Lionel Messi's future at Inter Miami in doubt!
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It felt like the Philadelphia Union made a pretty big statement about the gap between the best teams in the league and the chasing pack. Orlando City made a statement as well – that they’re probably in that second group,
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WCMH Columbus on MSN2025 Leagues Cup preview: Columbus Crew defend title in new formatThe Major League Soccer regular season will be paused for the third year running to make room for the Leagues Cup tournament, where the Columbus Crew are defending champions. The Black & Gold won last year’s edition in dramatic fashion with a 3-1 win at Lower.
Inter Miami is looking to extend their winning streak after the Club World Cup as Lionel Messi is also aiming to set a new record.
The Leagues Cup 2025 opener will see reigning champions Columbus Crew take on Toluca FC at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, USA. The match presents the third official encounter between the sides after they faced off in the quarterfinals of the 2010 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Miami has had a strange year thus far. Messi has been by far playing at an MVP level, coming out of the break tied for league lead in goals, finding the back of the net 18 times. Yet, they have had to recover from a sluggish start, winning six of their past seven games.
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Columbus scored four unanswered goals in the latest edition of the Hell is Real derby to stun FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on July 12.
Columbus Crew held a 1-0 lead in the second half at Lower.com Field before allowing Orlando City to score three consecutive goals.
After falling to Inter Miami, Nashville SC came back by shutting out the Columbus Crew. The club debuted its new "Nashville Nostalgia" kits.
Two teams battling for playoff spots in the Eastern Conference meet up on Friday night, as the Columbus Crew play host to Orlando City.
Sergio Busquets bemoans Lionel Messi's absence as Inter Miami suffer early Leagues Cup exit after defeat to Columbus Crew