Candidates to take over as Chelsea boss after Emma Hayes decides to move on Hayes has been in charge of Chelsea since 2012. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
‘It will be weird sharing the pitch’: Paxten Aaronson on playing against his brother Germany has become the go-to destination for up-and-coming US stars. Next up: Paxten Aaronson. Standing in his way? His brother, Brenden The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2023
Best Black Friday soccer deals 2024 Expect lots of discounts available in this year's Black Friday soccer deals – and we'll be searching for the best savings FourFourTwo · Nov 1, 2023
Djordje Petrovic: Chelsea signing ready to challenge shaky Robert Sanchez as Mauricio Pochettino plots debut The summer signing could get his first minutes tonight in the Carabao Cup after some unconvincing display from the current No1 Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2023
Sam Kerr pipped by Bonmati for women's Ballon D'Or Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won women's soccer's top individual honour, narrowly beating Sam Kerr who finished second in the voting. AAP · Oct 30, 2023
Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or after World Cup glory with Argentina The 36-year-old scored twice in the final as Argentina saw off France to win the tournament for the first time in his illustrious career. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or as Aitana Bonmati and Jude Bellingham also pick up awards The England star picked up the Kopa Trophy, while Spain’s brilliant midfielder Bonmati claimed the Ballon d’Or Feminin The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
Move over Messi: Why Luciano Acosta is MLS’ Most Valuable Player In an MLS season dominated by Lionel Messi, another Argentinian midfielder is set to be named league MVP The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2023
Michael Bradley: the Toronto FC legend who will be long remembered The former USA captain, who retired after Toronto FC’s final regular-season game last Saturday, was a true general: someone who cared more about the club, than his individual career The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2023
MLS playoff predictions: The championship road runs through Luciano Acosta and Cincinnati The road to the MLS Cup kicks off this week. Our writers predict the dark horses, the key players and who will wind up as champions The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2023
MLS has attracted a new generation of stars. But will they stay? The league was once made up of would-bes and has-beens. Now there’s a burgeoning middle class: talented players looking to kickstart stalled careers The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2023
Former U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski takes over NWSL’s Current Andonovski takes over a club that went 8-12-2 and failed to make the NWSL playoffs this season, but that has a lot going for it. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2023
Messi plays entire game for Inter Miami in 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffs Charlotte FC qualified for the MLS playoffs with a 1-0 win over Inter Miami, with Messi playing the entire game. 66,101 fans watched Messi, adorned in “Messi 10” jerseys; Messi had two scoring chances, one negated by an offside call The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023
San Diego’s MLS Expansion Team Unveiled Its Logo, and Fans Roasted It Mercilessly San Diego Football Club revealed its name, crest, and branding at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday. Sports Illustrated · Oct 21, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023 Fire hope progress carries them into MLS playoffs Before owner Joe Mansueto took over, the Fire were lagging behind their peers and can return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
The Guardian - US · Oct 21, 2023 By surfing the playoff expansion trend, MLS has devalued the regular season MLS has upped the playoff teams from 14 to 18 and added a best-of-three format. But what is a boon for the postseason has belittled the rest of the year
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Church parking near stadiums scores big in a win-win for faith congregations and sports fans The Eagles and the NFL might still be the overwhelming sports favorites at Calvary Baptist church just outside Philadelphia
The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2023 NWSL playoffs predictions: Rapinoe’s last dance and Morgan under pressure The NWSL playoffs kick-off on Friday. It’s Megan Rapinoe’s last dance in Seattle, while the pressure is on Alex Morgan to deliver for San Diego
The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023 Apple’s belligerently dull Messi doc shows football’s change from sport to content The new series was billed as a ‘documentary event’. The reality is something more tedious that points to sport’s transformation into a media asset
The Times of India · Oct 19, 2023 Inter Miami's Lionel Messi becomes highest paid player in MLS: Report NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi's annualized compensation from his Major League Soccer (MLS) contract with Inter Miami is reported to be just over $20.4 million, making him the highest-paid player in the league by a significant margin.
The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023 Lionel Messi confirms he will not leave Inter Miami on loan Lionel Messi confirms he won't go out on loan this winter, instead opting to spend the holidays with family. He has one goal and two assists in five MLS matches, and 11 goals and eight assists in 13 games across all comps.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023 Lionel Messi is easily MLS’ highest-paid player at $20.4 million annual compensation Messi earns more than the entire payroll of all but three other MLS teams. He has the highest total compensation in MLS, followed by Toronto’s Lorenzo Insigne at $15.4 million and the Fire’s Xherdan Shaqiri at $8,153,000.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 Lionel Messi earns $20.4 million under contract with Major League Soccer's Inter Miami Lionel Messi’s annualized compensation from his Major League Soccer contract with Inter Miami is just over $20.4 million
Sports Illustrated · Oct 18, 2023 Messi Says He Won’t Leave Inter Miami on Winter Loan Amid Barcelona Rumors The Argentina star has been linked with a return move to Barcelona on loan during the MLS offseason.
The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023 Ciara McCormack: the Canadian whistleblower turned soccer CEO Four years after coming forward about systemic abuse in Canadian soccer, Ciara McCormack has become the first female co-owner and CEO of a League of Ireland club