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MLS Managers on the Hot Seat (04.14.2026)

MLS managers on the hot seat: Is Bradley Carnell done in Philly?

Two MLS clubs have fired their coaches less than two months into the season, and there is plenty of reason to believe that further managers could leave in the coming weeks.

The Rondo: Panic time for Messi's Miami and Sporting KC?

GOAL’s writers analyze LAFC’s battering of Inter Miami, the New York Red Bulls’ fast start, and whether Nashville is the contender everyone forgot in the latest Rondo.

San Jose Earthquakes vs Sporting Kansas City: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Major League Soccer match between San Jose Earthquakes and Sporting Kansas City, as well as kick-off time and team news

MLS Player Survey: Best Player, best club, biggest issues ahead

GOAL surveyed players across MLS for the 2026 season on a number of topics, with some surprising responses

Key MLS 2026 dates, schedule info & TV details

If you're wondering about the main dates for the upcoming Major League Soccer season, GOAL has you covered - plus more info on how to watch games on TV

Inside MLS 3.0: GMs, CSOs on what comes next - and what must change

GOAL spoke to GMs and chief soccer officers across MLS about the league’s 3.0 vision: the calendar change is progress, but executives say the next steps must come faster.

From Chivas USA to Miami, all franchises in MLS history - ranked

Ahead of what is poised to be a significant World Cup year season, GOAL offers the definitive ranking of every MLS club in league history

MLS 2026 kits tier list: From iconic St. Louis to bland San Diego

GOAL takes a look at which MLS teams did the best, and worst, with their kits this season

MLS watchability tiers: Who’s the best team to watch this year?

MLS returns with a packed schedule and familiar chaos. From stars like Messi, Rodriguez, and Son Heung-Min to the teams you can avoid, here’s who’s actually worth your weekend watch.

Report: Sporting KC to change majority ownership in $700m MLS deal

Sporting Kansas City is entering a new chapter. The Illig family, owners of the club since 2006, have agreed to sell a 71% stake to current limited partner Peter Mallouk in a deal that values the franchise at roughly $700 million, according to Forbes. The figure marks the highest valuation ever paid for a majority stake in Major League Soccer.

Sporting KC reportedly set to appoint Raphael Wicky

Sporting KC are nearing an agreement with former Chicago Fire and Young Boys manager Raphael Wicky, according to the Athletic. The Swiss manager, who has previously played and coached in MLS, is set to replace long-time manager Peter Vermes, who parted ways with the club after a winless start to last season. He is the first major appointment from new CSO David Lee.

NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championships - Final

D.C. United select Markovic with No. 1 pick in 2026 SuperDraft

D.C. United selected North Carolina State center back Nikola Markovic with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, turning to the Generation adidas defender to address defensive needs after a difficult 2025 season. The 21-year-old helped lead the Wolfpack to their first NCAA national championship appearance.

LA Galaxy v New York Red Bull: Final - MLS Cup 2024

MLS Cup winners: Full list of champions

GOAL takes a look at the history of Major League Soccer's top prize.

Inter Miami CF v Sporting Kansas City - 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup

📽️ | WATCH: Messi scores unbelievable volley vs. Sporting KC

The Argentine sent soccer fans buzzing after an incredible strike in the Champions Cup

‘Watching Messi at Inter Miami like Jordan on the golf course’

Jason Kelce has been urged by brother Travis not to “sh*t on MLS” after likening Lionel Messi at Inter Miami to Michael Jordan on the golf course.

Five MLS coaches on hot seat, facing make-or-break stretches

With just nine matchdays left in the MLS season, several teams are behind the power curve, and their managers are under pressure

Betting spotlight

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MLS Power Ranks: Miami Shield holders, East goes to the wire

Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 29 teams across Major League Soccer

The 25 best MLS players of the 21st century - ranked

From Euro stars such as Messi and Beckham to U.S. heroes such as Donovan and Dempsey, each had unique impact on MLS

Sporting KC's Reid named 2024 MLS Executive of the Year

The Sporting KC president and CEO was given the league's top honor for business recognition

Sporting Kansas City v Los Angeles Football Club: 2024 U.S. Open Cup Championship

SKC transfer Mexican forward Pulido to Liga MX side Chivas

The 33-year-old left the MLS side after five seasons, returning to Mexico for an undisclosed fee

Vermes, Cherundolo and the MLS coaches already on the hot seat

GOAL takes a look at the five MLS coaches who have short leashes as the 2025 season nears kick

‘Not human’ – Mascherano reacts as Messi & Co freeze in Kansas

Javier Mascherano has reacted to the “not human” conditions that Lionel Messi and Inter Miami had to contend with when visiting Kansas City.

Revealed: Referee beat MLS stars to Messi shirt request

Lionel Messi is accustomed to fielding shirt swap requests, but saw the match referee ask for his jersey during a freezing meeting with Sporting KC.

MLS rivals demand 'review' of referee's Messi shirt request

Inter Miami's MLS rivals, Sporting KC, have demanded a review of the incident that saw referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava ask for Lionel Messi's jersey.

Referee slapped with six-month ban after special Messi request

A referee has reportedly been banned for six months after asking Lionel Messi for his autograph at the end of an Inter Miami game.

Messi's Miami ease by SKC, advance to Round of 16 in CCC

The Herons scored three first half goals, ultimately putting the tie to bed as they've now booked their spot in the Round of 16

Frequently asked questions

Kaizer Chiefs were founded in January 1970 when Kaizer Motaung returned to South Africa from the USA where he played as a striker for the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

Club founder Kaizer Motaung combined his own first name with the second name of the club (Atlanta Chiefs) he played for while in the USA.

Kaizer Motaung is the owner and chairman of the club with various other undisclosed individuals and entities holding shares in the club.

The club’s official home ground is the FNB Stadium but the club regularly plays home matches at other grounds, most notably the Moses Mabhida Stadium and New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The club is known as Amakhosi or The Glamour Boys by fans.

52 domestic trophies and one African Cup Winners Cup (2001).

Chiefs have won a total of 12 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (4), NSL (3) and NPSL (5).

Doctor Khumalo holds this record with 497 appearances.

Marks Maponyane with 85 goals.

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