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Inter Miami would be a dubious landing spot for Lionel Messi
The Argentinian is considering his options after PSG. Florida’s sunshine and lifestyle may appeal but he would find a club mired in mediocrity
Graham Ruthven
06, Jun, 2023 @8:00 AM
Wayne Rooney brings empathy and progress as DC United head coach
The former England captain is learning managerial skills away from the spotlight of his homeland. It could eventually help in the Premier League
Graham Ruthven
29, May, 2023 @8:00 AM
MLS debutants are supposed to struggle. Don’t tell red-hot St Louis City
The team have soared to the top of the Western Conference, scoring seemingly at will. Their success has been aided by a clear vision
Graham Ruthven
21, Apr, 2023 @8:00 AM
Could Atlanta’s Thiago Almada be the best player ever to come out of MLS?
Atlanta may be a work in progress after an off-season of change, but their 21-year-old Argentinian already looks like he is too good for the league
Graham Ruthven
24, Mar, 2023 @8:00 AM
Can MLS grow its fanbase by ‘doing a Wrexham’?
The Welsh club has enjoyed a surge in popularity thanks to its starring role in a docuseries. But TV coverage doesn’t necessarily guarantee success
Graham Ruthven
08, Mar, 2023 @9:00 AM
MLS 2023 predictions: are LAFC and Philly on a repeat collision course?
The new season kicks off this weekend. Our panel of writers deliver their verdicts on the MVP, champions and the young players to watch
Tom Dart, Bryan Armen Graham, Graham Ruthven and Megan Swanick
24, Feb, 2023 @10:00 AM
LA Galaxy fans fear club’s glory days are far gone as new season approaches
The five-time MLS champions were once seen as a model for success in US soccer. But they have been overtaken in their own city
Graham Ruthven
23, Feb, 2023 @9:00 AM
Once Manchester City’s sibling, NYC FC is now more like a distant cousin
MLS franchise once helped itself to some of the Premier League side’s best young players. Those days are over, although that’s not necessarily a negative
Graham Ruthven
31, Jan, 2023 @9:00 AM
MLS Cup final could be a battle to become the next USMNT coach
Philadelphia Union and LAFC meet on Saturday for the championship and are led by two of the best young coaches in the league
Graham Ruthven
04, Nov, 2022 @8:00 AM
Manufactured rivalries don’t work: LA’s El Tráfico is an exception
The two Los Angeles teams meet on Thursday night in the MLS playoffs. And the passion and excitement around the game is a highlight of the league
Graham Ruthven
20, Oct, 2022 @8:00 AM
MLS 2022 playoffs: ranking the teams from best to worst
New York City FC are looking to defend their title but they will face tough competition from opponents on both coasts
Graham Ruthven
14, Oct, 2022 @9:00 AM
Gareth Bale has been little more than a guest star in his MLS career so far
The 33-year-old has been trying to regain his fitness in the run-up to the World Cup. But he is yet to complete a full 90 minutes for LAFC
Graham Ruthven
04, Oct, 2022 @7:30 AM
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