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MLS commissioner joins calls for Fifa to ‘be strategic’ over football fixtures

Don Garber was sympathetic with the clubs that faced fixture overload but he still backed the Club World Cup’s inclusion in the calendar

The Guardian - UK

MLS is treating fans with contempt as the referee strike rumbles on

The league can’t continue to pretend its replacement officials are up to the usual standard as errors and controversies pile up

The Guardian - US

Striking Referees Cry Foul Over MLS Stand-ins

Striking Major League Soccer referees on Monday accused substitute officials of making a litany of mistakes in last weekend's fixtures as their bitter labor dispute with league chiefs rumbled on.

International Business Times

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Do Apple’s MLS broadcasts merely exist to promote the league’s agenda?

The technology giant has paid billions to show matches on its streaming service, and critical analysis isn’t part of the package

The Guardian - US

‘It’s a luxury to have him’: how Messi is building on Beckham’s legacy

Inter Miami’s trip to LA represented a passing of the torch from the MLS’s old glamor franchise to its new one

The Guardian - US

MLS Prepared for Lockout Amid Referee Strike, Says Commissioner Don Garber

This is the second time in the last 10 years that PRO, funded by MLS, has locked out the PSRA referees during CBA negotiations.

Latin Times

Inter Miami Wins Season Opener With Messi's Brilliance

Inter Miami's victory over Real Salt Lake, led by Messi, sets a positive tone for the MLS season ahead.

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MLS Chief Blasts Referees Union Over Lockout

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has hit out at referee union members after talks broke down leaving the league to start the new season without their top referees.

International Business Times

All you need to know about Major League Soccer 2024 and its Messi mania

The Messi effect, biggest players, league breakdown and everything else you need to know about Major League Soccer.

Al Jazeera

The $40 billion AI mania sprouts a tech incubator program in the unlikeliest place: Major League Soccer

The soccer league is launching a formal startup incubator program with six companies from across the world. Yes, some of them are AI startups.

Fortune

Wilfried Nancy’s gonzo Columbus Crew are deserving MLS champions

Only five years after the founder members nearly skipped town, the French manager’s opportunistic, effervescent Crew SC are the MLS Cup winners for a second time in four seasons

The Guardian - US

Lionel Messi Has Brought 'Transformational Year' for MLS Says League Commissioner Don Garber

In his "state of the league" address ahead of MLS Cup final Garber said MLS was trending upwards in all key areas

Latin Times

Lionel Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or trophy celebrated by Inter Miami in exhibition match

Lionel Messi celebrated his 8th Ballon D'Or win with Inter Miami fans, hoisting the trophy in a pregame ceremony. He was welcomed by MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Inter Miami owners, and the crowd. Messi thanked the Miami fans for making him feel at home and expressed hope for more titles…

The Hindu

By surfing the playoff expansion trend, MLS has devalued the regular season

MLS has upped the playoff teams from 14 to 18 and added a best-of-three format. But what is a boon for the postseason has belittled the rest of the year

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Bruce Arena: US soccer’s Alex Ferguson approaches a murky end

The former USA and LA Galaxy coach resigned from New England last week. But it’s unclear exactly what brought about his downfall

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Will Lionel Messi play on artificial grass for Inter Miami vs Charlotte in MLS?

Leo Messi's participation in Inter Miami's match in North Carolina is in doubt after Charlotte said they won't be changing their pitch

The Hindu

Miami and MLS roll out the red carpet for their Messi-ah

Lionel Messi's move to MLS has set off a 'butterfly effect' for US soccer. His arrival, along with other big names, has given the US a golden chance to make a name in men's soccer. The 2026 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, will be…

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Eddy Cue: Apple must execute 'huge' MLS opportunity

Apple's Eddy Cue believes the company has a huge opportunity with its new MLS deal, and believes Apple must execute in its new venture.

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Will Lionel Messi finally make the U.S. a soccer nation?

After a move to Inter Miami, the world's biggest soccer star has more than a new team to take on — he's being counted on to popularize Major League Soccer too.

The Independent UK

MLS on a ‘rocket ship’ headed for new heights with Lionel Messi – Don Garber

Messi has joined Inter Miami just seven months after captaining Argentina to World Cup glory.

The Guardian - US

Lionel Messi’s MLS arrival can herald seismic changes on and off the pitch

As the Argentinian’s Inter Miami debut nears, the terms of his contract could alter the game in North America long term

The Times of India

'America's number 10' Lionel Messi greets rapturous Miami fans in glitzy unveiling ceremony

NEW DELHI: A sold-out crowd of around 20,000 battled through a delay caused by huge thunder storm and rain to officially welcome Lionel Messi to Inter Miami on Sunday.

The Hindu

Lionel Messi introduced by Inter Miami and Major League Soccer

Inter Miami welcomed Lionel Messi, arguably the world's biggest soccer star, with a big hug from David Beckham and a pink No. 10 jersey

Miami Herald

Here is what MLS commissioner Don Garber had to say about Messi joining Inter Miami

Don Garber, the Major League Soccer commissioner, sheepishly admitted Sunday afternoon that like most soccer fans around the world, he did not believe the Inter Miami ownership group would be able to deliver on its dream to bring Lionel Messi to the club.

Daily Mirror

US soccer league could introduce relegation after MLS commissioner comments

The USL could become the US' first ever open soccer league if its board of governors vote through plans at a meeting in Colorado Springs amid an exciting time for the sport in the country

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