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/ 82 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 […]

News

/ 83 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 […]

News

/ 83 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

/ 85 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 […]

News

/ 85 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

/ 86 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

/ 87 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 […]

News

/ 89 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 […]

News

/ 90 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 […]

News

/ 92 days ago

Inter Miami to break MLS rules to cash in on Messi

Inter Miami is breaking Major League Soccer tradition in 2025 to capture Lionel Messi’s monumental impact on the team and the sport in the US. Footy Headlines recently revealed that the club plans to release new home and away kits for the 2025 season. This breaks the usual MLS practice of alternating new home and […]

News

/ 92 days ago

Inter Miami season ticket holders irate about 'dollar store gifts'

As is standard across Major League Soccer, fans often receive gifts from their respective clubs to thank them for being season ticket holders. These are not lavish items that fully offset the cost of the tickets. But, they can be nice trinkets that fans can use or wear to show their support of the club. […]

News

/ 94 days ago

Who does Inter Miami go for after Messi?

It is safe to say that Lionel Messi has been a hit signing for Inter Miami. The global superstar previously sent shockwaves through the soccer world when he opted to join the club in the summer of 2023. While he has battled multiple injuries, Messi has so far dominated the sport here in the United […]

News

/ 96 days ago

Nottingham Forest owner targets massive new stadium

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has claimed that he wants to significantly expand the club's stadium. City Ground, Forest's home since 1898, has a maximum capacity of just over 30,000 fans. As a result, it is now the 15th-largest stadium among all current Premier League clubs. Nevertheless, the Greek businessman has plans to increase this […]

News

/ 97 days ago

Messi boosts Inter Miami revenue but falls short of Man United

Since Lionel Messi joined MLS, Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas says that club revenue has almost quadrupled to $200 million annually. Furthermore, Bloomberg reported that 4% of that revenue comes from selling broadcast rights. For Inter Miami, that’s roughly $8 million per season from the Apple MLS Season Pass deal. How does that compare to […]

News

/ 99 days ago

Lutz Pfannenstiel: Life as sporting director & Bundesliga analyst

Lutz Pfannenstiel may or may not be a familiar name or voice to you. As the sporting director, he played a key role in the successful launch of St Louis CITY SC. However, after a career that took him across the globe as a professional goalkeeper, his voice may ring a bell with you. He's […]