Lionel Messi has received a fine after striking an opposing player during a Major League Soccer match. The 39-year-old Inter Miami attacker reacted against Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during Wednesday’s game, making contact with the back of his head. The Argentina international seemed frustrated after Sullivan caught him with an elbow once the ball […]
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Major League Soccer is considering a major redesign of its postseason structure, according to several sources connected to the league and its clubs. The revised system could launch in 2028, coinciding with the move to an autumn-to-spring calendar, and may introduce a double-elimination stage with up to 20 participating teams. The sources requested anonymity because […]
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As Larry Berg answered his first round of questions as MLS commissioner-elect, he outlined an ambitious plan to move the league forward. However, when the topic turned to future broadcast arrangements, he deferred to Don Garber, seated beside him, whose 28-year run as commissioner will end later this year. “As the incoming commissioner, I can […]
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MLS is set to appoint a new commissioner in 2027, but the competition is unlikely to introduce the promotion and relegation model used by many soccer leagues around the world in the near future. Larry Berg, a co-owner of Los Angeles FC and the incoming league commissioner, said during his introductory press conference on Tuesday […]
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The New England Revolution have condemned chants described by the club as “antisemitic” and “discriminatory” during Saturday’s MLS match against CF Montréal in Quebec. The chants targeted Israeli forward Dor Turgeman, with broadcast microphones picking up supporters shouting “free Palestine” shortly before he scored. MLS confirmed on Monday that it had received reports of antisemitic […]
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The Major League Soccer board of governors has selected Los Angeles FC co-managing owner Larry Berg to become the competition’s next commissioner. Berg will replace Don Garber at the helm of the 30-year-old league, beginning his tenure on 1 January 2027. He will become the third commissioner in its history. Garber has held the position […]
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Robert Lewandowski struck twice on his first home appearance as the Chicago Fire edged Charlotte FC 2-1 on Saturday. The result gave Chicago its first Major League Soccer victory since the international break ended. Lewandowski, who arrived on a free transfer in late June, delivered a commanding display as the Fire (9-6-2, 29 points) moved […]
Continue ReadingLaw enforcement authorities in Austin, including the local police and federal agents, are investigating multiple youth players within the Austin FC academy setup following claims of sexual misconduct within the club’s development system. Several individuals, who requested anonymity due to the delicate nature of the probe, stated the inquiry focuses on alleged conduct between academy […]
Continue ReadingInter Miami have secured Casemiro on a free transfer, but Major League Soccer is examining whether the South Florida club engaged in tampering during the pursuit of the Brazilian midfielder. The midfielder has inked a deal that runs from now until the end of the 2027 “sprint season,” the short campaign that precedes MLS’s shift […]
Continue ReadingChicago Fire revealed on Monday that they have secured the signing of Robert Lewandowski through the 2027-28 campaign. The all-time leading scorer for Poland will fill a designated player position once his visa is authorized and the international transfer documentation is finalized. The team hailed Lewandowski, 37, as “a worldwide soccer legend” across their social […]
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