ALL POSTS TAGGED "MLS - Page 53"

News

/ 607 days ago

Why 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 […]

News

/ 608 days ago

J-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 […]

News

/ 608 days ago

Inter Miami confirmed to battle LAFC for Griezmann in January

Antoine Griezmann has recently sparked rumors about a potential move to MLS. With the 33-year-old announcing his retirement from the French national team, speculation about his next move has intensified. Many believe the star could be heading to the United States in 2025. Griezmann, currently playing for Atletico Madrid, has made no secret of his […]

News

/ 610 days ago

Red Bull CEO: 'MLS is developing far too slowly'

People who think Major League Soccer is holding back soccer in the United States gained an unexpected ally this week. Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO of Corporate Projects and New Investments for Red Bull, said in an interview on Monday that MLS is not growing as fast as it should be. Additionally, Mintzlaff said the players coming […]

News

/ 610 days ago

Could UEFA’s Swiss Model work for Leagues Cup?

The Swiss Model has drastically shaken up the UEFA Champions League, and the Leagues Cup may be able to learn something from it. For reference, the Swiss Model eliminated the traditional group-stage games in the UEFA Champions League. Rather than eight groups of four teams playing each other twice, there is one connected league. Thirty-six […]

News

/ 611 days ago

FIFA reveals 12 US stadiums for Club World Cup

Amidst serious concerns over the tournament’s feasibility, FIFA released the identity of the twelve United States stadiums to stage the 2025 Club World Cup. 32 teams from FIFA’s six confederations will participate in the competition, which occur from June 15 to July 13, 2025. MetLife Stadium to host another major final A year before the […]

TV

/ 611 days ago

The rise and fall of MLS on TV due to increased competition

In 2013, during an interview with journalists, MLS Commissioner Don Garber declared there was too much soccer on television. At that time, Garber said, “You’ve got Mexican soccer. You’ve got Major League Soccer. There’s way too much soccer on television. I think all of us got to figure out a way to narrow that window […]

News

/ 613 days ago

Inter Miami tickets to see Messi still cheaper on resale market

Inter Miami returns to action on Saturday night in a MLS game against Charlotte FC. The Herons are inching closer to securing the Supporters’ Shield. If the team can accomplish that achievement, it guarantees Inter Miami a home-field advantage in the MLS Cup playoffs. Are Inter Miami tickets cheaper via Ticketmaster or resale sites? As […]

News

/ 616 days ago

Inter Miami to break MLS rules to cash in on Messi

Inter Miami is breaking Major League Soccer tradition in 2025 to capture Lionel Messi’s monumental impact on the team and the sport in the US. Footy Headlines recently revealed that the club plans to release new home and away kits for the 2025 season. This breaks the usual MLS practice of alternating new home and […]

News

/ 617 days ago

Inter Miami season ticket holders irate about 'dollar store gifts'

As is standard across Major League Soccer, fans often receive gifts from their respective clubs to thank them for being season ticket holders. These are not lavish items that fully offset the cost of the tickets. But, they can be nice trinkets that fans can use or wear to show their support of the club. […]

News

/ 618 days ago

Martino lashes out at referee as Miami and NYCFC play to tie

Inter Miami’s clash with New York City FC ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw at Yankee Stadium. However, the tension on the field extended beyond the final whistle. The match saw 11 yellow cards and a controversial red card; it also left Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino frustrated with the officiating against NYCFC. A […]

News

/ 619 days ago

Gary Neville dodges question about pro/rel in the USA

In an interview with World Soccer Talk this week, Manchester United legend Gary Neville avoided giving his opinion about the lack of promotion and relegation in the USA. Instead, he said it would not be right for him to say that MLS should be an open league because he is not as close to U.S. […]

News

/ 621 days ago

Messi boosts Inter Miami revenue but falls short of Man United

Since Lionel Messi joined MLS, Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas says that club revenue has almost quadrupled to $200 million annually. Furthermore, Bloomberg reported that 4% of that revenue comes from selling broadcast rights. For Inter Miami, that’s roughly $8 million per season from the Apple MLS Season Pass deal. How does that compare to […]

News

/ 624 days ago

Exploring the US and UK cultural divide on soccer ticket prices

Aston Villa was recently in the news after facing an immediate backlash from fans about its UEFA Champions League prices. Non-season ticket holders have to pay around $111 for the cheapest ticket. While some American fans might consider this a fair price, especially for a Champions League match, Aston Villa supporters expressed frustration over the […]

News

/ 625 days ago

Ramos to continue career in Liga MX amid MLS and Saudi talk?

Sergio Ramos, one of the most decorated defenders, finds himself without a club after parting ways with Sevilla in July. With a career spanning over two decades, Ramos has been linked to several teams across the globe, including MLS side San Diego FC. However, his future remains uncertain. As of now, the Spanish icon is […]