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sports22 days ago

MLS Maps 2027 Sprint Season Ahead of European Calendar Reset

MLS will run a three-month 2027 “Sprint Season” as it shifts to a European-style summer-to-spring calendar: a 14-game intra-conference regular season from February to April, followed by a shortened playoffs, with the MLS Cup final in late May; the 2027-28 season will begin around late July. Five Concacaf Champions Cup spots will be awarded based on regular-season results, and the top nine finishers in each conference will qualify for the 2028 Leagues Cup. The 2026 MLS Cup final will be played Dec. 18, the latest in league history.

Leagues Cup 2026 schedule unveils MLS-Liga MX cross-border clashes with Mexico-hosted Phase One
sports1 month ago

Leagues Cup 2026 schedule unveils MLS-Liga MX cross-border clashes with Mexico-hosted Phase One

The Leagues Cup 2026 schedule features 36 clubs (18 MLS, 18 Liga MX) from Aug. 4 to Sept. 6, including four Phase One matches hosted in Mexico by the top Liga MX clubs (Toluca two at Estadio Nemesio Díez, Tigres one at Estadio Universitario, Club América one at Estadio Azteca) with remaining Phase One games across MLS venues. The top four clubs from each league advance to the Quarterfinals, in a no-ties format with a points system (3 for a win, 2 for a shootout win, 1 for a draw). Phase One runs Aug. 4–13; Quarterfinals Aug. 25–27; Semifinals Sept. 1–2; Final Sept. 6. Leagues are split into Eastern and Western regions across three tiers (Rank 1–3, 4–6, 7–9), with rankings based on 2025 MLS standings and Liga MX Apertura/Clausura performance. All matches stream on Apple TV, with some broadcast partners, and the tournament awards top finishers a 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup spot (champion to Round of 16).

Inter Miami and Luis Suárez address incidents and league reactions after Leagues Cup final
sports7 months ago

Inter Miami and Luis Suárez address incidents and league reactions after Leagues Cup final

Inter Miami and Luis Suarez issued mild statements regarding a postgame fight, with Suarez apologizing but shifting blame, while Miami's statement avoids apology and hints at appealing potential punishments. Video evidence shows Suarez initiating physical altercations, and the incident has led to discussions about possible suspensions, though no final decisions have been made yet.

Seattle Sounders Win Leagues Cup Final as Messi Fans Swap Jerseys
sports7 months ago

Seattle Sounders Win Leagues Cup Final as Messi Fans Swap Jerseys

The Seattle Sounders won the 2025 Leagues Cup with a 3-0 victory over Inter Miami, featuring early goals from Osaze De Rosario and Georgi Minoungou, and a late goal from Paul Rothrock. The match was marked by a post-game altercation involving Luis Suárez, who sparked a fight with Seattle's Obed Vargas, leading to a chaotic scene. Seattle celebrated their victory in front of a sold-out crowd at Lumen Field, securing their first trophy in the competition and adding to their impressive trophy cabinet.