ALL POSTS TAGGED "MLS - Page 81"

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/ 1085 days ago

Tata Martino's MLS record without Messi worse than Phil Neville

Perception versus reality are two completely different states of mind. After guiding Inter Miami to become 2023 Leagues Cup champions, Argentine coach Tata Martino was lauded by Apple's Taylor Twellman as "one of the best managers in the history of the game.” But how does the Tata Martino record look in his games without Lionel […]

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/ 1087 days ago

Messi'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 […]

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/ 1087 days ago

DC 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 […]

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/ 1088 days ago

January loan deal mounting for Messi: Where could he go?

In the event that Inter Miami do not qualify for the Eastern Conference playoffs, Lionel Messi may make a stunning return to Barcelona in January. The Inter Miami team with Lionel Messi and the one without him have been polar opposites since the Argentine World Cup champion moved to Florida. Miami have been unbeatable with […]

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/ 1089 days ago

Messi nominated for MLS MVP despite playing 4 games

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has been nominated for the 2023 Landon Donovan MLS MVP award. The Argentine only just joined his new club in mid-July, more than halfway through the current campaign. Although he has racked up some impressive statistics in a short period of time, most of Messi's goals have not come in […]

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/ 1091 days ago

Chelsea chase signing of highly-rated New York Red Bulls striker

Chelsea wants to sign 15-year-old New York Red Bulls prospect Julian Hall. The Blues has been monitoring the teen for six months now. Hall previously featured, and scored twice, for NYRB during a U15 Generation Adidas Cup game against Chelsea back in April. The starlet recently became the second-youngest player to ever play in a […]

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/ 1091 days ago

Chicago Fire offers attending fans credit amid Messi doubt

The Chicago Fire has made an interesting move for fans ahead of their upcoming match against Inter Miami. 61,000 supporters have purchased tickets to watch the Major League Soccer match on Wednesday. Many of these fans are going to the game to catch a glimpse of Miami star Lionel Messi. For instance, Chicago's last home […]

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/ 1092 days ago

Andre Blake says MLS teams play too many games: Do they?

Philadelphia Union star goalkeeper Andre Blake has blasted Major League Soccer (MLS), for scheduling too many games. But how does the number of games for Blake and his fellow MLS players compare to other players around the world? Other than the FIFA Club World Cup it didn't qualify for, Philadelphia has played in every competition […]

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/ 1092 days ago

Miami owner confirms Messi tribute game back at Barcelona

Inter Miami majority owner Jorge Mas has revealed that a future friendly against Barcelona is in the works. During a recent interview with Spanish news outlet Marca, Mas claimed that the match would be a tribute to Lionel Messi. Although a date is not yet set, it will be played in the Catalan city. "I […]

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/ 1093 days ago

Best soccer leagues in the world according to Opta

Debating the best soccer leagues in the world can be a fun exercise. But beyond personal opinions, it's possible to quantify the argument with some data to back it up. Thanks to the sports analytics gurus at Opta, we can do just that. Opta's Power Rankings assign an "ability score" of 0-100 to each club, […]

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/ 1093 days ago

Coach says Supporters Shield is more important than MLS Cup

FC Cincinnati won the Supporters Shield with the best record in the MLS regular season, an award its coach claims is better than the MLS Cup. It is Cincinnati's first trophy since its inception. Having joined MLS in 2019, this is, of course, FC Cincinnati's best finish in an MLS regular season. Pat Noonan, the […]

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/ 1093 days ago

Messi to miss Chicago game, plans to play in Cincinnati

The ongoing injury issue with Lionel Messi has ruled him out of yet another game, this time in Chicago. Inter Miami is traveling to Soldier Field to play against the club at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. However, the Argentine superstar is not going to play, according to a new report. Gastón Edul of […]

Leagues: MLS

/ 1094 days ago

8 ways to improve Major League Soccer (MLS)

The United States' top-tier professional soccer league is going pretty well at the moment. But are there ways we could improve Major League Soccer? MLS is approaching its 30th anniversary, which will coincidentally dovetail with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted mostly in the USA. By 2025, there will be 30 teams in […]

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/ 1095 days ago

Viewership for US Open Cup Final on Telemundo and Peacock

Telemundo has revealed some impressive viewership numbers from the U.S. Open Cup Final on Wednesday. Inter Miami hosted Houston Dynamo for the trophy on the night. Although viewership was expected to be high due to the involvement of superstar Lionel Messi, the Argentine missed the match because of an injury. Despite the blow, Telemundo, and […]

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/ 1095 days ago

Apple considers bid for F1 rights to expand sports portfolio

Apple is reportedly looking into expanding their investment in sports programming with Formula 1. The move would make Apple the exclusive streaming home of the popular international racing division. According to a report by BusinessF1 Magazine, the massive media tech company is mulling a $2 billion annual deal to stream F1 races. 9to5Mac claims that […]