ALL POSTS TAGGED "Major League Soccer" - Page 5
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/ 174 days agoVancouver Whitecaps fan sues club & MLS over Messi no-show
A British Columbia resident is suing both the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer because Lionel Messi failed to appear for Inter Miami in Canada. The Argentine missed the game due to rest, with Vancouver only announcing Inter Miami's decision two days before the fixture. By that time, the majority of fans had already purchased […]
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/ 175 days agoBruce Arena says MLS miscommunication led to Revolution exit
Former New England Revolution head coach Bruce Arena has now been out of an MLS job for nine months. His bizarre dismissal from the MLS side came at a time when the side was doing well in the league at 40 points through 23 MLS games. The New England Revolution had just started the inaugural […]
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/ 176 days agoGalaxy close to signing Reus, but needs to pay Charlotte big fee
The L.A. Galaxy are reportedly attempting to sign Marco Reus as a free agent. The German star midfielder is set to officially depart Borussia Dortmund after 12 years with the Bundesliga side. Reus recently played his last game for the club in the Champions League final against Real Madrid. The Spanish team eventually won the […]
TV
/ 180 days agoApple looking to add MLS Season Pass app for Android users
Apple is attempting to hire a senior engineer to bring their television and sports app to Android. The tech giant has historically avoided allowing Android users access to their key services. Nevertheless, the new job posting suggests that they may soon finally introduce Apple TV+ to their main competitor platform. Initially launched in 2019, Apple […]
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/ 180 days agoScottish league bans artificial turf: Will MLS follow suit?
Scottish Premiership teams have officially voted to ban artificial pitches. The move, however, has not been done with immediate effect. Instead, league officials will give teams with fake fields until the start of the 2026/27 season to implement real grass. The issue was recently determined by a vote from the 12 top-flight teams in the […]
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/ 186 days agoIndianapolis soccer stadium site unearths 87 human remains
The site for the location of a new soccer stadium in Indianapolis has hit an unexpected twist. According to construction company Keystone Group, workers for the venue unearthed 87 instances of human remains spread over the six-acre site where the stadium is meant to go. The stadium will be the new home of USL Championship […]
TV
/ 187 days agoUS Open Cup final stages to air for free on MLS Season Pass
The quarterfinals, semifinals, and final of the 2024 US Open Cup will be available for free on MLS Season Pass from Apple. The tournament only has seven games remaining as we enter the last eight of the competition. This announcement is significant for several reasons. On one hand, the US Open Cup has another streaming […]
Podcast
/ 189 days agoWhy playoffs don't work in American soccer
We discuss the highs of the European title races and the excitement of teams trying to avoid the drop. Despite the incredible excitement across all of the leagues in Europe, American journalists want to change the way the leagues are structured to Americanize the leagues to the detriment of the fans. We also address US-based […]
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/ 195 days agoHot mic catches announcer criticizing MLS coach Phil Neville
A Portland Timbers announcer was heard criticizing head coach Phil Neville live on air during a match Wednesday night. The club was playing a Major League Soccer Western Conference clash against the San Jose Earthquakes on the night. As Portland entered the halftime break down 2-0, the announcer did not realize that his mic was […]
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/ 196 days agoHow foreign teams playing official games in USA will impact MLS
FIFA will explore the potential impact of allowing domestic leagues to play foreign competitive games in the near future, which has major consequences on MLS and its popularity in the USA. It was revealed in April that soccer's governing body would consider changing a policy that blocks league games from being scheduled in other countries. […]
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/ 197 days agoToronto FC owners in talks to buy Saint-Etienne
MLS side Toronto FC may be the latest club to have its owner engage in multi-club ownership, this time with French outfit Saint-Etienne. The French side announced that it has engaged in talks with Kilmer Sports Ventures. Canadian Larry Tanenbaum owns Kilmer Sports Ventures, and he serves as the chairman of Maple Leaf Sports and […]
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/ 197 days agoEmbarrassing: Canada's MLS owners unite to pay Jesse Marsch
Jesse Marsch will lead the Canada men's national team at this summer's 2024 Copa America after being hired Monday night. The American coach previously made a name for himself at European clubs such as RB Leipzig and Leeds United. However, he has been without a managerial job since departing the English side over a year […]
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/ 201 days agoMessi unlikely to sell out 19,619 stadium in Montreal
Major League Soccer teams have eagerly awaited the opportunity to host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, with expectations of record-breaking attendance. Last season, both Charlotte and Atlanta United saw their largest crowds of the season during matches against Inter Miami. The New England Revolution followed suit when they hosted Messi's side on April 27. Similar […]
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/ 205 days agoHow close is Messi to breaking the MLS goal-scoring record?
Even though the 2024 MLS season is roughly one-third of the way through, Lionel Messi is garnering discussion about breaking the MLS goal-scoring record. Lionel Messi's goal against the New York Red Bulls brought his total up to 10 on the season. Ironically, he is joined at the top of that chart by teammate Luis […]
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/ 207 days agoHow MLS attendance compares to European leagues
MLS has broken several attendance records this season. As a result of "The Messi Effect," Sporting Kansas City and the New England Revolution set single-game attendance records. In Kansas City's case, over 72,000 fans watched Inter Miami play Sporting KC at Arrowhead Stadium. Not long after, 65,612 people went to Gillette Stadium when Inter Miami […]