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 Soccer4d
Who are the way-early MLS Cup 2025 favorites?
" LA Galaxy threw the gauntlet down in Los Angeles last year by winning MLS Cup and putting the pressure back onto LAFC," Kljestan said. "I think they made good, solid moves at the beginning of the ...
Galaxy and LAFC are paying a price for success. Are they still MLS Cup contenders?
Looking at how the league punishes successful teams in an effort to maintain parity as a new season opens (with LAFC and ...
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 ...
2025 MLS season key dates: Leagues Cup, Cup Final, more
From the regular season and Leagues Cup to Decision Day and more, here are all the key dates to know for the 2025 MLS regular ...
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 ...
Row Z: Ronaldo’s outlook on MLS’ quality, Chelsea defender shines (but not for them), and Charlton’s World Cup heroics
Honestly, Row Z tries really, really hard not to pick on Cristiano Ronaldo every week, but when the great (sorry, greatest) ...
Commentary: The MLS Cup Curse is real, and the Galaxy are determined to beat it
After losing to San Diego FC, an MLS expansion team, in their season opener, the Galaxy know successfully defending their MLS ...