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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…

Tyler Bindon is off to a strong start in his career and has already been starting for Reading FC where he is impressing. As a dual national, he decided this past week to represent New Zealand because, to him, it felt like home. ASN’s Brian Sciaretta spoke with Bindon, 18, about the difficult choice. BY Brian Sciaretta Posted September 27, 2023 8:00 AM SHARE THIS STORY IT HAS BEEN A huge month for Reading’s central defender Tyler Bindon. Not only has he broken into the club’s starting lineup at age 18, he has also made the bold decision to represent…

The signing of Lionel Messi with Inter Miami of MLS undoubtedly shook the soccer world, since not only did the Argentinean come from winning the World Cup in Qatar 2022, but he was also in good physical shape, which made one think that at 36 years of age, Messi could give several good seasons to U.S. soccer.You can now watch Messi in MLS with AppleHowever, according to a report from The Daily Mail, the Argentine does not plan to extend his MLS contract beyond his current one, and has every intention of retiring at his boyhood club: Newell’s Old Boys…

Sandra Beckham looks into the television camera and starts telling the story about how her son, as a young boy, had the chance to meet his favourite footballer. And, briefly, we are taken back to David Beckham’s childhood.“I remember Glenn Hoddle was opening a shop,” Sandra recalls. “We stood for two or three hours. David was wearing his little England shirt with ‘Hoddle’ on the back. And he (Hoddle) never turned up. David was distraught.”It is an early pointer in the new Netflix four-part documentary series (because why would Beckham settle for a measly hour?) that it is not just…

The Houston Dynamo are the U.S. Open Cup Champions, Tyler Adams is back, Christian Pulisic played well, the same was true for Weston McKennie, the U.S. U-23 team announces games, and one of the best young Americans in MLS was spared a major injury. There is so much GOOD news to breakdown for a change, and Brian Sciaretta is here to do just that.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted September 28, 2023 4:30 PM SHARE THIS STORY IT HAS BEEN a very busy week in American Soccer both domestically, abroad, and now with some international news to boot. But the top…

The arrival of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami was undoubtedly a turning point not only for the team but for the entire MLS. All eyes around the world were on the Florida-based team, not only in terms of attention but also in terms of performance. The team began to achieve results and dream of making it to the playoffs. However, following Messi’s injury, those dreams are fading away.Inter Miami’s head coach, Gerardo “Tata” Martino, admitted that the chances of his team making it to the playoffs are diminishing. He acknowledged that it’s almost certain they will be left out, as…

Lionel Messi has been shortlisted for Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Newcomer of the Year in the 2023 MLS Year-End of Awards.The 36-year-old forward has featured 11 times for Inter Miami following his move from Paris Saint-Germain in July, but just four of those appearances have come in MLS. Ten of Messi’s 11 goals since moving to Miami have come in the Leagues Cup.Messi’s Miami teammate Sergio Busquets is also shortlisted for both awards despite joining mid-way through the season.The criteria for the Newcomer award is a player with “previous professional experience and made his MLS debut in 2023”.Reigning MVP…

Yes, it was a big weekend for a number of American players including Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Lennard Maloney, Malik Tillman, and Kevin Paredes. But the latest news on Tyler Adams set a negative tone around everything. ASN’s Brian Sciaretta digs deep for all the news & games involving Americans abroad this weekend and breaks it all down for you.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted October 01, 2023 10:05 PM SHARE THIS STORY THE WEEKEND FOR Americans abroad had a lot of ups and downs. Yes, the big games from Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and a few others were very good.…

Lionel Messi’s impact on Inter Miami cannot be understated. Prior to the Argentine’s debut, they were bottom of the table and looked destined for an anonymous campaign.However, after the arrival of the world champion, everything changed. The Florida club had a perfect run in the Leagues Cup and brought home the trophy thanks to 10 goals from the star striker.Apple TV’s awe inspiring Messi Meets America trailerParker JohnsonBut now, Inter Miami are struggling once again due to absence of their star player. Out injured, Messi has missed five of his team’s matches and the results aren’t pretty.In the first match…

There was a moment this summer that felt painfully familiar to Atlanta United fans.In July, Atlanta labored through a four-game losing streak that included the club’s elimination in the opening round of the inaugural Leagues Cup. A 4-0 loss to Inter Miami in that tournament was especially cruel, as former Atlanta United manager Tata Martino, former Atlanta United star Josef Martínez, and Lionel Messi dismantled the Five Stripes.Two weeks prior, Atlanta United were forced to loan defensive midfielder Franco Ibarra to Toronto FC. Ibarra was signed via MLS’s U-22 initiative, but at the time Atlanta had four U-22 initiative players…