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MLS Chief Blasts Referees Union Over Lockout

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has hit out at referee union members after talks broke down leaving the league to start the new season without their top referees.

International Business Times

All you need to know about Major League Soccer 2024 and its Messi mania

The Messi effect, biggest players, league breakdown and everything else you need to know about Major League Soccer.

Al Jazeera

The $40 billion AI mania sprouts a tech incubator program in the unlikeliest place: Major League Soccer

The soccer league is launching a formal startup incubator program with six companies from across the world. Yes, some of them are AI startups.

Fortune

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Wilfried Nancy’s gonzo Columbus Crew are deserving MLS champions

Only five years after the founder members nearly skipped town, the French manager’s opportunistic, effervescent Crew SC are the MLS Cup winners for a second time in four seasons

The Guardian - US

Lionel Messi Has Brought 'Transformational Year' for MLS Says League Commissioner Don Garber

In his "state of the league" address ahead of MLS Cup final Garber said MLS was trending upwards in all key areas

Latin Times

Lionel Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or trophy celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition match

Lionel Messi celebrated his 8th Ballon D'Or win with Inter Miami fans, hoisting the trophy in a pregame ceremony. He was welcomed by MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Inter Miami owners, and the crowd. Messi thanked the Miami fans for making him feel at home and expressed hope for more titles…

The Hindu

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 Guardian - US

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Bruce Arena: US soccer’s Alex Ferguson approaches a murky end

The former USA and LA Galaxy coach resigned from New England last week. But it’s unclear exactly what brought about his downfall

The Guardian - US

Will Lionel Messi play on artificial grass for Inter Miami vs Charlotte in MLS?

Leo Messi's participation in Inter Miami's match in North Carolina is in doubt after Charlotte said they won't be changing their pitch

FourFourTwo

Miami and MLS roll out the red carpet for their Messi-ah

Lionel Messi's move to MLS has set off a 'butterfly effect' for US soccer. His arrival, along with other big names, has given the US a golden chance to make a name in men's soccer. The 2026 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, will be…

The Hindu

Eddy Cue: Apple must execute 'huge' MLS opportunity

Apple's Eddy Cue believes the company has a huge opportunity with its new MLS deal, and believes Apple must execute in its new venture.

iMore

Will Lionel Messi finally make the U.S. a soccer nation?

After a move to Inter Miami, the world's biggest soccer star has more than a new team to take on — he's being counted on to popularize Major League Soccer too.

WEKU

MLS on a ‘rocket ship’ headed for new heights with Lionel Messi – Don Garber

Messi has joined Inter Miami just seven months after captaining Argentina to World Cup glory.

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi’s MLS arrival can herald seismic changes on and off the pitch

As the Argentinian’s Inter Miami debut nears, the terms of his contract could alter the game in North America long term

The Guardian - US

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The Times of India

'America's number 10' Lionel Messi greets rapturous Miami fans in glitzy unveiling ceremony

NEW DELHI: A sold-out crowd of around 20,000 battled through a delay caused by huge thunder storm and rain to officially welcome Lionel Messi to Inter Miami on Sunday.

The Hindu

Lionel Messi introduced by Inter Miami and Major League Soccer

Inter Miami welcomed Lionel Messi, arguably the world's biggest soccer star, with a big hug from David Beckham and a pink No. 10 jersey

Miami Herald

Here is what MLS commissioner Don Garber had to say about Messi joining Inter Miami

Don Garber, the Major League Soccer commissioner, sheepishly admitted Sunday afternoon that like most soccer fans around the world, he did not believe the Inter Miami ownership group would be able to deliver on its dream to bring Lionel Messi to the club.

Daily Mirror

US soccer league could introduce relegation after MLS commissioner comments

The USL could become the US' first ever open soccer league if its board of governors vote through plans at a meeting in Colorado Springs amid an exciting time for the sport in the country

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Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi to add to Miami property portfolio despite owning FOUR homes worth £15m

Lionel Messi is preparing for life in the United States as he searches for a new home after leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of his contract to join Inter Miami

Manchester Evening News

Wayne Rooney decision emphasises David Beckham and Inter Miami's problems

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney's most recent decision will have been grim viewing for David Beckham, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami debut date set as his arrival sparks major security headache

Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas has revealed a date for Lionel Messi's potential debut - against Mexican side Cruz Azul on July 21 at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale

The Guardian - US

Bigger than Beckham: Messi has the power to realise soccer’s potential in the US

Never before has MLS given up so much to sign a player. But with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the move could end up being a wise one

The Hindu

Lionel Messi joins Inter Miami, rejects Barcelona return

Global soccer icon Lionel Messi is planning to sign with Inter Miami CF, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

San Diego FC: Tory treasurers, tribal leaders and a $500m California dream

Will MLS really stop at 30 clubs if Mohamed Mansour, the British-Egyptian billionaire and Conservative party treasurer, is willing to pay a $500m expansion fee for a club in San Diego?

Tribune News Service

Bryce Miller: 'Little red engine that could' defies doubters, helps San Diego land MLS expansion team

SAN DIEGO — On Dec. 5, 2017, a group that included San Diego State Athletic Director John David Wicker and JMI Sports CEO Erik Judson quietly huddled with Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber and others at the soccer league's headquarters in New York.

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