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MLS playoff predictions: The championship road runs through Luciano Acosta and Cincinnati

The road to the MLS Cup kicks off this week. Our writers predict the dark horses, the key players and who will wind up as champions

The Guardian - US

MLS has attracted a new generation of stars. But will they stay?

The league was once made up of would-bes and has-beens. Now there’s a burgeoning middle class: talented players looking to kickstart stalled careers

The Guardian - US

Former U.S. women’s national team coach Vlatko Andonovski takes over NWSL’s Current

Andonovski takes over a club that went 8-12-2 and failed to make the NWSL playoffs this season, but that has a lot going for it.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Messi plays entire game for Inter Miami in 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffs

Charlotte FC qualified for the MLS playoffs with a 1-0 win over Inter Miami, with Messi playing the entire game. 66,101 fans watched Messi, adorned in “Messi 10” jerseys; Messi had two scoring chances, one negated by an offside call

The Hindu

San Diego’s MLS Expansion Team Unveiled Its Logo, and Fans Roasted It Mercilessly

San Diego Football Club revealed its name, crest, and branding at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

Fire hope progress carries them into MLS playoffs

Before owner Joe Mansueto took over, the Fire were lagging behind their peers and can return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Chicago Sun-Times

By surfing the playoff expansion trend, MLS has devalued the regular season

MLS has upped the playoff teams from 14 to 18 and added a best-of-three format. But what is a boon for the postseason has belittled the rest of the year

The Guardian - US

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Church parking near stadiums scores big in a win-win for faith congregations and sports fans

The Eagles and the NFL might still be the overwhelming sports favorites at Calvary Baptist church just outside Philadelphia

The Independent UK

NWSL playoffs predictions: Rapinoe’s last dance and Morgan under pressure

The NWSL playoffs kick-off on Friday. It’s Megan Rapinoe’s last dance in Seattle, while the pressure is on Alex Morgan to deliver for San Diego

The Guardian - US

Apple’s belligerently dull Messi doc shows football’s change from sport to content

The new series was billed as a ‘documentary event’. The reality is something more tedious that points to sport’s transformation into a media asset

The Guardian - US

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi becomes highest paid player in MLS: Report

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi's annualized compensation from his Major League Soccer (MLS) contract with Inter Miami is reported to be just over $20.4 million, making him the highest-paid player in the league by a significant margin.

The Times of India

Lionel Messi confirms he will not leave Inter Miami on loan

Lionel Messi confirms he won't go out on loan this winter, instead opting to spend the holidays with family. He has one goal and two assists in five MLS matches, and 11 goals and eight assists in 13 games across all comps.

The Hindu

Lionel Messi is easily MLS’ highest-paid player at $20.4 million annual compensation

Messi earns more than the entire payroll of all but three other MLS teams. He has the highest total compensation in MLS, followed by Toronto’s Lorenzo Insigne at $15.4 million and the Fire’s Xherdan Shaqiri at $8,153,000.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lionel Messi earns $20.4 million under contract with Major League Soccer's Inter Miami

Lionel Messi’s annualized compensation from his Major League Soccer contract with Inter Miami is just over $20.4 million

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Sports Illustrated

Messi Says He Won’t Leave Inter Miami on Winter Loan Amid Barcelona Rumors

The Argentina star has been linked with a return move to Barcelona on loan during the MLS offseason.

The Guardian - US

Ciara McCormack: the Canadian whistleblower turned soccer CEO

Four years after coming forward about systemic abuse in Canadian soccer, Ciara McCormack has become the first female co-owner and CEO of a League of Ireland club

AAP

Socceroos can thrive on Europe's big stages: Maty Ryan

Captain Maty Ryan believes his Socceroos have what it takes to thrive in the big leagues - if European clubs are prepared to take a chance on them.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire need to make changes even if they reach MLS playoffs

What happened in their match against Charlotte is more proof that continuity isn’t the answer for the Fire.

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Exploring Oregon’s Unique Betting Opportunities: Beyond the Major Leagues

Hey there, sports enthusiasts and bettors! If you think 'Oregon sports betting' is limited to just the major leagues, think again. The Beaver State offers a unique and diverse range of betting opportunities that go well beyond the big names. In this ...

The Guardian - US

Is the cost of bringing Lionel Messi to MLS falling on fans?

The profile of Inter Miami – and the league itself – have been boosted by the Argentinian’s arrival. But it’s led to an increase in prices for some

The Guardian - UK

Decision day: how playoff battle shapes up in NWSL’s final round

National Women’s Soccer League’s 11th regular season concludes on Sunday and there is a lot riding on every fixture

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Rooney, Birmingham City and the key Atlantic crossing

In today’s Football Daily: Garry Cook returns, plus Turkish publicity and more

The Guardian - US

Wayne Rooney’s MLS exit was predictable. What comes next is not

The former England striker’s DC United tenure was mostly a failure. But learning his craft away from the spotlight has allowed him to develop at his own pace

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Rooney set to take charge at Birmingham after Eustace is sacked

Wayne Rooney is poised for a swift return to management at Birmingham City after the club sacked John Eustace from his post

Chicago Sun-Times

Lionel Messi returns, but Inter Miami misses MLS playoffs after 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati

Messi entered in the 55th minute and went scoreless for the fourth straight league game.

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