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/ 1 day ago

Supporters' Shield is nothing if Inter Miami doesn't win MLS Cup

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lifted the Supporters' Shield on Oct. 2 after beating Wilfried Nancy’s Columbus Crew. It was a record-breaking 46th trophy for Messi and just the second in Inter Miami club history. If they don’t win the MLS Cup, though, the Supporters' Shield will mean nothing. MLS Cup winners are remembered, Supporters' […]

News

/ 1 day ago

MLS ranked in top 10 of world leagues according to Opta

If there were a way to directly compare leagues from across the world, it would be fascinating to see where MLS would rank. Major League Soccer has seen consistent development over the years. That includes rapid growth in recent seasons where MLS has shown more success on an international level. Things like the CONCACAF Champions […]

TV

/ 3 days ago

Columbus-Miami: Biggest MLS game delivers poor TV ratings

The most highly-anticipated MLS game of the entire 2024 season thus far delivered dismal ratings across US television. The October 2nd game between Columbus Crew and Inter Miami featured two teams fighting for the Supporters’ Shield. It also featured the two best coaches in MLS (Wilfried Nancy and Tata Martino) as well as the biggest […]

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/ 6 days ago

US Soccer's split from MLS and SUM pays off for federation

In 2021, US Soccer decided to not renew its 17-year partnership with MLS’ marketing arm Soccer United Marketing (SUM). As part of the partnership, SUM attracted deals for TV rights, sponsorship revenue, and other commercial agreements, and then split the money between US Soccer and SUM. By that time many felt that ending the partnership […]

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/ 6 days ago

Why an MLS move would Suit Paul Pogba in 2025

Paul Pogba can play soccer again from March 2025. The 31-year-old tested positive for a banned substance in 2023. As a result, he was banned from professional soccer for four years initially, but it has been reduced and he can return to action next year. Following the reduction, and the likelihood that Pogba won’t return […]

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/ 8 days ago

MLS sets league-wide record for attendance in a regular season

The 2024 Major League Soccer season has been a success for the league as the regular season winds down in October. The MLS Cup Playoffs are still on the horizon, and one or two games are remaining for most of the teams in the league. However, even though the figure will rise, MLS has already […]

News

/ 12 days ago

How many teams win MLS Cup after winning Supporters’ Shield?

Inter Miami collected their first Supporters' Shield trophy in the club's history Wednesday night as the top team in MLS. The Herons grabbed the title by beating the Columbus Crew by a score of 3-2 on the night. Miami's triumph was, of course, led by superstar tandem Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Both South Americans […]

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/ 12 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 […]

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/ 13 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

/ 15 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 […]

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/ 15 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 […]

Antoine Griezmann

/ 15 days ago

Griezmann retires from France, opening door for LAFC move

After 10 years with Les Bleus, Antoine Griezmann has decided to retire from the France national team. He retires as a World Cup winner, UEFA Nations League champion, and one of the best French players of all time. With 137 appearances for France, Griezmann is the nation’s third most capped player. He is fourth on […]

TV

/ 16 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 […]

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/ 18 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 […]

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/ 19 days ago

Soccer's scheduling crisis: Who's to blame?

Since the start of the 2024 soccer calendar, players and fans have fought the crisis of a bloated schedule. A club like Manchester City will effectively play a nonstop schedule in 2024/25. That includes the Premier League, two domestic cups (FA Cup and League Cup), UEFA Champions League, FA Community Shield, and friendlies across the […]