Riqui Puig is about the closest thing MLS has to an irreplaceable player. And with training camp starting in a couple of weeks, the Galaxy have precious little time to try to replace him.
Michael Bradley on Red Bull New York opportunity: ‘How in the world could you say no?’
Bradley was introduced Monday as the club's first-team coach and appears ready for the challenge.
Sporting KC hire Raphaël Wicky as head coach on two-year contract
Wicky is the fifth permanent head coach in team history
Swiss arrives after stints with Chicago and Young Boys
Sporting Kansas City named Raphaël Wicky as the fifth permanent head coach in franchise history on Monday.
Wicky, 48, coached the Chicago Fire from 2020-21 before managing BSC Young Boys in his native Switzerland from 2022-24. He signed a contract through the 2027-28 MLS season with an option for the 2028-29 campaign.
Continue reading...Galaxy star Riqui Puig may miss second consecutive season after another knee surgery
Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig may miss back-to-back seasons after his injured knee required a second surgery, a significant blow for his team.
Fairer laws passed, polluting factories shuttered, charges against innocent people dropped – and 10 more ways our US reporting made change in 2025
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After we exclusively revealed that Israel’s elite spy agency was using Microsoft technology to store recordings of millions of mobile phone calls made each day by Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, Microsoft announced it was terminating the Israeli military’s access to services used in that surveillance system. According to sources, the sweeping and intrusive surveillance program was used to shape military operations and facilitate the preparation of deadly airstrikes. Our report, in collaboration with Israeli-Palestinian publication +972 Magazine and Hebrew-language outlet Local Call, prompted protests at Microsoft’s US headquarters and pressure from employees and investors that led to the tech company’s extraordinary decision.
Continue reading...Jermain Defoe on Spurs Glory, EPL’s Toughest Defenders & That Surprise Call From Drake
Jermain Defoe joins Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros for an in-depth sit-down interview covering his legendary five-goal match for Tottenham, his bond with Spurs supporters, and the hardest defenders he faced during his Premier League career. Defoe also opens up about the unexpected Drake phone call that helped lead him to Toronto FC and shares his thoughts on which MLS stars had the quality to thrive in Europe.
Inter Miami re-signs Luis Suárez for 2026 season after winning MLS Cup
The former Liverpool and Barcelona striker, who turns 39 in January, has been productive but was benched for the tail end of Miami’s title run
Inter Miami have re-signed striker Luis Suárez through the 2026 season, the MLS Cup champions announced Wednesday.
The legendary Uruguay international had 17 goals and 17 assists in 50 appearances for the team in 2025. However, Inter Miami became a buzzsaw after Suárez was dropped to the bench by head coach Javier Mascherano. Replaced by Mateo Silvetti after Miami’s 2-1 loss at Nashville SC in Round One, Miami won their next four games and outscored opponents 16-2 in route to the MLS Cup title.
Continue reading...2026 MLS Early Overreactions! Who Will Disappoint the Most? + Danny Navarro’s 2026 World Cup Tips and Tricks
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros share their 2026 Major League Soccer early overreactions, including which teams could disappoint and whether Inter Miami can repeat as MLS Cup champions. Then, Christian chats with Danny Navarro, aka Travel Futbol Fan, who shares tips on making the 2026 World Cup more affordable and what fans can expect when the tournament comes to the USA next summer.
College Cup Cash Cow? NCAA Soccer Plan May Benefit From MLS Shift
As the final four teams vie for the NCAA men’s soccer College Cup in North Carolina this weekend, work continues on plans to overhaul the college game. And those reform efforts may have received a boost from a radical change at the pro level: MLS’ recent decision to change its calendar. Like MLS, the NCAA …
Could Mo Salah Make His Way to MLS? + NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani talks FIFA’s World Cup Pricing Problem
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Mohamed Salah’s rumored potential move to San Diego FC — and whether he’d be the biggest signing in MLS history. Then, they speak with New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani about FIFA’s skyrocketing 2026 World Cup ticket prices. Finally, the boys break down a strong Champions League week for American players and assess whether key USMNT stars are peaking at the perfect time.
Pitch Points: will Inter Miami be better next year, and can Nancy succeed at Celtic?
The world of soccer throws up no shortage of questions on a regular basis. In today’s column, we endeavor to answer three of them
Lionel Messi is a MLS Cup winner. That might rank lowly on the GOAT’s list of career achievements, but it was clear in the Argentine’s celebrations after the 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Saturday’s championship game just how much this meant. Even for Messi, this was more than just another trophy. This was a ‘mission accomplished’ moment.
Continue reading...Lionel Messi wins second straight MLS MVP award
Messi's 29 goals in 2025 were the fourth-most ever over a single MLS season.
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is MLS’ first back-to-back MVP winner
The 38-year-old Argentine star — and captain of the MLS Cup champions — has become the first back-to-back MVP in MLS history.
Woman handed four-year sentence for blackmailing footballer Son Heung-min
Yang extorted £153,000 from former Spurs player
Co-conspirator receives two-year sentence in Seoul court
A woman has been sentenced in Seoul to four years in prison for blackmailing South Korean football star Son Heung-min.
The woman, identified only as Yang, was charged with extorting 300 million won (£153,000) from Son in 2024 after sending him an ultrasound photo of a baby that she claimed was his and demanding money to stay silent.
Continue reading...Lionel Messi and Inter Miami Capture Their First MLS Cup Title! Full Match and Season Recap
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to Inter Miami and Lionel Messi’s 3–1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup Final. They then look back on the MLS careers of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba before closing with a full recap of the MLS season, including their favorite moments and their playoff MVP.