After winning his first nine games with Inter Miami, Lionel Messi couldn't deliver his usual magic in a 0-0 draw with Nashville SC on Wednesday night.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Messi comes to Los Angeles: How long will he play against LAFC?
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami play LAFC on Sunday night. Given concerns around fatigue, how many minutes will he play?
John Herdman must revive a fallen MLS dynasty at Toronto FC
The Englishman is leaving his post with Canada to join the ranks in club football. He will find a team whose best days lie firmly in the past
Monday, August 28, 2023
Sporticast: Hosting Lionel Messi Brings Millions to Other MLS Clubs
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams speak with Marc de Grandpré, president and GM of the New York Red Bulls, about the business of Lionel Messi, and Major League Soccer’s new Apple deal. The Red Bulls host Messi’s Inter Miami CF on Saturday, and de Grandpré describes how the MLS …
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Everyone wants a piece of Messi in the US. That could be a problem for Miami
The Argentinian scored another brilliant goal to cap his MLS debut on Saturday night. But at 36 can he satisfy demand at stadiums across America?
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Riqui Puig and new Galaxy players return to action with shutout of Fire
Tyler Boyd, Riqui Puig and Billy Sharp scored to help a revamped Galaxy squad snap a three-game losing streak in a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Fire.
Inter Miami vs. Red Bulls Has One Sure Winner: the NJ Lottery
Since Lionel Messi announced he was heading to MLS, the Argentine soccer star has turned just about everything he touches into gold. Inter Miami CF, currently ranked last in the MLS, just won the Leagues Cup and will play in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final against the Houston Dynamo at the end of …
Friday, August 25, 2023
The price to watch Lionel Messi play live keeps going up
The demand to see Messi in America is only rising, with ticketing agencies reporting wild numbers for Saturday's Inter Miami-Red Bulls match in New York. But will Messi actually play?
American Gen-Z Soccer Fans Like MLS More Than Other Soccer Leagues
The NFL, NBA and MLB have traditionally dominated sports fandom in the U.S., but change is coming. The popularity of soccer—and specifically, MLS—is already growing, especially among young people. U.S. soccer fans enjoy watching the Premier League most. But Gen Z-aged fans rank MLS as their favorite soccer league, according to a report from For …
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Messi Millions Follow Months of Planning for New York Red Bulls
Long before Lionel Messi scored a single Inter Miami goal, or even announced he was signing with the team, the New York Red Bulls were planning for the commercial bonanza that would accompany his first MLS match in the country’s largest media market. During this past offseason, knowing Messi could end up in Miami after …
Landon Donovan’s San Diego Loyal to shut down after 2023 season
The San Diego Loyal have announced they will disband following the 2023 season after they were unable to find a permanent solution for a home stadium. In a video posted on Thursday, team owner Andrew Vassiliadis confirmed that the club, which was co-founded by former USA international Landon Donovan, would cease operations after four seasons in the second-division USL Championship.
MLS’ Red Bulls in Talks to Sell Naming Rights to NJ Stadium
The New York Red Bulls have once again begun the process of selling the naming rights to Red Bull Arena, the team’s 25,000-seat stadium in Harrison, N.J. The MLS club has recently had conversations that are “speeding up,” president/GM Marc de Grandpré said in the most recent episode of the Sporticast. The team, which is …
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Sporticast: Messi MLS Magic Continues as Soccer Cleats Become Fashion
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including Lionel Messi’s continued success in his first month with Inter Miami CF. The MLS club just won its first trophy, in the inaugural Leagues Cup, with a dramatic shootout win over Nashville …
Djordje Petrovic: Chelsea set to sign New England Revolution keeper
Chelsea are set to sign Serbia goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from New England Revolution £12.5m plus £1.5m in add-ons.
Monday, August 21, 2023
Timbers fire head coach Giovanni Savarese after blowout loss to Dynamo
Savarese led the Timbers to two MLS Cup finals since 2018, but faced a second straight season missing the playoffs.
Lionel Messi to start again against FC Cincinnati on Wednesday after Inter Miami's Leagues Cup title run
The 36-year-old star, after scoring 10 goals in just seven matches with Inter Miami, isn’t ready to rest just yet.
Joy, celebrity fans and suspect defending: Lionel Messi’s first few weeks in Miami
The Argentinian has transformed his new team since he arrived in the US. And the effects are being felt beyond his new home in south Florida
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Friday, August 18, 2023
Bradley Carnell creating a winning identity at St. Louis City with unique approach
City head coach Bradley Carnell has implemented a unique approach to building the team's success and fostered a thriving environment despite initial doubts by outsiders.
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Coming to Kansas City: the first stadium built solely for pro women’s sports
The NWSL’s Kansas City Current, co-owned by Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, are months away from moving into a revolutionary venue
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Leagues Cup: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami set for semifinal match with Philadelphia Union
Inter Miami has won five straight matches with Lionel Messi on board, and is now just a win away from reaching the Leagues Cup final.
Monday, August 14, 2023
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Friday, August 11, 2023
Messi Pushes Leagues Cup Viewing Beyond Expectations
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami extended its Leagues Cup winning streak by beating Charlotte FC 4-0 in Friday’s quarterfinal match at DRV PNK Stadium in Florida. Leagues Cup, the tournament that brings together 47 clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and Mexico’s Liga MX, has quickly become a hit, thanks largely to the Argentine soccer star’s …
American Revolution: will the power of US money change soccer forever?
The game is growing rapidly in America. But so is an awareness from those who see it as first and foremost as a business opportunity
Da’vian Kimbrough, 13, becomes youngest professional in US soccer
Da’vian Kimbrough, a 13-year-old forward, signed a contract with the Sacramento Republic of the second-tier USL Championship, which says he is the youngest athlete in American professional team sports. Kimbrough, who joined the team’s youth academy in 2021, was 13 years, 5 months, 13 days when the deal was announced Tuesday. After playing for North Bay Elite Futbol Club in Solano County and Woodland Soccer Club of Yolo County, Kimbrough scored 27 goals in 31 matches for the Republic’s under-13 team in 2021, when he was 11.
The Lionel Messi circus is taking MLS by storm, but will it cost the league its soul?
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could meet LAFC in the Leagues Cup final, but soccer's most electrifying player might be causing a radical shift in MLS.
Messi Elevates Miami to Leagues Cup Favorite and Financial Force
The round of 16 in the first-ever Leagues Cup kicks off on Sunday with a match between FC Dallas and the emerging favorite, Inter Miami. The tournament, which features crossover play between Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX teams, has become a sensation thanks to Miami star Lionel Messi, whose impact has been immediate …
Thursday, August 10, 2023
D.C. United, Taxi Fountas split after he allegedly directed racial slur at teammate
Taxi Fountas allegedly directed a racial slur toward teammate Nigel Robertha during a match last month.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Sacramento Republic FC makes history in signing 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough
Da’vian Kimbrough is just 13 years old, which makes him the youngest professional soccer player in the United States.
Monday, August 7, 2023
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