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Bradley Carnell, recipient of the 2025 MLS Coach of the Year award, has been fired by the Philadelphia Union as part of a major revamp following the club's historically poor first half of the season. In addition, Jon Scheer has been promoted from interim to full-time Sporting Director of the club. It is unclear if former Director Ernst Tanner is still a part of the Union.

Inter Miami provided an update on Lionel Messi after the 38-year-old was substituted Sunday against the Philadelphia Union due to physical discomfort. Following further tests Monday, the club said Messi’s initial diagnosis showed “overload associated with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring,” with his return to activity dependent on his “clinical and functional progress.”

Mauricio Pochettino has named his 26-man roster for the World Cup, with some surprise additions and omissions. GOAL's writers weigh in on the squad.

Red Bull New York academy product Julian Hall became the youngest player in MLS history to score a hat trick at 18 years and 50 days old, passing Ricardo Pepi’s previous mark of 18 years and 196 days. Hall now has nine goals and two assists this season, emerging as a major bright spot for a Red Bulls team that has found new life under first-year head coach Michael Bradley.

Cavan Sullivan’s first MLS league goal is another milestone in one of American soccer’s most-watched young careers. The 16-year-old Philadelphia Union standout helped spark a late rally against Orlando City SC, adding to a resume that already includes a pro contract at 14 and two CONCACAF Champions Cup goals earlier this year against Defence Force F.C. Despite his efforts, the Union suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat.

James Rodriguez was always likely to be at Minnesota United for just a few months, but his lack of impact for the Loons makes him a curious signing

The LA Galaxy got a timely victory, and Inter Miami continued their strong road form in another compelling week of MLS.

Christian Pulisic missed AC Milan’s 3-2 defeat to Atalanta due to a glute injury, though ESPN reported his absence was largely “precautionary.” No timeline has been given for his return, but the timing is far from ideal: Milan have two league matches left and are clinging to fourth place, the final Champions League qualifying spot, on head-to-head over Roma.

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Pulisic and AC Milan facing the prospect of missing the Champions League...again.

Trailblazing Americans have made their coaching marks not only in MLS and with the USMNT, but in England, Germany and France

The Vancouver Whitecaps have urged local ownership groups to invest in the club to keep the team in the city amid fears of relocation. Their statement comes just hours after The Athletic reported that a select committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to discuss the club’s future, with Las Vegas emerging as the leading option if it relocates.

The New York Red Bulls unveiled their new $112 million training facility on Wednesday, welcoming club icons including Thierry Henry, Dax McCarty, and Bradley Wright-Phillips, among others. Red Bull Global Head of Sport Jurgen Klopp also attended the ribbon-cutting, joking that the pristine complex made him consider a return to coaching.

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ relegation from the Premier League is now official after West Ham United and Crystal Palace played out a 0-0 draw on Monday night. Wolves, stuck on 17 points after 33 games under Rob Edwards, can’t mathematically claw their way out of trouble and are heading down to the Championship for the 2026-27 season.

The Rapids drew the second-most fans for a match in MLS history, but Lionel Messi reminded all in attendance why he is considered the greatest player to play the sport.

Recent World Cup ticket buyers have raised concerns that they were misled by seating maps that suggested better placement than what they ultimately received, according to a report by The Athletic. Category 1 purchasers have been at the center of the complaints, with some saying they were assigned seats in lower-tier sections. FIFA, meanwhile, has said the maps were intended as guidance rather than exact seat locations.

U.S. international forward Patrick Agyemang was taken off in a stretcher during Derby's match against Stoke in the 41st minute. Agyemang was jumping in the air for a challenge and landed awkwardly, the club said, and was replaced by Jadon Banel. While the extent of the injury has not been confirmed, the timing raises concerns for Agyemang's World Cup hopes.

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Aaronson delivering a crucial moment for Leeds in their dramatic penalties win over West Ham.

Four-time World Cup champions Italy will miss the 2026 tournament after losing on penalties in a stunner to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Gli Azzurri took an early lead off of Moise Kean's 15th-minute finish, but couldn't capitalize on other chances to go further ahead. Haris Tabaković played the spoiler, leveling for Bosnia in the 79th minute. Italy failed to deliver on spot kicks, losing 4-1 in that round.