Saturday's MLS Cup is, unquestionably, as close to a dream scenario as the league and its broadcast partners could have ever concocted.
Wilfried Nancy’s move to Celtic means as much for MLS as it does for him
New Celtic manager may not be a big name but he won over the US league with leadership style and attractive football
Other managers won more in Major League Soccer than Wilfried Nancy. Bruce Arena, say, certainly has a fuller trophy cabinet. Nancy, however, lifted more than just trophies. He lifted standards. At Columbus Crew, he set a benchmark for the rest, showing what was possible even with limited resources. Columbus didn’t have Lionel Messi or Son Heung-min, but they had Nancy as head coach, and that was often enough.
For the past three seasons, the Crew have been the most dynamic, boundary-pushing team in MLS. Nancy’s CF Montreal team weren’t bad either, establishing the style of play that would come to be known as Nancyball. He changed MLS’s managerial landscape for ever. It was only a matter of time until a call came from Europe.
Continue reading...Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps MLS Cup Final: Where to watch, time, more
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will host Thomas Muller and Vancouver in the 2025 MLS Cup Final. Here's everything to know.
Celtic confirm Wilfried Nancy’s arrival as Martin O’Neill signs off with victory
O’Neill has been in interim charge since Rodgers’ exit
Celtic move level on points with Hearts after Dundee win
Celtic have appointed Wilfried Nancy, coach of Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer, as their new permanent manager to replace Brendan Rodgers, who was dismissed in October. He has signed a two-and-a-half year contract.
Martin O’Neill signed off his spell as interim manager with a 1-0 home win against Dundee on Wednesday night. The result moved Celtic level on points with Hearts, who remain top of the Scottish Premiership on goal difference despite being held to a 1-1 draw at home against Kilmarnock. Celtic also have a game in hand on their title rivals.
Continue reading...Inter Miami win MLS Cup, Messi has 2 assists in win over Vancouver
Lionel Messi set up two late goals as Inter Miami beat Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the 2025 MLS Cup Final on Saturday at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Lionel Messi-Thomas Müller MLS Cup Final Delivers Designated Dream
MLS has often struggled to capture the attention of global soccer fans during its first 30 years. But on Saturday, the league has a massive marketing opportunity to showcase itself through a championship game featuring two of the sport’s most decorated global players: Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Thomas Müller. After Vancouver …
Tadeo Allende hat-trick powers Messi and Inter Miami into MLS Cup final
Inter Miami ran away from NYC FC in 5-1 win
Miami will host MLS Cup against San Diego or Vancouver
Lionel Messi will play for another trophy. Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets clearly aren’t ready to begin their retirements, either.
Tadeo Allande scored three goals – Alba and Busquets, a pair of longtime Messi teammates who will retire when this season ends, had the assists on his first two – and Inter Miami topped New York City FC 5-1 on Saturday night for the Eastern Conference title and a berth in the MLS Cup final.
Continue reading...Inter Miami crushes NYCFC, 5-1, behind Tadeo Allende hat trick, advances to MLS Cup for first time
Inter Miami is headed to the MLS Cup for the first time in franchise history after a completely dominant postseason run.
Inter Miami vs. NYCFC live updates, score: Lineups, highlights, result as Lionel Messi and Co. battle for Eastern title
Inter Miami and NYCFC face off Saturday in the MLS Eastern Conference final in what looks like a classic mismatch.
Commentary: Steve Cherundolo’s departure shouldn’t ruin LAFC’s 2026 MLS title aspirations
Steve Cherundolo's stint as LAFC coach ended in a disappointing playoff loss to Vancouver, but the team's roster and culture remains in good shape for 2026.
MLS playoffs: Messi leads Miami to East final as NYC FC ends Philadelphia’s season
Luis Suárez benched for Matteo Silvetti, who scored twice
Union’s Supporters’ Shield-winning season ends
Tadeo Allende scored a second-half brace, Lionel Messi scored and picked up three assists and Inter Miami pulled away to a 4-0 victory over FC Cincinnati in Sunday’s MLS Eastern Conference semi-final.
Mateo Silvetti, 19, also had a goal and an assist for No 3 seed Miami, who continue their deepest MLS playoff run in club history by advancing to their first East final. Miami will play NYC FC at home after they beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 later on Sunday.
Continue reading...Nine-man Vancouver Whitecaps dump LAFC, Son Heung-min from MLS playoffs in stunner
Whitecaps win on PKs after surrendering 2-0 lead
LAFC hit woodwork three times in extra time
Defender Mathías Laborda scored a first-half goal before delivering the winner in a penalty-kick shootout and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Los Angeles FC in a Western Conference semi-final on Saturday night before a club-record crowd of 53,957 at BC Place in Vancouver.
The second-seeded Whitecaps advance to their first Western Conference final after the two clubs played to a 2-2 draw through regulation and 30 minutes of extra time.
Continue reading...MLS playoffs: Vancouver Whitecaps survive penalties vs. LAFC after Son Heung-min’s game-tying brace
The Whitecaps are going to their first Western Conference final ever.
LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo not concerned about his MLS legacy
Steve Cherundolo is hoping to guide LAFC to a second MLS Cup title before he leaves the team to return with his family to Europe.
Tim Howard on MLS schedule change: ‘It needed to happen’
The former U.S. Men’s National Team goalkeeper - who played ten seasons in Major League Soccer - spoke about the league’s decision to change to a summer-to-spring schedule beginning in 2027. Tim spoke on behalf of Hyundai, an official 2026 FIFA World Cup sponsor.