Lionel Messi will get his first taste of the Florida derby when Inter Miami takes on Orlando City in the Leagues Cup round of 32 on Wednesday. Two wins in two Messi appearances sent Inter Miami through as group winners. Orlando City, on the other hand, also won its group. A pair of tight games […]

With wins against Cruz Azul of Mexico and Atlanta United of MLS to start the 2023 Leagues Cup season, Inter Miami have a strong foundation upon which to build. Just two games into his Major League Soccer career, Lionel Messi has already established himself as a must-see sensation, with three goals already. The Miami star […]

Former MLS player Taylor Twellman has responded to the criticism of MLS defense following Lionel Messi dominating with Inter Miami. Lionel Messi has shown his talent early on for his team, contributing to three goals and one assist in only two games. The two goals he scored in his first start, against Atlanta, raised eyebrows […]

Largely thanks to the exploits of Lionel Messi, Inter Miami has booked their ticket to the Leagues Cup knockout round. And tickets are now available for their August 2 round of 32 game at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. How did they get here? First was the storybook last-minute free kick winner by Messi […]

This Tuesday at DRV PNK Stadium, Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United by a score of 4-0. With this win, Inter Miami advances to the knockout stages of the Leagues Cup. A pair of braces from Lionel Messi and Robert Taylor was the difference in the game. Messi made his debut on Friday in a thrilling […]

Inter Miami has seen a massive bump in its average ticket price when it comes to the reseller market. The arrivals of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba are making more people want to watch. Plus, with the potential additions of Andres Iniesta or Luis Suarez, the ticket prices may continue to balloon as […]

The numbers are in for the Lionel Messi debut in MLS at Inter Miami. The game was watched by an audience of 1.75 million people across Spanish-language television in the United States. Friday night's Inter Miami versus Cruz Azul game was televised across Univision and TUDN. While the viewing number doesn't include how many watched […]

Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino has claimed Lionel Messi may make his debut with the club as a substitute. The Argentine superstar officially joined the Major League Soccer outfit on Sunday after agreeing to a deal in June. Messi has joined his teammates on the pitch this week, but may not be ready to […]

Latinos in the United States represent a $1 trillion market in a country that has the second-largest Spanish-speaking population on the planet behind Mexico. So, it's no surprise that MLS is trying to cash in on Latinos with a combination of Messi and Leagues Cup. In its corner, MLS sits in the enviable position of […]

The Leagues Cup begins its rebirth in just a few days. Previously, the event was an invitation-based, friendly competition. But it is now an official part of the CONCACAF club ecosystem, with spots in the recently-rechristened Champions Cup on the line. However, in it's expanded and much-lauded grand reopening campaign, Leagues Cup is going up […]

Apple and Major League Soccer have unveiled their coverage plans for the 2023 Leagues Cup on MLS Season Pass. These detailed plans include enhanced productions specifically for Inter Miami matches, as well as live coverage of significant events such as Lionel Messi's unveiling at DRV PNK Stadium and a major training session with the club. […]

Lionel Messi's announcement of joining Inter Miami as a free agent has reverberated across the transfer market, causing significant ripples of surprise and intrigue. The Argentine is unquestionably the greatest signing in the history of a league that has featured giants such as David Beckham, Pele, Johan Cruyff, Andrea Pirlo, and many more. When Lionel […]

The Los Angeles Football Club, who sold out the Rose Bowl on Independence Day, may play there again soon. Soon, the City Council will vote on a licensing deal that would enable LAFC to play in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal. This information comes from a staff report scheduled to be on the agenda at Monday's […]

This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, titled MLS Success Overly Dependent on Messi, is presented by Sling. What does it say about MLS that Leagues Cup was unable to get a TV deal in Mexico? We discuss the breaking news from Mexico where the TV networks have thumbed their noses at the US-based Leagues […]

The timing for Messi's debut in MLS worked out pretty well. It's expected his first match for Inter Miami will not be against standard MLS opposition, but instead versus Liga MX's Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup play. Now, the team has released information for those seeking tickets to the July 21 Messi debut match. It's […]