MLS, Lionel Messi and NYCFC

New year, same Lionel Messi: the GOAT is back to bossing MLS
Lionel Messi is but a week into his 2025 season and already bossing overmatched opponents in Major League Soccer. He has played three official games against MLS foes this year; he has scored or created four goals,
Lionel Messi fined by MLS for grabbing NYCFC assistant coach by neck
Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Tuesday for placing his hand on a New York City FC assistant coach's neck.
Lionel Messi punished by MLS for grabbing NYCFC assistant’s neck in shocking post-match incident
Major League Soccer handed Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi a fine for an “undisclosed amount” for his part in an altercation with New York City FC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy at the end of Saturday’s 2-2 draw.
Messi fined by MLS over confrontation
Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after grabbing the neck of a New York City assistant coach at the end of Saturday's game.The Argentine World Cup winner was caught on camera in a confrontation with NYCFC assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy after the final whistle.
Inter Miami and MLS could face disaster situation after Lionel Messi decision
Lionel Messi's future in the MLS seemingly hangs in the balance with wide-ranging repercussions of his potentially impending departure cause for concern for both Inter Miami and the league
MLS 2025 predictions: Early picks to win the MLS Cup ahead of the new season
The MLS season has arrived! Here are early predictions for who may win the MLS Cup ahead of the first kickoff.
Major League Soccer7d
MLS Cup 2025 odds: Will LA Galaxy repeat?
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San Diego FC wins debut match over reigning MLS Cup champs LA Galaxy
Anders Dreyer scored two goals and San Diego FC had a successful Major League Soccer debut, beating the defending MLS Cup ...
San Diego FC defeats defending MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy in inaugural game
Anders Dreyer scored a brace as visiting expansion team San Diego FC stunned defending MLS champ LA Galaxy on Sunday.
Mark Delgado lifts LAFC to CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 in win over Colorado
Mark Delgado scored the lone goal in LAFC's win over Colorado in the deciding second leg of a first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup match.
Lionel Messi off to hot start as Inter Miami faces busy season with MLS, Club World Cup
When did the 2025 MLS season start? The 2025 MLS season kicked off on February 22.What was Inter Miami’s first game of the ...
The Big Lead4d
Five teams with the best chances to win MLS Cup in 2025
While the West Coast side's championship aspirations might have to be put on hold for the time being, there are still plenty of worthy competitors that will be battling it out to hoist MLS Cup ...
Bolt from the blue: San Diego FC stuns defending MLS Cup champions in first-ever game
With the Galaxy trying to play the ball out from their own end, center back Carlos Garces was unable to control a pass from ...
Covers4d
MLS Cup Odds: Inter Miami The Betting Favorite
you'll stand to win $500 if Seattle wins the MLS Cup. If it's close to the end of the competition, or a club has been particularly dominant, you might see them with a minus sign (-) ahead of their ...
Los Angeles Times5d
Galaxy and LAFC are paying a price for success. Are they still MLS Cup contenders?
Will Kuntz knew something few others did when the MLS Cup final kicked off in December: The Galaxy team Kuntz had so carefully rebuilt, the one that would win the league title that day ...
Sports Illustrated5d
MLS at 30: Why 2025 and the Next 474 Days Will Change American Soccer Forever
That’s how many days are between the start of the 2025 MLS season and the 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It’s not long. The World Cup returns to North ...