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/ 959 days ago

Messi introduces unexpected flavor in new Lay's Chips launch

The reasons Lionel Messi has been going viral on social media go well beyond his on-field prowess. It turns out that Lionel Messi is much like every other famous athlete: he has a ritual that he follows before each game. As a member of Inter Miami's soccer team, the athlete is always in the news. […]

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/ 959 days ago

MLS quits US Open Cup, risks losing D1 sanctioning

Major League Soccer has officially announced that their first teams will not participate in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. In a press release sent out on Friday, the league stated that the decision came down to a vote by the team owners. As a result, teams will instead send their division-three MLS NEXT […]

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/ 960 days ago

Inter Miami cashing in on Messi with expanded Asian tour

Inter Miami has officially announced a new addition to their preseason friendly fixture list. The Major League Soccer side recently announced a matchup with the El Salvador national team on Jan. 19. This match is happening in the Central American nation. Miami is then playing two games in Saudi Arabia and one in Hong Kong. […]

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/ 961 days ago

Garber admits MLS Season Pass deal with Apple could pose risk

MLS Commissioner Don Garber has admitted that MLS' revenue share agreement with Apple for MLS Season Pass contains risk. In a recent keynote address at the Columbia Sports Management Conference, Garber explained Major League Soccer's exclusive global streaming deal with Apple in more detail. "It's a partnership, and that's the most different aspect of it," […]

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/ 961 days ago

MLS reinstates Bruce Arena in 2024: Where could he go next?

With his reinstatement by MLS, Bruce Arena is once again allowed to work for the league. The departure of Wayne Rooney from D.C. United has created an opportunity for him to potentially take over the team. MLS suspended the most successful coach in the league's history after "inappropriate and insensitive remarks" and related allegations. An […]

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/ 962 days ago

MLS' plan to rule all of US pro soccer

Do you want MLS to rule all of professional club soccer in the United States? It’s heading that way. We dissect what MLS Commissioner Don Garber says on the topic, as well as what it means for soccer fans (and clubs) across the United States. We also share our analysis of the viewership numbers for […]

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/ 962 days ago

Charlotte FC names Dean Smith as new head coach

Charlotte FC has officially named Dean Smith as their new head coach. The Major League Soccer side had been without a coach since firing Christian Lattanzio on Nov. 14. Smith, however, will take over in North Carolina as soon as he receives a working visa. It was previously reported that he was battling out Frank […]

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/ 965 days ago

How many soccer teams are there in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is the second-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Only New York City is bigger. But where LA has the edge is the number of professional soccer clubs it has. But how many soccer teams call the Los Angeles area home? Here is a rundown: LA Soccer History Before we get to today's […]

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/ 966 days ago

Columbus stun LAFC to win MLS Cup

Columbus Crew beat defending Champions LAFC 2-1 to win the 2023 MLS cup on Saturday evening. The home side put in a brilliant first half display to go 2-0 ahead as LAFC hardly got themselves in the game. It was Cucho Hernanadez who gave his side the lead in the 33rd minute from the spot […]

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/ 969 days ago

Frank Lampard and Dean Smith in running for Charlotte FC job

Former Premier League duo Frank Lampard and Dean Smith are finalists for the vacant Charlotte FC managerial position. The Major League Soccer side recently parted ways with head coach Christian Lattanzio and his assistant Andy Quy. The decision was made just a few weeks after Charlotte's 2023 season was officially completed. According to The Athletic, […]

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/ 970 days ago

How many games will Messi play in 2024 for Inter Miami?

Lionel Messi is playing his first full season in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami in 2024. In full, that means Messi will play in MLS, the US Open Cup, the Leagues Cup, and the CONCACAF Champions Cup. That sounds like a dream for broadcasters in the United States who have the rights to Inter […]

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/ 971 days ago

Luis Suarez health concerns rising ahead of Inter Miami move

All signs point to Luis Suarez signing with Inter Miami after his season with Gremio concludes later this month. At the age of 37, Suarez has 15 goals in 32 appearances with the Brazilian side. He ranks fourth in the Brasileirão scoring table. His exploits are a key reason for Gremio sitting fourth in the […]

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/ 973 days ago

Will MLS ever start relegation of teams?

Major League Soccer has been on a fairly consistent growth spurt since the mid-2000s. After retracting down to 10 teams in 2002, the period since has been largely successful and stable for the league. But fans of soccer around the world always have one question whenever the league expands: when will MLS introduce promotion and […]

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/ 974 days ago

Messi calls Major League Soccer a 'minor league'

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi labeled Major League Soccer, the league he plays in, as a minor league compared to the rest of the sport. The Argentine reaffirmed his commitment and sole focus on Argentina in a recent interview with Star+ about his time with La Albiceleste. Messi joined Major League Soccer in the summer […]

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/ 975 days ago

Bernardeschi admits error in MLS move, unveils likely next club

The 'wrong project,' according to Federico Bernardeschi, was his stint with Toronto FC, which is not working out. Consequently, he has acknowledged the possibility of returning to Juventus. Last summer, Bernardeschi became a member of Toronto FC after leaving Juventus as a free agent. The MLS club brought him in along with fellow Italians Lorenzo […]