Lionel Messi Pushes for Key Change to Help MLS Reach New Heights

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has challenged Major League Soccer to relax its rules on spending in pursuit of wider growth across the league.

Why all 16 playoff teams will (and won't) win MLS Cup

Look at the MLS playoff field long enough and you can make a case that all 16 teams have what it takes to be contenders -- or that they're pretenders.

Lionel Messi Calls for MLS To Make Rule Changes on Team Spending 'Without Limitations'

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi says MLS needs to loosen its restrictions on how clubs build their rosters in order to grow soccer's footprint in the United States.

Lionel Messi says MLS must loosen purse strings in order to grow

MLS’ salary cap rules are a staple of the league, but Messi says it limits the ability of the league to attract top talent.

MLS suspends Los Angeles FC’s Yaw Yeboah, Columbus Crew’s Derrick Jones before playoffs

Major League Soccer suspended two players for a "potential violation of league rules" before their opening matches in the MLS Cup Playoffs this week.

James Rodríguez to MLS? Colombia Superstar May Eye Move Ahead of World Cup

James Rodríguez is reportedly set to leave Club León at the end of the Apertura 2025, as his contract expires in December and neither side intends to renew. With only six months remaining before the 2026 World Cup, the former Real Madrid star will have to find a new destination and could either stay in Liga MX or make the move to MLS.

Minnesota United FC beats Seattle 3-2 in PKs to take 1-0 lead in MLS Playoffs

It wasn’t exactly the path they had in mind, but Minnesota United FC has a 1-0 lead over Seattle Sounders FC in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
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