The 2024 Major League Soccer season kicked off with a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the officiating crews, as replacement officials were called in for the opening match between Inter Miami CF and Real Salt Lake. This decision came amidst a heated dispute between the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) and the Professional Referee Organization (PRO),
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United Soccer League (USL) CEO Paul McDonough expressed strong disappointment with the U.S. Soccer Federation’s handling of a dispute involving Major League Soccer (MLS) and the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The ongoing issue has had a significant impact on the USL as well. Since December, when MLS announced that its first teams would
Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner recently had his suspension lifted for violating Major League Soccer’s on-field discrimination policy. The suspension stemmed from allegations that he used a racial slur against New England Revolution forward Bobby Wood during last season’s playoffs, resulting in a three-game suspension in November. However, the suspension was set to carry over
The U.S. Soccer Federation board of directors has greenlit preliminary plans for the 2024 edition of the U.S. Open Cup, but with a twist. According to a source close to the USSF who spoke to ESPN, the upcoming tournament is expected to deviate from recent editions. While details are still being finalized, the decision to
When Lionel Messi made the decision to join Inter Miami CF, it not only raised the profile of his new club but also brought significant attention to Major League Soccer. The American sports betting industry saw a surge in action surrounding the legendary soccer player and his team in South Florida. The league experienced record
The recent rejection of a proposed new collective bargaining agreement by the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) has caused tension between the referees and the Professional Referees Organization (PRO). The PSRA, which represents officials in MLS, NWSL, and USL, voted overwhelmingly to reject the proposed CBA, resulting in the threat of a lockout by the
Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino, coach of Inter Miami, has confirmed that superstar Lionel Messi has fully recovered from his recent injury. The 36-year-old forward struggled with a groin problem during the team’s international tour but made a strong comeback in their final preseason game against Newell’s Old Boys. Martino expressed his confidence in Messi’s recovery, stating,
Orlando City SC has made a significant move by signing Colombian forward Luis Muriel from Serie A side Atalanta. This announcement was made by the MLS club on Thursday, revealing that Muriel has signed a three-year contract through the 2026 season and will occupy a designated player roster spot. The addition of Muriel is expected
Lionel Messi is poised to make his comeback to Inter Miami’s starting lineup for their final preseason match against Newell’s Old Boys, his childhood team. After sitting out due to a groin injury that caused him to miss a friendly match in Hong Kong, Messi’s return is highly anticipated by both fans and officials, including
Chicago Fire FC has made a significant move by signing United States men’s national midfielder Kellyn Acosta. This signing comes after Acosta’s contract with LAFC expired at the end of last season, making him one of the most sought-after free agents in Major League Soccer. At 28 years old, Acosta brings with him a wealth