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ASN’s Brian Sciaretta offers up some MLS thoughts in between matchdays and talks about Miami’s playoff chances, Herdman’s task in Toronto, and other thoughts from around the league as the playoff races come into focus BY Brian Sciaretta Posted August 29, 2023 6:00 AM SHARE THIS STORY THE WEEKEND IN MLS saw Lionel Messi make his league debut, another Argentine national team player make a case as the player of the week, and the playoff races start to become clear as to who is likely in, who is out, and who will be tough to beat there. With all that…

In a significant announcement for US soccer fans, Michael Bradley, a mainstay of USMNT and the dedicated captain of Toronto FC, confirmed his retirement at the end of this Major League Soccer season. Bradley’s departure marks the end of an illustrious nearly two-decade-long journey in the soccer world.Reflecting on his dedication to Toronto FC over the last decade, Bradley remarked, “For the last 10 years I have spilled my blood, sweat and tears trying to help this club be the best it could be. There were some incredible days – moments that will stay with me for the rest of…

After an illustrious 20-year career, Toronto FC captain and midfielder Michael Bradley is calling it quits and will retire at the end of the 2023 MLS season. Here’s what you need to know: Bradley’s final match will be Decision Day on Saturday when Toronto FC hosts Orlando City SC. The 36-year-old has played in 287 MLS games and ranks third all time in U.S. men’s national team appearances with 151. Bradley became one of the best American players of his generation and has tallied 17 goals and 41 assists across 12 MLS seasons. Bradley’s legacy in TorontoBradley doesn’t just deserve recognition…

Benja Cremaschi had a unique and transformative year in 2023 that included making his professional debut, playing with Messi while winning silverware with his hometown club, and earning a U.S. national team call-up. Now the 18 year-old has even bigger goals in 2024, including the CONCACAF Champions League and the Olympic games in Paris. BY Brian Sciaretta Posted October 17, 2023 3:10 PM SHARE THIS STORY IT’S FAIR TO SAY that very few teenage American players have ever had a year quite like the one Benja Cremaschi is having in 2023. For both club and country, it has been a…

Inter Miami failed to meet their main objective and one of Lionel Messi’s goals upon arriving in Major League Soccer, that of qualifying for the MLS Cup playoffs, as they were eliminated after losing to FC Cincinnati on Saturday.Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino, the coach of the team, is one of many that has been singled out for criticism. Messi’s next club after Inter Miami: two teams stand outParker JohnsonAfter the defeat, Martino discussed Inter Miami’s campaign as a whole.”I honestly expected this season to go exactly the other way round,” he said. “My expectations were to build a good squad, to…

Lionel Messi made his return to the pitch Saturday night for Inter Miami, but his second-half appearance off the bench wasn’t enough to prevent the club from losing 1-0 at home to FC Cincinnati. With the loss, Inter Miami is officially eliminated from playoff contention with two matches remaining. Here’s what you need to know: Messi subbed into the match in the 55th minute, replacing defender Tomás Avilés. The 36-year-old hadn’t played since Sept. 20 with what Inter Miami manager Tata Martino described as “fatigue,” according to a team spokesperson. Inter Miami had two draws and two losses in four…

The new USMNT roster is out and ASN’s Brian Sciaretta breaks it down for you. Gregg Berhalter will make his return to the team and his roster includes many mainstays, some big dual national news, and some surprises.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted August 30, 2023 12:10 PM SHARE THIS STORY IN HIS RETURN AS THE head coach of the United States national team, Gregg Berhalter today announced his 24 player roster for the upcoming camp that will include friendlies against Uzbekistan (September 9 in St. Louis) and Oman (September 12 in Minnesota). The roster contains surprise inclusions and a long…

Inter Miami bowed out of MLS playoff contention after an unexpected defeat against Cincinnati FC on Saturday. In the game in which Lionel Messi returned from his injury, the Argentine could not avoid a painful setback that ended a successful debut season in the United States on a personal level.Messi’s next club after Inter Miami: two teams stand outParker JohnsonTata Martino jokes about Messi going to BarcelonaNow, Inter Miami coach Tata Martino has had to face the media to answer many questions about the match and the possibility of Messi going on loan to Barcelona during the MLS off-season. You…

D.C. United and coach Wayne Rooney have agreed to part ways, the club announced Saturday. Here’s what you need to know: Rooney was hired as coach on July 12, 2022, after a two-year stint as manager of Derby County in the English Championship. D.C. United missed the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs, finishing with a 10-10-14 record and 40 total points. Rooney appeared in 48 matches, scoring 23 goals and 15 assists as a player with D.C. United. Was this a surprise?Not entirely. From Rooney’s point of view, D.C. was always a waypoint, part of a longer-term plan to someday coach…

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts on each of the Wednesday MLS games, the big American transfers in Europe, Champions League qualifiers, the draw, and more.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted August 31, 2023 1:00 PM SHARE THIS STORY WEDNESDAY NIGHT and Thursday morning saw a lot of news both on and off the field. There was a full slate of MLS games on Wednesday night, four Americans qualified for the Champions League, a few other players move, and rumors are that a few more could be on the move.   Wednesday’s MLS action   Inter Miami  0-0 Nashville: The…