ALL POSTS TAGGED "MLS Playoffs"

News
/ 105 days agoLionel Messi’s side seriously weakened: Why isn’t Luis Suarez playing for Inter Miami in season-defining MLS Cup Playoffs showdown vs. Nashville SC?
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami prepares to face Nashville SC in the decisive Game 3 of its MLS Cup Playoffs series. But as the Herons take the pitch at Chase Stadium, Luis Suarez will not be among them.

News
/ 105 days agoNo Luis Suarez, but will Lionel Messi start? Confirmed lineups for Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC in crucial MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Game 3
Inter Miami and Nashville SC are locked at one win each, heading into a decisive Game 3 of the MLS Cup Playoffs first round.

News
/ 120 days agoLionel Messi starts: Confirmed lineups for Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC in MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Game 1
The moment has arrived for Inter Miami, the club led by Lionel Messi, to begin its 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs campaign — and yet, a familiar question lingers over Fort Lauderdale: will he play?

Podcast
/ 640 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 […]

News
/ 659 days agoHow many points do Miami need to qualify for MLS Playoffs?
Could Inter Miami do anything this year that they failed to achieve last? Making the playoffs is the first and foremost objective for every Major League Soccer team before the season begins. Looking at it objectively, it isn't very challenging. After all, more than half of the league makes it to the next phase. And […]

Carlos Vela
/ 848 days agoCarlos Vela joins fans in perplexity over new MLS Playoffs format
This year's playoff format in MLS is significantly different from what long-time fans are accustomed to, and unfortunately, not in a positive matter. Shortly before the commencement of the 2023 season, the league unveiled the details of an expanded postseason structure, marking a significant departure from the recent trend of single-game knockout matches. MLS now […]

FC Cincinnati
/ 867 days agoMessi's return not enough: Inter Miami fail to reach MLS playoffs
Lionel Messi returned to the field for Inter Miami as they fought Cincinnati on a rainy night. While the Argentine's team had high hopes for the postseason, they ultimately fell short after a 1-0 defeat. In spite of the Herons' tough playoff odds, the atmosphere at DRV PNK Stadium was upbeat before the game since […]

DC United
/ 867 days agoDC United announce Rooney's future as MLS playoffs slip away
After missing out on the playoffs for the second consecutive season, DC United's Wayne Rooney has decided to step down as head coach. His 15-month reign saw the struggling MLS team improve but fall short of the playoffs. The decision to split ways was made public after Saturday's 2-0 victory against New York City FC […]

Inter Miami CF
/ 950 days agoMessi's Inter Miami has 2% chance of qualifying for MLS playoffs
Inter Miami is, politely said, on the outside looking in for the MLS Playoffs in the 2023 season. At the time Lionel Messi makes his debut with the Florida club, Inter Miami will sit rock bottom in the Eastern Conference. The monthlong break for the Leagues Cup will allow Messi to acclimate to his Inter […]