<![CDATA[Toronto - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/team/torontofc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngToronto - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/team/torontofc/The Athletic Media CompanyWed, 26 Jun 2024 15:47:19 GMTMon, 24 Jun 2024 16:30:01 GMT<![CDATA[MLS attendance up 12 percent from 2023 — and it's not all down to Messi]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587245/2024/06/24/mls-attendance-rise/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587245/2024/06/24/mls-attendance-rise/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:30:01 GMTMay 18, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Revolution defender Andrew Farrell (88) gives his jersey to a fan after the game against the Philadelphia Union at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Which MLS teams are most entertaining to watch? 2024 edition]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563021/2024/06/13/mls-rankings-best-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563021/2024/06/13/mls-rankings-best-watch/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:33:35 GMTMONTREAL, CANADA - MAY 11: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami looks on as he walks off the pitch during the first half against CF Montréal at Saputo Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Inter Miami defeated CF Montréal 3-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)<![CDATA[A year to go until the Club World Cup in the United States: What's going on?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544103/2024/06/07/club-world-cup-united-states-soccer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544103/2024/06/07/club-world-cup-united-states-soccer/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:14:10 GMTClub World Cup<![CDATA[MLS's experimental rule changes are saving time, but causing a stir with Messi]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516997/2024/05/24/mls-time-wasting-rules/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516997/2024/05/24/mls-time-wasting-rules/Fri, 24 May 2024 11:00:53 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 18: Referee Joe Dickerson explains a call to Riqui Puig #10 of Los Angeles Galaxy during a game between Los Angeles Galaxy and Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on May 18, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Almada, Shaqiri among potential MLS transfers to watch in summer window]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5511449/2024/05/22/mls-transfers-almada-shaqiri-mcguire/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5511449/2024/05/22/mls-transfers-almada-shaqiri-mcguire/Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:40 GMT<![CDATA[Why RSL-Colorado was the perfect MLS game; San Diego hire falls through: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505425/2024/05/20/mls-takeaways-rsl-colorado-nashville/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505425/2024/05/20/mls-takeaways-rsl-colorado-nashville/Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:35 GMT<![CDATA[MLSPA salary release takeaways: What we learned from the day agents and GMs both dread]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499548/2024/05/16/mls-salary-release-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499548/2024/05/16/mls-salary-release-takeaways/Thu, 16 May 2024 18:40:13 GMTApr 8, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; View of the Apple TV logo on the sleeve of Toronto FC players before the match against the Nashville SC at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in MLS, earning more than 25 rosters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499223/2024/05/16/mls-player-salaries-teams-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499223/2024/05/16/mls-player-salaries-teams-messi/Thu, 16 May 2024 18:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[Why Jesse Marsch's job with Canada is sponsored by MLS]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5496571/2024/05/15/jesse-marsch-canada-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5496571/2024/05/15/jesse-marsch-canada-mls/Thu, 16 May 2024 01:45:46 GMTLEEDS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Jesse Marsch, Manager of Leeds United reacts during the Premier League match between Leeds United and AFC Bournemouth at Elland Road on November 05, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS disciplinary committee recommends suspensions following NYCFC, Toronto altercation]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492430/2024/05/14/mls-disciplinary-suspension-nycfc-toronto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492430/2024/05/14/mls-disciplinary-suspension-nycfc-toronto/Tue, 14 May 2024 18:24:56 GMTTORONTO, CANADA - MAY 4 : Players of New York City FC and Toronto FC react during MLS League match between Toronto FC and New York City FC at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada on May 11, 2024. (Photo by Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Nick Cushing 'categorically denies' punching Toronto FC player, MLS 'reviewing' the situation]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490318/2024/05/13/cushing-herdman-nycfc-toronto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490318/2024/05/13/cushing-herdman-nycfc-toronto/Mon, 13 May 2024 17:51:15 GMTMay 11, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York City FC head coach Nick Cushing reacts during the second half against Toronto FC at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why more MLS coaches aren't on the hot seat; Benteke's aerial expertise: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488989/2024/05/13/mls-coaches-christian-benteke-headers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488989/2024/05/13/mls-coaches-christian-benteke-headers/Mon, 13 May 2024 11:00:15 GMT<![CDATA[Toronto FC coach alleges NYCFC coach Nick Cushing "punched player in the face"]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5487074/2024/05/11/toronto-fc-nycfc-coach-punch-player/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5487074/2024/05/11/toronto-fc-nycfc-coach-punch-player/Sun, 12 May 2024 03:54:23 GMTNEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 30: Nick Cushing of New York City FC looks downfield during a game between CF Montreal and New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on August 30, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Nacho, Sergio Ramos, Marco Reus and more: Europe's free agents who could land in MLS]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5481199/2024/05/09/mls-europe-free-agents-nacho-reus-ramos/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5481199/2024/05/09/mls-europe-free-agents-nacho-reus-ramos/Thu, 09 May 2024 11:00:27 GMT<![CDATA[Diego Chara breaks an MLS record while Lionel Messi chases one: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456266/2024/04/29/diego-chara-mls-record-lionel-messi-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456266/2024/04/29/diego-chara-mls-record-lionel-messi-takeaways/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[The best and worst dealings of the MLS primary transfer window]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5440722/2024/04/24/mls-transfer-window-review/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5440722/2024/04/24/mls-transfer-window-review/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:41 GMTCARSON, CA - MARCH 16: Joseph Paintsil #28 of the LA Galaxy ball tries to control the ball during an MLS regular season match between St. Louis City SC and Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on March 16, 2024 in Carson, California. (Photo by Michael Janosz/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Where deals stand on MLS transfer deadline eve: New deal for Puig, Cincy's U-22 forward and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5436540/2024/04/22/mls-transfer-deadline-galaxy-puig/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5436540/2024/04/22/mls-transfer-deadline-galaxy-puig/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:30:29 GMTApr 21, 2024; Carson, California, USA; LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig (10) passes against the San Jose Earthquakes during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Where MLS teams have improved and regressed in 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5428421/2024/04/19/mls-behind-the-numbers-stats/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5428421/2024/04/19/mls-behind-the-numbers-stats/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:23 GMTST. LOUIS, MO - MAR 02: St. Louis City head coach Bradley Carnell looks over video with assistant coach Mitch Hildebrant during a MLS regular season game between New York City FC and St. Louis CITY SC on Mar 02, 2024, at CITYPARK Stadium in St. Louis City, MO. (Photo by Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[U.S. Open Cup round of 32 draw: MLS and USL teams join, NYCFC II is last Next Pro team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5426899/2024/04/18/us-open-cup-round-32-draw-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5426899/2024/04/18/us-open-cup-round-32-draw-mls/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:12:01 GMTHAYWARD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 16: Ali Elmasnaouy #45 of the Oakland Roots celebrates scoring a goal with Ilya Alekseev #40 during the U.S. Open Cup third round game between the Oakland Roots and El Farolito on April 16, 2024 at Pioneer Stadium in Hayward, California. (Photo by Doug Zimmerman/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[MLS transfer deadline preview, rule change impact, and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5421658/2024/04/17/mls-transfer-deadline-rules/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5421658/2024/04/17/mls-transfer-deadline-rules/Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:09 GMTST. PAUL, MN - AUGUST 27: Emanuel Reynoso #10 of Minnesota United FC prepares to take a corner kick during a game between Seattle Sounders FC and Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on August 27, 2023 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Jeremy Olson/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How MLS teams will use new rule changes; coaches on the hot seat: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415655/2024/04/15/mls-coaches-rule-changes-golden-boot/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415655/2024/04/15/mls-coaches-rule-changes-golden-boot/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:00:09 GMT<![CDATA[FIFA President Gianni Infantino told MLS owners to 'be bold' with spending]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5411288/2024/04/12/gianni-infantino-mls-owners-spending/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5411288/2024/04/12/gianni-infantino-mls-owners-spending/Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:01:59 GMTFIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a speech during Conmebol&#039;s 78th Ordinary Congress in Luque, Paraguay on April 11, 2024. (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE / AFP) (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS plans to allow teams more spending flexibility with summer rule changes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404511/2024/04/10/mls-roster-rule-changes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5404511/2024/04/10/mls-roster-rule-changes/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:39 GMTCARSON, CA - FEBRUARY 25: A general view of the stadium during an MLS regular season game between Inter Miami CF and Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 25, 2024 in Carson, California. (Photo by Michael Janosz/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Gianni Infantino addressed MLS owners' meeting, a first for a FIFA president]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5402848/2024/04/09/gianni-infantino-mls-owners/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5402848/2024/04/09/gianni-infantino-mls-owners/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:05:11 GMTPresident of FIFA Gianni Infantino gestures as he delivers a speech during the 48th UEFA ordinary Congress held at the Maison de la Mutualite in Paris on February 8, 2024. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP) (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Inter Miami, Columbus' Champions Cup games make this MLS's most important week in a while]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398753/2024/04/08/mls-champions-cup-inter-miami-monterrey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398753/2024/04/08/mls-champions-cup-inter-miami-monterrey/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:04:14 GMT<![CDATA[The 12 most talked-about MLS youth prospects at the Generation Adidas Cup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398688/2024/04/08/mls-ga-cup-youth-top-players/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398688/2024/04/08/mls-ga-cup-youth-top-players/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:16 GMTMar 30, 2024; Bradenton, FL, USA; The Philadelphia Union Under-17 squad’s Cavan Sullivan plays during the Generation adidas Cup at IMG Academy. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[What El Tráfico said about MLS's present and future: Takeaways from the weekend]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398485/2024/04/08/mls-lafc-galaxy-whitecaps-red-bulls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398485/2024/04/08/mls-lafc-galaxy-whitecaps-red-bulls/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:04 GMT<![CDATA[USMNT Olympics watchlist: Which MLS players could go to France for the Games?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392981/2024/04/05/mls-usmnt-olympics-watchlist/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392981/2024/04/05/mls-usmnt-olympics-watchlist/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:00:47 GMT<![CDATA[MLS's undefeated teams, a tale of three Colombians and Godoy's bicycle kick - Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381468/2024/04/01/mls-takeaways-union-galaxy-cincinnati/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381468/2024/04/01/mls-takeaways-union-galaxy-cincinnati/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[MLS referees, league find positives and negatives in new labor deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5378146/2024/03/29/mls-referees-deal-pro-psra/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5378146/2024/03/29/mls-referees-deal-pro-psra/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:58:02 GMTST. PAUL, MN - OCTOBER 7: Referees Timothy Ford, Chris Wattam and Andrew Bigelow during a game between Los Angeles FC and Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on October 7, 2023 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Jeremy Olson/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS anonymous executive survey, Part 2: 'Messi boost', roster rule changes and Apple TV deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5373883/2024/03/28/mls-executives-survey-apple-tv-rules-leagues-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5373883/2024/03/28/mls-executives-survey-apple-tv-rules-leagues-cup/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:30 GMT<![CDATA[MLS anonymous executive survey, Part 1: Predictions, most talented players, next big transfer abroad]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5370972/2024/03/27/mls-executives-survey-messi-almada-inter-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5370972/2024/03/27/mls-executives-survey-messi-almada-inter-miami/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:50 GMT<![CDATA[MLS referees agree new CBA, will return this weekend with significant pay raises]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368703/2024/03/26/mls-referees-cba-deal-vote/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368703/2024/03/26/mls-referees-cba-deal-vote/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:18:36 GMTFOXBOROUGH, MA - NOVEMBER 8: Referee Drew Fischer during an Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Round One game between Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on November 8, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).<![CDATA[Canada plays for Copa America spot with labor fight unresolved: 'Just go do your business']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356821/2024/03/21/copa-america-canada-federation/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356821/2024/03/21/copa-america-canada-federation/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:19 GMTCanada<![CDATA[Frustration with MLS replacement refs is starting to boil over: Takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5348671/2024/03/18/mls-referees-luis-suarez-eric-ramsay/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5348671/2024/03/18/mls-referees-luis-suarez-eric-ramsay/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:56:48 GMT<![CDATA[MLS's Don Garber on World Cup and why U.S. is 'the ATM of the soccer world']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343861/2024/03/15/mls-don-garber-interview-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343861/2024/03/15/mls-don-garber-interview-world-cup/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:30:54 GMTCOLUMBUS, OHIO - DECEMBER 08: MLS Commissioner Don Garber speaks during his state of the league address ahead of the 2023 MLS Cup at Lower.com Field on December 08, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Don Garber: MLS is 'more than prepared' to use replacement refs for as long as needed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340879/2024/03/14/garber-mls-referees-cba-talks/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340879/2024/03/14/garber-mls-referees-cba-talks/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:51:07 GMTST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 2: Thiago Martins #13 and Kevin O&#039;Toole #22 both of New York City FC plead with the referee after a red card was issued to James Sands #6 of New York City FC in the second half at Citypark on March 2, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS execs Garber, Rodriguez say Open Cup move is for greater good of U.S. soccer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340710/2024/03/14/mls-us-open-cup-garber-rodriguez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5340710/2024/03/14/mls-us-open-cup-garber-rodriguez/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:30:18 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Hector Herrera #16 of the Houston Dynamo FC raises the trophy on the podium with the rest of his team during a game between Houston Dynamo FC and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Jason Allen/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS roster rule change expected to loosen U-22 player restrictions this summer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339463/2024/03/13/mls-roster-rule-change/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339463/2024/03/13/mls-roster-rule-change/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:23:44 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FL - MARCH 10: Inter Miami&#039;s Federico Redondo controls the ball during the MLS soccer match between CF Montreal and Inter Miami CF from the stands at Chase Stadium on March 10, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS takeaways: Which teams should panic after bad starts?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5331572/2024/03/11/mls-panic-or-not-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5331572/2024/03/11/mls-panic-or-not-takeaways/Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:30 GMT<![CDATA[DeAndre Yedlin's fit with Cincy and a missed call in Kansas City: MLS takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5314296/2024/03/04/mls-yedlin-paintsil-kansas-city-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5314296/2024/03/04/mls-yedlin-paintsil-kansas-city-takeaways/Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[MLS instructed broadcasters not to 'belabor' referee commentary amid lockout]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5313746/2024/03/03/mls-referee-lockout-commentators/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5313746/2024/03/03/mls-referee-lockout-commentators/Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:28:05 GMTFOXBOROUGH, MA - MARCH 3: Referee Wesley Costa shows the yellow card to Sean Johnson #1 of Toronto FC during a game between Toronto FC and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on March 3, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).<![CDATA[MLS execs 'pleased' with replacement referees' performance amid lockout of PSRA]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5311156/2024/03/02/mls-replacement-referees-pro-psra/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5311156/2024/03/02/mls-replacement-referees-pro-psra/Sat, 02 Mar 2024 17:24:46 GMTCARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami complains to the referee Gabriele Ciampi with teammate DeAndre Yedlin #2 looking on during the second half against Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 25, 2024 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS to enter eight teams in U.S. Open Cup along with 11 MLS Next Pro teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5310360/2024/03/01/mls-us-open-cup-next-pro/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5310360/2024/03/01/mls-us-open-cup-next-pro/Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:08:48 GMTSep 27, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Houston Dynamo midfielder Amine Bassi (8) holds up the trophy after winning the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final against Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Toronto FC sign former Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5308235/2024/02/29/matty-longstaff-toronto-fc-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5308235/2024/02/29/matty-longstaff-toronto-fc-transfer/Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:19:36 GMT<![CDATA[MLS to use replacement referees for Week 2 as labor negotiations continue]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5306589/2024/02/28/mls-referees-union-pro-psra/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5306589/2024/02/28/mls-referees-union-pro-psra/Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:32:59 GMTFeb 25, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Referee Cristian Campo Hernandez downgrades a red card against Nashville SC midfielder Sean Davis (not pictured) to yellow after review during the first half against the New York Red Bulls at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLS owners met in Miami to discuss roster rules, potential for increased investments]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303717/2024/02/27/mls-owners-salary-cap-rules/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303717/2024/02/27/mls-owners-salary-cap-rules/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:09:19 GMTFeb 22, 2023; New York, NY, USA; (L-R) MLS Season Pass host Tony Cherchi speaks with Todd Durbin of MLS during a preview of the new studio set for MLS Season Pass program &quot;MLS 360&quot; during a media introduction in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLS is about more than Messi as 2024 begins – but not all of it is good: Rueter]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303299/2024/02/27/mls-season-messi-coverage/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303299/2024/02/27/mls-season-messi-coverage/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:55:06 GMT<![CDATA[How MLS roster construction is evolving as Messi shines in the spotlight]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295462/2024/02/23/mls-messi-roster-construction/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295462/2024/02/23/mls-messi-roster-construction/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:27:01 GMT<![CDATA[The future of U.S. Open Cup and why the European Super League ruling matters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295174/2024/02/23/us-open-cup-future-super-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295174/2024/02/23/us-open-cup-future-super-league/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:39:25 GMTUS Open Cup<![CDATA[Replacement referees for opening MLS matches include youth, college, lower division officials]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295428/2024/02/23/mls-replacement-referees-lockout-soccer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5295428/2024/02/23/mls-replacement-referees-lockout-soccer/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:26:49 GMTMLS<![CDATA[Every new MLS kit reviewed: Our picks for the best and worst of 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5294164/2024/02/23/mls-kit-reviews-best-worst/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5294164/2024/02/23/mls-kit-reviews-best-worst/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:43 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami reacts after a goal scored by teammate Robert Taylor #16 (not pictured) during the first half against Real Salt Lake at Chase Stadium on February 21, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS commissioner makes pointed comments about referees, U.S. Open Cup ahead of season kickoff]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5291540/2024/02/21/don-garber-referee-lockout-us-open-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5291540/2024/02/21/don-garber-referee-lockout-us-open-cup/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 02:45:04 GMTDALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 8: Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during U.S. Soccer Annual General Meeting at Hilton Anatole on February 8, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[2024 MLS staff predictions: Full standings, MLS Cup, MVP and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289232/2024/02/21/mls-cup-mvp-standings-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289232/2024/02/21/mls-cup-mvp-standings-predictions/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:17:02 GMT<![CDATA[Why Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will open the new MLS season with replacement match officials]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289610/2024/02/21/mls-referees-union-lionel-messi-inter-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289610/2024/02/21/mls-referees-union-lionel-messi-inter-miami/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:20:26 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami stands next to the group of replacement referees ahead of the first half against Real Salt Lake at Chase Stadium on February 21, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Major League Soccer locked out referees after its union rejected a tentative contract. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS 101: Trophies, key storylines and USMNT connections]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282410/2024/02/21/mls-trophies-key-storylines/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282410/2024/02/21/mls-trophies-key-storylines/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:51 GMT<![CDATA[66 replacement referees lined up for MLS season start, sources say]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282510/2024/02/17/mls-replacement-referees-pro-lockout/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282510/2024/02/17/mls-replacement-referees-pro-lockout/Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:01:58 GMTHARRISON, NJ - NOVEMBER 4: Referee Victor Rivas gives a yellow card to Matt Miazga #21 of FC Cincinnati during Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One game between FC Cincinnati and New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on November 4, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Howard Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS referees’ union votes against tentative CBA, prompting lockout days before season kicks off]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282405/2024/02/17/mls-referees-strike-lockout/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282405/2024/02/17/mls-referees-strike-lockout/Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:26:25 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 4: MLS Referees (L to R) Justin Howard, Ricardo Fierro, Guido Gonzales Jr, Corey Parker during a game between Minnesota United FC and Los Angeles FC at BMO Stadium on October 4, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Melinda Meijer/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[U.S. Soccer, MLS in 'near-daily' talks about U.S. Open Cup entries: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264042/2024/02/09/mls-us-soccer-open-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264042/2024/02/09/mls-us-soccer-open-cup/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:47:50 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 27: The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy is on display during player introduction before the match between Inter Miami and the Houston Dynamo during the 2023 U.S. Open Cup Final at DRV PNK Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What MLS should take from the NFL: Lessons on scheduling, playoff format and offseason buzz]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5255171/2024/02/06/mls-nfl-playoff-format-schedule-offseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5255171/2024/02/06/mls-nfl-playoff-format-schedule-offseason/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:06:36 GMTCHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 22: Christian McCaffrey (22) of the Carolina Panthers is honored before the soccer match between the Charlotte FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps on May 22, 2022 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Canada will approach World Cup 2026: 'Our players know they'll have that support']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5253290/2024/02/05/world-cup-2026-canada-schedule/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5253290/2024/02/05/world-cup-2026-canada-schedule/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:50:54 GMTTORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 21: Alphonso Davies #19 (C) of Canada celebrates a goal with Kamal Miller #4 and Jonathan David #20 during a CONCACAF Nations League match against Jamaica at BMO Field on November 21, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What I'm hearing on MLS, USMNT moves on transfer deadline day: Bogert]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244080/2024/02/01/mls-usmnt-transfers-deadline-day/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244080/2024/02/01/mls-usmnt-transfers-deadline-day/Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:35:57 GMTSAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JANUARY 20: Duncan McGuire #13 of the United States reacts during the second half of a match against Slovenia at Toyota Field on January 20, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/USSF/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS referees authorize potential strike, file labor complaint as work stoppage looms]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219583/2024/01/22/mls-referees-strike-vote/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219583/2024/01/22/mls-referees-strike-vote/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:33:44 GMTST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 30: Referees Kyle Atkins, Ted Unkel, Matthew Corrigan and Chris Elliott during a game between San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field on September 30, 2023 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Jeremy Olson/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS offseason needs: What all 29 teams need to add before the window closes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5207507/2024/01/17/mls-offseason-needs-transfers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5207507/2024/01/17/mls-offseason-needs-transfers/Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment hires Keith Pelley as president, CEO]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193701/2024/01/10/maple-leaf-sports-entertainment-keith-pelley/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193701/2024/01/10/maple-leaf-sports-entertainment-keith-pelley/Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:32:48 GMTOMITAMA, JAPAN - APRIL 23: DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley speaks the award ceremony following day four of the ISPS Handa - Championship at PGM Ishioka GC on April 23, 2023 in Omitama, Ibaraki, Japan. (Photo by Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS referees work stoppage 'imminent' amid ongoing CBA negotiations: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5182033/2024/01/05/mls-referees-pro-psra-cba-negotiations/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5182033/2024/01/05/mls-referees-pro-psra-cba-negotiations/Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:23:29 GMTCOLUMBUS, OHIO - DECEMBER 09: Referee Armando Villarreal speaks to both teams during the 2023 MLS Cup between the Columbus Crew and the Los Angeles FC at Lower.com Field on December 09, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What I'm hearing on potential MLS player moves abroad: Tom Bogert]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5177729/2024/01/04/mls-january-transfer-window/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5177729/2024/01/04/mls-january-transfer-window/Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:11:17 GMTFOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 07: New England Revolution midfielder Noel Buck (29) pushes up field during a Leagues Cup Round of 16 match between the New England Revolution and Querétaro Fútbol Club on August 7, 2023, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The best of 2023 from The Athletic's North American soccer staff]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5165310/2023/12/28/us-soccer-best-stories/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5165310/2023/12/28/us-soccer-best-stories/Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:00:07 GMT<![CDATA['I have to set the tone': Behind the scenes with the MLS Cup officiating crew]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5153798/2023/12/21/mls-cup-referee-armando-villarreal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5153798/2023/12/21/mls-cup-referee-armando-villarreal/Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:13:13 GMT<![CDATA[MLS schedule release: Messi, Miami to kick off earliest-ever start to season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5152779/2023/12/20/mls-schedule-release-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5152779/2023/12/20/mls-schedule-release-messi/Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:15:43 GMTFRISCO, TEXAS - AUGUST 06: Inter Miami CF walks onto the pitch prior to the Leagues Cup 2023 Round of 16 match between Inter Miami CF and FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium on August 06, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why are U.S. Soccer and MLS clashing over the U.S. Open Cup? Everything we know]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5152490/2023/12/20/us-soccer-open-cup-mls-explained/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5152490/2023/12/20/us-soccer-open-cup-mls-explained/Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:05:57 GMTORLANDO CITY, FL - SEPTEMBER 7: Exploria Field prior to a game between Sacramento Republic FC and Orlando City SC at Exploria Stadium on September 7, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS SuperDraft: Toronto FC selects Tyrese Spicer No. 1, teams uncertain on potential picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5150287/2023/12/19/mls-superdraft-toronto-fc-tyrese-spicer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5150287/2023/12/19/mls-superdraft-toronto-fc-tyrese-spicer/Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:36:16 GMT<![CDATA[MLS’ U.S. Open Cup plan is a cynical move away from soccer’s standard: Rueter]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141474/2023/12/15/mls-us-open-cup-departure/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141474/2023/12/15/mls-us-open-cup-departure/Sat, 16 Dec 2023 02:59:33 GMTUS Open Cup<![CDATA[MLS teams won't compete in 2024 U.S. Open Cup, developmental clubs to participate instead]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141003/2023/12/15/mls-us-open-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141003/2023/12/15/mls-us-open-cup/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:07:09 GMTSep 27, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; A detail view of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final trophy after the game between Inter Miami CF and the Houston Dynamo at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Will Messi lead MLS to loosen spending rules? Inside the committee that decides]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5136852/2023/12/14/mls-roster-rules-messi-spending/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5136852/2023/12/14/mls-roster-rules-messi-spending/Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:42:22 GMT<![CDATA[MLS free agents: A guide to the best available as the offseason ramps up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134674/2023/12/13/mls-free-agents/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134674/2023/12/13/mls-free-agents/Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:25:08 GMT<![CDATA[MLS won't add a fourth designated player post-Messi: Don Garber]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5123584/2023/12/08/don-garber-mls-state-of-the-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5123584/2023/12/08/don-garber-mls-state-of-the-league/Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:03:52 GMTDec 8, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; MLS commissioner Don Garber gives the State of the League Address and answers media questions prior to the MLS Cup presented by Audi at Lower.com field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Mexican ownership group with Liga MX ties takes over Canadian Premier League team York United]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5097827/2023/11/29/canadian-premier-league-liga-mx-york-united/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5097827/2023/11/29/canadian-premier-league-liga-mx-york-united/Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:48:36 GMTYork United FC vs Valour FC - Photo Credit: CHANT<![CDATA[How the new MLS best-of-three playoff format compares to recent history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5084329/2023/11/22/how-the-new-mls-best-of-three-playoff-format-compares-to-recent-history/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5084329/2023/11/22/how-the-new-mls-best-of-three-playoff-format-compares-to-recent-history/Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:48:48 GMTCOLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernandez (9) has words with Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (10) after a foul on Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi (10) during the second half in the MLS Cup Playoff game on November 12, 2023, at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Chris Armas, Chris Little among final 4 candidates in Rapids coaching search: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5025942/2023/11/02/colorado-rapids-coach-candidates-armas-little/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5025942/2023/11/02/colorado-rapids-coach-candidates-armas-little/Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:52:01 GMTMay 22, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; Toronto FC head coach Chris Armas stands for the National Anthem before the match against Orlando City at Orlando City Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLS awards: Our picks for MVP, Coach of the Year, Best XI and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5023105/2023/11/02/mls-awards-picks-mvp-best-xi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5023105/2023/11/02/mls-awards-picks-mvp-best-xi/Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:14:34 GMT<![CDATA[MLS contract decisions tracker: Live updates on end-of-season roster moves]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5025100/2023/11/02/mls-contract-decisions-moves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5025100/2023/11/02/mls-contract-decisions-moves/Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:54:55 GMTSEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 04: Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolás Lodeiro (10) controls the ball on the perimeter during an MLS match between the LA Galaxy and the Seattle Sounders FC on October 4, 2023, at Lumen Field. (Photo by Oliver McKenna/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS Next Pro's experimental efforts to curtail time-wasting yield quick results]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5017681/2023/10/31/mls-next-pro-time-wasting-rules/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5017681/2023/10/31/mls-next-pro-time-wasting-rules/Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:17:39 GMTFOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 6: Fourth official Nabil Bensalah during MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference Semifinal game between New York Red Bulls II and New England Revolution II at Gillette Stadium on October 6, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).<![CDATA[MLS's new playoff format: Our first impressions after the initial run of games]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5017719/2023/10/31/mls-playoff-format/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5017719/2023/10/31/mls-playoff-format/Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:14:14 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 29: Luquinhas #82 of New York Red Bulls reacts after having his shot saved by Roman Celentano #18 of FC Cincinnati during the second half of a MLS playoff match at TQL Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Every MLS team's designated players and the value they provided in 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5004088/2023/10/27/mls-designated-player-guide/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5004088/2023/10/27/mls-designated-player-guide/Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:24 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 23: Luciano Acosta #10 of FC Cincinnati speaks with Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami prior to a U.S. Open Cup semifinal match at TQL Stadium on August 23, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi among MLS Newcomer of the Year finalists: Who else is up for league honors?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5002840/2023/10/26/messi-mls-awards-newcomer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5002840/2023/10/26/messi-mls-awards-newcomer/Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:43:33 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 21: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami controls the ball upfield during the first half of his match against Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS considering expansion of SuperDraft eligibility, sources say]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4998422/2023/10/25/mls-superdraft-expansion/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4998422/2023/10/25/mls-superdraft-expansion/Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:38:07 GMTDec 21, 2022; St. Louis, MO, USA; MLS commissioner Don Garber announces the start of the MLS SuperDraft 2023 at CITYPARK. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLS playoffs picks: Explaining the new format, and who will win MLS Cup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4995225/2023/10/25/mls-cup-playoff-picks-format/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4995225/2023/10/25/mls-cup-playoff-picks-format/Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[Former USMNT international Michael Bradley joins father's coaching staff at Stabaek]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4990322/2023/10/23/michael-bob-bradley-usmnt-stabaek/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4990322/2023/10/23/michael-bob-bradley-usmnt-stabaek/Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:08:07 GMT<![CDATA[MLS introduced measure banning fan displays referencing ongoing Middle East conflict]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4984796/2023/10/22/mls-fan-displays-israel-gaza/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4984796/2023/10/22/mls-fan-displays-israel-gaza/Sun, 22 Oct 2023 15:24:47 GMTOct 21, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; General view of the stadium in the first half of the match between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Austin FC at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[How Decision Day's best moments impacted the playoff field: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4985266/2023/10/22/mls-decision-day-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4985266/2023/10/22/mls-decision-day-playoffs/Sun, 22 Oct 2023 10:00:26 GMT<![CDATA[MLS playoff matchups: Charlotte FC, New York Red Bulls, San Jose survive on Decision Day]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4984486/2023/10/21/mls-decision-day-results-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4984486/2023/10/21/mls-decision-day-results-playoffs/Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:27:50 GMTNASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 21: New York Red Bulls midfielder Peter Stroud (5) wins a ball in front of Nashville SC midfielder Randall Leal (8) during a match between Nashville SC and New York Red Bulls, October 21, 2023, at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Michael Bradley retires as 'an icon in U.S. soccer history' who made a big impact]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4982264/2023/10/20/michael-bradley-toronto-usmnt-retires/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4982264/2023/10/20/michael-bradley-toronto-usmnt-retires/Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:38:22 GMTTORONTO, CANADA - AUGUST 30: Michael Bradley of Toronto FC celebrates after scoring his team&#039;s wins after the MLS Major League Soccer match between Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union at BMO Field on August 30, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Mohammad Karamali/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[What to watch on MLS Decision Day: Every game, ranked by importance]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4980227/2023/10/20/mls-decision-day-what-to-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4980227/2023/10/20/mls-decision-day-what-to-watch/Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:00:49 GMTMar 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri (10) kicks the ball past New York City midfielder Keaton Parks (55) from during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Messi is the highest-paid player in MLS history: The numbers behind the story]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4974410/2023/10/18/mls-salary-release-messi-busquets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4974410/2023/10/18/mls-salary-release-messi-busquets/Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:48:35 GMTInter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward Lionel Messi (C) and Inter Miami&#039;s Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets (2R) look on prior to the Leagues Cup Group J football match between Inter Miami CF and Cruz Azul at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 21, 2023. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Toronto FC captain, USMNT stalwart Michael Bradley to retire at end of 2023 season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4971153/2023/10/17/michael-bradley-retires-toronto-fc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4971153/2023/10/17/michael-bradley-retires-toronto-fc/Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:56:17 GMTSep 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley (4) passes the ball against the Vancouver Whitecaps at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[What MLS is missing without Messi in the playoffs: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4947693/2023/10/10/messi-mls-playoffs-best-xi-awards/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4947693/2023/10/10/messi-mls-playoffs-best-xi-awards/Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:02:26 GMT<![CDATA[MLS Year-End Awards: Lionel Messi nominated for MVP and Newcomer of the Year]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4934471/2023/10/05/mls-year-end-awards-lionel-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4934471/2023/10/05/mls-year-end-awards-lionel-messi/Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:56:55 GMTFRISCO, TEXAS - AUGUST 06: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring a goal on a free kick in the second half during the Leagues Cup 2023 Round of 16 match between Inter Miami CF and FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium on August 06, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS Season Pass survey results: Your thoughts on the service's first season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4928161/2023/10/04/mls-season-pass-survey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4928161/2023/10/04/mls-season-pass-survey/Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:00:19 GMTLeagues Cup<![CDATA[Expanded MLS playoff format puts the league at risk of complacency: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4920627/2023/10/02/mls-weekly-playoff-format-fc-cincinnati/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4920627/2023/10/02/mls-weekly-playoff-format-fc-cincinnati/Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:30:57 GMT<![CDATA[John Fisher is already unhappy with Earthquakes' stadium: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4896994/2023/09/25/john-fisher-earthquakes-mls-acosta/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4896994/2023/09/25/john-fisher-earthquakes-mls-acosta/Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:30:56 GMT<![CDATA[Toronto FC offseason guide: Priorities and what to do with Insigne, Bernardeschi]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4896558/2023/09/25/toronto-fc-offseason-outlook-priorities-roster/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4896558/2023/09/25/toronto-fc-offseason-outlook-priorities-roster/Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:00:35 GMT<![CDATA[Meet Bobby Smyrniotis: The tactics-first coach the Canada men's team needs?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4889841/2023/09/22/bobby-smyrniotis-canada-forge/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4889841/2023/09/22/bobby-smyrniotis-canada-forge/Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:21:43 GMTMEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 24: Bobby Smyrniotis head coach of Forge FC gestures during the round of 16 2nd leg match between Cruz Azul and Forge FC as part of the Concacaf Champions League 2022 at Azteca Stadium on February 24, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS Season Pass survey: Tell us how you think the latest MLS, Apple partnership has gone]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4875175/2023/09/18/mls-season-pass-apple-survey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4875175/2023/09/18/mls-season-pass-apple-survey/Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:04:20 GMTFeb 22, 2023; New York, NY, USA; A MLS hype video is shown during a preview of the new studio set for MLS Season Pass program &quot;MLS 360&quot; during a media introduction in New York City. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why Colorado Rapids fans are protesting, another entertaining El Trafico and more: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4872104/2023/09/18/colorado-rapids-el-trafico-orlando-city/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4872104/2023/09/18/colorado-rapids-el-trafico-orlando-city/Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:00:58 GMTSep 16, 2023; Commerce City, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rapids players defend on a free kick from New England Revolution midfielder Carles Gil (10) in the first half at Dick&#039;s Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[The former Arsenal analytics guru and her husband who are aiming to 'figure out football']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4865735/2023/09/17/arsenal-src-ftbl-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4865735/2023/09/17/arsenal-src-ftbl-analysis/Sun, 17 Sep 2023 04:23:12 GMTArsenal analytics gurus<![CDATA[Revolution players refused to train after Bruce Arena resignation]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4857180/2023/09/12/revolution-arena-williams-training-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4857180/2023/09/12/revolution-arena-williams-training-mls/Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:08:53 GMTSep 9, 2023; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; New England Revolution midfielder Carles Gil (10) and midfielder Matt Polster (8) and defender Ryan Spaulding (34) and defender Dave Romney (2) react after a game-tying goal by Minnesota United in stoppage time at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLS broadcaster Kaylyn Kyle was suspended for Bruce Arena remarks: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4853447/2023/09/11/kaylyn-kyle-bruce-arena-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4853447/2023/09/11/kaylyn-kyle-bruce-arena-mls/Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:19:56 GMTToronto , Canada - 22 June 2022; Kaylyn Kyle, Olympian &amp;amp; Host, beIN Sport USA, NWFL &amp;amp; CBS Sport, on Sportstrade Stage during day two of Collision 2022 at Enercare Centre in Toronto, Canada. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile for Collision via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Messi, other international absences impact MLS, and why it won't change: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4851632/2023/09/11/mls-weekly-messi-absence-la-galaxy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4851632/2023/09/11/mls-weekly-messi-absence-la-galaxy/Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:00:32 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 09: Facundo Farisas #11 and Leonardo Campana #9 of Inter Miami CF celebrate their 3 to 2 win over Sporting Kansas City at DRV PNK Stadium on September 09, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bruce Arena's outspoken MLS coaching career ends, for now, with an apology]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4850242/2023/09/11/bruce-arena-resignation-usmnt-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4850242/2023/09/11/bruce-arena-resignation-usmnt-mls/Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:00:43 GMTNEW YORK, NY - JULY 09: Bruce Arena Head Coach of New England Revolution on the sidelines reacts to a call in the first half of the Major League Soccer match against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on July 9, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Former MLS coach Bob Bradley set to manage Norwegian club Stabaek through 2023 season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4848020/2023/09/09/bob-bradley-stabaek-norway/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4848020/2023/09/09/bob-bradley-stabaek-norway/Sat, 09 Sep 2023 22:22:03 GMTFOXBOROUGH, MA - JUNE 24: Toronto FC coach Bob Bradley during a game between Toronto FC and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on June 24, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).<![CDATA[Lionel Messi in LA was a true Hollywood occasion]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4831095/2023/09/04/lionel-messi-inter-miami-la/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4831095/2023/09/04/lionel-messi-inter-miami-la/Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:20:02 GMTInter Miami&#039;s Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi waves to fans as he prepares to kick a corner during the Major League Soccer (MLS) football match between Inter Miami CF and Los Angeles FC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on September 3, 2023. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[LAFC, Sounders, St. Louis City leave the Western Conference wide open: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4830983/2023/09/04/mls-west-var-dc-united/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4830983/2023/09/04/mls-west-var-dc-united/Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:00:32 GMTSep 2, 2023; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; St. Louis City players reacts at Children&#039;s Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Inside John Herdman's move from Canada men's team to Toronto FC]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4814263/2023/08/29/john-herdman-canada-toronto-fc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4814263/2023/08/29/john-herdman-canada-toronto-fc/Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:20 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 18: Canada head coach John Herdman shouts instructions during the first half of the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Final against the United States at Allegiant Stadium on June 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[John Herdman hired as new Toronto FC head coach]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4813112/2023/08/28/john-herdman-toronto-head-coach/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4813112/2023/08/28/john-herdman-toronto-head-coach/Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:35:12 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 18: Canada head coach John Herdman during the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Final at Allegiant Stadium on June 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[Lorenzo Insigne leaves Toronto training after argument with interim head coach]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4805913/2023/08/25/lorenzo-insigne-toronto-training/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4805913/2023/08/25/lorenzo-insigne-toronto-training/Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:07:39 GMTLorenzo Insigne of Toronto FC interacts with fans before taking a corner kick during the 2023 Major League Soccer MLS match between Toronto FC and Nashville SC at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada on June 10, 2023. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Canada manager John Herdman front-runner for Toronto FC job: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4794031/2023/08/21/john-herdman-toronto-fc-canada-soccer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4794031/2023/08/21/john-herdman-toronto-fc-canada-soccer/Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:53:38 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 15: Head coach John Herdman of Canada looks on during the match between Panama and Canada as part of the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League semifinals at Allegiant Stadium on June 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Columbus Crew make a statement, Minnesota's away-field advantage and more: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4792389/2023/08/21/the-columbus-crew-make-a-statement-minnesotas-away-field-advantage-and-more-mls-weekly/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4792389/2023/08/21/the-columbus-crew-make-a-statement-minnesotas-away-field-advantage-and-more-mls-weekly/Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:00:59 GMTAug 20, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Crew fans are seen prior to the game at Lower.com Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLS transfers: What I'm hearing about potential summer moves to Europe]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4785312/2023/08/17/mls-transfers-almada-vazquez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4785312/2023/08/17/mls-transfers-almada-vazquez/Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:55:47 GMTSAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 1: Cade Cowell #44 of the San Jose Earthquakes dribbles the ball during a game between Houston Dynamo FC and San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park on April 1, 2023 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Lyndsay Radnedge/ISI Photos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Scaloni says MLS is 'trending up' as Argentina opens Miami training base]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4779586/2023/08/15/lionel-scaloni-mls-argentina/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4779586/2023/08/15/lionel-scaloni-mls-argentina/Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:55:48 GMTJAKARTA, INDONESIA - JUNE 19: Head coach Lionel Scaloni of Argentina looks on during the international friendly between Indonesia and Argentina at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on June 19, 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images)<![CDATA[John Herdman, Toronto FC have had informal talks about head coaching job: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4776015/2023/08/14/toronto-fc-john-herdman-coach/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4776015/2023/08/14/toronto-fc-john-herdman-coach/Mon, 14 Aug 2023 21:39:47 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 18: Canada head coach John Herdman during the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Final at Allegiant Stadium on June 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)<![CDATA[Leagues Cup: How it works, the Messi transformation, Liga MX complaints and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4766290/2023/08/10/leagues-cup-mls-liga-mx-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4766290/2023/08/10/leagues-cup-mls-liga-mx-messi/Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:21:00 GMTFRISCO, TEXAS - AUGUST 06: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF takes his penalty kick attempt during the Leagues Cup 2023 Round of 16 match between Inter Miami CF and FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium on August 06, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Eddie Lewis' TOCA brings training innovations to MLS academies, USWNT/NWSL players and beyond]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4759236/2023/08/08/toca-mls-nwsl-uswnt-eddie-lewis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4759236/2023/08/08/toca-mls-nwsl-uswnt-eddie-lewis/Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:40:15 GMT<![CDATA[MLS transfer window superlatives: The best signings, Messi-related and otherwise]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4749484/2023/08/04/mls-transfer-window-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4749484/2023/08/04/mls-transfer-window-messi/Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:39:05 GMTLionel Messi presents his jersey next to Inter Miami owners, Jorge Mas, far-left, Jose Mas, third from left, and David Beckham, far-right, during the teamÂ&#039;s The Unveil event at DRV PNK Stadium on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The event was held to officially welcome Argentine forward Lionel Messi (10) and Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets (5) to the team. (Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who gets Messi's shirt? Inside the the locker room jockeying for one of sports' rarest items]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4730331/2023/07/29/messi-jersey-swap-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4730331/2023/07/29/messi-jersey-swap-mls/Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:00:25 GMTJul 25, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) and Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada (23) exchange jerseys after the game at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[With Messi in the U.S. and World Cup to follow, MLS owners debate roster rule changes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4725149/2023/07/27/messi-mls-roster-rules/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4725149/2023/07/27/messi-mls-roster-rules/Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:00:47 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JULY 21: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball as Sergio Busquets #5 looks on during the second half of the Leagues Cup 2023 match between Cruz Azul and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on July 21, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS transfers: Ernst Tanner signs Philadelphia Union extension, per sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4720792/2023/07/25/mls-transfers-ernst-tanner-philadelphia-union/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4720792/2023/07/25/mls-transfers-ernst-tanner-philadelphia-union/Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:40:21 GMTMay 20, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union midfielder Daniel Gazdag (10) celebrates his second goal with teamates against New England Revolution during the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Inter Miami's Messi may have declined physically, but his brain is as sharp as ever]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4673003/2023/07/21/messi-inter-miami-mls-argentina/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4673003/2023/07/21/messi-inter-miami-mls-argentina/Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:00:16 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF trains during an Inter Miami CF Training Session at Florida Blue Training Center on July 20, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS commissioner on Messi's arrival: How much he'll play, potential rule changes and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4695300/2023/07/16/lionel-messi-don-garber-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4695300/2023/07/16/lionel-messi-don-garber-mls/Mon, 17 Jul 2023 01:59:16 GMTArgentine soccer star Lionel Messi waves as he is presented as the newest player for Major League Soccer&#039;s Inter Miami CF, at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on July 16, 2023. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS commissioner Don Garber 'not threatened' by Saudi league's growing influence]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4695179/2023/07/16/mls-saudi-league-don-garber/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4695179/2023/07/16/mls-saudi-league-don-garber/Sun, 16 Jul 2023 23:41:45 GMTCOLUMBUS, OH - JUNE 28: MLS Commissioner Don Garber addresses members of the media during the 2024 All Star Game Press Conference at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on June 24, 2023. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Toronto, New England nearing deal to swap Mark-Anthony Kaye for Latif Blessing: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4687425/2023/07/12/mark-anthony-kaye-latif-blessing-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4687425/2023/07/12/mark-anthony-kaye-latif-blessing-trade/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:22:18 GMTApr 22, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto FC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye (14) controls the ball against the Philadelphia Union in the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[What recent UK work permit changes mean for MLS, USMNT]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4686380/2023/07/12/uk-work-permit-rules-mls-usmnt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4686380/2023/07/12/uk-work-permit-rules-mls-usmnt/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:58:01 GMTATLANTA, GA JULY 02: Atlanta midfielder Thiago Almada (23) shoots and scores during the MLS match between the Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United FC on July 2nd, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Atlanta United's roster overhaul, Charlotte's unique goal call and more: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678604/2023/07/10/atlanta-united-charlotte-commentary-justin-che/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4678604/2023/07/10/atlanta-united-charlotte-commentary-justin-che/Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:00:47 GMT<![CDATA[Franco Ibarra on his loan from Atlanta to Toronto: 'It bothered me how they did this']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4675306/2023/07/08/franco-ibarra-atlanta-united-toronto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4675306/2023/07/08/franco-ibarra-atlanta-united-toronto/Sat, 08 Jul 2023 12:30:12 GMTATLANTA, GA APRIL 01: Atlanta midfielder Franco Ibarra (14) reacts during the MLS match between the New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United FC on April 1st, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[July 4 watchability rankings, Cincinnati's home winning streak ends: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4661902/2023/07/03/mls-el-trafico-galaxy-lafc-cincinnati/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4661902/2023/07/03/mls-el-trafico-galaxy-lafc-cincinnati/Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:00:36 GMT<![CDATA[Columbus to host MLS All-Star Game in 2024 for first time since 2005]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4647754/2023/06/28/columbus-mls-all-star-game-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4647754/2023/06/28/columbus-mls-all-star-game-2024/Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:07:09 GMTApr 29, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; A general view of fans holding the Columbus Crew SC flags are seen at Lower.com Field. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Toronto FC's next manager hire is key to the organization's future]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4644062/2023/06/27/toronto-fc-coach-manager-hire/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4644062/2023/06/27/toronto-fc-coach-manager-hire/Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:11:59 GMTTORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - 2023/05/27: Toronto FC players huddle before the MLS game between Toronto FC and DC United at BMO field in Toronto. Final Score: Toronto 2 - 1 DC United. (Photo by Angel Marchini/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Toronto FC fires coach Bob Bradley amid second season: Why now and what's next]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4641101/2023/06/26/bob-bradley-fired-toronto-fc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4641101/2023/06/26/bob-bradley-fired-toronto-fc/Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:00:05 GMTMay 6, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC head coach Bob Bradley watches play against New England Revolution in the first half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Gareth Bale's thoughts on MLS and losing stir conversation: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4640374/2023/06/26/mls-losing-miami-fc-cincinnati/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4640374/2023/06/26/mls-losing-miami-fc-cincinnati/Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:41:36 GMT<![CDATA[MLS transfer outlook: What all 29 teams need to do when the window opens in July]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4639871/2023/06/26/mls-transfer-window-needs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4639871/2023/06/26/mls-transfer-window-needs/Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:30:51 GMTFOXBOROUGH, MA - APRIL 29: Brandon Vazquez #19 of FC Cincinnati looks to pass during a game between FC Cincinnati and New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Andrew Katsampes/ISI Photos/Getty Images).<![CDATA[Which MLS teams are most entertaining to watch?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4627296/2023/06/22/mls-team-rankings-entertainment/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4627296/2023/06/22/mls-team-rankings-entertainment/Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[How MLS salaries, conditions and player power has changed over 20 years: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4621508/2023/06/19/hany-mukhtar-jim-curtin-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4621508/2023/06/19/hany-mukhtar-jim-curtin-mls/Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:13:32 GMT<![CDATA[MLS transfer watch: What we’re hearing on Thiago Almada, Jose Cifuentes, Olivier Mbaizo and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4605960/2023/06/13/mls-transfer-news-almada-cifuentes-mbaizo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4605960/2023/06/13/mls-transfer-news-almada-cifuentes-mbaizo/Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:24:59 GMTATLANTA, GA MAY 13: Atlanta midfielder Thiago Almada (23) passes the ball during the MLS match between Charlotte FC and Atlanta United FC on May 13th, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[With Messi on his way, it's time for MLS roster rules to change: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4602449/2023/06/12/messi-zelarayan-mls-jermaine-jones/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4602449/2023/06/12/messi-zelarayan-mls-jermaine-jones/Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:00:17 GMT<![CDATA[First Messi, now Busquets? What MLS cap rules say about Inter Miami signing more stars]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4597713/2023/06/09/inter-miami-messi-busquets-rules/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4597713/2023/06/09/inter-miami-messi-busquets-rules/Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:07:52 GMT05 Sergio Busquets of FC Barcelona talking with 10 Leo Messi of FC Barcelona during Spanish La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Cadiz CF on February 21 of 2021, Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS MVP race by the numbers: Hany Mukhtar among leaders, and a case for STL's goalkeeper]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4588457/2023/06/08/mls-mvp-race-numbers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4588457/2023/06/08/mls-mvp-race-numbers/Thu, 08 Jun 2023 23:24:35 GMTNASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 02: Nashville SC midfielder Hany Mukhtar (10) makes a move in front of Houston Dynamo midfielder Hector Herrera (16) during a match between Nashville SC and the Houston Dynamo, October 2, 2022, at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Lionel Messi's Inter Miami move causes ticket price surge throughout MLS]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4591514/2023/06/07/messi-miami-mls-ticket-prices/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4591514/2023/06/07/messi-miami-mls-ticket-prices/Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:09:33 GMTHARRISON, NJ - SEPTEMBER 27: Argentina fans stand to greet Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) after entering the international friendly soccer game between Argentina and Jamaica on September 27, 2022 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How signing Lionel Messi will impact Inter Miami, MLS and American soccer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4590227/2023/06/07/messi-mls-inter-miami-american-soccer-impact/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4590227/2023/06/07/messi-mls-inter-miami-american-soccer-impact/Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:05:43 GMT<![CDATA[Wayne Rooney on MLS referees; Cucho Hernandez stars for Crew; Reynoso's return: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4580758/2023/06/05/mls-referees-cucho-reynoso-wayne-rooney/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4580758/2023/06/05/mls-referees-cucho-reynoso-wayne-rooney/Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:00:49 GMT<![CDATA[The demise of DP reliance, scouting the U-20 World Cup, Gyasi Zardes reaches 100: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4560205/2023/05/29/mls-u20-world-cup-gyasi-zardes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4560205/2023/05/29/mls-u20-world-cup-gyasi-zardes/Mon, 29 May 2023 11:00:43 GMT<![CDATA[Inside Toronto FC's fractured culture: Insigne and Bernardeschi clashes, Bradley distrust]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4555769/2023/05/26/toronto-fc-insigne-bernardeschi-bradley-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4555769/2023/05/26/toronto-fc-insigne-bernardeschi-bradley-mls/Fri, 26 May 2023 18:24:28 GMT<![CDATA[Toronto FC's Federico Bernardeschi not on squad vs. D.C. United due to 'coach's decision']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4555995/2023/05/26/federico-bernardeschi-toronto-fc-future/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4555995/2023/05/26/federico-bernardeschi-toronto-fc-future/Fri, 26 May 2023 17:50:37 GMTFeb 8, 2023; Indio, CA, USA; Toronto FC forward Federico Bernardeschi (10) controls the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer (60) during the first half of the Coachella Valley Invitational MLS Pre-Season game at Empire Polo Club. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLS Go: How does the league's new 'youth soccer experience' compare to other countries?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4549765/2023/05/24/mls-go-youth-soccer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4549765/2023/05/24/mls-go-youth-soccer/Wed, 24 May 2023 20:20:21 GMTNEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2021/11/21: Smiling young fans of NYCFC seen during first round game of MLS Cup versus Atlanta United on Yankee stadium. NYCFC won 2 - 0 and progressed to semifinal of MLS Cup. They will play New England Revolution for the place in Eastern Conference final. (Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why MLS needs transparency to grow; Toronto FC problems; a St. Louis City special: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4540240/2023/05/22/mls-salaries-toronto-fc-rivalry-week/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4540240/2023/05/22/mls-salaries-toronto-fc-rivalry-week/Mon, 22 May 2023 11:00:58 GMT<![CDATA[MLS expansion into San Diego: What you need to know about team name, owner and local history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4531733/2023/05/18/mls-san-diego-expansion-explained/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4531733/2023/05/18/mls-san-diego-expansion-explained/Thu, 18 May 2023 15:57:04 GMTSep 17, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; A general view inside Snapdragon Stadium prior to the match between Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC. Mandatory Credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Which MLS players are underperforming their contracts? We pick a starting XI]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4522792/2023/05/16/mls-contracts-underperforming-players/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4522792/2023/05/16/mls-contracts-underperforming-players/Tue, 16 May 2023 17:58:08 GMT<![CDATA[MLS All-Budget Team 2023: A starting XI of the league's most high-value contracts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4522789/2023/05/16/mls-contracts-best-deals-value/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4522789/2023/05/16/mls-contracts-best-deals-value/Tue, 16 May 2023 17:57:39 GMT<![CDATA[MLS average player salary up 3.5%; Xherdan Shaqiri highest paid at 41% of Chicago's spend]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4522808/2023/05/16/mls-player-salary-averages/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4522808/2023/05/16/mls-player-salary-averages/Tue, 16 May 2023 17:27:09 GMTATLANTA, GA APRIL 23: Chicago midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri (10) passes the ball during the MLS match between the Chicago Fire FC and Atlanta United FC on April 23rd, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS player salaries: Toronto FC spends the most, Shaqiri is highest earner, more notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4522793/2023/05/16/mls-salaries-highest-paid-players/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4522793/2023/05/16/mls-salaries-highest-paid-players/Tue, 16 May 2023 17:01:29 GMT<![CDATA[MLS' relationship with American soccer, the battle for relevance and more: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4519660/2023/05/15/mls-univision-rivalry-week/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4519660/2023/05/15/mls-univision-rivalry-week/Mon, 15 May 2023 11:00:09 GMTMLS weekly relationship with American soccer<![CDATA[CF Montréal to close visitors' section of Stade Saputo to TFC fans after BMO Field incident]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4506951/2023/05/10/cf-montreal-toronto-fc-stadium-incident/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4506951/2023/05/10/cf-montreal-toronto-fc-stadium-incident/Wed, 10 May 2023 19:02:28 GMTMONTREAL, QC - JULY 17: Fans wait outside the stadium for the return of CF Montreal to Canadian soil prior to the MLS game against FC Cincinnati at Saputo Stadium on July 17, 2021 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Josef Martínez, Kevin Cabral headline a weekend of revenge: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4497913/2023/05/08/josef-martinez-kevin-cabral-mls-revenge/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4497913/2023/05/08/josef-martinez-kevin-cabral-mls-revenge/Mon, 08 May 2023 11:08:19 GMT<![CDATA[MLS Franchise Rankings, Part 2: The worst four-year runs in league history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4481042/2023/05/03/mls-franchise-rankings-worst-ever/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4481042/2023/05/03/mls-franchise-rankings-worst-ever/Wed, 03 May 2023 17:40:02 GMT<![CDATA[How would Wrexham and Paul Mullin fare in MLS? The factors to consider]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4477037/2023/05/01/wrexham-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4477037/2023/05/01/wrexham-mls/Mon, 01 May 2023 16:01:49 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: (L-R) Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds attend the FYC red carpet for FX&#039;s &quot;Welcome to Wrexham&quot; at Television Academy on April 29, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Sporting KC's woes, transfer window lookahead, and what hot starts mean for final standings: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4476060/2023/05/01/mls-weekly-sporting-kc-landon-donovan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4476060/2023/05/01/mls-weekly-sporting-kc-landon-donovan/Mon, 01 May 2023 11:00:51 GMT<![CDATA[How MLS teams find players: Scouting, data analysis, and an online marketplace]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4465927/2023/04/29/mls-player-recruitment/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4465927/2023/04/29/mls-player-recruitment/Sat, 29 Apr 2023 11:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[MLS Franchise Rankings: Comparing the league's best-ever teams across eras]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4447057/2023/04/25/mls-franchise-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4447057/2023/04/25/mls-franchise-rankings/Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:52 GMT<![CDATA[Tom Bogert's deadline-day move, Dax McCarty hits 400, Phil Neville under pressure: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4443500/2023/04/24/tom-bogert-dax-mccarty-neville-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4443500/2023/04/24/tom-bogert-dax-mccarty-neville-mls/Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:00:24 GMT<![CDATA[LA Galaxy's 'proud' loss in El Trafico, Red Bull fans protest and an Apple TV outage: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4419388/2023/04/17/el-trafico-fan-protests-mls-weekly/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4419388/2023/04/17/el-trafico-fan-protests-mls-weekly/Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:12:17 GMT<![CDATA[Leagues Cup to have VAR, no foreign player limits for Liga MX clubs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4400045/2023/04/11/leagues-cup-mls-liga-mx/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4400045/2023/04/11/leagues-cup-mls-liga-mx/Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:00:52 GMTLEON, MEXICO - OCTOBER 02: Detail of the Leagues Cup 2021 champion trophy prior the 12th round match between Leon and Atletico San Luis as part of the Torneo Grita Mexico A21 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on October 2, 2021 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jordan Morris' case for USMNT No. 9, Wayne Rooney's ref frustration: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4396570/2023/04/10/jordan-morris-wayne-rooney-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4396570/2023/04/10/jordan-morris-wayne-rooney-mls/Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:00:47 GMT<![CDATA[Gotham FC, Detroit City among North American clubs working toward genuine inclusivity with Common Goal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4381083/2023/04/05/gotham-detroit-city-play-proud/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4381083/2023/04/05/gotham-detroit-city-play-proud/Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[Philadelphia Union among teams punished for tampering at youth level: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4375028/2023/04/03/mls-homegrown-tampering-bernardeschi-apple-tv/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4375028/2023/04/03/mls-homegrown-tampering-bernardeschi-apple-tv/Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:31:21 GMT<![CDATA[Why Sportsnet canceled 'Tim & Friends,' and what happens next for Tim Micallef]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4367840/2023/03/31/sportsnet-tim-and-friends-micallef/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4367840/2023/03/31/sportsnet-tim-and-friends-micallef/Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:21:01 GMTTim Micallef<![CDATA[The impact of playing through a FIFA window, Soccer Capital litigation and more: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4350783/2023/03/27/mls-internationals-noel-buck/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4350783/2023/03/27/mls-internationals-noel-buck/Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:35:30 GMT<![CDATA[St. Louis City not as lucky as you might think, a Thiago Almada masterclass and more: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4326473/2023/03/20/st-louis-city-thiago-almada-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4326473/2023/03/20/st-louis-city-thiago-almada-mls/Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:23 GMT<![CDATA[2023 MLS kits: The best and worst new designs this season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4317467/2023/03/17/mls-kits-2023-best-worst/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4317467/2023/03/17/mls-kits-2023-best-worst/Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:00:44 GMT<![CDATA[What the USMNT needs next, according to American coaches: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4301917/2023/03/13/mls-usmnt-denis-bouanga-wolff-wiley/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4301917/2023/03/13/mls-usmnt-denis-bouanga-wolff-wiley/Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:30:51 GMT<![CDATA[Lorenzo Insigne and Toronto FC facing big expectations and early injuries in 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4294616/2023/03/10/insigne-bernardeschi-toronto-fc-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4294616/2023/03/10/insigne-bernardeschi-toronto-fc-mls/Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:06:56 GMTSep 4, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC midfielder Lorenzo Insigne (24) plays a pass to forward Federico Bernardeschi (10) in the second half at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[St. Louis' home debut puts legacy clubs' struggles in stark relief: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4279165/2023/03/06/mls-st-louis-expansion-garber/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4279165/2023/03/06/mls-st-louis-expansion-garber/Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[MLS commissioner Don Garber discusses expansion, Apple TV deal and more in exclusive interview]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273822/2023/03/04/mls-expansion-apple-tv-messi-don-garber-interview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273822/2023/03/04/mls-expansion-apple-tv-messi-don-garber-interview/Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:00:31 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Commissioner of Major League Soccer Don Garber attends the match between Philadelphia Union and LAFC as part of the MLS Cup Final 2022 at Banc of California Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS commissioner won't rule out promotion, relegation system for league in future]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273846/2023/03/04/mls-promotion-relegation-don-garber-comments/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273846/2023/03/04/mls-promotion-relegation-don-garber-comments/Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:00:30 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 03: Don Garber the MLS Commissioner speaks during the 2022 MLS Cup Media Day at InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown on November 3, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS partnering with team behind F1 'Drive to Survive,' documentary possible]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273844/2023/03/04/mls-documentary-drive-to-survive-apple-tv/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273844/2023/03/04/mls-documentary-drive-to-survive-apple-tv/Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:00:21 GMTSAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 13: Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari warms up playing football before practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 13, 2021 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Reviewing Season Pass' debut on Apple TV; Thiago Almada's stunners: MLS Weekly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4254814/2023/02/27/mls-apple-tv-thiago-almada/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4254814/2023/02/27/mls-apple-tv-thiago-almada/Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:00:26 GMTATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 25: Thiago Almada #23 of Atlanta United reacts after scoring the go-ahead goal on a free kick in stoppage time against the San Jose Earthquakes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 25, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne exits season opener vs. D.C. United with apparent leg injury]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4252555/2023/02/25/toronto-fc-lorenzo-insigne-leg-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4252555/2023/02/25/toronto-fc-lorenzo-insigne-leg-injury/Sun, 26 Feb 2023 02:26:38 GMTFeb 8, 2023; Indio, CA, USA; Toronto FC forward Lorenzo Insigne (24) controls the ball during the first half of the Coachella Valley Invitational MLS Pre-Season game against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Empire Polo Club. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Who will win MLS Cup? Our staff predictions for league winner, MVP, coach of the year and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4246741/2023/02/24/mls-expert-predictions-mvp-coach-of-year/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4246741/2023/02/24/mls-expert-predictions-mvp-coach-of-year/Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:34:57 GMT<![CDATA[MLS executives make picks for MLS Cup winner and offer Leagues Cup, playoff format thoughts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4245864/2023/02/23/mls-cup-leagues-cup-playoff-format-survey-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4245864/2023/02/23/mls-cup-leagues-cup-playoff-format-survey-predictions/Thu, 23 Feb 2023 21:52:49 GMT<![CDATA[MLS has a new playoff format: our writers offer their thoughts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4241908/2023/02/22/mls-playoff-format-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4241908/2023/02/22/mls-playoff-format-analysis/Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:45:46 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 30: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC holds the championship trophy as he celebrates with teammates after defeating Austin FC, 3-0, during the Western Conference Finals of the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs at Banc of California Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLS expanding playoffs to 9 teams per conference, first round will be best-of-3 series: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4237475/2023/02/21/mls-playoff-new-format-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4237475/2023/02/21/mls-playoff-new-format-2023/Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:49:09 GMTNov 5, 2022; Los Angeles, California, US; Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela (10) kisses the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after beating the Philadelphia Union is the Major League Soccer Cup championship at Banc of California Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-509849 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]<![CDATA[USMNT goalkeeper Sean Johnson finds renewed opportunity with Toronto FC]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4221104/2023/02/20/soccer-usmnt-mls-toronto-fc-sean-johnson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4221104/2023/02/20/soccer-usmnt-mls-toronto-fc-sean-johnson/Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:00:51 GMTCARSON, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Sean Johnson #1 of the United States during the second half of a International Friendly match against Colombia at Dignity Health Sports Park on January 28, 2023 in Carson, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[With Season Pass, MLS hopes Apple's gravitas can accelerate its growth]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4145419/2023/02/01/apple-mls-season-pass/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4145419/2023/02/01/apple-mls-season-pass/Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:01:10 GMT<![CDATA[As sports betting ads surge in Canada, the quest for order nears Parliament]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4112967/2023/01/26/sports-betting-ads-canada/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4112967/2023/01/26/sports-betting-ads-canada/Thu, 26 Jan 2023 23:19:50 GMTMitch Marner<![CDATA[MLS, Apple tout new broadcast partnership: 'The MLS fan deserves to be treated with respect']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4079173/2023/01/10/mls-apple-broadcast-deal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4079173/2023/01/10/mls-apple-broadcast-deal/Wed, 11 Jan 2023 02:10:46 GMT<![CDATA[MLS finalizing Apple TV talent, owners consider best-of-three playoff format: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4074543/2023/01/10/mls-apple-tv-commentators-playoff-format/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4074543/2023/01/10/mls-apple-tv-commentators-playoff-format/Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:55:45 GMTKANSAS CITY, KS - NOVEMBER 28: Commentator Taylor Twellman during a game between Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City at Children&#039;s Mercy Park on November 28, 2021 in Kansas City, Kansas. 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