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The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo went their separate ways with the Portuguese’s departure to Saudi Arabia and the Argentine’s decision not to follow him by rejecting the million-dollar offer to embark on an adventure with Inter Miami in the MLS.Saudi Arabia is not giving up on its dream of having Messi in its league. With Inter Miami no longer able to reachthe MLS playoffs, and Argentina out of action for four months, they are already preparing a loan offer that allows them to have one last episode of the rivalry against Ronaldo.Messi incredible gesture to a young…

It’s a brave new era for Minnesota United, a phrase used by multiple members of the team’s staff on Saturday. The game against LA Galaxy was already circled on the calendar as the final 2023 regular season match at Allianz Field, but after the news of Adrian Heath’s firing on Friday, it took on new meaning. As the stadium announcer rounded out the team’s starting lineup roll call, the supporters saved their loudest, most appreciative cheer for last: interim head coach Sean McAuley.It was the Loons’ first game under a new head coach since joining MLS.“In a way, it’s one…

This past weekend saw many teams win who were thought to be down and out. This has reshaped the playoff narrative heading into the final full matchday of the season. ASN’s Brian Sciaretta gives you his observations of Saturday’s action.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted October 09, 2023 9:50 AM SHARE THIS STORY THE WEEKEND in MLS was a pivotal time and we now know most of what is on the line for Decision Day on October 21 after the international window. While the top seeds are clinched, the play-in game races are wide open in both conferences while nothing is…

Inter Miami were knocked out of the MLS playoffs after yet another defeat. As a result, they will no longer be able to reach the final phase of the league after losing at DRV PNK Stadium 1-0 against Cincinnati FC, leaders of the Eastern Conference.Young soccer star scores Messi-style spectacular goal in Miami Young soccer star scores Messi-style spectacular goal in Miami youth leagueMarca EnglishThis situation has led to rumours that Leo Messi could go on loan to Barcelona or another club for the months that Inter will not have any games until the start of the 2024 MLS season.…

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…