ALL POSTS TAGGED "MLS" - Page 5
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/ 82 days agoWhy 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 […]
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/ 82 days agoAmerica's appetite for European soccer leaves MLS in the dust
Major League Soccer has always faced an uphill battle against its European counterpart for different reasons. Fans crave the quality that European soccer provides that a relatively young MLS cannot compete with. Interest in other sports often hurts viewership for MLS, while early kickoff times in Europe seldom conflict with other major events. Finally, the […]
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/ 84 days agoMLS misses out on Reddit deal with major US sports leagues
Reddit has announced content partnership deals with the NBA, NFL, and MLB. With these new agreements, Reddit has the license to post video highlights on its website, plus the opportunity to do AMAs (Ask Me Anything) with star athletes from those leagues. In return, Reddit intends to share the revenue it obtains from advertisers with […]
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/ 86 days agoMessi's Miami teammate Gomez set for Premier League move
Brighton are on the verge of completing a significant transfer deal, with talks progressing to sign Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gomez from Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. The 21-year-old talent has drawn considerable attention with his performances. Thus, as negotiations near completion, a move to Europe seems imminent. Gomez has been a standout player in MLS, joining […]
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/ 89 days agoInter Miami regain top spot, Messi seen with walking boot
Even if the buzz around Copa America has died down, South Florida soccer is still going strong thanks to Major League Soccer. A dominant 3-1 win against Toronto at Chase Stadium on Wednesday sent Inter Miami back to first in the MLS table. This win allowed the Herons to reclaim first place in the MLS […]
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/ 89 days agoHow does Cavan Sullivan debut at 14 compare to other sports?
Philadelphia Union teen prospect Cavan Sullivan made Major League Soccer history Wednesday night in front of his home fans. The midfielder entered the match against the New England Revolution in the 85th minute to make his official debut. He only played about five minutes and his brother scored on the night. Nevertheless, Sullivan became the […]
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/ 90 days agoMiami discloses Messi injury details: How long will he be out?
Lionel Messi suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle during the Copa America 2024 final, Inter Miami have confirmed. This unexpected injury has significant implications for both his club, Inter Miami, and the Argentine national team. Messi's recovery process will be closely monitored, and his future availability will depend on periodic assessments. Messi sustained […]
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/ 91 days agoRiqui Puig lighting up MLS as its best-kept secret
The Riqui Puig from 2024 is nearly unrecognizable from 2021. For starters, the La Masia graduate has traded his brown, flowing hair for a bleached blond, shorter hairstyle. Puig now dons the lightning-white jerseys of LA Galaxy rather than the blue and garnet of Barcelona. Rather than a star-struck youngster noted for his creativity, raw […]
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/ 91 days agoUSMNT needs a better coach, not a Steve 'yes man' Cherundolo
The main reason why US Soccer is even considering the hiring of LAFC’s Steve Cherundolo as the new head coach of the US Men’s National Team is because he’s a “yes man.” Previously, Cherundolo was interviewed by US Soccer before Berhalter was re-hired in 2023. Despite this, he has less first-team coaching experience than Berhalter […]
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/ 92 days agoLionel Messi injury would be massive blow to Leagues Cup
Lionel Messi may have lifted a second Copa America trophy on Sunday evening, but it came at the cost of a serious injury. A challenge toward the end of the first half looked minuscule. Yet, replays showed a Colombian defender collided with Messi's right ankle to block a cross. While Messi tried to continue, he […]
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/ 94 days agoAtlanta 2025 season tickets to cost more despite big club budget
Atlanta United fans, brace yourselves for a change. The Five Stripes faithful will see an increase in season ticket prices for the 2025 MLS season, as reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The average ticket price will rise by $10 per match, translating to a 6% overall increase. This price hike, detailed in a recent announcement […]
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/ 94 days agoUSMNT interested in ex-MLS coach Patrick Vieira
In the wake of a lackluster performance at the Copa America, the USMNT parted ways with head coach Gregg Berhalter, and are now looking to replace him with Patrick Vieira. Dismissing Berhalter came as a response to their disappointing run on home soil; where they finished third in their group, failing to advance to the […]
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/ 94 days agoInter Miami becomes latest team to show interest in McKennie
United States men's national team star Weston McKennie is now being linked with Inter Miami. The midfielder has been plying his trade in Europe ever since joining Schalke's academy back in 2016. While with the German side, McKennie made a name for himself during three fairly successful seasons. His progress with Schalke earned the midfielder […]
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/ 95 days agoSimon Jordan slams MLS as 'abject' and 'bloody awful'
Major League Soccer's place among the top divisions across the globe has been debated for years. The league has certainly come a long way since its debut season in 1996. After all, just 10 total clubs fought for the title that year. Nevertheless, many fans of the sport, particularly from outside of North America, still […]
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/ 95 days agoSergio Ramos plots next step before moving to San Diego
Sergio Ramos has once again left Sevilla, his departure announced by the La Liga club in June. This marks the end of Ramos' second stint with the team, helping Sevilla secure a 14th-place finish. Despite the Rojiblancos' desire to retain him, the 38-year-old chose to move on mainly due to the club's challenging sporting and […]