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/ 105 days ago

Why MLS dodged a bullet by not signing Neymar in 2023

In the summer of 2023, Neymar was one of the top players linked with a move to MLS. At the time, Lionel Messi was thriving with Inter Miami, and it was no surprise that the league wanted to sign the equally popular star for LAFC. That did not happen, as Neymar signed with Saudi Pro […]

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/ 110 days ago

Top club games available during September international break

The 2024 September international break is a particularly dry one for fans of club soccer. Traditionally, soccer fans get to look forward to fantastic matchups between the top nations across the world. Granted, there is CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying and the UEFA Nations League. Yet, only a few of these games jump off the page. […]

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/ 112 days ago

Comparing Inter Miami matchday prices to Man United

MLS ticket prices have long been the subject of controversy, particularly compared to the matchday experience of the Premier League. Many of the costs associated with going to an MLS game are high. Whether it's the cost of the ticket, parking, food, or beverage, watching soccer in the United States is expensive. Although to be […]

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/ 113 days ago

Leagues Cup attendances lower than typical MLS crowds

Repeating the drama of last summer's Leagues Cup was always going to be a tall order. Messi Mania took over almost immediately and lasted the whole tournament as Inter Miami won the trophy. For this year's Leagues Cup, things were far different. Messi missed the whole tournament due to injury. Except for Club América, most […]

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/ 114 days ago

Apple drops MLS Season Pass to lowest price this year

Apple has cut the cost of its MLS Season Pass for the remainder of the 2024 season, bringing the fee down to its lowest price for the calendar year. The streaming service, which gives viewers access to all remaining regular season games and the playoffs, was priced at $14.99/month but has now fallen to $9.99 […]

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/ 117 days ago

Beckham says USA will win the World Cup because of Messi

What do David Beckham, the USA, the World Cup, and Lionel Messi have in common? If you're Beckham, it's the formula to winning a World Cup. On this week’s Hot Ones Wings Challenge broadcast, David Beckham has shared his stunning prediction of USMNT winning the World Cup at some point. The global superstar has been […]

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/ 125 days ago

MLS fans vote with their wallets, reject Leagues Cup

It was a stunning sight that unfolded on Saturday at Lumen Field. No, not the Seattle Sounders getting picked apart by LAFC. That’s become commonplace by now. However, the empty seats of fans aren’t regularly associated with one of the best-supported fanbases in MLS. It appears that MLS fans and the Leagues Cup do not […]

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/ 127 days ago

It's not just Argentina; Messi missed 58% of Inter Miami games

Lionel Messi is always the biggest draw among Inter Miami games. That is why the club has such a high demand for tickets ahead of his first full season with the club. Ticket prices were up 171% compared to the 2023 season. Much of that is due to more fans wanting to see more Messi. […]

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/ 128 days ago

Leagues Cup viewership on FS1 plummets from last year's highs

What a difference a year makes. Last summer, Lionel Messi's debut against Cruz Azul drew 1.75 million viewers on Univision. That was followed up by 1.45 million, who watched Inter Miami win the Leagues Cup Final on TUDN. Fast forward to the summer of 2024, and Leagues Cup viewership has been a major disappointment. To […]

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/ 131 days ago

TalkSport says MLS' best team can't compete with League One

TalkSPORT contributor Simon Jordan has once again fired shots at American soccer. Once the owner of Crystal Palace, the businessman has since become known for his outspoken takes on the sport. Jordan's role on the radio station is as the co-presenter of the weekday program White and Jordan alongside Jim White. While he typically has […]

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/ 144 days ago

New England Revolution dealt blow in hopes of new stadium

New England Revolution has received some disappointing news regarding plans to build a new stadium. Team owners have essentially wanted to move into a new soccer-specific arena for over a decade now. Plans, however, have slowed down to a screeching halt in recent months. The Revs currently share Gillette Stadium with the NFL's New England […]

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/ 147 days ago

Dean Smith: Leagues Cup performance worse than League Two

This past weekend, Dean Smith, the head coach of Charlotte FC, led his side into a Leagues Cup group-stage game against the Philadelphia Union. It was both teams' first fixture in the 2024 Leagues Cup, the competition pitting all MLS and Liga MX teams in one tournament. Philadelphia's Tai Baribo scored the only goal of […]

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/ 148 days ago

MLS' new Inter Miami stadium won't be ready in 2025

Inter Miami’s plans to open a new stadium with Lionel Messi in the team are unlikely to happen in 2025, according to a stadium construction expert. Team executives had big plans for the 25,000-seat Miami Freedom Park. In 2023, Inter Miami Managing Owner Jorge Mas said, “I can’t wait to welcome our fans to our […]

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/ 150 days ago

Aston Villa kicks off USA tour in Ohio; Fans enjoy great night out

On Saturday, Aston Villa fans turned up in droves at Columbus Crew's stadium for the first of three preseason friendlies on the club's USA tour. For some, the pilgrimage was their first opportunity to see a club they’re connected to through family history. “I was born in Birmingham, but only lived there until I was […]

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/ 152 days ago

Why it's time to end the MLS & Liga MX Leagues Cup monopoly

With over $40 million in prizes, the 2024 Leagues Cup is the most lucrative club competition sanctioned by Concacaf, one of the six continental governing bodies for association football under the FIFA banner. Part of the Leagues Cup's allure is its three qualification spots for Concacaf Champions Cup and the further opportunity to earn a […]