Lionel Messi made his likely last-ever home game with Argentina one to remember on Tuesday. Inter Miami CF’s legendary No. 10 scored a spectacular goal as the reigning World Cup champions crushed Zambia, 5-0, in their final home appearance before defending their title at this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup. Historic goal Thanks to his … Read more
Zabaleta, who played alongside Messi during the 2014 World Cup and the 2008 Olympics, admitted he never envisioned the move away in the first place. But he remains convinced that the Inter Miami superstar will return to Camp Nou one day for the ‘last dance’. “There’s been so much talk about that, especially with the … Read more
However, MLS restrictions would seem to make a move to either club difficult. Neither Miami nor LA have a Designated Player spot open, and therefore would be unable to hand Casemiro a contract befitting of his experience. The Herons have three DPs: Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and German Berterame, tied down to multi-year contracts. … Read more
Neymar is still hoping to earn a place in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, as his country’s 79-goal all-time leading scorer. If he graces that competition, while rediscovering form and fitness at club level, then there is every reason to believe that an iconic career will be extended. It could be that he … Read more
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Soccer star Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami’s friendly match in Puerto Rico. Inter Miami was playing Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle in Bayamón on Thursday when a fan ran to the center circle and grabbed … Read more
As always: The Power Rankings are voted on by, give or take, 15 people associated with MLSsoccer.com. The author does get a little rush out of moving your team in particular down a few spots, though. Oh, and hey, the first few weeks of the year mean a lot more movement than normal. We have … Read more
Josh Sargent is finalizing his transfer from Norwich City to Toronto FC, but all along there has been another MLS party with vested interest in the move coming to fruition. St. Louis City SC is set to receive up to $700,000 ($500,000 plus $200,000 in performance-based add-ons) in general allocation money from Toronto upon the … Read more
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I’m going to bet you didn’t realize how close we were. Either way, you have a few days to get your affairs in order. San Diego FC will host Pumas UNAM on Tuesday evening in the first match of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. From there, you’ll have either Major League Soccer (and adjacent competitions) … Read more
Nathan Ray Seebeck / Imagn Images Reigning MLS Defender of the Year Tristan Blackmon has not reported to the Vancouver Whitecaps as of Wednesday for the start of preseason as he seeks an improved contract, sources briefed on the situation tell The Athletic. All players were due at the facility on Wednesday morning for entrance … Read more