LAFC's supporters' union made it clear that standing in solidarity against ICE raids in the community is rightfully more important than their rivalry with the Galaxy.
Galaxy scores in final minute to force draw with LAFC in tense El Tráfico contest
Maya Yoshida scores in the final minute to help the struggling Galaxy salvage a 3-3 tie with LAFC in a wild El Tráfico rivalry match.
Galaxy disciplines fans for rule violations while protesting team response to ICE raids
A 12-year member of the Angel City Brigade was banned indefinitely by the Galaxy for using a press credential to put up an unauthorized banner on July 4.
Atlanta United CEO Garth Lagerwey taking leave after cancer diagnosis
The MLS executive has no timetable for a return
Atlanta United president and chief executive officer Garth Lagerwey is undergoing cancer treatment and taking an indefinite leave of absence.
United officials announced the news Thursday and noted that “the prognosis of a complete recovery is encouraging.” There is no timetable for Lagerwey’s return.
Continue reading...Atlanta United president Garth Lagerwey taking ‘indefinite leave of absence’ after cancer diagnosis
In a statement, the club said that Lagerwey's prognosis was 'encouraging,' but that there was no timetable for his return.
Brad Friedel breaks down USMNT striker & goalkeeper dilemma! + Saudi League is now ahead of MLS?
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros bring on legendary USMNT Goalkeeper Brad Friedel to chat all things USMNT including their current roster questions at striker and goalkeeper. Brad Friedel explains why patience is necessary as Pochettino change the culture with the USMNT. Christian and Alexis then break down the most recent results in the Club World Cup, including PSG’s annihilation of Real Madrid! Later, Christian and Alexis break down all the newest updates behind Thomas Partey’s recent arrest and why it took so long for a 4 year investigation to reach this conclusion.
LAFC savors win over Colorado as it pushes to collect points amid congested schedule
Denis Bouanga, Nathan Ordaz and Javairo Dilrosun scored one goal apiece, helping LAFC defeat the Colorado Rapids Wednesday night at BMO Stadium.
Miami’s Lionel Messi sets new MLS record with goals in consecutive games
Lionel Messi became the first player in MLS history with four consecutive multi-goal games as Inter Miami beat the New England Revolution.
Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei taken off in ambulance after collision, head injury vs. Columbus
Frei went down immediately after being hit in the head late in stoppage time and is being evaluated for a head and neck injury.
Lionel Messi scores incredible solo goal as Inter Miami hammer Montreal — Video
Messi scored a magical goal against Montreal as he returned to MLS action with Inter Miami in style.
Portland Timbers’ Facilities Plan Eyes MLS Calendar Change
The Portland Timbers are expanding their current training grounds after making a $25 million land purchase. As part of the project to grow the Adidas Timbers Performance Center, the Timbers have an option to construct an additional indoor practice surface, augmenting the pair it already leases. Indoor facilities have grown in importance as MLS considers …
Columbus Crew Owner Sells Stake in MLS Club at $900M Valuation
Haslam Sports Group has sold a 10% stake in the Columbus Crew. The MLS team was valued at $900 million in the transaction, according to someone familiar with the agreement who was granted anonymity because the details are private. HSG, the parent company for Jimmy and Dee Haslam’s sports assets, sold the shares to the …
News Analysis: What’s wrong with the Galaxy, who went from a championship to the cellar in one season?
The defending MLS champion Galaxy are still stumbling through a historically bad season. But the question remains, why?
The Club World Cup has shown MLS the cost of capping ambition
Inter Miami’s defeat to PSG wasn’t just a mismatch, but a reminder that MLS can’t compete globally while playing by different financial rules
Even for a tournament that produced a 10-0 scoreline, Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance over Inter Miami to reach the quarter-finals of the 2025 Club World Cup was overwhelming. In an especially one-sided first half, the Major League Soccer side failed to muster a single shot on target. Lionel Messi had just 14 touches against his former side who scored more goals (four) than Inter Miami completed passes in the attacking third (three).
Nobody expected anything different. This is a PSG outfit that scored five past Inter Milan in the Champions League final only a few weeks ago. They also opened their Club World Cup campaign with a 4-0 thumping of Atletico Madrid that further highlighted the strength of Luis Enrique’s team. Inter Miami were the sixth side to have lost to PSG by four goals or more this season. They are not unique.
Continue reading...Lionel Messi remains MLS’s highest-paid player at more than $20m per year
Messi’s salary more than the payroll of 21 MLS teams
Complete MLS salary figures released on Wednesday
Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer for the third straight year with total annual compensation of $20,446,667 – an amount greater than the entire payroll of 21 MLS teams.
Messi’s base compensation is $12m the Major League Soccer Players Association said on Wednesday. His total figure covers his MLS deal, which runs through the 2025 season, including any marketing bonus and agent’s fees. They do not account for any additional agreements with the team or its affiliates, or for any performance bonuses.
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