MLS action has been in full swing, and with that comes ESPN’s Power Rankings. These rankings are carefully crafted using a mix of key season statistics, recent performance, computer ratings, and expert observations. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top-performing teams after Matchday 5. Despite suffering their first loss of the season,
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Major League Soccer (MLS) has come under fire for its decision to reject a request from the New York Red Bulls to postpone their upcoming match against Inter Miami. The request was made due to both teams having several players away on international duty, a common occurrence during FIFA international windows. Despite the growing number
The City Group has set their sights on up-and-coming talent, Cavan Sullivan, according to a source at ESPN. At just 14 years old, Sullivan has already made a name for himself in the Philadelphia Union academy and has even represented the United States at the youth level. His impressive performances have caught the attention of
Lionel Messi, the star player for the Argentina national team, will be absent from the upcoming friendly matches against El Salvador and Costa Rica due to a right hamstring injury. This absence comes as a blow to the team as Messi’s presence on the field is often a game-changer for Argentina. The exclusion of Messi
Upon carefully analyzing the latest MLS Power Rankings released by ESPN, it becomes evident that there are various layers to peel back when dissecting the performances of each team. The rankings are not merely based on win-loss records, but rather a combination of factors such as key season statistics, recent performances, Opta computer ratings, and
FC Cincinnati made headlines when they decided to temporarily revoke the press credential of local beat reporter Laurel Pfahler. This decision came following a dispute over Pfahler’s reporting of some of the club’s player transactions. The MLS club announced that Pfahler’s credential would be revoked for a two-week period, citing reasons related to professionalism and
In a recent development, the Portland Timbers have successfully negotiated with Club América to bring on board the talented Uruguay forward, Jonathan Rodríguez. Sources close to ESPN Mexico have confirmed that a deal has been struck between the two clubs for the acquisition of the player. Rodríguez, who recently trained with Club América’s U-23 squad,
Inter Miami coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino has made headlines by deciding to rest star player Lionel Messi in their recent defeat against Montreal. This bold move has sparked debate among fans and critics alike, with many questioning the wisdom of resting such a key player in a crucial match. Martino, however, has defended his decision,
The recent match between Inter Miami and CF Montreal saw a surprising absence of Lionel Messi from the starting lineup. This decision, while unexpected, highlights the importance of rest and rotation in professional soccer teams. Despite being a key player for Miami, Messi was given the day off to recuperate and prepare for upcoming matches.
Lionel Messi, the 36-year-old Argentina star, has been a key player for Inter Miami this season, playing every minute of the team’s MLS matches and the Concacaf Champions League draw. However, assistant coach Javier Morales hinted that Messi could be left out of the starting lineup for the upcoming match against CF Montreal. He emphasized