Lionel Messi scored two goals and assisted on two by Tadeo Allende to spark Inter Miami in a 4-0 rout of Nashville on Saturday to advance in the MLS Cup playoffs. Argentine icon Messi opened the scoring in the 10th minute, added another goal in the 39th and set up compatriot Allende’s goals in the […]
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Minnesota outlasts Seattle to advance in MLS playoffs
Ten-man Minnesota United rallied to eliminate Seattle 7-6 on penalty kicks after playing to a 3-3 draw in a Saturday thriller to advance in the MLS Cup playoffs.
MLS: FC Cincinnati and Minnesota United win Round One openers
Kevin Denkey scored in the 78th minute to lift FC Cincinnati over the visiting Columbus Crew 1-0 on Monday to win their Major League Soccer playoff series opener.
MLS: Colorado Rapids and Red Bulls dump coaches after missing playoffs
The Colorado Rapids parted ways with Chris Armas and the New York Red Bulls fired Sandro Schwarz.
Messi on 2026 World Cup: ‘I would like to be there’
Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi told NBC News in an interview broadcast on Monday that he will see next year how his body feels.
World Cup 2026 Qualifying: Jamaica seizes lead, Panama spared
Jamaica beat Bermuda 4-0 on Tuesday to seize the lead in Group B of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying as Curacao slipped to second after a 1-1 home draw against Trinidad and Tobago.
Wright’s two goals lift USA over Australia 2-1
Haji Wright scored two goals and the United States defeated Australia 2-1 on Tuesday, snapping the Socceroos’ 12-match unbeaten streak.
Charlotte beats Inter Miami 3-0 to tie MLS record with ninth straight win
Idan Toklomati’s hat trick powered Charlotte FC over 10-man Inter Miami 3-0 on Saturday as the hosts stretched their MLS win streak to a record-tying nine games.
Zendejas and Balogun lift USA over Japan 2-0 in friendly
“Just waiting for my moment,” said Alex Zendejas, a winger for Mexico’s Club America
Suriname stuns El Salvador in 2026 World Cup qualifying
Dhoraso Klas scored in the 81st minute and Suriname stunned El Salvador 2-1 on Monday in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match, taking their first victory over the Salvadorans since 1968.
