In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of Messi’s magical run in Major League Soccer, as well as catching listeners up on where we’ve been. That's just the start of the conversation as we also chat about the wonders of British motorway service stations, whether the Messi effect has been able to impact […]

Six weeks after being put on administrative leave by Major League Soccer, Bruce Arena resigned as coach of the New England Revolution on Saturday. On August 1, the former USMNT head coach stepped down due to 'insensitive and improper' comments he reportedly made. Neither side has disclosed the nature of the allegations, but the club […]

Inter Miami recently announced construction at Miami Freedom Park is underway. The club's new home is the headline piece of a 131-acre establishment that includes a bit of everything. There will be restaurants, a technology hub, multipurpose fields and shops. Inter Miami's new 25,000-seat stadium is the crux of the project. Miami Freedom Park is […]

Christian Pulisic sent a sneaky jab at the celebrities who saw Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami against LAFC. The American star said these people are welcome to attend the USMNT games. Numerous celebrities attended MLS games featuring Lionel Messi, drawing large crowds to venues around the country. The guest list for his last event […]

Apple has been remarkably careful to protect MLS Season Pass statistics. The technology giant paid a massive $2.5 billion for the global streaming rights to Major League Soccer for 10 years. Its inaugural season has shown potential, but tangible success is still kept hidden. The recent signing of global soccer phenom Lionel Messi to Inter […]

Messi has been the top VIP in Miami since coming over to MLS. His bodyguard during games tells that story. Everyone is trying to see the Argentine, and ticket prices have consequently shot up. Some people want their Messi and Miami viewership to be as lavish as it comes. Therefore, the VIP experience fits their […]

It has now been a decade since MLS commissioner Don Garber declared that the league would not implement goal-line technology for the 2014 season. At the time, Garber hinted that the technology costs too much money. However, the system is now widely used around the world. The Hawk Eye technology was introduced by the Premier […]

More than a month into a labor strike, picketing hotel employees in Santa Monica clashed with security guards. A month ago, protesters gathered at the Viceroy Santa Monica and made their way to the Fairmont Miramar. Private security guards at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel pushed picketing employees to the ground. Phone footage shows Noel Rodriguez, […]

The United States is where Novak Djokovic and Lionel Messi crossed paths as the Argentine adjusts to life outside of Europe. After signing with Inter Miami in July, Messi wasted no time demonstrating his prowess on the field. He led Inter Miami to the Leagues Cup, the club's first trophy. The most recent watershed event […]

In his first game with Inter Miami in MLS, Lionel Messi scored the game-capping goal in a 2-0 road victory against the Red Bulls. Messi entered the game in the 60th minute as a replacement in the Herons’ squad, who were already leading the score by 1-0. When he stepped on the pitch, a small […]

Manchester City star Erling Haaland is not following Lionel Messi to MLS anytime soon. However, the Norwegian sensation is not completely ruling out a move to the United States either. The Norwegian dominated English soccer last season, leading Manchester City to a record treble and scoring 52 goals in only 51 games. His first season […]

According to the club's marketing director, Lionel Messi's presence will have an unprecedented influence on Inter Miami, increasing revenue by a factor of four. New endorsement agreements with Adidas and Apple are part of Messi's $60 million annual salary offer with Inter Miami. He arrived in July and has been on fire since then. The […]

Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami has certainly created a unique buzz around Major League Soccer. Match tickets have skyrocketed in recent weeks and Messi jerseys are currently on backorder until October. Nevertheless, fans are not the only ones wanting more of the World Cup winner. Media members are also having to adjust to the […]

Soccer pundit Chris Sutton does not believe that Lionel Messi will have a long-term impact on Major League Soccer. The former Blackburn and Celtic striker made the claims while on the It's All Kicking Off podcast. Regardless of the Messi signing, Sutton states that the North American league is still a place where foreign players […]

John Herdman has left his role as Canada's national team manager to become the new head coach of Toronto FC. Herdman will, however, continue helping Canada during the transitional period over the next month. The 48-year-old coach will then officially take over at Toronto on Oct. 1. Herdman claims time was right to take Toronto […]