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Jim Curtin named Austin FC's new coach for '27 season
Jim Curtin, a two-time MLS Coach of the Year, will take over as Austin FC's next manager at the conclusion of the 2026 season, the club announced Monday.,He's set to replace Nico Estevez, who was fired on May 18, midway through his second season leading the club. The team entered the World Cup break...
World Cup 2026 Preview: History, Favorites And Major Questions Ahead
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here. Get caught up on the teams, players, host cities, favorites and biggest storylines before kickoff....
Everything You Need To Know Before The 2026 FIFA World Cup Begins
Get ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with answers to seven key questions about the teams, format, favorites and biggest stars....
Miami's Lionel Messi leads 2026 MLS All-Star squad
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi leads the list of MLS All-Stars named Friday for next month's showcase against the top stars of Mexico's Liga MX.,The two-time league MVP and reigning MLS Cup champion headlines the 2026 MLS All-Star First XI selected to play in the July 29 contest at Charlotte's Ban...
The Changes to the World Cup Suck
The expanded World Cup format creates more opportunities for nations, but it may also reduce the pressure and drama that made the tournament special....
Report: Inter Miami to keep coach Guillermo Hoyos past World Cup
Inter Miami interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos will remain with the team following the World Cup break, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Hoyos, 62, has been coaching the team since Javier Mascherano stepped down for personal reasons on April 14. He previously served as the club's sporting director.,Inter Miam...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Toluca edge Tigres in penalty shootout for title
Luis Garcia stopped Juan Purata's shot in the seventh round of penalty kicks for a 6-5 edge, lifting host Toluca FC past Tigres UANL on Saturday night in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final after the Mexican teams played to a 1-1 draw through regulation and extra time.,Jorge Diaz's goal for Toluca at t...
Reports: Nationwide buying 37% stake in Crew at $900M valuation
Nationwide Mutual Insurance has agreed to a deal to purchase a 37% stake in ownership of the Columbus Crew, according to multiple media reports.,The deal was reportedly made at a valuation of $900 million. It still needs to be approved by MLS' board of governors and is set to be finalized in the nex...
Cedric Teuchert, Sergio Cordova to leave St. Louis City
St. Louis City forward Cedric Teuchert and striker Sergio Cordova will depart on June 30, the team announced.,The contract Teuchert signed as a free agent in the summer of 2024 is expiring on that date, as is the loan Cordova arrived on in late February from Switzerland's BSC Young Boys.,Teuchert, 2...
Miami says Lionel Messi dealing with ‘overload,’ fatigue in hamstring
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was suffering from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring when he requested a sub Sunday during a 6-4 win over the visiting Philadelphia Union, the club said Monday.,"After undergoing further medical tests this Monday, the initial diagnosis indicates an overload associate...
Timbers part ways with Phil Neville after two-plus seasons
The Portland Timbers mutually parted ways with head coach Phil Neville on Monday as the club sits in 13th place in the Western Conference heading into the World Cup break.,The England native guided the Timbers to a at 4-8-2 record this season and a 27-31-24 record since joining the club prior to the...
LAFC edge Sounders 1-0 on late goal, halt 3-game slide
Timothy Tillman scored in the 86th minute as Los Angeles FC defeated the visiting Seattle Sounders 1-0 Sunday night in the last MLS match before the six-week break for the FIFA World Cup.,Goalkeeper Thomas Hasal, subbing in for the injured Hugo Lloris, made five saves in posting the clean sheet as L...
Apparent leg injury sidelines Inter Miami star Lionel Messi
Inter Miami star captain Lionel Messi appeared to suffer a leg injury after grabbing his left thigh, forcing him out in the 73rd minute of a 6-4 home victory over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday night.,In the 70th minute, the two-time reigning MLS MVP could be seen grabbing at the upper section of ...
Inter Miami fight past Union 6-4; injury concern for Lionel Messi
Luis Suarez recorded a hat trick and German Berterame scored a brace to lead host Inter Miami to a wild and record-setting 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday night.,Suarez's third goal in the 81st minute proved to be the game-winner for Inter Miami (9-2-4, 31 points), who won their fo...
Lionel Messi exits with apparent injury; Inter Miami bests Union
Luis Suarez recorded a hat trick and German Berterame scored a brace to lead host Inter Miami to a wild and record-setting 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday night.,Suarez's third goal in the 81st minute proved to be the game-winner for Inter Miami (9-2-4, 31 points), which won its fo...
Wilfried Zaha, Charlotte FC part ways with loan expiring
Standout forward Wilfried Zaha has played his final match for Charlotte FC, the player and team confirmed Sunday.,Zaha's loan expires June 30 and the World Cup pause leaves Charlotte's next match on July 22 against Atlanta United.,"The moment has come to say goodbye, but I just wanted to thank Charl...
Crew end slide before World Cup break, beat Atlanta 2-0
Diego Rossi scored and had and an assist and Mohamed Farsi had two assists for the host Columbus Crew in a 2-0 victory over Atlanta United, securing a successful debut for coach Laurent Courtois on Sunday.,Seko Bangoura, in the 24th minute, and Rossi, in the second minute of first-half stoppage, hel...
LA Galaxy, Houston Dynamo battle to 1-1 draw entering World Cup break
Guilherme Santos scored the tying goal in the 41st minute and Jonathan Bond recorded five saves as the visiting Houston Dynamo earned a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy on Saturday in a Western Conference dustup in Carson, Calif.,It was the final game for both teams before MLS's two-month World Cup break...
Evander has hand in 5 goals as Cincinnati hammers Orlando City
Evander scored two goals and assisted on three others, including Kenji Mboma Dem's eventual match-winner in the 52nd minute, sending FC Cincinnati into the World Cup break with a 6-2 rout of visiting Orlando City on Saturday evening.,Despite allowing a brace to Orlando's Martin Ojeda, Cincinnati (5-...
Charlotte scores early, holds on to blank Revolution
Despite going down to 10 men, Charlotte FC eked out a tense home victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday evening.,An early Idan Toklomati goal made the difference for Charlotte (6-6-3, 21 points), who will ride a two-game winning streak into the World Cup break. Charlotte lost their May ...