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This MLS season was always bound to be historic. It’s the first year of a landmark ten-figure media rights deal between MLS and Apple, which could last as long as 2032 if the tech giant doesn’t activate a potential opt-out clause. The primary result of that partnership is the MLS Season Pass streaming service, which has brought broadcast operations for every league game (plus Leagues Cup and playoffs) under one roof.Two weeks ago, we asked readers to answer some questions about their Season Pass viewer experience. In total, 4,294 people took the survey with more than half continuing past the…

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta walks you through the weekend for Americans abroad in great detail with his thoughts and analysis for all of the games and players in action from Friday through Sunday.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted September 24, 2023 1:30 PM SHARE THIS STORY THE WEEKEND FOR Americans abroad had the normal peaks and valleys that you would expect – but the valleys were a little startling. For example, one play was suspended for disciplinary reasons and he was still not a regular with his club, another missed two penalties and it is an open question whether it affects his…

Yesterday the name of the new Nobel Prize in Literature, the Norwegian writer and playwright Jon Fosse, was announced by the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, Mats Malm, at the institution’s headquarters in Stockholm.Fosse succeeds French author Annie Ernaux, last year’s winner. But…what is the relationship between the Nobel Prizes in Literature and Leo Messi? Well, it all happened at the World Cup in Qatar, when Leo Messi uttered the now viral phrase “what are you looking at, you fool”.You can now watch Messi in MLS with AppleThis phrase he uttered to his rival in the mixed zone while…

As the MLS regular season nears a close, the coaching carousel is starting to spin.There have already been seven coaching changes across the league, though two of those clubs (Inter Miami and Toronto FC) have already appointed permanent successors. Here’s the latest on the other five active searches, plus what direction expansion side San Diego FC is heading and another two situations with uncertain futures. All sources in this piece spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect their positions.Portland TimbersThe Timbers have concluded rounds of interviews with a number of candidates. According to sources familiar with the process, Phil Neville,…

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta writes up this thoughts from the weekend in MLS and where the teams stand in the playoff races.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted September 25, 2023 10:05 PM SHARE THIS STORY THE WEEKEND IN MLS was pivotal in defining the playoff races. We learned who are have a real chances of making the postseason, who doesn’t, and we have a good idea of who has a chance of success when the postseason begins. Mathematically, only two teams are out – Toronto and Colorado who are both pushing for the Wooden Spoon. But, we can add a whole bunch…

Rumors have begun to swirl that Luka Modric could join Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and the rest of the players at Inter Miami.It’s said that midfielder is upset with the reduced role he has had this season at Real Madrid, and given he is no longer an undisputed starter, he could emigrate to MLS.At the pre-match press conference before the match against Osasuna, Carlo Ancelotti was asked about the possibility of the Croatian leaving Los Blancos during the next transfer window.”I absolutely do not think that Modric is considering leaving in January, because he thinks he is an…

Minnesota United has parted ways with long-time head coach Adrian Heath and technical director Mark Watson, sources briefed on the decision told The Athletic. The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the dismissals. Minnesota United did not immediately reply to a request for comment.Heath is the only head coach Minnesota United has had since the club’s inaugural MLS season in 2017, a span of nearly seven seasons. Watson was an assistant on Heath’s inaugural staff in 2017 before being promoted to technical director in 2019.Heath, who finishes with an 81-91-51 record…

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta kicks off your Friday morning with more thoughts on the USMNT roster, the U.S. U-23 team, MLS, Americans abroad, and some quality dual national panic. TGIF! BY Brian Sciaretta Posted October 06, 2023 10:15 AM SHARE THIS STORY IT’S FRIDAY EVERYONE, we’ve reached the end of the week. Yesterday was a busy day with the USMNT roster release for October. Those always take up so much time, that we didn’t even get to everything we wanted from the midweek. Next week will start the international window and it should be an active time with both the USMNT…

Inter Miami are eagerly anticipating Lionel Messi’s return to the pitch. The Argentine has not played since September 20, when he was injured 37 minutes into the match against Toronto FC.The 36-year-old star is recovering from an old scar tissue ailment, but his return date still remained a question mark for both Las Garzas fans and coach Tata Martino.You can now watch Messi in MLS with AppleMessi back in training with the groupHowever, Inter Miami received some great news on Friday. Lionel Messi joined his teammates for the training session in the muscle activation round. So, the fans of the…

In the days of early summer, before Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami was made official on July 15, many Barcelona fans still believed he might return to Catalonia instead.It never really made sense. Barca did explore the option of bringing Messi back, but they could not guarantee their financial situation would allow it.This was exactly what led to Messi leaving Barcelona in 2021. He had agreed to a new contract, but because of salary cap rules they were unable to register him to play in La Liga — and therefore he had to go.But even since Messi’s move to…