MLS Playoff Schedule: Galaxy, Orlando, Cincinnati, Messi's Miami go for sweeps

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have fired the Herons into the Supporters' Shield, and now set their sights on the club's first MLS Cup Final.

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MLS playoff schedule, seedings, bracket: Inter Miami, LA Galaxy open up with wins as underdogs struggle

The first full round of the playoffs for the MLS Cup are underway, and the favorites are cruising

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Miami beats Atlanta in Messi's MLS playoff debut

Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba scored and Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 2-1 in Game 1 of a best-of-three Major League Soccer playoff series on Friday night.

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Messi and Inter Miami will take on Atlanta United in an MLS Cup playoff opener

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi played in only one Major League Soccer loss in 2024

Sports - ABC News - October 24

MLS playoff predictions: Are Messi and Inter Miami unstoppable? Maybe not …

Miami raced to the highest points total in league history this season. But that doesn’t necessarily mean anything in knockout matches. If last season was defined by Lionel Messi, this one was ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

MLS playoff predictions: Are Messi and Inter Miami unstoppable? Maybe not …

Miami raced to the highest points total in league history this season. But that doesn’t necessarily mean anything in knockout matches

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MLS playoffs preview: Messi and Inter Miami push for MLS Cup, Columbus hopes for back-to-back championships

With the MLS wild-card matchups kicking off on Tuesday, here's everything to know about the first round of the 2024 MLS playoffs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

MLS playoffs begin Friday with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in action | Clash of Brazilian stars in El Clasico

Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI the USWNT swung into action with a win against Iceland

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

MLS Cup Playoffs Round One: How to watch Lionel Messi and Inter Miami play Atlanta United tonight

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face Atlanta United in Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs; here's how to watch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

MLS Cup Playoffs preview, expert picks for every game: Who will stop Lionel Messi's Inter Miami from winning?

The early rounds may see most of the favorites move through, but there will be surprises later on

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United score: Lionel Messi, Herons win MLS playoff opener

Jordi Alba scored in the 60th minute to break the tie

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Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United live stream: MLS Cup Playoffs odds, pick, prediction, how to watch Lionel Messi

The Herons are the favorites to win it all, but first up are Atlanta United

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Confusing MLS playoff format a source of frustration for LAFC and Galaxy

Major League Soccer has frequently tinkered with its playoff format. The Galaxy and LAFC aren't fans, calling for a return to aggregate scoring.

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Messi hat trick secures Miami MLS points record

Lionel Messi scored a stunning 11-minute hat trick to help Inter Miami break the Major League Soccer record for most points in a single season, after defeating the New England Revolution 6-2 on ...

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Messi, Inter Miami lead way as MLS salaries rise

Lionel Messi remains MLS' highest-paid player, with an annual guaranteed compensation of $20.4 million, the MLS Players Association announced Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Barca's impact on MLS goes beyond Lionel Messi and friends: How Riqui Puig turned LA Galaxy into contenders

Puig recorded 13 goals and 16 assists as the Galaxy finished second in the Western Conference

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Messi’s every move shown on TikTok in winning Inter Miami playoff debut

Jordi Alba lifts Miami past Atlanta in playoff opener Messi’s side can advance with win on 2 November Lionel Messi’s every move was on display in his Major League Soccer playoff debut.. Every ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

How Inter Miami built, and Lionel Messi wooed, the greatest MLS team ever

Inter Miami's rise to a historic MLS season was years in the making, anchored by the arrival of Lionel Messi and a meticulously constructed roster designed to complement the GOAT.

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Can Inter Miami and Lionel Messi break the MLS single season points record? Where to watch, live stream

Inter Miami host the New England Revolution on MLS Decision Day with history in reach

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Lionel Messi caps comeback with hat trick, Inter Miami breaks MLS points record on wild Decision Day

Lionel Messi completed Inter Miami's latest comeback with his very first touch — and then capped it off with a hat trick.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Lionel Messi’s 11-minute hat-trick helps Inter Miami break MLS points record

Messi and co stroll to 6-2 win over New England Inter Miami awarded spot in 2025 Club World Cup Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have put together the best regular season in Major League Soccer ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Lionel Messi’s Miami compensation is more than entire payroll of 22 MLS teams

Argentinian was paid $12m in base salary Inter Miami had highest payroll in league Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi earned more than the entire payrolls of 22 other Major League Soccer teams, and ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Manchester United make Ruben Amorim official; Lionel Messi back in action in MLS Cup playoffs on Saturday

Elsewhere in the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, the USWNT close out another successful window under Emma Hayes

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🎥 Alba stunner sees Inter Miami win opening game of MLS Cup Playoffs

While it was nervy for a period, Inter Miami captured victory in the first clash of a best-of-three series with Atlanta United in the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Herons got off to a flying start when ...

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Lionel Messi's every move shown on TikTok during his winning Inter Miami playoff debut

Lionel Messi’s every move was on display in his winning MLS playoff debut

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In 12-team College Football Playoff, strength of schedule will go a long way in deciding bracket

The executive director of the new 12-team College Football Playoff suggested that while wins and the age-old “eye test” will play a role in determining who makes the bracket, strength of schedule ...

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San Diego FC to play first MLS game at LA Galaxy

San Diego FC will kick off its inaugural Major League Soccer season against the LA Galaxy in Carson during the opening weekend, February 22-23.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Messi Mania helps drive record growth for MLS

Major League Soccer is hitting record attendance marks and mounting sponsorship revenue

Sports - ABC News - October 22

Miami boss: MLS rules prevent Neymar signing

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino has addressed the rumors linking Neymar to the club and insisted a deal would be impossible to negotiate at the moment given MLS roster and salary restrictions.

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Iniesta: Miami right place for Messi's 'happiness'

Spain legend Andres Iniesta believes Inter Miami is the right fit for former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Lionel Messi has missed half the MLS season. Should he be MVP?

Can the Inter Miami talisman win the league’s top individual honor despite missing much of the campaign? It depends on your definition of valuable. In a development that will only come as a shock ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue break records — and it's not just because of Messi

Major League Soccer scored several regular season records, including for attendance and sponsorship, thanks in part to international superstar Lionel Messi — and corporate strategy.

Messi: Had to reinvent my style due to age, MLS

Lionel Messi acknowledged he has reinvented his style of play since joining Inter Miami CF in order to adapt to Major League Soccer in the closing stretch of his career.

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MLS boss: FIFA suit could spark schedule change

MLS president Don Garber said the recent antitrust antitrust lawsuit before the European Commission in Brussels could spark change to the congested global calendar.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Inter Miami breaks the MLS single-season points record

Lionel Messi scores his second hat trick in five days in 6-2 win over New England Revolution

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

FIFA confirms Messi, Miami in '25 Club World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Saturday that Inter Miami will take part in the 2025 Club World Cup as the final Major League Soccer competitor.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Messi's Inter Miami to play in Fifa Club World Cup

Major League Soccer side Inter Miami are named as the latest addition to the Fifa Club World Cup in 2025.

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