Major League Soccer launched the 'designated players' rule in 2007 to allow David Beckham to join the league. Despite several changes, the rule's purpose stayed the same: attract international stars who require major wages without going against the salary cap that instills parity in Major League Soccer. The current iteration of the rule states that Major League Soccer launched the ‘designated players’ rule in 2007 to allow David Beckham to join the league. Despite several changes, the rule’s...
Sporting Kansas City made the right call moving Lionel Messi's visit Saturday night to Arrowhead Stadium. Now MLS needs to recreate more nights like it.
Nacho Fernandez, a great center defender for Real Madrid, is down to his last weeks with the club. He will be leaving the club this summer after 23 years of service. His contract is up at the end of the season, therefore the experienced defender's future with the club is in question. The club's strategy Nacho Fernandez, a great center defender for Real Madrid, is down to his last weeks with the club. He will be leaving the club this summer after 23 years of service. His contract is up at...
The window of opportunity to increase Apple's MLS Season Pass signups with Lionel Messi is rapidly closing. Shortly before the start of the Copa America and two friendlies in the US, the Argentine's erratic nature will prompt him to report to training camp to ensure he is fit for the national team. Argentina will be The window of opportunity to increase Apple’s MLS Season Pass signups with Lionel Messi is rapidly closing. Shortly before the start of the Copa America and two friendlies in the...
With MLS Season Pass, Major League Soccer and Apple have created a streaming service ahead of its time. No other soccer league worldwide has a deal that's as revolutionary. The 10-year partnership, unheard of in soccer circles, ensures anyone can sign up and pay to watch games on a single platform. No blackouts. No headaches. With MLS Season Pass, Major League Soccer and Apple have created a streaming service ahead of its time. No other soccer league worldwide has a deal that’s as...
A recent advertorial in AdAge describes the Leagues Cup as the "soul of North American Soccer" ahead of the 2024 Leagues Cup. Certainly, the organizers of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, a competition that was originally established in 1962, may have a bone to pick with that story. The article, paid for and approved by Soccer A recent advertorial in AdAge describes the Leagues Cup as the “soul of North American Soccer” ahead of the 2024 Leagues Cup. Certainly, the organizers of the CONCACAF...
scored twice against on Saturday night to give him a total of seven goals in six appearances so far this season. He has now had at least one goal or assist in all nine of the matches he has played across all competitions this season. It had to be him. Messi with his sixth goal in six matches to pull level! — Major League Soccer (@MLS) The opening minutes of ’s match against Nashville SC on Saturday was a microcosm of the Inter Miami experience. Nashville opened the scoring in just the third...
San Jose have goalkeeping problems, the Whitecaps are defending in a unique way and Miami are given a helping handWelcome back to the Guardian’s MLS Power Rankings, where I have a beef with your specific team and your specific team alone.MLS roster rules might be changing in the middle of the season, but as for this column? It’s following the same format as it has all season. We’re still ranking teams from worst to first. But along with the rankings, we’re diving deep into a handful of teams...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Once again New Mexico United has advanced past its first match in the US Open Cup. Not only will the black and yellow play another game at home for the next round, but it will be against an MLS club. During Thursday's draw for the round of 32, it was revealed that []
The 2025 season will see San Diego FC take the field as the newest Major League Soccer team. In a league announcement made on October 20, the proprietors of the organization revealed which Californian squad would debut in the North American competition. The group had previously announced that they would go under one of two The 2025 season will see San Diego FC take the field as the newest Major League Soccer team. In a league announcement made on October 20, the proprietors of the...
Seven games into the 2024 MLS season, D.C. United sits mid-table in its conference, but the data shows it could be one of the best teams in the league.
Vancouver is on a high after taking a decisive 4-0 victory over Canadian rivals Toronto FC last week