The Latest Breaking News from Paul Rothrock

MLS Power Rankings: Wicked Comebacks, Nu Stadium Spoiled and More From Matchday 6

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami failed to open Nu Stadium with a win, while Thomas Müller sparked a massive Vancouver Whitecaps comeback.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6

MLS Power Rankings: Two Perfect Teams Enter a New Challenge for Matchday 5

Two teams scored six goals in massive wins this weekend.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20

MLS Power Rankings: LAFC Set the Opening Day Standard, San Diego Prove a Point

The start of the 2026 season did not go as planned for MLS Cup holders Inter Miami.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 27

Inter Miami, Seattle Sounders Scuffle Casts Shadow Over Leagues Cup Celebrations

Inter Miami fell short in the Leagues Cup Final with a 3–0 loss to Seattle Sounders FC.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1, 2025

Seattle Sounders Win Leagues Cup in Dominant Fashion Over Messi’s Inter Miami

Seattle claimed their ninth trophy in club history with a 3–0 win over Inter Miami in front of a sold-out crowd at Lumen Field.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1, 2025

‘Messi Is the Best… But We’ve Got Rothrock’—Seattle Sounders Confident Ahead of Leagues Cup Final

Over 60,000 fans are expected at Lumen Field for the 2025 Leagues Cup Final between Seattle and Miami.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 31, 2025

MLS Team of the Week: Defensive Stars Shine on Matchday 3

MLS Team of the Week features stars from Seattle Sounders, Charlotte FC, NYCFC and more.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 10, 2025