USMNT Faces Political Crossroads After Trump Award Controversy at FIFA World Cup
FIFA’s decision to honor Donald Trump puts the USMNT in a political spotlight ahead of the World Cup, raising questions about identity, representation, and the team’s responsibility to distance itself from divisive policies....
MLS Cup Final Preview: Whitecaps vs Inter Miami – Messi Faces Vancouver’s Rising Stars
Vancouver Whitecaps aim for MLS glory against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. Discover the stats, key players, and history-making potential behind this thrilling final....
Wilfried Nancy Leaves Columbus Crew for Celtic in Historic MLS Coaching Leap
Wilfried Nancy’s move from the Columbus Crew to Celtic marks a historic coaching leap for MLS. What it means for the league’s development and global credibility....
Giovanni Reyna’s Role Becomes Key Challenge for Mauricio Pochettino After USMNT Win
Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT tenure faces a familiar dilemma: managing the talented but inconsistent Giovanni Reyna. After a standout showing vs. Paraguay, Reyna’s future role raises big questions for 2026....
Why Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Project Could Unravel in MLS Playoffs
Messi and Inter Miami face a must-win Game 3 vs. Nashville SC. Another playoff collapse could expose deeper issues with the club’s Messi-centered rebuild....
MLS Used AI To Write Match Recaps and It Went as Badly as You’d Expect
MLS published AI-written match recaps, sparking outrage from fans and journalists over quality and credibility....
Jordi Alba’s Retirement Marks Turning Point for Inter Miami and Lionel Messi
Jordi Alba’s retirement signals a changing of the guard for Inter Miami and Lionel Messi’s next chapter....
Lionel Messi Contract Extension Highlights Flaws in MLS Salary Structure
Messi is still dominating MLS at 38, but Miami’s lopsided roster reveals the limits of the league’s salary structure. Will his extension push reform?...
USMNT 2-0 Japan: Zendejas, Roldan and Freese Shine in Friendly Win
The United States men’s national team beat Japan 2-0 in Columbus. Alejandro Zendejas, Cristian Roldan and Matt Freese stood out as potential long-term contributors for the 2026 World Cup squad....
CF Montreal acquire D Dagur Dan Thorhallsson from Orlando City
CF Montreal acquired defender Dagur Dan Thorhallsson from Orlando City on Wednesday, both clubs announced.,In exchange for the 25-year-old Icelandic international, Orlando receives $500,000 in general allocation money.,Orlando also retains a sell-on fee and could receive up to an additional $125,000...
Fire sign MLS NEXT Pro standout Jason Shokalook
The Chicago Fire signed forward Jason Shokalook through the 2026 season Wednesday with options for 2027-28.,The 23-year-old claimed the MLS NEXT Pro league's Golden Boot in 2025 with 20 goals in 22 matches for Chicago Fire II.,Shokalook made that league's Best XI and was a finalist for MVP honors. H...
Sporting Kansas City acquire G Stefan Cleveland from Austin FC
Sporting Kansas City acquired goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland from Austin FC on Wednesday in exchange for $50,000 in 2026 general allocation money.,Cleveland, 31, competed in just one Leagues Cup match and made one U.S. Open Cup appearance. He highlighted the latter match by making a save on a penalty k...
San Diego FC fully acquire M David Vazquez from Union
San Diego FC fully acquired midfielder David Vazquez from the Philadelphia Union on Tuesday in exchange for up to $500,000 in general allocation money.,The 19-year-old Los Angeles native joined San Diego on loan on July 28 and appeared in four MLS matches with two starts. He made his league debut wi...
Canadian M Mathieu Choiniere joins LAFC on permanent basis
Los Angeles FC fully acquired midfielder Mathieu Choiniere from Swiss Super League side Grasshopper on Tuesday.,The 26-year-old Canadian arrived in L.A. on loan in July and had one goal and one assist in 10 MLS matches.,Choiniere is now under contract with the MLS club through 2028 with an option fo...
Rapids fully acquire D Noah Cobb from Atlanta United
The Colorado Rapids permanently acquired defender Noah Cobb from Atlanta United on Tuesday, the clubs announced.,In exchange for the 20-year-old center back, Atlanta receives $525,000 in general allocation money across the next two seasons.,Atlanta also retains a sell-on percentage and could receive...
Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP for second straight year
Lionel Messi is the first back-to-back winner of the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award, the latest achievement in a season in which he was named the MLS Cup MVP as he led Inter Miami to its first league title.,Messi notched a pair of assists as Miami beat the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday ...
Lionel Messi: 'This is the moment I had been waiting for'
Lionel Messi checked a few more boxes on his already impressive resume Saturday.,Messi notched a pair of assists as Inter Miami captured their first MLS Cup title with a 3-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps. Messi, who also was named the MLS Cup MVP, set up Rodrigo de Paul in the 71st m...