Inter Miami have revealed that Nu, a digital financial service platform, will sponsor their new stadium at Miami Freedom Park, set to open this April. The club announced that they have agreed a 'multiyear' deal with the company, ahead of an highly-anticipated debut of a stadium that has been teased for years. Nu Stadium will host both MLS fixtures and concerts.
MLS has been told why retaining home-grown stars such as Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie will remain impossible in the foreseeable future, with “real football” being played in Europe. Giuseppe Rossi - who spent time in England, Italy, Spain and the United States during his playing career - has told GOAL why top American talent will continue to fly the domestic nest.
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to chase down 1,000 competitive career goals, but will eternal rival Lionel Messi have the same target in mind? Portuguese superstar CR7 appears destined to get there first, as he turns out for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, and a former team-mate of the Manchester United legend has told GOAL why Inter Miami talisman Messi may care more about Ronaldo’s exploits than he likes to let on.
Cristo Fernandez, who played Dani Rojas in the beloved Apple TV series Ted Lasso, trained with MLS's Chicago Fire last month, the club confirmed Wednesday. GOAL reported the Mexican-born actor was on trial with USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive earlier this week, and could yet receive a contract. Fernandez played academy soccer in Mexico as a teenager.
Antoine Griezmann has reportedly suspended his highly anticipated transfer to MLS side Orlando City in order to remain at Atletico Madrid for the time being. Driven by the desire to end his personal trophy drought with the Spanish giants, the French forward has opted to remain in Madrid for the upcoming Copa del Rey final, delaying his American dream until the summer window.
Jay DeMerit's story is one of struggle, doggedness, and never quite giving up on his dream. And since he retired, he's tried to reinforce those ideas - in a variety of wonderfully strange ways.
David and Victoria Beckham have publicly reached out to their eldest son, Brooklyn, to mark his 27th birthday. Their social media messages served as a significant olive branch following a period of intense public estrangement and a "bombshell" statement from Brooklyn earlier this year. Despite the lingering tension and serious allegations regarding the family dynamic, his parents have chosen to lead with love and nostalgia on his milestone day.
Diego Simeone has hinted he is uncertain whether Antoine Griezmann will remain at Atletico Madrid long enough to compete in the upcoming Copa del Rey final. Despite the Frenchman’s stellar performances for Atleti this season, rumours of a move to MLS outfit Orlando City have cast a shadow over his future. With the forward yet to confirm his plans, the Rojiblancos face the sobering prospect of losing their talisman at the most critical juncture of the season.
Cavan Sullivan will link up with Manchester City once he turns 18, with the USMNT hopeful being tipped to head out of the Etihad Stadium on a two-year European loan immediately after a move to England is completed. The American wonderkid is just 16 years of age, but Tab Ramos has told GOAL what the long-term future could look like for the hottest of prospects.
Lionel Messi appeared to brutally troll Orlando City coach Oscar Pareja after inspiring Inter Miami to a comeback derby victory over Florida rivals. The South American superstar was at his unstoppable best when bagging a brilliant brace in a 4-2 win for the Herons. After netting his second of the game, the Argentine GOAT appeared to ask Pareja if he wanted his autograph.
Lionel Messi bagged a brilliant brace for Inter Miami as the Herons secured their first competitive victory of 2026 and got the defence of their MLS Cup crown up and running. The Argentine GOAT helped to inspire a 4-2 derby victory over Florida neighbours Orlando City, with Javier Mascherano’s side rallying from a two-goal deficit to pick up three precious points at Inter & Co Stadium.
German striker Timo Wener came off the bench to assist on his San Jose debut, as the Quakes saw off Atlanta United with a comfortable 2-0 win. Werner, who penned a multi-year Designated Player deal with San Jose, did not start in his first available game after moving from RB Leipzig. However, his impact was immediate, as he needed little time to grab his first goal involvement.
Germán Berterame understands that expectations come with the price tag. Inter Miami invested $15 million to acquire the striker from Monterrey, and following a 3-0 season-opening loss to LAFC, the Mexico international addressed the media for the first time as a Herons player ahead of Sunday’s matchup against Orlando City, as Miami look for their first win of the MLS season.
Mohamed Salah is "increasingly likely" to leave Liverpool this summer as the Reds look to avoid losing the Egypt international on a free next year. Salah has a little over 12 months left to run on the two-year contract extension he signed last April and Liverpool would be happier to cash in on the forward rather than let him see out his deal.
Inter Miami will reportedly visit the White House to commemorate the team's 2025 MLS Cup win in a ceremony on March 5. It is scheduled two days before the Herons' MLS match against D.C. United. Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps last December to lift its first league title.
Lionel Messi was tackled to the turf by a pitch-invading fan during Inter Miami’s chaotic friendly clash with Independiente del Valle. The MLS Cup winners had been due to face Ecuadorian opponents on February 13, but the contest had to be rearranged. It eventually took place in Puerto Rico on February 26, with Argentine GOAT Messi among the stars on show.
Major League Soccer’s 2026 campaign is off to a historic start, translating packed stadiums into a significant spike in national and international viewership. After posting the highest Opening Weekend attendance in league history, MLS reported record viewership across linear television and streaming platforms — a 59 percent increase compared to the same point last season.
Chad Ochocinco Johnson and Rahimovic sit down with comedy legend Bert Kreischer for a conversation that goes everywhere: soccer culture in Florida, Messi mania in Miami, the World Cup 2026 “last dance” talk, and the comedy Mount Rushmore.
Bert retells The Machine origin story, breaks down what makes a great comedian, and somehow ends up pledging to become a real soccer fan.
After a defining era in the Spanish capital, French star Antoine Griezmann is preparing for an unexpected mid-season departure to the United States. As negotiations reach their final stages, one of La Liga's most iconic figures is ready to embrace a fresh challenge across the Atlantic, leaving a massive void in Atletico Madrid, just as the European campaign hits its critical climax.
Los Angeles FC star Denis Bouanga has signed a new contract, committing his future to the club amid reported interest from abroad. The winger has signed a deal that runs through 2028, with an option through the 2029-30 season. Since joining LAFC in 2022, the 31-year-old has scored 94 overall goals - moving him past Carlos Vela as the club's all-time scorer.
The Brazilian playmaker insisted to GOAL that his inspiration as a footballer comes from one of the game's greats, and hopes that channeling a bit of his samba flair can bring the MLS Cup to Cincinnati.
MLS has hired Korn Ferry, an independent search firm, as they begin the hunt for a new commissioner, according to Sportico. The firm will be tasked with identifying and evaluating candidates for commissioner, with Don Garber's term set to end in 2027. Garber, who has been in office since 1999, hasn't ruled out pursuing another term in office.
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