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/ 508 days agoMLS getting further away? Griezmann tipped for Marseille move
Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann has been vocal about his career plans as he approaches the twilight of his playing days. The 33-year-old Frenchman has long been open about his dream of moving to MLS in the United States. Yet, recent rumors have hinted at a potential move to Marseille, a club Griezmann has admired throughout […]

TV
/ 508 days agoMLS casts doubt on its future with Apple TV for the first time
The deal between Apple and MLS to broadcast every game in the American top flight was always a risk. In 2023, MLS Commissioner Don Garber even admitted it. On one hand, removing MLS from regional sports networks as well as only offering a slim number of games on FOX Sports has produced underwhelming results. On […]

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/ 509 days agoDon Garber lives in fantasy land where MLS model is a success
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber is no stranger to comments that outwardly and, perhaps incorrectly, defend the MLS model. Most recently, Garber was a speaker at Leaders Week 2024 in London where he touted that soccer would be in a better position if it followed the lead of Major League soccer. "If you were […]

Leagues: MLS
/ 512 days agoSupporters' Shield is nothing if Inter Miami doesn't win MLS Cup
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lifted the Supporters' Shield on Oct. 2 after beating Wilfried Nancy’s Columbus Crew. It was a record-breaking 46th trophy for Messi and just the second in Inter Miami club history. If they don’t win the MLS Cup, though, the Supporters' Shield will mean nothing. MLS Cup winners are remembered, Supporters' […]

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/ 512 days agoMLS ranked in top 10 of world leagues according to Opta
If there were a way to directly compare leagues from across the world, it would be fascinating to see where MLS would rank. Major League Soccer has seen consistent development over the years. That includes rapid growth in recent seasons where MLS has shown more success on an international level. Things like the CONCACAF Champions […]

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/ 513 days agoBarca still paying Inter Miami trio Messi, Alba, and Busquets
Despite their departures from the club and current association with Inter Miami, Barca continues to pay Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. The trio, who once formed the core of the Blaugrana’s dominance, now play in MLS for David Beckham’s Inter Miami. Yet their financial ties to the Catalan giants remain due to deferred […]

TV
/ 514 days agoColumbus-Miami: Biggest MLS game delivers poor TV ratings
The most highly-anticipated MLS game of the entire 2024 season thus far delivered dismal ratings across US television. The October 2nd game between Columbus Crew and Inter Miami featured two teams fighting for the Supporters’ Shield. It also featured the two best coaches in MLS (Wilfried Nancy and Tata Martino) as well as the biggest […]

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/ 514 days agoSuarez aims to upstage Messi in MLS MVP race
The 2024 MLS season has been nothing short of spectacular, with a host of standout performances across the league. The recently announced finalists for the prestigious MVP award highlight this season's best. But, to no one’s surprise, Inter Miami’s dynamic duo, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez lead the charge. Alongside them, Cincinnati's Lucho Acosta, Columbus […]

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/ 516 days agoMan City snaps up another MLS talent after Cavan Sullivan
Manchester City are set to further strengthen their academy talent pool. This time with the acquisition of 17-year-old Christian McFarlane from New York City FC (NYCFC). The deal, expected to go through in January 2025, will see the highly-rated left-back join City’s ranks. This marks another addition of a promising US talent after the club's […]

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/ 517 days agoUS Soccer's split from MLS and SUM pays off for federation
In 2021, US Soccer decided to not renew its 17-year partnership with MLS’ marketing arm Soccer United Marketing (SUM). As part of the partnership, SUM attracted deals for TV rights, sponsorship revenue, and other commercial agreements, and then split the money between US Soccer and SUM. By that time many felt that ending the partnership […]

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/ 517 days agoWhy an MLS move would Suit Paul Pogba in 2025
Paul Pogba can play soccer again from March 2025. The 31-year-old tested positive for a banned substance in 2023. As a result, he was banned from professional soccer for four years initially, but it has been reduced and he can return to action next year. Following the reduction, and the likelihood that Pogba won’t return […]

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/ 519 days agoMLS sets league-wide record for attendance in a regular season
The 2024 Major League Soccer season has been a success for the league as the regular season winds down in October. The MLS Cup Playoffs are still on the horizon, and one or two games are remaining for most of the teams in the league. However, even though the figure will rise, MLS has already […]

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/ 523 days agoHow many teams win MLS Cup after winning Supporters’ Shield?
Inter Miami collected their first Supporters' Shield trophy in the club's history Wednesday night as the top team in MLS. The Herons grabbed the title by beating the Columbus Crew by a score of 3-2 on the night. Miami's triumph was, of course, led by superstar tandem Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Both South Americans […]

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/ 523 days agoWhy Inter Miami may not receive the Supporters' Shield trophy
Inter Miami has collected their second trophy in their short history as a Major League Soccer club. The latest triumph came on Wednesday night as the Herons earned the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield by beating the Columbus Crew. Miami won the match thanks to goals from superstar duo Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Messi started […]

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/ 524 days agoJ-League vs. MLS: Which league is stronger?
Around 30 years ago, both MLS and the Japanese J-League started up as entirely new domestic leagues. Since then, both have undergone considerable change and expansion. For the J1 League, 10 teams competed in the 1992 season. Now, there are 20 teams in the top flight. Likewise, MLS has experienced massive growth after starting the […]