Saturday, September 30, 2023

Chicago Fire keep playoff hopes alive with win over Red Bulls

The Chicago Fire kept their playoff dreams alive following a 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi misses third-straight game as Inter Miami chases MLS Cup playoff spot

Messi last played Sept. 20 against Toronto when he was substituted off in the 37th minute.

Friday, September 29, 2023

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Inter Miami hikes season-ticket prices while Lionel Messi’s injury pulls resale prices down to a new low

Inter Miami angered some of its more loyal supporters Thursday by revealing a steep hike of season-ticket prices for 2024.

LAFC's trophy hunt falls short, again: 'This actually should piss us off more'

For those keeping count, that’s two Liga MX opponents that have lifted trophies in L.A. in the span of about four months.

What’s going on with Lionel Messi? Even at Inter Miami, mystery lingers

Miami’s unrelenting schedule has caught up with Lionel Messi, and now seems to be dragging down the entire squad.

Messi’s US Open Cup final absence a reminder age always takes its toll

The 36-year-old was unfit to play in Miami’s defeat to Houston on Wednesday night. The club should consider calling time on his epic, remarkable season

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Messi-less Inter Miami falls to Houston Dynamo 2-1 in U.S. Open Cup final

The show that was supposed to be Lionel Messi’s became a showcase for one of Major League Soccer’s other hottest teams.

U.S. Open Cup final live tracker: Inter Miami takes on Houston, but Lionel Messi won't play

Lionel Messi left last week's game early due to fatigue, and he isn't playing on Wednesday night.

With or Without Messi, Inter Miami Eyes Its Second Trophy

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will clash with the Houston Dynamo in the U.S. Open Cup final at home on Wednesday, hoping to win its second trophy this year. The South Florida franchise won the inaugural Leagues Cup in August, the team’s first major trophy to date. Messi and his former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and …

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Inter Miami’s unrelenting schedule has caught up to Lionel Messi

Messi has now missed or exited six consecutive games between club and country, and is questionable for Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup final against the Houston Dynamo.

Think Inter Miami are the most entertaining team in MLS? Think again

Since taking over as manager at Columbus Crew, Wilfried Nancy has forged an explosive team who score plenty of goals

Saturday, September 23, 2023

The Fire settle for a 2-2 draw against the New England Revolution

The Fire were forced to settle for a 2-2- draw against the New England Revolution on Saturday night.

Inter Miami vs Houston Dynamo, U.S. Open Cup final: How to watch live, stream link, team news

Inter Miami host the Houston Dynamo in the U.S. Open Cup final on Wednesday, September 27, as Lionel Messi is in a race to be fit for the showpiece event.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Lionel Messi returns, then exits Inter Miami match early in apparent discomfort

It's unclear if Messi was injured. He missed two games — one for Inter Miami, one for Argentina — last week due to fitness concerns.

How Lionel Messi and Inter Miami swept America: From armed guards to Kardashians in the crowd

Messi fever has gripped the United States from Miami to LA, from pitch invaders to Hollywood stars, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But can Major League Soccer seize the moment?

Monday, September 18, 2023

Sunday, September 17, 2023

MLS Winners and Losers: LAFC regains its confidence with thrilling El Trafico victory

A 4-2 win over the rival Galaxy has LAFC back in the win column. Meanwhile, a coaching disaster in New England has the Revolution in a dire situation.

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Denis Bouanga's two goals power LAFC to El Tráfico triumph over Galaxy

Denis Bouanga scores twice to propel LAFC to a 4-2 victory over the playoff-spot-chasing Galaxy squad in the latest edition of the El Tráfico rivalry.

The Fire escape Montreal with a draw

The Fire managed to steal a point away to CF Montreal thanks in large part to the many saves by Chris Brady.

‘Highly disappointed’: After Messi withdrawal, Atlanta fans, team try to make the best of a nasty surprise

Anticipation turned to disappointment for 70,000 fans in Atlanta as Lionel Messi remained in Miami with little notice.

Messi Skips Atlanta Though Soccer’s Turf Debate Goes On

Lionel Messi’s didn’t travel with Inter Miami FC and will miss the club’s MLS game at Atlanta United this Saturday at Mercedes Benz Stadium, the team confirmed in a text message. The 71,000-seat stadium, set to be filled with the freshly disappointed, is one of the six MLS stadiums that use artificial turf instead of …

Messi misses Miami's Atlanta trip due to fatigue - source

Lionel Messi will skip Inter Miami's game at Atalanta United on Saturday having not travelled with the team due to fatigue, a club source has told AFP. The Major League Soccer clash at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium had been expected to attract a crowd of over 70,000.Atlanta play on an artificial surface but Messi had previously said that he did not consider such fields to be a problem for him and the source confirmed that had not been a factor in the decision.

Friday, September 15, 2023

After nearly dying, LAFC's Ryan Hollingshead is grateful for his second chance at life

Ryan Hollingshead nearly died when a car hit him in 2017. The LAFC midfielder is thankful he can still play soccer and is capitalizing on his second chance.

The Fire try to remain positive amid four-game losing skid

The Fire look to snap a four-game losing streak and get back in the playoff picture when they take on CF Montréal on Saturday.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The bizarre Bruce Arena-New England Revolution saga, explained

Bruce Arena, the revered coach, has resigned. His former assistants seem divided. Players have refused to train as a murky saga engulfs the Revolution, MLS's second-best team.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Revolution players reportedly refuse to practice after meetings amid fallout from Bruce Arena’s resignation

New England Revolution players were apparently unwilling to train Tuesday, and the club later named a new interim head coach.

Bruce Arena: US soccer’s Alex Ferguson approaches a murky end

The former USA and LA Galaxy coach resigned from New England last week. But it’s unclear exactly what brought about his downfall

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Galaxy overcoming season of injuries and adversity to stay in playoff hunt

Riqui Puig and Billy Sharp score as the Galaxy overcome an early deficit to play St. Louis City to a 2-2 draw amid their final MLS playoff push.

Commentary: Bruce Arena's ugly exit from MLS shouldn't tarnish his immense legacy

Bruce Arena, who once led the Galaxy to three MLS Cup wins, resigned as New England coach after an MLS investigation found he made insensitive remarks.

Bruce Arena resigns from New England after investigation

MLS said it had 'confirmed certain of these allegations' against former USMNT boss

Bruce Arena: New England Revolution boss resigns after 'insensitive and inappropriate remarks'

Head coach Bruce Arena resigns from MLS side New England Revolution after "insensitive and inappropriate" remarks.

Monday, September 4, 2023

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami's playoff push off to hot start, but international break looms

What Miami is able to do while key players are away during international play is important.

How good is Lionel Messi? He may lead Inter Miami from worst to first in one season

Inter Miami was the worst team in MLS before landing Lionel Messi. With a win over LAFC Sunday, Messi showed his team could win MLS Cup this year.

Fire lose third straight in 1-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps

The Fire dropped their third straight game following a 1-0 loss at Soldier Field to the Vancouver Whitecaps.

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