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Read all of our 2023 offseason guides for each MLS team as they are eliminated from the postseason here.Just like last year, this season ended for the Portland Timbers with a chance to make the playoffs on Decision Day, only to lose and head into the offseason under a cloud of uncertainty.This season was a roller coaster, with long-time head coach Gio Savarese being let go in the summer then interim Miles Joseph leading the club on a strong run down the stretch before ultimately falling short.The short version: With a head coach search underway and a ton of roster…

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta is here to kickoff your weekend with thoughts on Christian Pulisic’s unveiling in Milan, news on the U.S. U-23 Olympic team, an MLS weeekend preview, and notes from the European preseason. BY Brian Sciaretta Posted July 14, 2023 11:05 AM SHARE THIS STORY GOOD MORNING and happy Friday to all ASN readers. To get your weekend rolling, here is the news along with some thoughts on it all from MLS to Americans abroad and other items. We can start with Milan.   Pulisic unveiled in Milan   The deal was well-known for a long time but it…

Fans of Lionel Messi, considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time, will be able to enjoy the first multimedia and interactive space dedicated to the Argentinean star in ‘The Messi Experience. A dream come true’.Although its world premiere won’t take place until April 25, 2024, in Miami, Florida, fans can now purchase their passes for this unique experience.Leo Messi sings Ed Sheeran with his sons Mateo and CiroParker JohnsonWhat is ‘The Messi Experience’?In ‘The Messi Experience’, fans will be able to enjoy multiple spaces and interactive activities, in which they will be immersed in a journey…

Read all of our 2023 offseason guides for each MLS team as they are eliminated from the postseason here.The Chicago Fire has missed the playoffs in 10 of the last 12 seasons, including all of the last six. The Chicago Fire hasn’t advanced in the playoffs since 2009 — 14 seasons ago. It’s almost incomprehensible that a team can have a sustained run of failure like this in a league where now 18 of 29 teams make the playoffs.It’s not for the lack of money or the lack of trying. The Fire revamped their designated players situation over the last…

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta walks you through his thoughts on the MLS wildcard games and the Americans abroad midweek, including the Champions League. BY Brian Sciaretta Posted October 26, 2023 9:10 AM SHARE THIS STORY THE MIDWEEK has seen a number of Americans play in the Champions League, the MLS playoffs get underway. It’s a busy time and we’ll break it all down for you. Here are some thoughts on everything.   Red Bulls cruises past Charlotte The New York Red Bulls continued their strong run of play into the playoffs with a commanding 5-2 win over FC Charlotte. With the…

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF is a finalist for Major League Soccer’s newcomer of the year.The league announced those up for its year-end awards Thursday with the winners being named throughout the MLS Cup Playoffs.Leo Messi sings Ed Sheeran with his sons Mateo and CiroParker JohnsonIt is no surprise that Messi, Argentina’s great who joined Inter Miami this summer, would be up for the honor. The global great has created a sensation since coming to play in the United States’ top soccer league. He has posted 11 goals and eight assists since joining Miami for the MLS Leagues Cup…

Read all of our 2023 offseason guides for each MLS team as they are eliminated from the postseason here.A funky season for Minnesota ended with Decision Day disappointment and their first season without a playoff game since 2018.Emanuel Reynoso’s absence for the first few months of the season marred the campaign, as did injuries. Then, with two games left, the club let go of head coach Adrian Heath, the only manager this club has known in their MLS days.The short version: Heath meant so much to this club. Where does it go now?GO DEEPERMinnesota United has its first chance at…

ASN’s Brian Sciaretta offers up thoughts on Messi’s arrival and Inter Miami along with other top performers including Duncan McGuire and Diego Luna – two young American players in breakout seasons. BY Brian Sciaretta Posted July 17, 2023 12:40 PM SHARE THIS STORY THE WEEKEND OF GAMES in MLS was overshadowed, understandably, by Sunday’s unveiling of Lionel Messi in South Florida. That brought the attention of the soccer world to Inter Miami and the party is on. But on the field, there were a bunch of takeaways from many of the games.   Messi, Busquets, Martino in Miami   It’s…

One of the most surprising moves from two summers ago was the departure of Riqui Puig from Barcelona to Los Angeles Galaxy. The midfielder left at just 21 years of age for a league where players arriving from Europe were closer to retirement than in the prime of their careers. The player was one of the pearls of La Masia and had already accumulated more than 50 games with the first team, but his role was becoming residual. For that reason, he decided to move the United States to feel important again. And with LA Galaxy he has found his…

Former USMNT international Michael Bradley has joined his father Bob Bradley’s coaching staff at Norwegian side Stabaek.The 36-year-old former midfielder announced his retirement this month and played the final match of his professional career on Saturday as his Toronto side were beaten by Orlando in their last fixture of the 2023 MLS season.Bradley played under his father at Toronto between 2021 and 2023. They also were together when Bradley Snr was coach of the USMNT from 2006 to 2011.A Stabaek statement read: “We welcome Michael, and really anyone named Bradley, to Nadderud!“We look forward to getting to know Bob’s son…