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Following Lionel Messi’s premature departure from Inter Miami’s September 20 game against Toronto FC, many wondered if they would see the club captain in action again this season. On Saturday night, Messi put any rumors to rest, returning from the nagging hamstring injury that kept him out of four games.His return wasn’t enough to save Miami from its playoff destiny, though. Inter dug themselves into too deep of a hole before Messi’s arrival, and Messi’s recent injury made things tougher. Cicinnati’s 1-0 victory mathematically eliminated Miami from MLS playoff contention.Lione Messi returns from injuryIt was the 55th minute when Messi…

This Austin FC season has had precious few silver linings, but the breakout of homegrown midfielder Owen Wolff is among them. The 18-year-old established himself as one of the very best teenagers in MLS this season, appearing in nearly every Austin match he was available for when he wasn’t off with the United States youth national team at the U-20 World Cup.Wolff’s breakthrough to win a starting spot in a crowded Austin midfield throughout a very disappointing season for the team was made all the more tricky by the fact that he’s the son of head coach Josh Wolff. That…

Back from vacation, ASN’s Brian Sciaretta walks you through the full weekend for Americans Abroad including big transfers for USMNT starters, Matt Turner’s first Premier League win, and a promising start to Brenden Aaronsson’s loan to Union Berlin.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted August 21, 2023 5:05 PM SHARE THIS STORY IT WAS the first full weekend of the European season with many American in action. On the heels of a tough 2022/23 season, several players are seeking improvement with new clubs in new leagues. But with the transfer window still open, some player are still unsettled. Folarin Balogun, Sergino Dest, Jordan…

Wayne Rooney reportedly announced Saturday night he will be stepping down as head coach of D.C. United, according to Pablo Iglesias of The Athletic. The news come after the team’s 2-0 win over New York City, yet still not enough to clinch an MLS postseason spot.Rooney, 37, admitted he has grown “quite a lot” while coaching D.C. United and pointed to a some struggles as learning experiences, such as playing with a back five.Alvaro Barreal scores goal to eliminate Inter Miami from playoff contention.MLSWhy is Wayne Rooney quitting on D.C. United?”It’s the right time [to leave D.C. United],” Rooney said.…

San Diego’s MLS expansion team, which is set to take the field in 2025, has officially selected a brand identity in addition to its name: San Diego Football Club, or San Diego FC for short. The club is set to announce its name, crest and colors at an event in San Diego on Friday night.The Athletic has acquired a copy of the club’s crest and logo explainer. Multiple sources have confirmed that the logo acquired is indeed the finalized logo. By adopting the “Football Club” moniker, the organization will become the 11th MLS team to be an “FC.”The brand, according…

U.S Open Cup games have brought us some news and players to watch – including Ben Cremaschi who is now closing in on a USMNT call-up. Meanwhile, Yanks abroad had a great Tuesday impressing in UCL qualifying and the Copa Libertadores. ASN’s Brian Sciaretta offers up this thoughts on it all.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted August 23, 2023 1:30 PM SHARE THIS STORY WE’VE HIT MIDWEEK and it’s been fun. Champions League qualifiers, U.S. Open Cup, Libertadores, transfer talk, national team talk – it’s got a bit of everything. Where to begin? Let’s start with the U.S. Open Cup semi-finals…

FC Cincinnati’s 1-0 victory over Inter Miami on Saturday confirmed that the Florida franchise won’t be making this year’s MLS playoffs, leaving Lionel Messi without competitive club football for quite some time.The Beckham and Henry precedents of MLS loansThere is precedent if Messi decides to seek a short-term loan away from Inter Miami, before returning to try to steer them to a better regular season in 2024 than they’ve had in 2023.Messi’s next club after Inter Miami: two teams stand outParker JohnsonDavid Beckham did this when he went on loan to AC Milan from January to June of 2009 and…

The first three episodes of Apple TV+’s six-part documentary series chronicling Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami will premiere Oct. 11, the company announced Monday. The final three episodes will follow later in the Major League Soccer season, the company said.The series is the “first and only behind-the-scenes account of this new chapter in Messi’s record-breaking career,” per Apple TV+. Messi, 36, moved to MLS in the summer and made an immediate splash after leaving European club Paris Saint-Germain.He helped Miami win the Leagues Cup in August, scoring nine goals through six games with the club. Apple TV+ announced the…

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta walks you through an epic night in the Open Cup, a big breakthrough with Folarin Balogun where he seems likely to join Monaco, tough news for Cameron Carter-Vickers, the latest with Reggie Cannon and Caden Clark.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted August 24, 2023 1:00 PM SHARE THIS STORY THE U.S. OPEN CUP final is set after a classic between Inter Miami and Cincinnati saw Messi and CO. advance yet again while Houston deserved its win over Real Salt Lake. Meanwhile, there is plenty of news to unpack abroad with big updates on Folarin Balogun and Cameron Carter-Vickers.…

Lionel Messi says he will play in Inter Miami’s season finale on Saturday, although the club hasn’t confirmed that is the actual plan.Messi – who scored both goals for Argentina in its 2-0 World Cup qualifying win at Peru on Tuesday night – wasn’t in the lineup for Inter Miami’s final home game of its Major League Soccer season against Charlotte on Wednesday night.After playing Argentina-Peru Messi supports his teammates from the bench in Inter Miami vs CharlotteRoberto OrtegaMessi, dressed casually in a white T-shirt, was in the Inter Miami bench area with his teammates for Wednesday’s match after returning…