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.
Lionel Messi’s MLS era gets its signature moment as Inter Miami wins wild MLS Cup
In a riveting match that his team very well could have — and maybe should have — lost, Messi assisted on Rodrigo De Paul’s go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and added another assist in the dying moments as Miami defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1.
Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps live tracker: MLS Cup updates as Lionel Messi, Thomas Müller battle for trophy
With star power on both sides, a South Florida stage, and Messi's legacy chapter in play, MLS gets the marquee match it wanted.
Inter Miami, Lionel Messi win first MLS Cup 3-1 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the MLS Cup Final Saturday, the first for both the player and club.
Inter Miami, Lionel Messi win first MLS Cup 3-1 vs. Vancouver Whitecaps
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the MLS Cup Final Saturday, the first for both the player and club.
Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: How to watch the 2025 MLS Cup Final, game time, channel and more
The MLS Cup final between Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps is Saturday, here's how to tune in.