The numbers are in for the Lionel Messi debut in MLS at Inter Miami. The game was watched by an audience of 1.75 million people across Spanish-language television in the United States. Friday night's Inter Miami versus Cruz Azul game was televised across Univision and TUDN. While the viewing number doesn't include how many watched […]

Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino has claimed Lionel Messi may make his debut with the club as a substitute. The Argentine superstar officially joined the Major League Soccer outfit on Sunday after agreeing to a deal in June. Messi has joined his teammates on the pitch this week, but may not be ready to […]

Latinos in the United States represent a $1 trillion market in a country that has the second-largest Spanish-speaking population on the planet behind Mexico. So, it's no surprise that MLS is trying to cash in on Latinos with a combination of Messi and Leagues Cup. In its corner, MLS sits in the enviable position of […]

The Leagues Cup begins its rebirth in just a few days. Previously, the event was an invitation-based, friendly competition. But it is now an official part of the CONCACAF club ecosystem, with spots in the recently-rechristened Champions Cup on the line. However, in it's expanded and much-lauded grand reopening campaign, Leagues Cup is going up […]

Apple and Major League Soccer have unveiled their coverage plans for the 2023 Leagues Cup on MLS Season Pass. These detailed plans include enhanced productions specifically for Inter Miami matches, as well as live coverage of significant events such as Lionel Messi's unveiling at DRV PNK Stadium and a major training session with the club. […]

Lionel Messi's announcement of joining Inter Miami as a free agent has reverberated across the transfer market, causing significant ripples of surprise and intrigue. The Argentine is unquestionably the greatest signing in the history of a league that has featured giants such as David Beckham, Pele, Johan Cruyff, Andrea Pirlo, and many more. When Lionel […]

The Los Angeles Football Club, who sold out the Rose Bowl on Independence Day, may play there again soon. Soon, the City Council will vote on a licensing deal that would enable LAFC to play in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal. This information comes from a staff report scheduled to be on the agenda at Monday's […]

This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, titled MLS Success Overly Dependent on Messi, is presented by Sling. What does it say about MLS that Leagues Cup was unable to get a TV deal in Mexico? We discuss the breaking news from Mexico where the TV networks have thumbed their noses at the US-based Leagues […]

The timing for Messi's debut in MLS worked out pretty well. It's expected his first match for Inter Miami will not be against standard MLS opposition, but instead versus Liga MX's Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup play. Now, the team has released information for those seeking tickets to the July 21 Messi debut match. It's […]

Tickets to see Lionel Messi make what may be his debut with Inter Miami are only getting more expensive. There is no confirmed date over when the Argentine may first don the Inter kit. In fact, Messi has yet to sign a deal with MLS as his agent (and father) works out details. However, it […]

This summer's Soccer Champions Tour will compete directly for viewers and popularity with the revamped Leagues Cup. The two competitions overlap in kickoff dates, making for a battle over which can pull in the audiences. In one corner is the royalty of the sport. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus and Milan each have three games in […]

Whether this week's report is true or not that MLS Season Pass subscriptions are falling well below the league's own projections is irrelevant. Apple countered, without revealing any metrics, that it was very happy with the progress. Honestly, though, it's too early in the 10-year partnership to begin panicking. Still, there are some cracks that […]

You can watch the Leagues Cup on US TV, and there is no better time than now to start watching. Launching in 2023, MLS and Liga MX revamped the Leagues Cup. Now, it features every MLS team and every Liga MX team. Plus, it is on the home of Major League Soccer, Apple. Major League […]

You can watch the Leagues Cup on US TV, and there is no better time than now to start watching. Launched in 2023, MLS and Liga MX revamped the Leagues Cup. Now, it features every MLS team and every Liga MX team. Plus, it is on the home of Major League Soccer, Apple. Major League […]

You can watch the Leagues Cup on US TV, and there is no better time than now to start watching. Launching in 2023, MLS and Liga MX revamped the Leagues Cup. Now, it features every MLS team and every Liga MX team. Plus, it is on the home of Major League Soccer, Apple. Major League […]