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Guardiola as MLS’s post-Messi crown jewel: a manager-led boost for US soccer
sports12 minutes ago

Guardiola as MLS’s post-Messi crown jewel: a manager-led boost for US soccer

With Messi’s departure looming, the piece argues MLS should pursue a strategic uplift from a manager rather than another star player. Pep Guardiola, about to leave Manchester City, is proposed as the ideal figure to bridge Messi’s legacy with MLS’s growth—potentially taking on NYCFC as a global ambassador and driving branding, stadium-driven expansion, and tactical innovation, while MLS’s salary cap makes a long-term manager-led approach more impactful than chasing a single marquee player.

Messi Subbed for Muscle Fatigue in MLS Match as World Cup 2026 Looms
sports18 hours ago

Messi Subbed for Muscle Fatigue in MLS Match as World Cup 2026 Looms

Lionel Messi was substituted in Inter Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union due to muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, with medical tests ruling out a serious injury. Return timing will depend on clinical and functional progress. The development comes as Argentina’s involvement in World Cup 2026—co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico—remains widely anticipated. Messi has managed his workload at Miami and entered this season with strong MLS form, tallying 12 goals and 8 assists in 14 games.

Portland Timbers part ways with Phil Neville after disappointing MLS campaign
sports23 hours ago

Portland Timbers part ways with Phil Neville after disappointing MLS campaign

Portland Timbers have mutually parted ways with head coach Phil Neville after a 3-1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes left them third from bottom in the Western Conference and eight points off an automatic MLS playoff spot. Neville said results haven’t met the club’s expectations, despite initial optimism and two playoff appearances in his first two seasons. GM Ned Grabavoy noted progress hadn’t been enough and wished him well as the team heads into a World Cup break.

Nashville Sets the Pace as MLS Matchday 15 Delivers Drama
sports1 day ago

Nashville Sets the Pace as MLS Matchday 15 Delivers Drama

MLS Matchday 15 delivered late goals, dramatic twists, and milestones: Nashville SC jumped out front with pace, a storyline around Zaha’s swan song drew attention, Inter Miami’s wild 10-goal clash featured Messi’s final appearance before the World Cup, and late winners like Tillman’s for LAFC over Seattle capped the round, with goal clips and reactions accompanying the coverage.

Messi exits Inter Miami's high-scoring send-off with apparent leg issue before World Cup
sports1 day ago

Messi exits Inter Miami's high-scoring send-off with apparent leg issue before World Cup

Lionel Messi left Inter Miami's 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute with an apparent leg injury; Inter Miami did not provide an official diagnosis, and coach Guillermo Hoyos downplayed the severity. Messi, 38, is set to join Argentina for World Cup preparations, with the team entering the tournament in a group that includes Algeria, Austria and Jordan and two pre-tournament friendlies in the U.S.

Loons bench Kelvin Yeboah amid internal matter, earn 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake
sports2 days ago

Loons bench Kelvin Yeboah amid internal matter, earn 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake

Kelvin Yeboah was sidelined by Minnesota United for an internal disciplinary matter tied to a training incident, prompting the Loons to start Momo Dieng and later bring on Mauricio Gonzalez (who scored in the 93rd minute) and Marcus Caldeira in a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake. The club said the issue should not linger past MLS restart after the World Cup break, and Minnesota next faces Kansas City on July 22.

MLS Goes All-iPhone: Live Broadcast Captured End-to-End on iPhone 17 Pro
technology4 days ago

MLS Goes All-iPhone: Live Broadcast Captured End-to-End on iPhone 17 Pro

Apple and MLS will stream a Major League Soccer match (LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo) entirely with iPhone 17 Pro cameras, marking the first major pro sports broadcast filmed end-to-end on iPhone. The May 23 game at Dignity Health Sports Park will include pre-game, player intros, and in-game angles, with iPhones positioned around the stadium to capture crowds and atmosphere. This follows prior iPhone use in Friday Night Baseball, and comes as the league wraps before the 2026 World Cup. Kickoff is 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT); Apple TV subscribers can watch for free.

Bezbatchenko Named Global Soccer Chief to Lead Haslam’s Columbus NWSL 2028 and Crew
sports4 days ago

Bezbatchenko Named Global Soccer Chief to Lead Haslam’s Columbus NWSL 2028 and Crew

Haslam Sports Group has appointed Tim Bezbatchenko as President of Global Soccer, returning to Ohio to oversee Columbus NWSL 2028, the Columbus Crew, and future HSG soccer investments; he arrives after leading Black Knight Football Club and brings 17 years of leadership, MLS Cups, and European club experience, with a mandate to build staff and rosters to compete for championships across MLS and NWSL.

MLS Match Goes Smartphone-Only: Apple to Broadcast Live Using iPhone 17 Pro
technology4 days ago

MLS Match Goes Smartphone-Only: Apple to Broadcast Live Using iPhone 17 Pro

Apple TV will broadcast the LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo MLS match on May 23 at 7:30 PM PT, filmed entirely with iPhone 17 Pro devices. Fifteen iPhones will capture everything from warmups to crowd shots at Dignity Health Sports Park, marking the first major live pro-sports event shot entirely with smartphones and continuing Apple’s iPhone-first production approach used in MLB Friday Night Baseball and MLS broadcasts.

Chicago-area Zillow listings vanish as MLS dispute cuts data feed
business6 days ago

Chicago-area Zillow listings vanish as MLS dispute cuts data feed

Thousands of Chicago-area home listings disappeared from Zillow after Midwest Real Estate Data pulled access to its regional MLS amid a dispute over private listings marketed to select buyers; Zillow has sued MRED and Compass, arguing the move undermines its rules and hurts buyers, with the suspension causing many listings to go-dark or stay outdated as listings don’t refresh.

Discord deploys universal end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls
technology6 days ago

Discord deploys universal end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls

Discord has enabled default end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls across desktop, mobile, web, and consoles, extending the DAVE protocol with WebRTC transforms and MLS to minimize latency and secure calls. Stage channels are excluded from encryption, and there’s no opt-in. Text messaging remains unencrypted under this rollout, with Firefox-related compatibility issues resolved during testing.