https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pnghttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/mls/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 08:29:54 GMTFri, 28 Jun 2024 20:21:06 GMThttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5601088/2024/06/28/lionel-messi-injury-argentina-peru-team-news/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5601088/2024/06/28/lionel-messi-injury-argentina-peru-team-news/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:21:06 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 25: Lionel Messi of Argentina looks on during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 match between Chile and Argentina at MetLife Stadium on June 25, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586521/2024/06/28/paul-dalglish-agent/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586521/2024/06/28/paul-dalglish-agent/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:27:16 GMThttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598741/2024/06/27/usmnt-racism-instagram-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598741/2024/06/27/usmnt-racism-instagram-copa-america/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 02:26:12 GMTATLANTA, GA - JUNE 27: The United States starters pose for a photo before the CONMEBOL Copa America match between Panama and the United States on June 27, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. 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Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sportshttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540535/2024/06/04/tim-ream-charlotte-fulham/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540535/2024/06/04/tim-ream-charlotte-fulham/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:09:19 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Tim Ream of Fulham looks on during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Sheffield United at Craven Cottage on October 07, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5538044/2024/06/04/atlanta-united-pineda-coaching-hire/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5538044/2024/06/04/atlanta-united-pineda-coaching-hire/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:22:43 GMTATLANTA, GA JUNE 02: A crown with the Atlanta United logo is featured prior to the start of the MLS match between Charlotte FC and Atlanta United FC on June 2nd, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. 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(Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534417/2024/06/01/messi-inter-miami-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534417/2024/06/01/messi-inter-miami-copa-america/Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:13:03 GMTInter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi stands for the National Anthem ahead of the Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season football match between Inter Miami CF and St. Louis CITY SC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in June 1, 2024. (Photo by Chris ARJOON / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS ARJOON/AFP via Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534427/2024/06/01/chicho-arango-goal-half-field/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534427/2024/06/01/chicho-arango-goal-half-field/Sun, 02 Jun 2024 02:52:22 GMTMay 25, 2024; Frisco, Texas, USA; Real Salt Lake forward Cristian Arango (9) tracks the ball during the second half against Real Salt Lake at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sportshttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532510/2024/06/01/marco-reus-champions-league-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532510/2024/06/01/marco-reus-champions-league-mls/Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:00:02 GMTDORTMUND, GERMANY - MAY 18: Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund gestures during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and SV Darmstadt 98 at Signal Iduna Park on May 18, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany.(Photo by Sebastian El-Saqqa - firo sportphoto/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530803/2024/05/31/wilfried-nancy-columbus-crew-concacaf-champions-cup-thierry-henry/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530803/2024/05/31/wilfried-nancy-columbus-crew-concacaf-champions-cup-thierry-henry/Fri, 31 May 2024 12:35:36 GMTMay 15, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy during the first half against CF Montreal at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sportshttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529878/2024/05/30/lionel-inter-miami-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529878/2024/05/30/lionel-inter-miami-copa-america/Thu, 30 May 2024 16:33:09 GMTInter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi arrives for the Major League Soccer (MLS) football match between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 29, 2024. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518971/2024/05/30/us-uk-soccer-cost-premier-league-champions-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518971/2024/05/30/us-uk-soccer-cost-premier-league-champions-league/Thu, 30 May 2024 04:08:29 GMThttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5525864/2024/05/29/soccer-usl-promotion-relegation-vote/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5525864/2024/05/29/soccer-usl-promotion-relegation-vote/Wed, 29 May 2024 14:57:02 GMTNorthern Colorado Hailstorm defender Bruno Rendon goes up for a contested header during a USL League One playoff match vs. Forward Madison on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at Future Legends Field in Windsor, Colo.https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524978/2024/05/28/atlanta-united-inter-miami-pineda-messi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524978/2024/05/28/atlanta-united-inter-miami-pineda-messi/Tue, 28 May 2024 22:40:43 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 15: Manager Gonzalo Pineda of Atlanta United speaks with his players during the second half of an MLS soccer match against FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on May 15, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524883/2024/05/28/wayne-rooney-donald-trump-golf/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524883/2024/05/28/wayne-rooney-donald-trump-golf/Tue, 28 May 2024 20:22:48 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Former Manchester United players Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney give a pre match interview ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton FC at Old Trafford on March 09, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5523550/2024/05/28/usmnt-tim-weah-brooklyn-fc-ownership-group/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5523550/2024/05/28/usmnt-tim-weah-brooklyn-fc-ownership-group/Tue, 28 May 2024 13:30:00 GMThttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519769/2024/05/26/lionel-messi-vancouver-whitecaps-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519769/2024/05/26/lionel-messi-vancouver-whitecaps-miami/Sun, 26 May 2024 04:47:09 GMTVANCOUVER, CANADA - MAY 25: A young soccer fan holds a Lionel Messi jersey before the start of the Inter Miami CF and Vancouver Whitecaps game at BC Place during their MLS match on May 25, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Messi did not make the trip to Vancouver and will not be playing. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519209/2024/05/25/messi-vancouver-inter-miami-fans/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5519209/2024/05/25/messi-vancouver-inter-miami-fans/Sat, 25 May 2024 20:27:03 GMThttps://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)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516617/2024/05/23/messi-busquets-suarez-miami-vancouver/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516617/2024/05/23/messi-busquets-suarez-miami-vancouver/Fri, 24 May 2024 00:23:13 GMTRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 29: (L-R) Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets of Inter Miami look dejected after conceding their team's second goal which was scored by Abdullah Al-Hamddan of Al Hilal during the Riyadh Season Cup match between Al Hilal and Inter Miami at Kingdom Arena on January 29, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515977/2024/05/23/club-america-liga-mx-us-games-relevent/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515977/2024/05/23/club-america-liga-mx-us-games-relevent/Thu, 23 May 2024 19:14:05 GMTMEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 9: Brian Rodriguez of America celebrates after scoring the team's fifth goal during CONCACAF Champions Cup 2024 Quarterfinals second leg between Club America and New England at Azteca Stadium on April 9, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.(Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515925/2024/05/23/us-open-cup-mls-season-pass-apple-tv/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515925/2024/05/23/us-open-cup-mls-season-pass-apple-tv/Thu, 23 May 2024 19:02:09 GMTTUKWILA, WASHINGTON - MAY 22: Remi Cabral #91 of Phoenix Rising FC and Nouhou Tolo #5 of Seattle Sounders battle for the ball during the first half of the 2024 U.S. Open Cup round of 16 game at Starfire Sports Complex on May 22, 2024 in Tukwila, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513600/2024/05/22/emanuel-reynoso-video-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513600/2024/05/22/emanuel-reynoso-video-mls/Thu, 23 May 2024 00:18:35 GMTSAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 2: Emanuel Reynoso #10 of Minnesota United FC controls the ball during a game between San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park on September 2, 2023 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Lyndsay Radnedge/ISI Photos/Getty Images)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 GMThttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5511021/2024/05/21/emanuel-reynoso-minnesota-united-tijuana/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5511021/2024/05/21/emanuel-reynoso-minnesota-united-tijuana/Tue, 21 May 2024 23:28:25 GMTSAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 2: Emanuel Reynoso #10 of Minnesota United FC controls the ball during a game between San Jose Earthquakes and Minnesota United FC at PayPal Park on September 2, 2023 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Lyndsay Radnedge/ISI Photos/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5510210/2024/05/21/kevin-debruyne-san-diego-manchester-city/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5510210/2024/05/21/kevin-debruyne-san-diego-manchester-city/Tue, 21 May 2024 19:00:27 GMTDe Bruynehttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5507844/2024/05/20/inter-miami-nicolas-freire-acl-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5507844/2024/05/20/inter-miami-nicolas-freire-acl-injury/Mon, 20 May 2024 20:46:14 GMTMay 11, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Inter Miami CF defender Nicolas Freire (21) dribbles the ball against CF Montreal during second half at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sportshttps://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 GMThttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5504630/2024/05/19/marco-reus-charlotte-fc-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5504630/2024/05/19/marco-reus-charlotte-fc-mls/Sun, 19 May 2024 16:22:48 GMTDORTMUND, GERMANY - MAY 18: Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and SV Darmstadt 98 at Signal Iduna Park on May 18, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500872/2024/05/18/var-spain-germany-italy-mls-nwsl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500872/2024/05/18/var-spain-germany-italy-mls-nwsl/Sat, 18 May 2024 04:05:23 GMThttps://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 Sportshttps://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 GMThttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499090/2024/05/16/nashville-gary-smith-fired/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5499090/2024/05/16/nashville-gary-smith-fired/Thu, 16 May 2024 15:40:10 GMTApr 27, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville SC head coach Gary Smith walks on the field after a match against the San Jose Earthquakes at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-USA TODAY Sportshttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497931/2024/05/16/raccoon-philadelphia-union-nycfc-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497931/2024/05/16/raccoon-philadelphia-union-nycfc-2/Thu, 16 May 2024 04:06:36 GMTCHESTER, PA - MAY 15: A raccoon enters the field during the game between New York City FC and the Philadelphia Union on May 15, 2024 at Subaru Park in Chester PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)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)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5495996/2024/05/15/lionel-messi-injury-inter-miami-orlando/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5495996/2024/05/15/lionel-messi-injury-inter-miami-orlando/Wed, 15 May 2024 15:15:49 GMTMessihttps://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)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492544/2024/05/14/olivier-giroud-hugo-lloris-lafc-mls-france/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5492544/2024/05/14/olivier-giroud-hugo-lloris-lafc-mls-france/Tue, 14 May 2024 14:35:30 GMTDOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 4: Olivier Giroud, goalkeeper of France Hugo Lloris celebrate the victory following during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between France and Poland at Al Thumama Stadium on December 4, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490691/2024/05/13/canada-jesse-marsch-head-coach-copa-america/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490691/2024/05/13/canada-jesse-marsch-head-coach-copa-america/Mon, 13 May 2024 20:27:13 GMTJesse Marschhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490556/2024/05/13/san-diego-fc-sergio-ramos-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490556/2024/05/13/san-diego-fc-sergio-ramos-mls/Mon, 13 May 2024 19:47:24 GMTVILLARREAL, SPAIN - MAY 11: Sergio Ramos of Sevilla warms up during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between Villarreal CF and Sevilla FC at La Ceramica stadium on May 11, 2024, in Villarreal, Valencia, Spain. (Photo By Ivan Terron/Europa Press via Getty Images)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 Sportshttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490205/2024/05/13/blackburn-rovers-duncan-mcguire-orlando-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490205/2024/05/13/blackburn-rovers-duncan-mcguire-orlando-mls/Mon, 13 May 2024 16:49:45 GMTMay 11, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire (13) dribbles against the Philadelphia Union during the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-USA TODAY Sportshttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5489957/2024/05/13/olivier-giroud-ac-milan-mls/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5489957/2024/05/13/olivier-giroud-ac-milan-mls/Mon, 13 May 2024 15:50:10 GMTMILAN, ITALY - MARCH 10: Olivier Giroud of AC Milan applauds the fans at full-time following the team's victory in the Serie A TIM match between AC Milan and Empoli FC - Serie A TIM at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 10, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)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 GMThttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5486932/2024/05/12/messi-mls-rule-inter-miami-montreal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5486932/2024/05/12/messi-mls-rule-inter-miami-montreal/Sun, 12 May 2024 04:09:08 GMThttps://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)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5485722/2024/05/11/luis-suarez-best-goals-liverpool-barcelona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5485722/2024/05/11/luis-suarez-best-goals-liverpool-barcelona/Sat, 11 May 2024 10:00:42 GMTMONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 10: Luis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami reacts against Monterrey in the first half during the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2024 Round of Sixteen second leg at BBVA Stadium on April 10, 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5484955/2024/05/11/lionel-messi-mls-greatest-individual-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5484955/2024/05/11/lionel-messi-mls-greatest-individual-season/Sat, 11 May 2024 04:15:47 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, FL - APRIL 20: Inter Miami FC forward Lionel Messi (10) smiles during the MLS soccer match between Nashville SC and Inter Miami CF on April 20, 2024, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 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(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5482253/2024/05/09/fifa-legal-action-club-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5482253/2024/05/09/fifa-legal-action-club-world-cup/Thu, 09 May 2024 15:52:23 GMTManchester City players celebrate with their winning trophy at the end of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 football final match against Brazil's Fluminense at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on December 22, 2023. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images)