Mls Playoffs Preview Messi and Inter Miami Push for Mls Cup Columbus Hopes for Backtoback Championships

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.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Red Bulls end Crew MLS Cup defense in shootout

Carlos Coronel made three consecutive penalty shootout saves and Daniel Edelman converted the winning goal in the bottom of the seventh frame when the New York Red Bulls stunned the Columbus Crew ...

Sports - ESPN - November 4

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

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

MLS awards picks: Why Lionel Messi is the clear MVP, Luis Suarez isn't top newcomer and more

Here's who should win the biggest awards in MLS

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

MLS awards winners, finalists: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez up for MVP; Wilfried Nancy to finally win top coach?

Here are all the players up for the biggest honors in MLS

Sports - CBS Sports - November 16

Where does Miami's 2024 rank among best all-time MLS seasons?

Despite Messi and Miami's stellar season, they suffered a shock exit in the first round of the playoffs.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta United

Sergio Busquets was initially ruled out of Saturday’s Inter Miami game against Atlanta United

Sports - ABC News - November 8

Lionel Messi's coach at Inter Miami, Gerardo 'Tata' Martino, is stepping down for personal reasons, AP source says

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Tata Martino reportedly out as Inter Miami coach as Lionel Messi and company aim to rebound in 2025

The season ended much earlier than expected for the Herons, and now another coach will be tasked with leading them to MLS glory

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Gerardo 'Tata' Martino stepping down as coach of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, AP source says

Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who guided Inter Miami to the best regular season record in Major League Soccer history this season, is resigning as coach of the club

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Lionel Messi's former teammate Javier Mascherano close to becoming Inter Miami coach, AP source says

Lionel Messi is on the cusp of reuniting with former Argentina national teammate Javier Mascherano with Inter Miami, this time as player and coach, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told ...

Sports - ABC News - 17 hours ago

Champions League update, Bradley Wright-Phillips talks Hudson River Derby, MLS playoffs, rap | The Cooligans

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros discuss all the action from the Champions League before welcoming Bradley Wright-Phillips to talk about the MLS playoffs, having Ian Wright as a father, and ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Premier League title race heats up, MLS playoff shock & Rachel Kundananji embarrasses defender

Christian and Alexis react to a wide open Premier League title race. Then, the guys discuss the MLS playoffs including a couple of big upsets. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Rachel ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Does anyone like the MLS playoff format? Players, coaches weigh in on controversial best-of-3 structure

The MLS' best-of-three format in the first round has been unpopular with some fans, players and coaches.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

USMNT eke out win, Stefan Frei talks MLS playoffs & Marta turns back the clock!

Christian and Alexis discuss the USMNT’s gutsy 1-0 win over Jamaica. Then, Stefan Frei joins the show to chat MLS playoffs. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Marta’s wonder goal to sent the ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Week 13 Preview: Underdogs Army & Indiana hope to keep playoff hopes alive | College Football Enquirer

On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde preview two major matchups for Week 13 that feature massive underdogs against established brands. ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

NWSL playoffs begin as four teams separate themselves from the pack; Messi and Miami at risk on Saturday

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Kylian Mbappe's bad week, NWSL goes global and more

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Jordi Alba: MLS postseason format 'unfair'

Jordi Alba criticized the Major League Soccer postseason format, labeling the system "unfair," after Inter Miami was eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

Poch: Playing in MLS no barrier to U.S. selection

ST. LOUIS -- United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said that American players who play in MLS will have the chance to play for him on the USMNT.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Source: Cincy sets MLS transfer record for Denkey

FC Cincinnati has completed the signing of Cercle Brugge forward Kévin Denkey for an MLS record transfer fee. a team spokesperson confirmed to ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

NASCAR Homestead-Miami Cup playoff starting lineup 2024: Tyler Reddick rebounds for pole

Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin also will start in the first two rows.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

What drivers said after 2024 Homestead-Miami NASCAR Cup playoff race won by Tyler Reddick

Here is what drivers were talking about after Sunday's thrilling race.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Busquets gives Inter Miami surprise fitness boost

Midfielder Sergio Busquets has given Inter Miami a surprise boost on the eve of its deciding game of the round one the best-of-three playoff series against Atlanta United.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Arena makes MLS return as San Jose coach, GM

The San Jose Earthquakes signed Bruce Arena to be the team's sporting director and manager, the former LA Galaxy and United States coach told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

MLS player Angulo, 22, dies from crash injuries

Ecuador and FC Cincinnati player Marco Angulo has died from his injuries sustained in a car crash that also killed his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas, the Ecuadorian Football ...

Sports - ESPN - November 13

MLS player Marco Angulo, 22, dies from car crash injuries

Marco Angulo died from injuries sustained in a car crash that also killed his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas, officials said.

MLS is exploring a calendar overhaul. The case for (and against) change is clear

Major League Soccer faces pressure to shift its season calendar to align with Europe's in order to maximize playoff exposure and synchronize with global transfer windows.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

NWSL taking a different approach than MLS in gaining an audience

While the MLS plays many of its games on subscription television, the NWSL is putting its playoffs on good, old-fashioned network TV.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

In strategic shift, NWSL aims to be a great sports league first, women's league second

The NWSL is plenty entertaining and Saturday is the most anticipated final in league history.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Messi: Miami will 'come back stronger next year'

Lionel Messi vowed to "come back stronger" in 2025, following Inter Miami's elimination for the 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs on Saturday night at Chase Stadium.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Miami's Gressel: Ties were 'unacceptable' to Messi

Midfielder Julian Gressel said Lionel Messi demanded Inter Miami CF reach higher standards, going as far as to label ties throughout the season as "unacceptable."

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Preview: How can each team win the championship?

Eight teams remain in the NWSL Championship trophy race. Why will each win? What could be each team's undoing?

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Mls Playoffs Preview Messi and Inter Miami Push for Mls Cup Columbus Hopes for Backtoback Championships

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