Lionel Messi’s Latest Career Decision Paves Road Back to Spain Lionel Messi continues to lay the foundation for his career after retirement from playing. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
‘Arrogance’—Mauricio Pochettino Issues Warning to Top USMNT Teenage Prospects The U.S. men’s national team manager has been keeping a close eye on his most promising prospects, for better or for worse. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
MLS Predictions: Top of Conference Battles, Lewandowski vs. Messi Highlight Matchday 25 It’s a packed midweek slate of MLS play, featuring 28 teams across 14 games. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Pepi’s Prosperity, Balogun’s Shaky Ground The U.S.’s two best strikers are in vastly different positions right now. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
Man City-bound 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan is MLS’s chaotic revelation The Philadelphia Union midfielder has gotten his longest run of game time since turning pro, and the data is tantalizing The Guardian - US · Sep 8
Mauricio Pochettino wants the US to become ‘one of the most powerful countries in soccer’ As he prepares for the upcoming international window, the US head coach spoke about Folarin Balogun, the LA Olympics and dual national players The Guardian - US · Sep 7
MLS Power Rankings: St. Louis Make Statement, Inter Miami Hiccup on Matchday 24 The top teams in both conferences failed to secure wins on a thrilling slate of MLS action. Sports Illustrated · Sep 7
Is Josh Sargent Playing His Way Out of USMNT Rejection? The Toronto FC striker, once a USMNT World Cup star, scored his first professional hat trick on Saturday night. Sports Illustrated · Sep 6
Is 16-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan Already Ready for Man City? The wonder kid, who is set to join the Premier League powerhouse when he turns 18, is tearing up MLS and could be ready for a bigger stage. Sports Illustrated · Sep 6
Lionel Messi Sets Latest MLS Record in Starring Performance vs. Ex-Barcelona Manager Inter Miami walked away with a 2–2 draw at Nu Stadium on Saturday night. Sports Illustrated · Sep 6
The Top 7 Signings of 2026 MLS Transfer Window—Ranked The cash-for-player trades took a massive step forward in popularity this summer, while loans could serve as major coups for some clubs. Sports Illustrated · Sep 5
Cavan Sullivan Is Just a Normal Teenager—That No One Can Stop Talking About The Philadelphia Union’s 16-year-old wonderkid sat down with Sports Illustrated to detail his life under the spotlight. Sports Illustrated · Sep 5
MLS Predictions: New Signings and Potential Debuts in Packed Matchday 24 All but one game of this week’s 15-match MLS slate will be played on Saturday. Sports Illustrated · Sep 4
The Messi economy: Life after Argentina is still big money for the 'Little Magician' Lionel Messi's brand value grows as his football career nears its end. His global recognition and consistent excellence attract major international brands. His move to Inter Miami significantly boosted Major League Soccer's commercial appeal. Messi's established narrative provides brands with a ready-made story to share. His cultural memory ensures his… The Economic Times · Sep 4
Sports Illustrated · Sep 4 The Winners and Losers of the 2026 MLS Summer Transfer Window The race for the 2026 MLS Cup is heating up, and some teams have made key moves to push ahead.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 4 Former Celtic star signs for fourth MLS side in six years after transfer switch Former Celtic star signs for fourth MLS side in six years after transfer switch
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4 Lucas Herrington staying grounded at Hull City despite meteoric rise: ‘It’s pretty crazy’ The 54th Australian to play in the Premier League insists he will continue working hard – and cannot wait to face Erling Haaland
Sports Illustrated · Sep 3 Why Monaco Could Still Sell USMNT Striker Folarin Balogun After Deadline Day Saga USMNT striker Folarin Balogun is not necessarily tied to Monaco for the 2026–27 season, even after pulling out of an otherwise agreed transfer to Everton in the
The Economic Times · Sep 3 Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Luka Modric: The superstar moves MLS came close to pulling off Football stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric were close to MLS moves. Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami explored signing Ronaldo, but he chose Saudi Arabia. Modric extended his Real Madrid contract, declining interest from San Diego FC and Inter Miami. San Diego FC also pursued Sergio Ramos and Keylor…
Sports Illustrated · Sep 2 Two A’s, One F—Grading the Biggest USMNT Transfers of 2026 Summer Window Well-known, underrated and obscure American players stole headlines in the summer window.
FourFourTwo · Sep 2 Where is the transfer window still open? Nine countries Premier League clubs can still sell to The Premier League transfer deadline has passed, but there are still deals to be made in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United States, and more
FourFourTwo · Sep 2 Five huge names still available on free transfers following Premier League deadline, and where they should go With the Premier League transfer deadline having passed, where will this cohort of once huge players, and still huge names, end up?
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 ‘Look Back’—David Beckham Delivers Heartfelt Message to Lionel Messi Amid Retirement Messi may be hanging up his Argentina jersey for good, but his relationship with Beckham is just beginning.
The Guardian - US · Sep 1 MLS reportedly will return all 27 US-based teams to the US Open Cup MLS had limited its teams participation in the US’s oldest soccer competition since the 2024 edition
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Why USMNT Hopefuls Are Flocking to English Championship in Summer Transfer Window There are set to be 13 Americans in the EFL Championship when the Summer transfer window slams shut.