MLS, Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi's MLS title chase could end in first round. There's no panic from Inter Miami
There's plenty at stake for Lionel Messi in Game 3 of the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs vs. Atlanta. Is there any reason to panic?
Should Lionel Messi win MLS MVP despite missing almost half the season?
Last week, Major League Soccer announced the finalists for its end-of-season awards, and the list for the Landon Donovan MLS MVP trophy are a strong list. Each of the five finalists for MVP have been instrumental in helping their teams this season.
Atlanta poised for MLS Cup run after upset of Messi, Miami
In 2024, Atlanta fired its coach, fired its GM and parted with several stars. After knocking Miami out of the playoffs, it's playing with house money.
Inter Miami's MLS playoff failure sets stage for Messi's last act, Alexi Lalas says
Lionel Messi’s presence in the MLS postseason will be missed. But Inter Miami’s elimination sets the tone for 2025 and possibly the World Cup in 2026.
MLS playoffs without Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be a welcome reality check
The Argentine won't be in MLS forever and his shock early exit from the playoffs is an opportunity to really evaluate 'the Messi effect'
Lionel Messi will have a new MLS coach after Inter Miami shakeup
The unexpected coaching vacancy could allow Messi to continue the club's connection to the superstar's Barcelona past.
Lionel Messi’s stunning 2024: Inside his impact at Inter Miami and MLS | OneFootball
Lionel Messi played 25 official matches for Inter Miami in 2024, scoring 23 goals and providing 13 assists. These numbers keep him as the second highest scorer of the team while making him very important in cementing a solid identity within the MLS club.
Report: Tata Martino Leaves Lionel Messi's Inter Miami as HC After MLS Playoff Loss
Head coach Tata Martino is reportedly leaving Inter Miami "effective immediately" for "personal reasons," according to Tom Bogert of GiveMeSport. Lionel
Messi and Inter Miami ousted from MLS playoffs. Atlanta United upsets top seed in Game 3
Two free kicks by Messi in the final minutes hit the wall of Atlanta defenders, and time eventually ran out on soccer’s most decorated player and his team.
Lionel Messi's MLS future addressed by Inter Miami boss after loss vs Atlanta United
With Miami’s season now over, there have already been whispers about what’s next in store for Messi at the Florida club.
Messi’s exit showed what’s wrong with the MLS playoffs. Here’s how to fix it
The MLS Cup Playoffs resume on Saturday, with the second round taking place over a month after the regular season concluded. Viewers will return to a bracket in a state of relative carnage, with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and defending champion Columbus Crew having exited in the first round.

MLS, Atlanta and Orlando

Commentary: Lionel Messi and his star teammates were ousted, proving you can’t buy an MLS Cup
While MLS and its Apple broadcast partners were deeply invested in Lionel Messi leading Inter Miami to the MLS Cup, parity ...
Watch LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders: MLS Cup Playoffs West Semifinal free live stream
The game is scheduled to start at 10:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast exclusively on Apple TV+. Fans looking to watch this ...