Messi, Inter Miami and MLS
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down LAFC’s hot run of form since acquiring Son Heung-Min, and what it could mean for the club as we head into the playoffs. Next, they recap USMNT activity across Europe,
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner bagged a brace and an assist in Wednesday night’s rout, bringing his total goal involvements to 37 in 2025. Messi is now the first player in MLS history to record 35 or more goal contributions in back-to-back seasons.
Stuver, who has almost exclusively been Austin FC’s goalie since the club’s inaugural season in 2021, signed a two-year extension with the Verde & Black, the club announced Thursday. The deal keeps him with Austin FC through 2027 with a club option for 2028.
As the 2025 MLS season enters its final stretch, the MVP conversation is heating up. With standout performances across the league, several stars have separated themselves from the pack, though the debate over who deserves the award remains wide open.
Charlotte FC tied the MLS record for the longest regular-season win streak with nine straight victories, moving up the Eastern Conference standings through the end of the summer. While they fell on Matchday 35 to New York City FC, the likes of Wilfried Zaha, Idan Toklomati, and others are the base of a team that could push towards MLS Cup.
Not only have Inter Miami clinched a place in the MLS Cup playoffs after defeating D.C. United over the weekend, but they'll now welcome Luis Suarez back into the fold after he has finished serving his League Cup suspension for spitting.
Although Sergio Busquets and Lionel Messi are certainly no longer at their peak today, the two long-time companions are still dazzling the MLS. This was also the case yesterday in the game against
They missed attacking players Thomas Müller, Brian White, and Ryan Gauld, as well as center backs Tristan Blackmon and Ranko Veselinović, in the recent win over SKC, but their depth showed up in each area of the pitch, and White returned with a goal in the draw with Portland.