccer suspended Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba for one game each after they missed Wednesday night’s All-Star Game in Austin, Texas, the league said Friday afternoon.
Both stars skipped MLS's All-Star Game despite being fit to play, and they've been punished in accordance with league rules.
Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not play for Inter Miami Saturday night when they host FC Cincinnati. The two have been suspended — "unavailable," as MLS put it — after they missed the 2025 MLS All-Star Game this week.
The two will be available for Saturday's game against FC Cincinnati.
MLS is back this weekend after the All-Star festivities and it is certainly back with a bang. The stars of the league have now returned to their clubs after the mini-break, and the business end of th...
A collection of factors has brought home field advantage down to a level seen in the Premier League, making MLS feel more competitive as a result.
Chicharito was handed a fine and warning from the Mexican Football Federation for his posts.
Lionel Messi will star in an exclusive TikTok livestream during Inter Miami’s Aug. 2 Leagues Cup matchup with Necaxa as part of Major League Soccer’s continued audience expansion efforts, MLS announced Thursday.
Sam Surridge, Tai Baribo and Brian White led MLS's All-Stars to victory over their counterparts from Liga MX.
The MLS stars came out on top in the 2025 MLS All-Star game, dispatching the Liga MX All-Stars in Austin Wednesday evening. The star-studded showcase featured the likes of Sergio Ramos, Chucky Lozan...
Lionel Messi’s absence from a traditional showpiece occasion raises questions about who Major League Soccer’s midsummer classic exists to serve.
Major League Soccer is once again on top. The MLS All-Stars picked up a commanding 3-1 win over their Liga MX counterparts on Wednesday night in the MLS All-Star Game at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
Despite expectation that MLS would take official steps toward significant foundational change, progress on that front is evident.
The two Inter Miami stars could face a one-game suspension for failing to turn up at the All-Star Game, per league rules.
MLS commissioner Don Garber defended the league’s ban on political signage from fan groups but said that teams are allowed to make political statements in a press conference with reporters before the MLS All-Star game on Wednesday evening.
LAFC has two open designated player spots and is eyeing the Tottenham and South Korea star for one of them.
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi, along with fellow Heron Jordi Alba, is reportedly set to miss the MLS All-Star game this evening in Austin.Despite being voted onto the roster, the duo have seeming...
Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not appear in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday despite being selected for the event, with both Inter Miami players now in line to be suspended from their club’s next match as a result.
Inter Miami teammates Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not play in the MLS All-Star Game, the league announced on Wednesday. A team of MLS All-Stars is set to play a team of All-Stars from Mexico's Liga MX in in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday night.
The two Miami stars join James Rodríguez as big-name no-shows for MLS and Liga MX's midsummer showcase.
Seattle's Alaska-born, 19-year-old talent already chose to play for Mexico over the U.S., and bigger decisions are coming.
Some of the biggest names expected to take part in the MLS All-Star Game festivities haven't arrived in Austin.
The MLS All-Star Game is this Wednesday night. Here's how to tune in.
The MLS All-Star Game is this Wednesday night. Here's how to tune in.
The 2025 MLS All-Star Game will see the league's best face off vs. Liga MX's All Stars. Here's how to watch online and on TV.
The Major League Soccer is preparing for its big All-Star Game with Liga MX, which will be played on July 23rd. This week, training began among the stars of the two leagues, and there was a notable ab...
The elaborate project depicted Messi's most cherished goal from his glittering career.
Chicharito is under fire for comments he posted on social media regarding women and what he feels is their place.
LAFC's supporters' union made it clear that standing in solidarity against ICE raids in the community is rightfully more important than their rivalry with the Galaxy.
Our team of dedicated writers take you inside the transfer market to explain the deals being worked on across Europe and beyond.
The Major League Soccer All-Star game is creeping up, but the general player pool still put on a show this weekend when it comes to goals. Here are the top five strikes from the weekend.5. Martín Oj...
Maya Yoshida scores in the final minute to help the struggling Galaxy salvage a 3-3 tie with LAFC in a wild El Tráfico rivalry match.
Former MLS star's switch to La Liga is full of sub-plots that epitomise the globe-spanning complexity of the modern football machine.
Football and art, what a beautiful combination. Tifos showcase support from club fans all around the world and Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers unveiled something special on Saturday. In ho...
Lionel Messi continues to show just why he's a step above the rest. Inter Miami found themselves down 0-1 in the opening minutes against New York Red Bulls, but then the Argentina World Cup winner had...
Check out every result from Major League Soccer below. 2025-07-20T02:16:59ZGOAL! 74' - Kansas City 1-1 NYCFCWe're bringing your to Children's Mercy Park know where Daniel Salloi has pulled the hosts l...
Inter Miami seeks to return to victory tonight as they visit New York to face the Red Bulls. The team led by Javier Mascherano returned from the Club World Cup with good momentum, achieving three cons...
A 12-year member of the Angel City Brigade was banned indefinitely by the Galaxy for using a press credential to put up an unauthorized banner on July 4.
The 24-year-old centre-back moves to England from Major League Soccer for an undisclosed fee.
The Philadelphia Union marked a monumental moment in their club’s history this week with the official opening of the WSFS Bank Sportsplex — a $100m, 170,000-square-foot training and community faci...
It’s not just about a few quid and a nice car anymore – there can be plenty of other options offered to a transfer target.
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10 MLS clubs get new retro-inspired third kits, whether those clubs existed in the time they're referencing or not.
The Argentine's record-breaking streak ended abruptly with Cincinnati handing Miami their fourth loss of the season.
Charlotte FC are edging closer to a huge three-point haul against visiting D.C. United tonight as the Crown lead 2-1 with ten minutes remaining at Bank of America Stadium. A brace from star man Pep Bi...
Welcome back to another live blog covering all the midweek action across MLS.Once again, much of the talk will be surrounding Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, with a key clash versus FC Cincinnati leadin...
The Herons are presented as visitors at TQL Stadium as part of the 24th day of Major League Soccer (MLS). Inter Miami has left behind its participation in the FIFA Club World Cup and is fully focused ...
The Canadian international was an MLS All-Star in 2023 and 2024 before departing for Switzerland.
Major League Soccer and its array of dazzling jerseys rarely disappoint. As the final sprint of the regular season approaches, ten American franchises have launched very alluring retro jerseys ("Archi...
Messi has scored twice in each of Miami's last five MLS games, setting a league record and propelling Mascherano's team up the table.
Ticket pricing, adverse weather, pitches, travel problems - there is much to be worked on before next summer's international tournament.
There were several standout players in Major League Soccer this week, but once again, it was Lionel Messi who stole the show.The 38-year-old guided Inter Miami to a 2-1 win over Nashville SC, scoring ...
Agyemang, whose five international goals have all come in 2025, has signed a four-year contract at Pride Park.
The 24-year-old spent the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan at Ligue 1 club Lyon from Botafogo.
The league and its Club World Cup participants ultimately reached a deal after a frosty standoff prior to the competition.
Major League Soccer produced yet another batch of highlight-reel worthy goals after an action-packed weekend.Let's take a look at some of the best from Matchday 24.5. Anders Dreyer vs Chicago FireIt's...
Homefield heroics were the order of the day for Western Conference strugglers St. Louis City after securing a 2-1 come-from-behind win against the visiting Portland Timbers. Scorers: Hartel 54', 67';...
At 38 years old, Lionel Messi is still breaking record after record. This time, he has surpassed someone very special - himself!In Inter Miami's 2-1 win over Nashville, the Argentine scored both goals...
Once the glitziest name in US soccer, the Cosmos are back in Paterson, New Jersey, with a historic stadium, a grassroots ethos and ambitions to build a real club from the ground up.
Lionel Messi extends the MLS record for scoring multiple goals in successive games to five with another double as Inter Miami beat Nashville 2-1.
Messi scored both of Inter Miami's goals in a 2-1 victory over Nashville SC, extending a record that he set Wednesday.
San Diego FC's story board inaugural MLS season continues to write one narrative after the other, as Mikey Varas' troops added a second goal before the break to extend their lead in Chicago. With a ch...
Orlando City look to get back to winning ways tonight in front of home support against visiting CF Montréal, and can thank star midfielder Martín Ojeda for a 1-0 lead going into the half-time interv...
It would not be an MLS weekend without a bit of magic from Lionel Messi as Inter Miami jumped to a 1-0 lead over visiting Nashville in South Florida. With the Herons looking to extend their current wi...
Welcome back to another MLS Live Blog, this time, covering a jam-packed Saturday night with 28 of 30 clubs in action from coast to coast.Stick with us across the entire evening for all the goals and h...
The Herons don't want to lose ground in the Eastern Conference and face a tough challenge at Chase Stadium in Major League Soccer (MLS). Inter Miami presents itself in a key match for its aspirations ...
One of the Argentine superstar's greatest goals has been reimagined as an "immersive gateway that collapses time".
MLS is ticking on towards the business end as we head into the summer transfer window.Teams are beginning to make moves for the final stretch, but there are still games to be played this weekend. Let...
Atlanta United president and CEO Garth Lagerwey is stepping down from his role after being diagnosed with cancer, the club announced in a statement Thursday.
Lagerwey is one of the most successful and influential sporting executives in MLS history.
The Cosmos brand is being brought back to life in conjunction with a new USL League One club.
De Paul's potential arrival would raise questions over Sergio Busquets' long-term future.
Lionel Messi becomes the first player to score multiple goals in four straight MLS games as he helps Inter Miami beat New England Revolution 2-1.
Denis Bouanga, Nathan Ordaz and Javairo Dilrosun scored one goal apiece, helping LAFC defeat the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium.
Inter Miami FC's star has eight goals and five assists across his last four MLS games.